# The Learning Tree Nursery & Kids Club

The Learning Tree Nursery & Kids Club is a full-day nursery at Behind Carlton Miniott Community School, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, YO7 4NJ, in Carlton Miniott, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-nursery-and-kids-club-400124  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Behind Carlton Miniott Community School, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, YO7 4NJ
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01845 526478
- Website: https://www.thelearningtreenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 400124

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 6 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400124

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1994 (Reference 400124). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400124)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400124)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400124)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Behind Carlton Miniott Community School, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, YO7 4NJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.224900,-1.392445

- Station: Thirsk, 0.8 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Carlton Miniott Play Park, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Miniott Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Alanbrooke Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Keeble Gateway Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Sowerby Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.9 miles |
| Thirsk School & Sixth Form College | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [First Steps Day Nursery & Big Steps Out Of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-and-big-steps-out-of-school-club-ey337006) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Alanbrooke Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alanbrooke-nursery-400066) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Lara Nursery Thirsk](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lara-nursery-thirsk-2813098) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Ash Park Childcare Services Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ash-park-childcare-services-ltd-2807931) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Ash Park Childcare pre-school & out of school club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ash-park-childcare-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-2890028) |  |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Jack and Jills Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jills-nursery-school-ey338395) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Learning Tree Nursery & Kids Club's Ofsted rating?

The Learning Tree Nursery & Kids Club was inspected on 6 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can The Learning Tree Nursery & Kids Club take?

The Learning Tree Nursery & Kids Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Learning Tree Nursery & Kids Club?

Thirsk is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Learning Tree Nursery & Kids Club?

You can call 01845 526478 and visit www.thelearningtreenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/400124)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Learning+Tree+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJhf7yWumwfkgRXxkyeGAlQxA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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