--- title: "78 Day Nurseries near Northampton, 6 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/east-midlands/west-northamptonshire/northampton description: "Compare 78 day nurseries near Northampton: 6 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.5★ from 632 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Northampton **4.4★** average from **163** Google reviews There are 78 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Northampton on our register. At their latest inspection: 6 rated Outstanding, 64 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 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 632 Google reviews across 51 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 52 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 42 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and Google reviews. ## Nurseries in Northampton at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Northampton. 78 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.5★ 632 Google reviews 52 Accept funded hours 42 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 6 - Good 64 7 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Northampton - Monkey Puzzle Riverside (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-riverside-nn3-9bx-2782576) · 4.9★ (27) - Doves Corner Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/doves-corner-day-nursery-nn3-7sr-2869929) · 4.9★ (13) - Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Wootton Fields (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-northampton-wootton-fields-nn4-6dy-220155) · Ofsted Outstanding · 3.9★ (21) ## Nursery locations in and around Northampton ## Day nurseries in Northampton - ### Clarence House Northampton ★ 4.7 (33 reviews) Northampton · NN2 6JF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/clarence-house-northampton-nn2-6jf-2646436 - ### Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 4.4 (15 reviews) NORTHAMPTON · NN1 4QU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-nn1-4qu-2638081 - ### ABC123 ★ 3.3 (3 reviews) Northampton · NN2 6JA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/abc123-nn2-6ja - ### Omnipresence Children's Nursery ★ 4.7 (43 reviews) Northampton · NN2 6EF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/omnipresence-children-s-nursery-nn2-6ef-ey499396 - ### Kiddies@home Northampton · NN3 2HT · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-home-nn3-2ht-2548276 - ### The Parade Day Nursery ★ 4.1 (7 reviews) NORTHAMPTON · NN1 4EY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-parade-day-nursery-ltd-nn1-4ey-ey403458 - ### St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school ★ 3.2 (13 reviews) NORTHAMPTON · NN3 2JB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-matthews-nursery-and-pre-school-nn3-2jb-ey349315 - ### KidsStop NORTHAMPTON · NN1 5JS · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kidsstop-nn1-5js-ey481252 - ### Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool ★ 4.7 (3 reviews) Northampton · NN3 3HN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-nn3-3hn-2638089 - ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Spinney Hill ★ 4.3 (30 reviews) Northampton · NN3 6AA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-northampton-spinney-hill-nn3-6aa-ey486889 - ### Little Learners Childcare ★ 4.4 (16 reviews) Northampton · NN1 5BE · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-childcare-nn1-5be-ey488578 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Northampton? We list 78 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Northampton. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Northampton are rated Outstanding? 6 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Northampton, 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 Northampton? Across 51 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Northampton have left 632 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 Northampton? 52 of the 78 nurseries within 1 miles of Northampton (67%) 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 Northampton take babies? 42 settings within 1 miles of Northampton 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. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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