Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm, 51 weeks a year (closed Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas)
Greenacres Day Nursery in Towcester
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
Number of places
24 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
About this day nursery
Greenacres Day Nursery, situated in the tranquil hamlet of Puxley, Towcester, offers a nurturing and welcoming atmosphere for children from birth to school age. This family-operated nursery boasts 35 years of experience, providing high-quality early years care with a strong emphasis on individual needs and a family-led approach to learning.
The nursery is dedicated to fostering confidence, curiosity, and independence in children through a blend of structured education and imaginative play. They cater to different age groups with tailored spaces and routines, supporting development, creativity, and emotional well-being, from a baby creating their first bonds in the infant room to a preschooler preparing for school.
The experienced and passionate team are chosen not only for their skills but also for their genuine love of childcare, working closely with parents to ensure each child's routine, progress, and well-being are nurtured and supported. The nursery aims to create a "home from home" environment, with a focus on tailoring care, providing nutritious food (accommodating dietary requirements), and maintaining a trustworthy and knowledgeable team.
Our ethos
Greenacres Day Nursery is committed to fostering confidence, curiosity, and independence through a blend of structured education and imaginative play, with a strong emphasis on individual needs and a family-led approach. They aim to provide a "home from home" environment that supports each child's development, creativity, and emotional well-being.
What it's like
Staff ensure children are at the heart of their work and create a welcoming environment. Children are confident and settle well, forming strong relationships with their key person. Children independently explore the well-resourced environment and show good attitudes towards learning.
Family-run since 1990Ages 0-5 yearsFamily-led approachTailored learningNutritious food
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Food
Provided, with accommodation for dietary requirements
Age range
0 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
1990
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Greenacres Day Nursery
Last inspected 21 January 2025
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 ensure children are at the heart of their work and create a welcoming environment. Children are confident and settle well, forming strong relationships with their key person. Children independently explore the well-resourced environment and show good attitudes towards learning.
Inspector highlights
- Children are confident and settle well and are excited to play with their friends.
- Children form strong relationships with their key person and the other staff working in the nursery.
- Children independently explore the well-resourced environment.
- They show good attitudes towards learning. As a result, they are ready to build on what they know and can do.
- Children behave very well. Staff are excellent role models.
Areas to develop
- 1review the organisation of large-group times to ensure that all children benefit from the learning experience
- 2support children's understanding of online safety so they are able to identify the risks.
Inspection #10367731 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly of this nursery and the staff team. Staff provide them with ideas on how they can support children at home. For example, reducing dummy time to support children's speech development. Parents express how happy and settled their children are and they feel well informed about their children's learning and development through regular feedback from staff.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Children are encouraged to challenge themselves and to learn how to take managed risks. For example, children learn to use safety knives and to climb trees in the garden.
Parent Reviews of Greenacres Day Nursery
5.0
(1)
Mark Palser
7 years ago
Lovely nursery, run by caring people surrounded by countryside
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Inspection history
Date: May 2011
- January 2025Good
- February 2019Good
- July 2015Good
- May 2011Good
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