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St Mary's Day Nursery in Northampton

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
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5.0(11 parent reviews) ·Towcester Road, Northampton, NN4 8EZ · West Northamptonshire
Number of places
38 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
West Northamptonshire

About this day nursery

St Mary's Day Nursery, established in 1981, is an Ofsted-registered charity-run nursery located in Far Cotton, Northampton. They aim to provide high-quality childcare and education for children aged 2-5, fostering their development through a child-centred approach to fun and active learning.

The nursery emphasises working in partnership with parents to meet each child's individual needs, offering unique and exciting play opportunities. St Mary's is committed to enhancing the community's quality of life and well-being, providing a service that celebrates diversity and equality.

The nursery welcomes children of all abilities and backgrounds, with full support for those with special needs. Their curriculum activities are linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and children enjoy a large indoor hall for physical play.

The nursery offers a variety of activities including creative, messy, and sensory play, constructional toys, puzzles, computer skills, stories, songs, music, and imaginative play. Their qualified and experienced staff are continuously updated with the latest training in the Early Years sector.

Our ethos

St Mary's Day Nursery uses a child-centred approach to learning, focusing on fun and active experiences. They are committed to working in partnership with parents and celebrating diversity and equality, with activities linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

What it's like

Children are happy to attend St Mary's Day Nursery and separate from their parents easily. They quickly settle and show a positive attitude to play and learning, behaving well and responding positively to high expectations. Children are encouraged to share, take turns, and respect each other's play.

Ofsted registeredCharity-runChild-centred approachEYFS curriculumExperienced staff

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges for full-week, full-day, morning, and afternoon sessions, with options to include lunch. Additional hours outside funded hours are charged at an hourly rate. Funded sessions are subject to contribution fees covering meals, snacks, and consumables.

Good to know

  • Additional hours booked above funded hours are charged hourly.
  • Funded hours are subject to contribution charges for meals, snacks, and consumables.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Late sessions until 5:45 pm

Session types

Morning session, Afternoon session, Full day

Age range

2-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1981

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for St Mary's Day Nursery

Last inspected 5 August 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 are happy to attend St Mary's Day Nursery and separate from their parents easily. They quickly settle and show a positive attitude to play and learning, behaving well and responding positively to high expectations. Children are encouraged to share, take turns, and respect each other's play.

Inspector highlights

  • Parents are very complimentary about the nursery, stating that the manager and staff are very supportive and go above and beyond to ensure children's needs are met.
  • The management team has a clear vision for the nursery and staff, with a good understanding of what they want children to learn.
  • Staff feel supported by the manager, who is proactive in staff development and ensures their well-being is a high priority.
  • Staff plan an engaging curriculum based on children's interests and experiences, such as investigating mini-beasts outdoors.
  • Staff introduce new vocabulary and support children's understanding of shape and number, encouraging their interest in numbers.

Areas to develop

  • 1further develop children's independence skills by consistently allowing them to carry out tasks for themselves
  • 2strengthen support for children to build on their understanding and further challenge their thinking
Inspection #10138512 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very complimentary about the nursery. They say that the manager and staff are very supportive and go above and beyond to ensure that their children's needs are met.

Parents state that they receive regular updates, along with face-to-face and online information about their children's development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff know children very well and understand when individual children may need additional support.

Outdoor space

Children are keen to find mini-beasts outdoors. Staff provide information books and identification cards to help children identify the different bugs they collect and study. Children also play outdoors, and older children know that when the church bell rings, it is time for them to pack away.

Parent Reviews of St Mary's Day Nursery

5.0
(11)
Emilia Kasprzyk
a year ago

Fantastic nursery thanks to amazing and caring stuff members! I always feel confident that my daughter will be well looked after here.She's happy and excited to attend nursery,there are always variety of activities to choose from!Stuff is very friendly and understanding.I cant recommend this nursery enough, your child will be well looked after here!

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Oana Cernescu
7 years ago

I am very happy with their services. My daughter is very pleases as well and ways looking forward to go to nursery.

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STEWART Dann
8 years ago

Amazing nursery for kids all the staff are engaging and they always come home with stories to tell.

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Kay (K9)
6 years ago

I like how the personal is teaching the children.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2004

  • September 2022Good
  • August 2022Good
  • January 2015Outstanding
  • December 2014Outstanding
  • February 2014Requires improvement
  • December 2013Requires improvement
  • July 2011Outstanding
  • May 2011Outstanding
  • November 2004Good

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