Clarecroft Day Nursery

34 High Street, Long Buckby, Northampton NN6 7RD
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  • Clarecroft Day Nursery, Northampton
Clarecroft staff are fully committed to providing a ‘home from home’ environment for children to enjoy. The setting welcomes children from 3 months to 11 years old and aims to provide all children with high-quality care in a warm, safe and friendly environment with a variety of stimulating resources.

The nursery has an enclosed garden with safety flooring and a variety of age-appropriate outdoor resources. The nursery also has a CCTV system installed throughout the premises.

At Clarecroft, staff follow the 'early years foundation' stage framework to support early learning experiences, and this is backed up with lots of practical hands-on activities for children in all age groups.

However, Clarecroft is about more than just covering the curriculum; it’s about teaching children to share experiences and building confidence.

Staff hold appropriate early years qualifications which give children the care and inspiration needed to thrive in a rich and fun learning environment.

The nursery cook prepares freshly cooked meals on the premises daily. Individual dietary needs are also catered for.

All staff are trained in paediatric first aid, food hygiene, safeguarding, manual handling as well as plenty of other ongoing training to support the delivery of the 'early years foundation stage'. This ensures that parents have peace of mind when leaving children in the nursery.

The nursery has strong partnerships with parents and staff keep parents updated about each child's day on a daily basis.

Funded places are available for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds.

Clarecroft will provide all children with the opportunity to make friends and gain the confidence to make the move up into the first year at school and beyond.

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Care Provided by Clarecroft Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Purley Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Natasha Obee and Gemma Richardson (Managers)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 63
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Clarecroft Day Nursery

  • We offer full day, half day and school day sessions
  • Parking

  • They have parking on the street in front of the nursery but there is also a car park in the village centre which is a short walk from the nursery.


Clarecroft Day Nursery Reviews (62)

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Clarecroft Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.957) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Clarecroft Day Nursery has 62 reviews.

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Review from Nicola P (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had all 3 of our children attend the nursery, and have nothing but good experiences and reviews. The nursery workers are always engaging with us, and encouraging the children to do their best. All of the children enjoy the nursery, and relationships with the workers there. The setting is lovely
and clean, with lots of hands on activities.

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Review from Emma r (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very caring and attentive staff, great communication and thoughtful activities planned throughout the day. I am very happy with how well supported and cared for my daughter is with them, and would highly reccomend this nursery to anyone. Thank you Clarecroft!

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Review from J B (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery, my child loves coming here! They do a lot of learning and I can see how my child is developing thanks to the activities my child experiences at nursery. Also has a good food menu which is a plus.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic start for my son at nursery. All the staff are welcoming and supportive and he has settled into nursery life so well. I'll be pleased to start watching him develop and grow with his new little friends.

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are always polite and kind. My children really enjoy their time at Clarecroft. They always have lots of fun activities. They are always happy to go in. They have a good food selection. Thank you.

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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot praise the staff highly enough. Our son thrives in the Moon Room. His language is coming on brilliantly, he is happy and they take such good care of him. The staff truly know the children on an individual level and it shows in the great relationships they have with all the children. Our son gets
to eat a varied diet of good quality food each day. He gets to have a go at all sorts of activities I would never think to do. Absolutely love this nursery.

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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a parent, finding a nursery that offers not just childcare but a nurturing environment for growth and development can be a daunting task. Fortunately, Clarecroft Day Nursery has proven to be an exceptional choice for my son.
From the moment we first visited, the staff were warm, welcoming, and genuinely
passionate about their work. Their dedication is evident in the way they engage with the children and create a safe, caring atmosphere where every child feels valued and encouraged.

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cant recomend this nursery enough, the set up is great, cosy, there is always plenty of activities daily, not one day is the same. The true stars are the ladies that work here, they are all super! I absolutely love the app (not many other nurseries do what Clarecroft do so I hear from other mums)
every day they attend I get photos of them, updates on their day of play and learning, what they eat, nappy changes etc. Both my children attend here. My daughter started in moons, now in preschool and my son started in the baby room this year when I returned back to work after maternity leave. Both my children are very shy but warmed to the staff in no time, it even surprised me!
Since being at the nursery they have excelled in all areas. My daughter always brings home the things she creates that day. I wouldn't send them anywhere else and wish I could afford to put them in some more hours. We love you Clarecroft! Well done and thank you for being superb!

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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great communication, great system in place and lovely and caring staff. My child is always happy when returning from nursery and I know it has really helped her communication and listening skills. Would highly recommend!

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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started preschool in September this year (2024). He has attended a childminder since he was 7 months old and still does but has picked up 2 days a week at preschool. My son has some additional needs and Clarecroft Day Nursery have been brilliant with both my son and me in helping him progress
and get the assistance he needs. Staff are really friendly and quick to respond to any queries.

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Clarecroft Day Nursery for the past 2 years. He absolutely loves going in everyday and is happy and content at the end of the day. We can see regular daily updates on the app so we know exactly what he's been doing each day. You can clearly see the bond the nursery workers
have with each child, all the staff are friendly and seem to enjoy their jobs and seem to genuinely care about the children. I would 100% recommend this nursery to anyone looking.

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started in the sunroom in April.
The staff have helped him settle in well especially since he can be very clingy. He is enjoying going to nursery and loves the staff in the sunroom
All the staff are so friendly and give me great updates on pick up.

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Clarecroft in April and safe to say he absolutely loves his time there. Nervous about him going to a nursery for the first time, from looking around the nursery for the initial tour/look round we knew this was the nursery we/he would enjoy.
From the wide range of fresh meals prepared
onsite to the nice spacious outdoor space, Clarecroft has it all.
Staff are always so friendly when dropping off and picking up and always quick to respond to any queries we as parents may have. Overall so far we are happy with the experience

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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves Clarecroft. The staff are all welcoming and nurturing. The setting always has wonderful activities set out for the children and my little girl talks excitedly about what she has been up to. The app gives a great insight into what she has done and what she has eaten each
day. She has grown in confidence since being there and her independent skills have come on no end! There are lots of opportunities for parents to get involved too.

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Review from Jen M (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Am writing for April but I have been using Clarecroft for years now, as my daughter currently attending is my 3rd child.
I cannot recommend the setting highly enough. My daughter springs out of bed when it's a preschool day, and she has grown in confidence and happiness as well as dexterity, knowledge,
and understanding since being there.
The staff are all really engaged and show genuine care and fondness for the children in the setting, all whilst establishing clear boundaries, which is so important for them at this young and impressionable age.
I love getting the updates on the parent portal, and I'm also really grateful for the face-to-face quick review of the day during pick-up, even if it's not from my keyworker. It shows how involved the whole team is.
I also really appreciate their wraparound care and support with holiday clubs and after-school pick-ups.
Being a full-time working parent is so difficult and sometimes I don't know what I'd do without this wonderful setting.

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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has a fantastic time daily telling me all the things he has done, it’s such a lovely setting the staff are always friendly and parochial if I have some questions, I am so pleased with Claircroft and the experiences my son gets learning new things and making sure he’s happy.

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Review from Katy H (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Clarecroft since she was a year old. She has thrived whilst in their care and I cannot thank them enough for looking after her. Their daily activities and learning they undertake is excellent. My daughter now attends school and Clarecroft helped my daughter with her transition.
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would highly recommend them.

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Review from M A (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended Clarecroft for over a year now, he started in the babies group and has moved up to toddlers. He really looks forward to going and we feel happy and confident about him attending.
The staff are very supportive and have helped our son to grow in confidence.
They have great outdoor
facilities, set up lots of activities, and messy play (far more than what I am able to at home!) and he really enjoys himself.
They also provide regular feedback and pictures of what he’s been doing in his sessions which is very much appreciated.
I would definitely recommend this nursery to others.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Clarecroft is a lovely nursery and I'm pleased I chose it for my daughter. Staff are friendly and caring and seem to know the children as individuals. My daughter really enjoys attending and is making good progress too.

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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Clarecroft since she was 1 year old and she has thrived being there! The constant care and support from all members of staff really do make so much difference. If we ever have a concern or worry about our daughter they will do anything and everything they can to help us! She
has always been so keen to learn and we do think this has been due to how they teach and look after the children there. We are so happy with the nursery and would highly recommend it to anyone!

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.957)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.957) out of 10 for Clarecroft Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.957 for Clarecroft Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (331 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 346 Ratings = 4.957

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Clarecroft Day Nursery is based on 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 63 number of registered child places is 12.6, which has been reached with 29 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clarecroft Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Clarecroft Day Nursery accepts?

Clarecroft Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Clarecroft Day Nursery Open?

Clarecroft Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Clarecroft Day Nursery have capacity for?

Clarecroft Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 63 Children.

How far is Clarecroft Day Nursery to the centre of Northampton?

8.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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