Opening hours
Open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except bank holidays.
Alphabet Day Nursery in Northampton
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Nov 2023)
Number of places
77 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
About this day nursery
Alphabet Day Nursery is located in Northampton and is registered to care for children from birth to three years of age. It is open all year round, from Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6pm, closing for bank holidays. Ofsted inspected the day nursery in November 2023 and gave it an overall rating of Outstanding.
The inspector reported that children form close bonds with staff, who plan activities based on observations and information from parents. The curriculum was described as ambitious, with a focus on language and mathematical progress. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support from staff who work with other professionals. To support children who speak English as an additional language, staff use vocabulary from their home languages. The report also noted that children routinely go outside and are independent in preparing for outdoor play.
What it's like
Children are excited to arrive and are greeted by caring staff who respond to each child's needs. New children settle quickly, form close bonds with staff, and are motivated and supported by knowledgeable staff who plan activities from observations and parents' information.
Pricing & funding
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Registered with Ofsted
2004
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Alphabet Day Nursery
Last inspected 3 November 2023 · Annette Franklin
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children are excited to arrive and are greeted by caring staff who respond to each child's needs. New children settle quickly, form close bonds with staff, and are motivated and supported by knowledgeable staff who plan activities from observations and parents' information.
Inspector highlights
- Children are placed at the heart of every decision and form close bonds with staff
- Ambitious curriculum with staff who know children exceptionally well
- Strong focus on language development and mathematical progress
- Excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Inspirational leadership and rigorous staff development
Inspection #10289119 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support. Staff quickly identify concerns and work with other professionals, such as health visitors and speech and language therapists, to secure early intervention so children make excellent progress.
Outdoor space
Children routinely go outside and are highly independent in preparing for outdoor play; for example, they put on rain suits and wellington boots when going outside.
EAL / language support
Children who speak English as an additional language develop their understanding quickly; staff use key vocabulary from children's home languages to enhance their English.
Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023
Date: April 2013
- November 2023Outstanding
- November 2017Good
- October 2013Outstanding
- April 2013Outstanding
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