Business Details
21 Years
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Trusted Nursery & Pre-School in Otley | The Little Green Frog
At The Little Green Frog, we provide a safe and caring environment where every child can blossom into an independent, responsible, and happy individual. Our approach recognises that play is a child's natural way of learning, and we ensure all experiences are meaningful and developmentally appropriate. Children thrive through real-world interactions and nature-inspired activities, supported by highly motivated and trained adults who maintain high standards of care. We foster strong partnerships with families, encouraging involvement through shared development updates and family events. Recognised as a Top 20 Recommended Nursery for Yorkshire and Humber in 2025, our team maintains consistent care with many staff members having served since our opening in 2005.Our key worker system, known as 'Care Bears', ensures individual attention while maintaining strict child-to-carer ratios for safety. We offer grant-funded nursery places for eligible families, including up to 30 hours of free childcare weekly for 3-4 year olds. Our facilities include age-specific rooms like the Raindrops Room (0-30 months) and Sunbeams Room (30-60 months), each led by qualified early years teachers. Nutritious meals are freshly prepared on-site, and outdoor play is encouraged in all weathers. This holistic approach has consistently delivered positive outcomes for children since our establishment.
Services
Nursery Care
Pre-School Education
Baby Care
Toddler Care
Free Childcare
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Experienced team with staff members serving since 2005
- Up to 30 hours free childcare weekly for eligible families
- Freshly prepared nutritious meals on-site daily
- Outdoor play encouraged in all weather conditions
- Strict child-to-carer ratios maintained for safety
Associations and certifications
- Top 20 Recommended Nursery 2025
What people say
Caring staff
Excellent food
Happy children
Developmental progress
Outdoor play
Services
Nursery Care
Our nursery care provides a safe environment for children aged 0-5 with experienced staff maintaining strict child-to-carer ratios. We use a key worker system ('Care Bears') to ensure individual attention while promoting social development through structured play activities. Freshly prepared meals and outdoor play are integral to our daily routine.
Pre-School Education
Our pre-school education follows play-based learning principles with qualified early years teachers planning age-appropriate activities. Children develop problem-solving skills through water play, creative materials, and role play while accessing grant-funded nursery places for eligible families. The curriculum prepares children for formal schooling through structured yet natural learning experiences.
Baby Care
The Raindrops Room offers specialised baby care with experienced early years teachers focusing on sensory development. We provide age-appropriate resources and a nurturing environment where key workers ensure individual attention. The space encourages physical mobility and language development through carefully selected toys and interactive play activities for children aged 0-30 months.
Toddler Care
Our toddler care in the Sunbeams Room supports children aged 30-60 months through imaginative play and structured learning. Qualified staff implement theme-based activities using water, sand, and creative materials while maintaining low child-to-carer ratios. The program includes social skills development and preparation for pre-school through cooperative play and problem-solving activities.
Free Childcare
We offer government-funded childcare places including 15 hours free education weekly for all 2 year olds and up to 30 hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. These grant-funded places maintain the same high standards as our paid services with qualified staff delivering educational activities in age-specific rooms while adhering to strict child-to-carer ratios and safety protocols.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We care for children from 0-5 years old, with separate rooms for different age groups.
Do you offer government-funded childcare?
Yes, we provide up to 30 hours free childcare weekly for eligible 3-4 year olds and 15 hours for 2 year olds.
What food do you provide?
We serve freshly prepared nutritious meals on-site daily, with menus designed for young children's dietary needs.
Can I visit the nursery?
Yes, we welcome visits by arrangement - please contact us to schedule a viewing of our facilities.
What qualifications do your staff have?
All rooms are led by qualified early years teachers with experienced support staff maintaining strict child-to-carer ratios.
What makes you different from other nurseries?
Our play-based learning approach, staff continuity since 2005, and recognition as Top 20 Recommended Nursery 2025 set us apart.
Reviews (6)
John Ranby
Nov 08, 2020
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Great nursery, very caring staff, always very enthusiastic and letting us know how our son has got on that day and what he's learned. Highly recommend.
Simon Allistone
Jan 18, 2019
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Both of my children have attended Little Green Frog over the last decade, and they have both benefited from the level of care every member of staff displayed. Their recent OFSTED shows they are going from strength to strength, so I would continue to recommend them to parents in the Otley area
Laura Riley
Sep 06, 2018
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My son had a wonderful time here. The activities they did were so exciting and not the sort of thing I would ever get round to doing with him at home! He was looked after with genuine warmth and affection and he loved the dinners.
Hannah Walsh
Aug 07, 2018
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I absolutely love the little green frog. The staff are amazing and so friendly, the building is custom built to suit the children's needs and my little boy loves that he has the freedom to access anything he likes. I have a deaf son who is using cochlear implants and the staff have gone out of their way to meet his needs, they go above and beyond.
Helen Dixon
Jul 30, 2018
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Both of my children have attended The Little Green Frog, they loved it and I would have no reservation in recommending it to anyone. The staff are kind, understanding and caring and provide top notch care, with a 'nothing is too much trouble' approach. It is well deserving of the 'OUTSTANDING' Ofsted grading.
Adele Lucas
Jul 02, 2018
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My niece has been at the Little Green frog for over a year now, and has just transitioned from Raindrops to Sunbeams. Staff across nursery are so caring and considerate - whenever I drop her off I know shes being so well looked after. Her development over the last 12 months has come on leaps and bounds and she is always engaged, and challenged, with stimulating activities. The recent Ofsted inspection is so well deserved and is a true reflection of the efforts of all members of staff to provide the highest quality care and early education. Keep it up team LGF!
