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Lara Nursery

Our dream is to develop a generation of independent thinkers, big dreamers, and lifelong learners. Where children are enthusiastic to be offered highly nutritious food and contribute to its growth and preparation. Lara Nursery not only offers the highest standards of childcare but is a place where children have freedom in nature to grow and develop in their own way, at their own pace.

Our Approach
Inspirational Practitioners

Our passionate family of practitioners creates a learning framework that cares and works with inquisitive young minds.

Tailored Curriculum

Understanding the need for individualised learning environments and tailoring learning goals that support their development.

Collaborating with Families

We work with families to create a harmonious environment where the whole family can flourish as one.

Intergenerational Activities

Connecting the ages and creating a community, which encourages the formation of diverse friendships.

Independence. Exploration. Wonder.

Outdoor learning

Activities from water play and planting

Climbing, balancing, riding & more

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Lara Nursery Thirsk

Our brand-new nursery in North Yorkshire is a purpose-built setting in the beautiful market town of Thirsk. Catering for ages 0-5 we are open Monday to Friday 8 am to 6 pm, with wrap-around care from 7.30 am to 6.30 pm. We have a large secure garden with lots to explore and discover.

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Our nursery menus are created by our talented chefs, prepared in house daily, using locally produced fresh ingredients and taste tested by our children.

Nursery menus that excite children and delight parents

Nutritionally balanced meals

Packed full of flavour from around the world.

Nourishment through food

Whether it’s a new recipe, festive food event or Vegetarian Day, we’re on a mission to celebrate food and build children’s confidence when it comes to mealtimes.

Activities

Allowing children the chance to experiment and explore food from the very start. From sowing the seed in our vegetable patch, to picking then preparing, and finally rewarded by devouring it with friends.

Dietary Needs

We know children can be fussy eaters or have food intolerances and allergies. Our chefs are well-trained to ensure meals are tailored to each child's needs, keeping them safe.

Recipe

Parents are forever blown away with how well their children eat at our nursery. We want to help this transfer to every mealtime so let us help you by providing recipes for a few of our favourites.

Join the Team

Do you have a passion to deliver the highest standard of childcare? We are looking for inspirational Early Years Practitioners to help us create a warm, fun and ‘love for learning’ setting. With the child at the centre of everything we do and where both children and adults can dream big. Our playground could be your workplace!

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''I cannot thank the staff at Lara Nursery enough for all of the support they have shown me with the process of my little one starting nursery. They have rang to check if I needed help with paperwork, invited us to stay and play days even offered me a cuppa! After looking at other nurseries in my local area and having quite disappointing show rounds when I came to Lara I was expecting the same, I was wrong.''
Childs Parent
''The staff have been exceptional in helping my daughter settle in for her first time away from family. They provide regular updates and the separate baby room is fantastic. Watching her develop and come home singing has been wonderful. Thank you!''
Mother Of Child
''Lara Nursery provides a wonderful environment where children flourish. The exceptional staff show genuine care, and children develop independence through various activities. Our daughter has thrived here, enjoying the excellent facilities and nutritious meals.''
Childs Parent
''Highly recommend Lara Nursery and the manager and her team. They've made the whole process easy, not only have they supported my little girl but myself as well, my little girl went in with utter ease and confidence.''
Father Of Child
''Such a lovely setting with amazing facilities and outdoor space. The team are all so friendly and welcoming and our little one is a big fan of the food! We're so pleased with how well our little one has settled in and it speaks volumes how happy and excited he is every time we collect him.''
Childs Parent