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Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Wellingborough

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
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4.3(12 parent reviews) ·41 St. Johns Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4LG · North Northamptonshire
Number of places
66 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
North Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Wellingborough, which received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in September 2025, provides a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 0 to 4 years. The nursery focuses on promoting children's sense of belonging and well-being, with staff greeting them warmly and fostering positive relationships.

The curriculum is implemented effectively, building on children's existing knowledge. Staff demonstrate a strong understanding of each child, adapting their interactions to support individual learning during play and introducing new vocabulary to extend language skills.

Children are actively involved in stimulating activities that encourage imagination and independent exploration, such as using play dough to create imaginary ice cream and moving resources to enhance their games. The nursery has made significant improvements in safeguarding procedures since its previous inspection, with thorough staff checks and regular, extensive training to ensure a robust safeguarding culture.

Leaders provide strong support to staff, including role modelling and reflective discussions, which enhances teaching practices and ensures funding is used effectively to promote children's progress. Staff skillfully extend children's interests and develop their communication, for example, by providing creative activities following outdoor explorations.

Children are also supported in developing independence, being given time to complete tasks such as dressing and serving meals, and staff act as positive role models to help children manage their feelings. The nursery works in close partnership with parents, keeping them informed about their children's progress and involving them in identifying next steps in learning.

Our ethos

The nursery is committed to fostering children's sense of belonging and well-being, building on their existing knowledge and adapting interactions to support individual learning journeys. They encourage imagination, independent exploration, and provide support for children to manage their feelings, while working in close partnership with parents.

What it's like

Staff successfully promote children's well-being and a sense of belonging, fostering positive relationships and cooperative behaviour. They adeptly implement a curriculum that builds on children's existing knowledge, using clear language and introducing new vocabulary to extend learning. Children are enthusiastic about activities, confidently exploring their ideas and engaging in imaginative play.

Good overall effectivenessEffective safeguardingStrong staff supportPromotes independencePositive relationshipsExcellent parent partnership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Wellingborough

Last inspected 3 September 2025 · Melanie Eastwell

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff successfully promote children's well-being and a sense of belonging, fostering positive relationships and cooperative behaviour. They adeptly implement a curriculum that builds on children's existing knowledge, using clear language and introducing new vocabulary to extend learning. Children are enthusiastic about activities, confidently exploring their ideas and engaging in imaginative play.

Inspector highlights

  • Significant improvements have strengthened safeguarding procedures and created a strong safeguarding culture.
  • Staff work well together to meet all children's needs, with effective support from leaders.
  • Staff effectively extend children's interests and support communication and language skills.
  • Staff are positive role models and help children learn strategies to manage their feelings.
  • Staff work in close partnership with parents, ensuring individual needs are met and involving them in learning goals.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to apply consistent approaches to managing behaviour and cooperative play, so children develop a clear understanding of expectations.
Inspection #10412080 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work well together to meet all children's needs. Leaders provide effective support through role modelling and reflective discussions, which build staff confidence and strengthen their teaching and interactions with children. Staff develop a deeper understanding that positively shapes curriculum planning and ensures additional funding is used effectively to help children make high levels of progress.

Outdoor space

Following outdoor play when children were fascinated by a worm, staff provide clay and pictures of worms, bees, birds nests and pumpkins for them to inspire their model making. This results in lively conversations and supports their learning well.

Parent Reviews of Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Wellingborough

4.3
(12)
DARSANA JOSEPH
2 months ago

My daughter attends Ashbourne Day Nursery, and I couldn’t be happier with the care she receives. Since starting nursery, I have seen such wonderful growth and development in her, which truly shows the dedication of the staff. One of the best things about this nursery is the team. All the staff are incredibly friendly, kind, and welcoming. They always greet us with warm smiles, and my daughter absolutely loves them. She is always excited and happy to go to nursery, which gives me so much reassurance as a parent. The communication is excellent. Every day at pick-up, they update me on everything — even the smallest changes they notice. This makes me feel confident that she is in safe and caring hands. I also really appreciate the regular photo updates on the app. Seeing her happy and engaged in activities throughout the day brings me so much joy. There are so many creative and educational activities that keep the children engaged and learning in a fun way. I am truly grateful for the love and care they provide. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for their child.

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Shannon Gardiner
2 months ago

I honestly cannot praise this nursery enough. The team are absolutely brilliant and go above and beyond every single day. They always keep me fully up to date with everything – from daily activities to progress and little milestones – which gives me so much reassurance as a parent. Any time I’ve needed support, advice or just a chat about anything, they have been amazing. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and they genuinely care. The love, attention and quality of care they give to my child is exceptional. You can clearly see how passionate they are about what they do, and it shows in how happy and settled my child is. I absolutely love this nursery and would 110% recommend it to everyone. We feel so lucky to be part of it!

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Steph Barrett
2 months ago

My daughter started here in January and she absolutely loves it there. She is doing amazing learning new things, playing with friends and the staff. The staff are amazing as well always so welcoming, always happy to help in whatever they can. My daughter is absolutely thriving at the nursery she’s a little behind on her speech which they are more than happy to help with and we have all notice she is saying new words and I’m so happy that they understand her as much as I do. I’m so happy I found this nursery for her. Hopefully in September my son will get his place as well as i think he will love it as much as her

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maria kelly
4 months ago

Both of my boys have been looked after by staff from Ashbourne! After my eldest thriving I also sent my youngest and he is also thriving! He has many medical needs that need to be met and I don’t worry when I send him as I know he’s safe happy & his needs are more than being met! I wouldn’t send him anywhere else and I’d highly recommend the nursery to everyone! The staff care & are nurturing

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Anonymous
4 months ago

the alarm has been going off since Christmas its now Jan 4??? the owner has been made aware but "not going to do anything about it". the rear side light spotlight is broken and flashing the street and households windows like a disco, day and night. no concern for other people on the street why would they have concern for your children

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2025

Date: December 2024

  • September 2025Good
  • June 2025Inadequate
  • December 2024Inadequate

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