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We have provided them an outstanding service, and now are refusing to pay invoice for services rendered.\nThey owe us just under £1000 and totally ignoring our messages and calls.\n\nFirst few invoices paid with no issues, ow they have handed in there notice they don’t think they should pay for services rendered.\n\nThe owner Nikki ignores your request for payments.\nI am now hundreds of pound out of pocket paying staff for work I haven’t been paid for.\n\nAvoid at all costs.", "datePublished": "2025-10-07T06:05:38.115112431Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Lucy Boden" }, "reviewBody": "All the staff go above and beyond and pour so much care and love into looking after the children!", "datePublished": "2025-09-10T07:18:44.338755318Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "William Rees" }, "reviewBody": "Just want too thank nikki who tried too help me with parking issues that occur she was amazing", "datePublished": "2023-02-10T15:47:57.843682Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kidsstop-nn12-6af-2598835#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "East Midlands", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=East%20Midlands" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "KidsStop", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kidsstop-nn12-6af-2598835" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kidsstop-nn12-6af-2598835#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the opening hours at KidsStop?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "KidsStop is open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. 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KidsStop # KidsStop in Towcester Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · 6 Watling Street East, Towcester, NN12 6AF · West Northamptonshire Number of places 32 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 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 KidsStop is a childcare facility offering a fair and transparent admission system with competitive pricing. The nursery prioritises providing a high-quality, safe, and stimulating environment for children, while also ensuring its long-term financial stability. KidsStop aims to accommodate diverse family needs through flexible session options. Parents are encouraged to communicate with the management regarding any queries about fees or payment difficulties to avoid jeopardising their child's placement. The nursery focuses on fostering each child's development through tailored activities, including specialised programmes run by external professionals. They are committed to supporting families by offering various payment methods and providing detailed information on how government funding can be applied. KidsStop also assists families in navigating schemes like the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and the Childcare Grant Payment Service. The nursery’s policies are regularly reviewed, with advance notice given for any changes, ensuring transparency and continued support for families. Our ethos KidsStop is committed to providing a fair and open admission system that offers a competitively priced and good value service to all its customers. As a childcare provider, KidsStop aims to provide a variety of sessions that are as affordable and flexible as possible to suit the needs of the families we provide care for. We aim to offer flexibility and support to our families, so where we can accommodate alternative hours to suit your needs we will. What it's like Children are welcomed into a homely nursery by caring staff who develop special bonds with them, helping them to feel safe and secure. The environment encourages curiosity, with children exploring natural resources and making their own play dough. Babies use their senses to discover different textures while exploring fresh vegetables. Flexible sessions Specialised activities Government funding support ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged on a monthly basis for standard sessions, including full days, school days, and morning or afternoon half-days. Standard rates are fully inclusive of meals, consumables, and extra activities, while funded placements for children aged nine months to four years are subject to additional session charges. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Fees are billed monthly and must be paid on or before the first day of the invoiced month. - A late payment fee is applied on a daily basis for overdue accounts. - Standard fees include all consumables, food, resources, and activities. - Additional per-session charges apply to funded hours for children aged 9 months to 4 years. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of KidsStop Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10263600 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211502)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2598835) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://kidsstop.co.uk/) 6 Watling Street East, Towcester, NN12 6AF [© 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#/-0.98572/52.13003/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Towcester - [Day nurseries in Towcester](/search?q=Towcester) - [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=kidsstop-nn12-6af-2598835) ## Key facts Food Hot, balanced, healthy meal between 11:30 and 13:00, consisting of a main course followed by a pudding. Children attending sessions beyond 12:00 are not charged for lunch. Packed lunches are permitted for those attending the lunch hour only (nut-free). Opening hours 8:00 to 18:00 Age range 9 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for KidsStop Last inspected 15 February 2023 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 welcomed into a homely nursery by caring staff who develop special bonds with them, helping them to feel safe and secure. The environment encourages curiosity, with children exploring natural resources and making their own play dough. Babies use their senses to discover different textures while exploring fresh vegetables. Inspector highlights - The passionate manager works with staff to devise a curriculum that builds on what children know and can do. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children who speak English as an additional language have appropriate support in place. - Staff are skilled in supporting children's communication, using questioning effectively to further children's knowledge and introducing new words during play. - The nursery cook provides healthy, nutritious meals that children enjoy, and the manager works to ensure dietary requirements are met. - Partnerships with parents are good, with parents praising the nursery's caring staff and family atmosphere. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to be consistent in their approach to developing young children's independence so that children learn to manage tasks for themselves - 2 support staff to recognise when less-confident children would benefit from their interaction to enhance children's learning further. Inspection #10263600 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211502) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents praise the nursery's 'caring staff' and 'family atmosphere'. > They note that their children have become more confident and social since starting nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have appropriate support in place. The special educational needs coordinator works closely with staff and other professionals to ensure the right support is in place for children to make good progress. Outdoor space Outside, children explore a variety of ingredients as they combine them to make potions, showing a positive attitude to learning. Physical development is well supported as children weave in and out of cones on balance bicycles and scooters. ## Parent Reviews of KidsStop 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIgKkjaqvpMMTJ0Rl7FIHEvWWmeQadv89xV4rcWeUxv1eJz3Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) shontel cameron 7 months ago Do not complete work for these guys. We have provided them an outstanding service, and now are refusing to pay invoice for services rendered. They owe us just under £1000 and totally ignoring our messages and calls. First few invoices paid with no issues, ow they have handed in there notice they don’t think they should pay for services rendered. The owner Nikki ignores your request for payments. I am now hundreds of pound out of pocket paying staff for work I haven’t been paid for. Avoid at all costs. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kxdU4zQTVPRXh1UlVwS0xURXdPRnA2YWpnelQzYxAB!2m1!1s0x48771b3bc0099129:0x3f5ae657dfea0e54) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKTVpNq3gqRSQKdMKRsecgW1lH2H1xwww9VGzzZKaED-hEAzg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lucy Boden 8 months ago All the staff go above and beyond and pour so much care and love into looking after the children! 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211502) ## Frequently asked about KidsStop ### What are the opening hours at KidsStop? ### Which funded childcare hours does KidsStop accept? ### Is KidsStop a day nursery or preschool? ### How does KidsStop support children with SEND? ### How was KidsStop rated by Ofsted? ### Which area does KidsStop serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in Towcester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to KidsStop. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Towcester Tots Day Nursery Towcester · NN12 6AF ](/nursery/towcester-tots-day-nursery-ltd-nn12-6af-ey414844) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Crazy 4 Kids Nicholas Hawksmoor Out Of School Club & Pre-School Towcester · NN12 6JA ](/nursery/crazy-4-kids-nicholas-hawksmoor-out-of-school-club-pre-school-nn12-6ja-ey537392) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Rocking Horse Day Nursery Towcester · NN12 8FR ](/nursery/rocking-horse-day-nursery-nn12-8fr-219974) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Hedgehog Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School Towcester · NN12 8BA ](/nursery/hedgehog-hill-day-nursery-pre-school-nn12-8ba-ey458492) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.7 mi ### The Wildflowers Nature Nursery Towcester · NN12 7LS ](/nursery/the-wildflowers-nature-nursery-nn12-7ls-2828219) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Silverstone Pre-School Silverstone · NN12 8UT ](/nursery/silverstone-pre-school-nn12-8ut-219960) [See all nurseries in Towcester →](/search?q=Towcester) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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