York Campus Nursery
York Campus Nursery is a multicultural setting catering for children aged three months to school age. We offer a safe, happy place that nurtures and encourages your child's diversity and potential.
We've been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted for our "experienced and well qualified staff team who demonstrate consistently good teaching skills."
Sessions
We have a minimum booking requirement of two sessions per week. As we currently have high demand for sessions, it might not always be possible to offer you every session you request, but we'll contact you when more places become available.
- Early morning drop off runs between 8am and 8.30am*
- Morning sessions run between 8.30am and 1.30pm
- Afternoon sessions run between 1.30pm and 6pm
The Nursery closes on bank holidays and for two weeks at Christmas.
- August 25 2025
- Christmas closure dates: 22nd December 2025 to 4th January 2026 inclusive
Current nursery fees and sessions
For children of University staff, graduate students and the public, fees are based on a 50-week year.
For children of undergraduate students, fees are based on a 37-week year. Places may be retained at a cost of 20% of the full cost over the whole summer vacation.
All inclusive charge for provision of food, drinks, resources, rent, rates, sun cream, parties, crafts, etc.
| Unit | Early morning drop off (30 mins) | Full day (9.5 hours) | Morning session (5 hours) | Afternoon session (4.5 hours) |
| Baby rooms | £5 | £74 | £57 | £52 |
| Toddler room | £5 | £72 | £54 | £47 |
| Pre-school | £5 | £72 | £54 | £47 |
| Free hours/other charges | £3 per hour |
2025 prices from 1 September 2025
| Unit | Early morning drop off (30 mins) | Full Days (9.5 hours) |
Morning Session (5 hours) |
Afternoon Session (4.5 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby rooms | £5 | £76.20 | £58.70 | £53.60 |
| Toddler room | £5 | £74.20 | £55.60 | £48.40 |
| Pre-school | £5 | £74.20 | £55.60 | £48.40 |
| Free hours/other charges | £3 per hour |