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Lily Pad Day Nursery # Lily Pad Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · 77 Halse Road, Brackley, NN13 6EQ · West Northamptonshire Number of places 115 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 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 Lily Pad Day Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged three months to five years, focusing on their early development and educational foundations. The nursery prioritises a warm, home-like atmosphere where children are encouraged to express themselves, build strong relationships, and engage in playful learning. Experienced practitioners guide each child in developing both emotional intelligence and intellectual curiosity. The curriculum is structured around four key areas: Life Skills, Discovery, Relationships, and Communication, ensuring a holistic approach to growth and preparing older children for school. The nursery emphasises creating a safe and confident space where every child can thrive happily and securely by exploring and learning through imaginative and meaningful experiences. Lily Pad Day Nursery is committed to high-quality care, understanding parents' desire for the best for their children, and fostering strong partnerships with families. Our ethos Lily Pad Day Nursery focuses on early development and education within a nurturing, home-like atmosphere that encourages self-expression, strong relationships, and playful learning. Their approach is built on developing emotional intelligence and intellectual curiosity through a curriculum centred on Life Skills, Discovery, Relationships, and Communication, ensuring a holistic approach to growth and school readiness. They are committed to providing high-quality care and fostering strong partnerships with families. What it's like Children are happy and settled at this welcoming and inclusive nursery. They demonstrate that they enjoy their time as they play and learn. Staff implement a clear curriculum based on children achieving the life skills needed for future learning and focus on promoting physical and emotional well-being. Nurturing Environment Play-Based Learning Holistic Development Strong Parent Partnerships ## Pricing & funding Fees are tiered by three age groups: under 2s, 2 to 3 years, and over 3s. Parents can book breakfast clubs, half-day sessions, or full days, with additional school day sessions available for the oldest age group. Non-funded fees include all meals, snacks, consumables, and extracurricular activities. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - A 10% discount is available for children attending full-time. - A 5% sibling discount is applied to the eldest child. - A £100 non-refundable registration fee applies to non-funded sessions. - A registration deposit of £50 per session is required. - Non-funded fees cover meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, creams, and extracurricular activities. - Funding is claimed over 38 weeks and spread over 12 monthly invoices. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Lily Pad Day Nursery Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10367299 Lead inspector Cathryn Clarricoates [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269855)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691452) 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://www.lilypadnursery.com/) 77 Halse Road, Brackley, NN13 6EQ [© 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#/-1.14694/52.03599/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Brackley - [Day nurseries in Brackley](/search?q=Brackley) - [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=lily-pad-day-nursery-nn13-6eq-2691452) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm. It closes earlier on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. The nursery is closed on all bank holidays. Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Lily Pad Day Nursery Last inspected 9 January 2025 · Cathryn Clarricoates 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 settled at this welcoming and inclusive nursery. They demonstrate that they enjoy their time as they play and learn. Staff implement a clear curriculum based on children achieving the life skills needed for future learning and focus on promoting physical and emotional well-being. Inspector highlights - The nursery supports parent partnerships through a wide range of strategies. - Staff plan activities to support children's understanding of the world around them, such as visits to local residential homes and outings to the local market. - Staff support children to develop their different senses using a wide range of materials and resources. - Parents and staff are involved in decision-making, such as when making changes to the curriculum. - Staff are supported to develop their professional skills through training, peer-on-peer observations, buddy systems, staff meetings and supervision. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to strengthen the organisation of group activities to engage all children consistently in their learning. Inspection #10367299 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269855) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents state children are 'loved and looked after' Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff assess children's development, identify gaps in their learning and use targeted interventions to help children make progress. Staff skilfully support children's transitions between rooms and on to schools. These actions positively impact children's development and ensure they make good progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Outdoor space Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. Staff plan activities that develop children's physical skills, including balancing, climbing, jumping, twisting and turning outdoors. ## Parent Reviews of Lily Pad Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUn-E_zLj5MdweLfGCXM8ifNfcAN6CvvB4GFEhv2WLpck9I7TN2=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Tamires Moodie a year ago Ben and Zoe have consistently been very supportive regarding any concerns we've had about our child. The location is in a pleasant area of Brackley, and there is on-site parking available. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNyNHJuQ3RRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48771fa81c161c4d:0xd5720a4b94c59c4d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJps0yRApo7yZmqDUqevW9vHk9UfULbFK1ncp9BOe7MwFJxrw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Testu Acct 3 years ago This nursery has been absolutely wonderful. I cannot fault them. We’ve used them since last year. It’s about time Brackley had some childcare for under 2s too! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSMmR1Tk5nEAE!2m1!1s0x48771fa81c161c4d:0xd5720a4b94c59c4d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLlrt1mvoh6SRqzYI1-xWKdfxiqOM5GHWKUYoaPvBK_Ua66cw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Robin Monley 2 years ago Lily Pad was great with our 2-year-old daughter. The staff was genuinely friendly and helpful. Thank you for all of your help! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaN0pYZlJBEAE!2m1!1s0x48771fa81c161c4d:0xd5720a4b94c59c4d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXTYEOmKt8ekgvzY3WVAQlVYT_Vg5AsH3Pea2SHKydT4aknEq_3=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Bela Szekely 3 years ago Great nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlNllYV3V3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48771fa81c161c4d:0xd5720a4b94c59c4d) Reviews from Google for Lily Pad Day Nursery. 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