Walmgate Day Nursery, York

28/09/2026

👀 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀? 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴?

Choosing a nursery can feel like a big decision, and it’s easy to come away from a visit having seen the rooms and heard about the opening hours - but still not really know what everyday life there would be like for your child.

We’ve put together 𝟳 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘆, covering everything from key people and settling in to outdoor play, communication and fees.

There are also a few things worth simply watching and noticing while you’re there - because sometimes they tell you more than the answers to your questions.

And if you’re currently looking for childcare in York, you’re always welcome to come and ask us these questions at Walmgate too. 😊

Visiting a nursery? Discover seven useful questions to ask, what to look out for during your visit, and how to get a real feel for whether a nursery is right for your child.

16/09/2026

🌿 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲?

For us, being outside isn’t just a chance to let off steam - it’s an important part of everyday .

Running, climbing and getting muddy all have their place, but can be quieter too. Finding a minibeast, investigating a puddle or simply noticing something that’s changed can lead children in all sorts of interesting directions.

It’s why we make time for the throughout the day and across the seasons, giving children the freedom to move, explore, take on new challenges and follow their own curiosity.

It’s one of the many choices that shapes everyday life at Walmgate Day Nursery, York. You can read more about our approach to outdoor play here: https://www.walmgatedaynursery.co.uk/our-approach/outdoor-play/

23/08/2026

🍃 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

Looking for childcare in York? We have the last few spaces available at Walmgate Day Nursery, York for the new nursery year, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 for eligible families.

🔗 Find out more about Walmgate and our approach: https://www.walmgatedaynursery.co.uk/our-approach/

We deliberately keep our nursery smaller, helping us maintain the close-knit, nurturing environment that makes Walmgate feel like family.

Interested in a September place? We'd love to show you around. Get in touch: 𝟬𝟭𝟵𝟬𝟰 𝟳𝟯𝟯𝟴𝟯𝟯

23/07/2026

One of the questions we're asked most often is 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿?

The answer isn't as straightforward as you might think!
Read why modern disposable nappies may influence bladder awareness, what the current research says, and how you can support your child's potty training journey.

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗪𝗲'𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 - 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵.

Many parents ask whether different types of nappies affect potty training. Discover what current research says about bladder awareness, highly absorbent disposable nappies and practical ways to support your child's toilet training.

13/07/2026

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🎓

Our Graduation Party is almost here, and we're looking forward to celebrating our amazing Pre-School Leavers with an afternoon of certificates, dancing, games and fun.

📅 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 🕑 𝟮:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺–𝟰:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺

Watching our children grow in confidence, independence and readiness for school is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. We couldn't be prouder of this year's graduates.

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹. If you're looking for a warm, caring environment where your child can learn, play and thrive, we'd love to welcome you to Walmgate Day Nursery. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁.

11/07/2026

🐢🌊 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝗽 𝗧𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆? 🎨

There has been plenty of excitement at Walmgate Day Nursery, York this week!

Our children have been getting wonderfully messy with bubble painting, exploring colours, patterns and textures while developing their creativity and fine motor skills. We've also been diving into the fascinating world of turtles and sea animals through stories, sensory activities, crafts and imaginative play.

Every activity is carefully planned to spark curiosity, build confidence and support each child's learning and development - all while having lots of fun!

Here are just a few of our favourite moments from the week. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did! 💙

✨ 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲?

We'd love to welcome you to Walmgate Day Nursery! Come and see our wonderful setting, meet our friendly team and discover how we help every child thrive.

📞 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 – we'd love to meet you!

03/07/2026

We've been working on updating our '𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸' page, and before we call it finished, we'd really love your thoughts...

As parents, what information would you want to see if you were looking for a nursery? Is there anything we've missed, or anything that would have helped you when you were choosing childcare?

We're not after compliments (although they're always lovely to hear! 😊). We'd genuinely appreciate 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 so we can make this page as useful as possible for families looking for childcare in York.

Whether you're one of our current parents, one of our wonderful Walmgate families from years gone by, or you're simply happy to share your perspective, we'd be really grateful if you could spare a few minutes to have a look and leave us a comment.

Thank you so much for your help! 💚

Looking for trusted childcare in York? Discover our nurturing day nursery in York city centre for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Book a visit and see why local families choose Walmgate.

24/06/2026

We are looking for our next Deputy Manager!

Are you an experienced Room Leader ready to progress your career? Apply Today: https://www.walmgatedaynursery.co.uk/careers/deputy-manager/

24/06/2026

𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿? Ready for what's next?

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿.

If you're an experienced Room Leader who is ready to take the next step into nursery leadership, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Join a supportive team, develop your leadership skills, and help shape the future of Walmgate Day Nursery. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://www.walmgatedaynursery.co.uk/careers/deputy-manager/

23/06/2026

🌡️ 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆... 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗱𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲! 😴

Hot bedrooms, bright evenings and restless little ones can make getting to sleep difficult during the summer months.

𝗪𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, packed with practical tips you can try at home, including:

🌙 Creating a darker sleep environment
🏠 Keeping bedrooms cool and comfortable
💧 Staying hydrated throughout the day
🛁 Building a calm bedtime routine
🎵 Using white noise to reduce disturbances

Plus plenty of simple tips that you can try tonight.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 🔗 https://tsweb.me/wdnsleep

💙 We hope it helps everyone enjoy a cooler, more restful night's sleep!

Discover practical tips to help babies and young children sleep better on light, warm summer nights. Expert advice from Walmgate Day Nursery in York.