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Clarecroft Day Nursery # Clarecroft Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Clarecroft Day Nursery, 34 High Street, Northampton, NN6 7RD · West Northamptonshire Number of places 73 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority West Northamptonshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Clarecroft Day Nursery is dedicated to fostering a nurturing "home from home" setting where children from three months to eleven years old can thrive. The nursery prides itself on delivering exceptional care within a warm, secure, and inviting environment. They implement the Early Years Foundation Stage Development Matters framework to enrich children’s foundational learning. This is complemented by diverse, hands-on activities tailored for all age groups, alongside annual celebrations like Sports Day and the Christmas Nativity. Beyond academic growth, Clarecroft focuses on developing social skills, encouraging children to share experiences, build friendships, and cultivate confidence. This comprehensive approach aims to prepare them for a smooth transition into their first year of school. The nursery strives to create an enriching experience that extends beyond the curriculum, ensuring each child feels supported and valued in their developmental journey. Our ethos Clarecroft Day Nursery is dedicated to fostering a nurturing "home from home" setting, implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Development Matters framework, and focusing on children’s social skills, confidence, and overall development to prepare them for school. What it's like Children show high levels of engagement in activities, confidently developing their physical skills and using their imagination. Staff encourage communication and language development, along with promoting good behaviour, hygiene, and a sense of security among children. Home-from-home environment EYFS Development Matters Framework Ages 3 months to 11 years ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged monthly in advance, offering full day, morning, and afternoon sessions. No reductions are made for sickness or holidays. Government-funded places are available for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds, with meal charges applying during funded hours. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Full Day (Under 3s) £67.00 / day - Morning Session (Under 3s) £40.00 / session - Afternoon Session (Under 3s) £38.00 / session - Full Day (Over 3s) £65.00 / day - Morning Session (Over 3s) £39.00 / session See 9 more Good to know - Fees are payable monthly in advance on the 1st of each month. - One month's notice is required for any changes or cancellation of services. - No reductions or refunds are made for sickness or holidays. - Parents claiming funded hours will be charged for meals during those hours. - Sessions offered include Full Day (7:30-18:00), Morning (7:30-13:00), and Afternoon (13:00-18:00). - Late collection fees apply for pick-ups after 6pm. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Clarecroft Day Nursery Inspection date Jul 2022 Inspection no. 10236663 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191757)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489420) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.clarecroft.com) Clarecroft Day Nursery, 34 High Street, Northampton, NN6 7RD [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.07743/52.30264/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Northampton - [Day nurseries in Northampton](/search?q=Northampton) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=clarecroft-day-nursery-nn6-7rd-ey489420) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (51 weeks a year, closed bank holidays) Session types Full Day, Morning Session, Afternoon Session Age range 3 months to 11 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Clarecroft Day Nursery Last inspected 28 July 2022 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 Children show high levels of engagement in activities, confidently developing their physical skills and using their imagination. Staff encourage communication and language development, along with promoting good behaviour, hygiene, and a sense of security among children. Inspector highlights - Managers complete regular observations of staff practice and provide ongoing feedback and support. - The nursery has strong links with the local school, helping prepare children for their next stage in learning. - Parents report staff are 'wonderful' and 'so supportive', and are kept up to date with their child's development. - Staff know children well and provide a curriculum that follows their interests, identifying gaps in learning through observations and assessments. - Staff provide a variety of stimulating activities that cover all areas of learning. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to improve their delivery of activities in order to achieve planned learning intentions - 2 help staff to gain a better understanding of how to extend children's learning, building on what they already know and can do - 3 consistently support younger children to be independent. Inspection #10236663 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191757) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children who have additional needs are supported well. Staff are confident to involve other childcare professionals where needed. They attend regular meetings with parents and childcare professionals in order to share information and agree support to help children reach their targets for development. This enables all children to make good progress. Outdoor space Children show high levels of engagement in activities. They shout 'look at me!' as they confidently jump off a wooden platform, developing their physical skills. The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Clarecroft Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJbiUg6BY7jLXEBdrg4TR22PzqLMEQjmidpHDmOlk1LIy1BQw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Thomas Bernard 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnazl1N2ZREAE!2m1!1s0x487714775d6931d7:0xbccb975f1556d5b5) Reviews from Google for Clarecroft Day Nursery. 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