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Little Barn Owls Pre-School # Little Barn Owls Pre-School in Northampton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Weston Favell Centre, Northampton, NN3 8JR · West Northamptonshire Number of places 16 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 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 Little Barn Owls Ltd welcomes children without discrimination, embracing diversity in gender, race, cultural background, religion, physical or mental ability, health, and social class. The nursery prioritises admissions based on factors like current attendance, siblings already enrolled, transfers from other Little Barn Owls settings, and multi-day bookings, with full-day and full-package bookings receiving preference. The admission process begins with an enquiry to determine space availability, followed by an optional nursery tour. Upon deciding to register, parents confirm availability and receive a registration form, terms and conditions, and a parent information pack. The registration form, a non-refundable registration fee of £35, and a £200 deposit must be submitted within 72 hours to secure a spot. For those only using Early Years Funding Entitlement (EYFE), no registration fee is required, and the deposit is refunded after "Headcount Day" in the first term. The nursery operates an intake window from August to January, allowing children to start within this period based on availability. Bookings are for 51 weeks of the year, with full days from 8 am to 6 pm available on weekdays. School day sessions (8:30 am to 3:30 pm) are offered on Mondays and Fridays. Families are kept informed about fees and provided with system access and settling-in sessions closer to the child's start date. What it's like Children show confidence, a sense of belonging and well-being at this pre-school. They choose the activities they want to do and become fully engaged in their play. Staff are caring and spend time with children, which helps children build positive relationships with them. Accepts children on a non-discriminatory basis Prioritises existing attendees and full-day bookings Offers full-day and school-day sessions 51-week bookings Requires registration fee and deposit ## Pricing & funding Registration requires a non-refundable fee and a deposit, with only the deposit required for EYFE-only bookings. A notice period of three months is required to withdraw a child before starting to avoid losing the deposit. A monthly retainer fee applies for starts outside the standard intake window. Good to know - Registration fee is non-refundable. - A deposit of £200 is required upon registration. - EYFE-only places only require the deposit, refunded after Headcount Day in the first term. - Three months' notice is required before the start date to secure a deposit refund. - A retainer of 25% of the first month's invoice is charged per month for starts outside August-January. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Barn Owls Pre-School Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10247687 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223643)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2555613) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.littlebarnowls.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/LBO-Admissions-Policy-2025.03-All-Nurseries.pdf) Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Weston Favell Centre, Northampton, NN3 8JR [© 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#/-0.83359/52.25708/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Northampton - [Day nurseries in Northampton](/search?q=Northampton) - [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=little-barn-owls-pre-school-ltd-nn3-8jr-2555613) ## Key facts Opening hours Full days (8am - 6pm) each weekday. School day sessions (8.30am – 3.30pm) on Mondays and Fridays only. Age range Children admitted on a non-discriminatory basis. Session types Full day (8am - 6pm), School day (8.30am – 3.30pm) Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2019 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Barn Owls Pre-School Last inspected 14 June 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 show confidence, a sense of belonging and well-being at this pre-school. They choose the activities they want to do and become fully engaged in their play. Staff are caring and spend time with children, which helps children build positive relationships with them. Inspector highlights - Children show confidence, a sense of belonging and well-being. - Staff successfully adapt activities for all children, including those with SEND. - Children are encouraged to develop their independence skills. - Staff know the children well and plan age-appropriate activities. - The manager and staff team have taken positive steps to address previous actions. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff's teaching of communication and language to support and encourage children's conversational skills further - 2 improve the organisation of larger group activities to ensure they have a clear purpose and meet each child's needs Inspection #10247687 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223643) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "parents say they are happy with the pre-school" > "They comment on how well staff meet their children's individual needs" > "Parents like the daily communication about children's activities and how their child has been" Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work closely with all parents, including those whose children have special educational needs and/or disabilities. They successfully adapt activities, so all children can take part and take care to meet children's specific needs. Outdoor space Children learn through positive staff involvement with their play and experiments, such as when digging in the sandpit and discovering why sand becomes too wet for sandcastles when water is added. Staff ensure children have daily opportunities to play outside. Inspection history Date: June 2022 - July 2023 Good - June 2023 Good - August 2022 Requires improvement - June 2022 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Little Barn Owls Pre-School ### Whereabouts is Little Barn Owls Pre-School? ### What registration charges apply at Little Barn Owls Pre-School? ### When is Little Barn Owls Pre-School open? ### What is Little Barn Owls Pre-School working on improving? ### How did Little Barn Owls Pre-School do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## Nearby day nurseries in Northampton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Barn Owls Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Readwell Care Northampton · NN3 3QZ ](/nursery/readwell-care-nn3-3qz-ey477722) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Acorn Child Care UK Northampton · NN3 2NS ](/nursery/acorn-child-care-uk-nn3-2ns) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Fishes Pre-School Lings · NN3 8JJ ](/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-nn3-8jj-ey537008) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### The Old Rectory Day Nursery Northampton · NN3 9AF ](/nursery/the-old-rectory-day-nursery-ltd-nn3-9af-2825342) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery Northampton · NN3 8QH ](/nursery/blackthorn-good-neighbours-nursery-nn3-8qh-ey484188) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Bellinge Community Pre-School Northampton · NN3 9AQ 4.3(52 reviews) ](/nursery/bellinge-community-pre-school-nn3-9aq-220141) [See all nurseries in Northampton →](/search?q=Northampton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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