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Crick Pre-School # Crick Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2021) · Crick CP School, Main Road, Northampton, NN6 7TU · West Northamptonshire Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2021 Local authority West Northamptonshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Crick Pre-School, located in Northampton, offers high-quality early education and childcare with an experienced team, operating from a classroom within Crick Primary School. This co-location fosters strong links with the school and ensures a smooth transition for children. The pre-school caters to children aged 2 and up, providing a safe, caring, and welcoming environment where each child receives individual attention to develop and enjoy their time. As a registered charity and member of the Early Years Alliance, any surpluses are reinvested to enhance facilities and the learning environment. The pre-school is managed by a voluntary committee of parents, ensuring parental involvement in decisions regarding their children's welfare. They focus on delivering a stimulating environment with high staff-to-child ratios and engaging learning-through-play activities, while also keeping parents informed and involved. What it's like Children settle quickly at pre-school, building positive friendships. They enjoy art activities, focusing on colours and creating pictures. Children are eager to learn, confidently participating in music activities and showing their friends how to play instruments. Ofsted Rated Good Forest School Charity-run Located within Primary School ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged per session, with options for three-hour or six-hour sessions. Rates are age-banded for two-year-olds and three-to-four-year-olds. Funded entitlement can be used to cover session costs for qualifying children. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - 2 year olds 3 hour session £16.80 / session - 2 year olds 6 hour session £33.60 / session - 3-4 year olds 3 hour session £16.20 / session - 3-4 year olds 6 hour session £32.40 / session - Additional (voluntary) fee £1 / session Good to know - Charges are based on three-hour and six-hour sessions, with rates split by age band. - Funding of 15 or 30 hours per week can be used to cover the full cost of eligible sessions. - A voluntary fee per session is added to cover extra-curricular activities, with an option to opt out. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Crick Pre-School Inspection date Sept 2021 Inspection no. 10144356 Lead inspector Melanie Eastwell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50170734)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477818) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.crickpreschool.org) Crick CP School, Main Road, Northampton, NN6 7TU [© 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#/-1.13586/52.34703/14) [](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=crick-pre-school-nn6-7tu-ey477818) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday (term-time only) 9am - 12pm and 12pm - 3pm Age range 2 years up Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Morning Session, Afternoon Session Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Crick Pre-School Last inspected 22 September 2021 · 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 Children settle quickly at pre-school, building positive friendships. They enjoy art activities, focusing on colours and creating pictures. Children are eager to learn, confidently participating in music activities and showing their friends how to play instruments. Inspector highlights - Management and staff work well together, planning activities to build on children's existing knowledge. - Staff feel supported by the management, receiving regular supervision and professional development. - Staff use information from home experiences to plan activities, widening children's exposure to things like books. - Staff promote children's communication and language skills well through clear communication and effective questioning. - Staff are effective at meeting each child's individual needs and promoting their emotional well-being. Areas to develop - 1 improve the organisation of large group activities to ensure that they are meaningful for all children taking part. Inspection #10144356 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50170734) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision However, on occasion, large group activities are too long and complicated for some children, and they become distracted and lose interest. Those who need additional support are treated calmly by staff and all children enjoy the praise they receive when they have their turn. Outdoor space During a game outside, staff suggest how children can work together to find items to work as builders and make a 'patio'. The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2021 Date: March 2016 - September 2021 Good - January 2020 Requires improvement - March 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Crick Pre-School ### What is Crick Pre-School working on improving? ### Where is Crick Pre-School located? ### Is Crick Pre-School a day nursery or preschool? ### What are the fees at Crick Pre-School? ### How is the outdoor space used at Crick Pre-School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Northampton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Crick Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### The Old Station Nursery, Dollman Farm Rugby · CV23 1AL 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-dollman-farm-cv23-1al-2651551) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Ryehills Farm Day Nursery Northampton · NN6 7AS 4.2(10 reviews) ](/nursery/ryehills-farm-day-nursery-nn6-7as-ey379904) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.5 mi ### Bright Horizons Rugby Day Nursery and Preschool Rugby · CV21 4BW 4.7(20 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-rugby-day-nursery-and-preschool-cv21-4bw-ey547439) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Long Buckby Pre School Long Buckby · NN6 7RR ](/nursery/long-buckby-pre-school-nn6-7rr-220210) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Clarecroft Day Nursery Northampton · NN6 7RD ](/nursery/clarecroft-day-nursery-nn6-7rd-ey489420) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.6 mi ### JJ's Kiddycare Northampton · NN6 6HF ](/nursery/jj-s-kiddycare-nn6-6hf-ey384013) [See all nurseries in Northampton →](/search?q=Northampton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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