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Hickory House Day Nursery # Hickory House Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · 5 High Street, High Street, Daventry, NN11 4BG · West Northamptonshire Number of places 80 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 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 Hickory House Day Nursery Limited, established in 1996, operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round, catering to children aged 0–4 years. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 28 March 2024. Children arriving at the nursery are met with a friendly management team and quickly settle into their rooms, supported by warm and caring interactions from their key persons. What it's like Children are happy and quickly engaged in learning, supported by warm interactions from staff and positive relationships with families. The exciting environment and variety of activities allow children to explore independently and develop their imaginations, particularly enjoying the physical play area. Staff effectively teach children about safety and problem-solving, using mathematical language to extend their learning. Happy children Positive relationships Exciting environment Physical play area SEND support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 1996 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Hickory House Day Nursery Last inspected 28 March 2024 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 are happy and quickly engaged in learning, supported by warm interactions from staff and positive relationships with families. The exciting environment and variety of activities allow children to explore independently and develop their imaginations, particularly enjoying the physical play area. Staff effectively teach children about safety and problem-solving, using mathematical language to extend their learning. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and quickly engaged in chosen learning. - Staff have built positive relationships with children and their families. - An exciting environment offers rich learning experiences for all children. - Children particularly enjoy the physical play area, where they strengthen their muscles and learn how to coordinate their body movements. - The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with parents and other professionals to enable children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to make good progress in their learning. Areas to develop - 1 allow children time to think and respond during group conversations, to develop their thinking and speaking skills - 2 strengthen the curriculum during planned activities, taking account of children's individual interests so that they gain the most they can from the activities - 3 support staff to refine how to teach children's next steps to ensure that they are precise and clearly meet what children need to learn next. Inspection #10311976 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246162) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Hickory House Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10311976 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50246162)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219941) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=hickory-house-day-nursery-limited-nn11-4bg-219941) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with parents and other professionals to enable children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to make good progress in their learning. The SENCo uses her experience and knowledge to act quickly and puts appropriate support in place. As a result, children with SEND make good progress. Outdoor space Children particularly enjoy the physical play area, where they strengthen their muscles and learn how to coordinate their body movements. Children happily work together to build a mountain in the sand pit. Staff show children how to build a secure foundation. ## Parent Reviews of Hickory House Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVTQuUVnMnfWXkNwgKaChXfmlcTjMWPgjkqwHVRNBjEiMpUZl9L5A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Beatriz Hoyer 3 years ago My daughter attended this nursery and we all loved it! She always felt welcome and always happy to go. The staff is warm, Kind and friendly! My daughter miss them all and she is always talking about her time there [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURoZ2U3Y0NnEAE!2m1!1s0x4877161b1b46d949:0x5f38b6eaba998bee) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWfvMIseAyL2OKVaX1lHEAIafu1jJTneJyIvHYTOIGEN9Xh79a1=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Becky Kirkton 8 years ago Daughter has been attending for almost a year now, no issues, lovely ladies and brilliant care for children [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBaV83TkRREAE!2m1!1s0x4877161b1b46d949:0x5f38b6eaba998bee) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVoeef9sSHih7eivDdT8ES5-da9RiTa21V58GiINwbJeOYRsDODHQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Dara Oladapo 2 years ago Amazing nursery, welcoming and friendly staff. 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6861435151568178158&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2007 - May 2024 Good - March 2024 Good - May 2018 Good - April 2018 Good - August 2017 Requires improvement - March 2015 Good - February 2015 Good - April 2011 Good - March 2011 Good - August 2007 Good ## Frequently asked about Hickory House Day Nursery ### How is Hickory House Day Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### What outdoor space does Hickory House Day Nursery offer? ### How does Hickory House Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### Which funded hours does Hickory House Day Nursery accept? ### What grade did Ofsted give Hickory House Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Daventry Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Hickory House Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### Daventry Moot Hall - Cherry Blossom Nursery Daventry · NN11 4BH 4.1(10 reviews) ](/nursery/cherry-blossom-day-nursery-nn11-4bh-2572150) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### JGB Active Daycare Daventry · NN11 0QE 4.8(21 reviews) ](/nursery/jgb-active-daycare-nn11-0qe-2685435) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool London Road · NN11 4DY 5.0(14 reviews) ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-nn11-4dy-2638105) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.1 mi ### Caring Kindergartens Daventry · NN11 4NS ](/nursery/caring-kindergartens-nn11-4ns-2755359) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Daventry Daventry · NN11 0XY 4.3(13 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-daventry-nn11-0xy-219938) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.7 mi ### Holbourn House Day Nursery Northampton · NN7 4SX ](/nursery/holbourn-house-day-nursery-ltd-nn7-4sx-2805251) [See all nurseries in Daventry →](/search?q=Daventry) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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