Abington Vale PlaySchool

About this day nursery

Abington Vale Playschool, established in 1969, is a well-regarded educational setting located in Northampton, offering a nurturing environment for children from two years old up to school age. As a registered charity, it operates as a collaborative effort involving staff, a dedicated committee, and parents, functioning as a non-profit organisation affiliated with the Pre-school Learning Alliance.

The playschool provides high-quality care and education, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to facilitate children's learning and development through engaging play-based activities. The facility includes a spacious main room, a kitchen, cloakroom, and separate toilets for children and staff.

Outside, there's an all-weather artificial grass area equipped with climbing frames and a slide, alongside a paved section for mud kitchen play and riding toys. The playschool emphasises fostering a sense of belonging and supports individual progress through a keyworker system, ensuring personalised attention and strong partnerships with parents.

It is regularly inspected by Ofsted, and all staff members undergo Disclosure and Barring Service checks to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Our ethos

Abington Vale Playschool adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, facilitating children's learning and development through engaging, play-based activities. They emphasise fostering a sense of belonging and support individual progress through a keyworker system, ensuring personalised attention and strong partnerships with parents.

What it's like

Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their play and learning, settle quickly and feel safe. Staff support children who show anxiety and those with additional needs, working closely with parents and outside agencies to help them take part and make progress.

Pricing & funding