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Kiddies@home # Kiddies@home Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · Abington Parish Rooms, Park Avenue North, Northampton, NN3 2HT · West Northamptonshire Number of places 24 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 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 Kiddies@home, established in September 2019, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Northampton, offering care for children aged 0-4 years. Open all year round from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, excluding bank holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year, the nursery provides a consistent and nurturing environment. The latest Ofsted inspection, on 8 September 2022, rated Kiddies@home as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, reflecting the positive experiences of the children and the strong leadership. Children at Kiddies@home quickly build strong relationships with staff, settling in with ease. The nursery observes children and tracks their individual progress across the seven areas of learning, using assessments to identify any gaps. The dedicated special educational needs coordinator confidently collaborates with other professionals, developing targeted plans and sharing strategies with parents to support children's learning at home, ensuring good progress for all. Children enjoy developing their physical skills in the garden, working together with large soft play blocks. Staff are diligent in conducting safety checks both indoors and outdoors. The setting strives to build children's self-esteem and independence through activities like daily 'monitor' tasks and encouraging choices, fostering a sense of responsibility and confidence. Staff are also attuned to children's developmental needs, providing extended settling-in sessions for those requiring extra support since the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents commend the 'homely' atmosphere and describe staff as 'amazing', appreciating the regular updates and ideas for continuing learning at home. Enrichment activities, such as French lessons and forest-school sessions, further enhance the children's experiences. What it's like Children have strong relationships with staff and settle in with ease. Staff are aware that some children need more support since the COVID-19 pandemic and have extended settling-in sessions. Children behave well, show care for others, and confidently follow their own interests. Strong relationships with staff Support for SEND Outdoor play Focused on learning Builds independence Homely environment ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 8am until 6pm, each weekday, throughout the year, excluding bank holidays and the days between Christmas and New Year Term time / All Year All Year Established September 2019 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kiddies@home Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10215641 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50195408)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548276) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kiddies-home-nn3-2ht-2548276) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 8 September 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 have strong relationships with staff and settle in with ease. Staff are aware that some children need more support since the COVID-19 pandemic and have extended settling-in sessions. Children behave well, show care for others, and confidently follow their own interests. Inspector highlights - Children leave parents with ease as they arrive at the nursery and have strong relationships with staff. - Staff support babies' communication and language development by reading books, singing songs, and introducing new vocabulary. - Older children develop their physical skills in the garden and learn about the world around them. - The manager and staff have a clear understanding of what they want children to learn and use assessments to identify gaps. - Staff build children's self-esteem and independence, and have high expectations for their behaviour. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to build on what children already know and can do by extending their learning further during activities - 2 increase staff awareness of children's individual backgrounds so they can celebrate what makes them unique and improve their understanding of each other's similarities and differences. Inspection #10215641 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50195408) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > The manager and staff have a clear understanding of what they want children to learn. > Staff provide opportunities for children to progress across the seven areas of learning. > Staff give children opportunities to develop their independence and make choices. > Parents are complimentary about the 'homely' nursery and say staff are 'amazing'. > Parents say they like the 'enrichment activities' the nursery offers, such as French lessons and forest-school sessions. > The manager provides staff with regular professional development opportunities. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery's special educational needs coordinator is confident to work with other professionals. She shares strategies with parents to continue children's learning at home, and she follows targeted plans to support children's individual needs. This supports children to make good progress in their learning and development. Outdoor space Older children develop their physical skills in the garden. They work together to move large, soft play blocks to create a 'house'. Staff complete checks to ensure the nursery and garden are safe before children use them. Inspection history Date: September 2022 - October 2022 Good - September 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about Kiddies@home ### What do parents value about Kiddies@home? ### How did Kiddies@home do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What does Kiddies@home do well? ### How does Kiddies@home support children with SEND? ### Is Kiddies@home a day nursery or preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in Northampton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kiddies@home. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Northampton · NN3 3HN ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-nn3-3hn-2638089) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school Northampton · NN3 2JB 3.2(13 reviews) ](/nursery/st-matthews-nursery-and-pre-school-nn3-2jb-ey349315) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### The Parade Day Nursery Northampton · NN1 4EY 4.1(7 reviews) ](/nursery/the-parade-day-nursery-ltd-nn1-4ey-ey403458) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Northampton · NN1 4QU 4.4(15 reviews) ](/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-nn1-4qu-2638081) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Owls Nest Nursery Northampton · NN3 2PT 4.2(12 reviews) ](/nursery/owls-nest-nursery-nn3-2pt-2542692) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton Spinney Hill Northampton · NN3 6AA 4.3(30 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-northampton-spinney-hill-nn3-6aa-ey486889) [See all nurseries in Northampton →](/search?q=Northampton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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