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4.5★ average from 733 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 118 day nurseries in West Northamptonshire, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 10 rated Outstanding, 95 rated Good, 1 judged Inadequate — 99% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 5 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 733 Google reviews across 65 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 84 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 62 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in West Northamptonshire at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in West Northamptonshire.

118
Ofsted-registered nurseries
99%
Good or Outstanding
4.5★
733 parent reviews
84
Accept funded hours
62
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding10
  • Good95
  • Inadequate1

11 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 5 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in West Northamptonshire?
We list 118 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in West Northamptonshire. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near West Northamptonshire are rated Outstanding?
10 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in West Northamptonshire, including Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Wootton Fields. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near West Northamptonshire?
Across 65 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in West Northamptonshire have left 733 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near West Northamptonshire?
84 of the 118 nurseries in West Northamptonshire (71%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near West Northamptonshire take babies?
62 settings in West Northamptonshire are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.