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 Harriet S (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A really lovely nursery, highly recommend it. My 2 girls love it there. Staff are super friendly and really care about the children. Both my girls have come on leaps and bounds in terms of their development and learning since they started here.

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Review from Claire P (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been in the nursery for some time, starting from the baby room now to being in the preschool room. It’s a lovely nursery and I feel at ease leaving her knowing she will get the best care. She has a great relationship with all staff and they keep us updated on the app throughout the day.
It’s a loving, caring and home from home environment. The staff do an amazing job of preparing the children for school and helping them to hit their milestones.

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Review from G G (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children have such a brilliant experience at Clarecroft. Every member of staff shows such genuine care towards our children and it is this that makes them feel valued. They are so enthusiastic about going to Clarecroft and all of the different activities that they get to do. We couldn’t
speak higher of the nursery.

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Review from Carly H (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Clarecroft for six months now and I can’t believe how happy and settled she is. It really is a home from home and I am so happy we chose Clarecroft. The staff and facilities are great.

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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is so happy at the nursery. The team are lovely, friendly and approachable.
My daughter surprises me with her development and some of the things she comes out with which the team have taught her.

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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A brilliant nursery with staff that really care. Communication on what they’ve been up to that day in the nursery is great. Staff are always happy to talk about any concerns. Both my children have gone to this nursery and have loved it! They still talk to my oldest now like he’s part of their family
and he loves it! I would highly recommend it.

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Review from Jay W (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been so supportive of my child's needs and making sure the school is aware. It has been such a comfort to know that the staff care about her well-being and wants her to be happy. It is a lovely and welcoming place that will work with you to support your children. I would always put them
forward for a recommendation.

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Review from Matthew M (Father of Child) published on 28 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending ClareCroft for nearly 1 year and he has loved it from day 1. Most days at drop off he is so eager to get involved that he usually does not look back or even say goodbye, as he is more interested in getting onto the next adventure in the nursery. The staff are fantastic and
have really got to know and understand our son. They provide a wonderful play and learning environment for our son and I would highly recommend ClareCroft to any parent considering placing their child there. We are blessed to have such a fantastic nursery 2 minutes from home.

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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children attend Clarecroft with one in Moons and the other in Suns.
We've always been really impressed with Clarecroft as a nursery and it influenced our decision to stay in the village when we moved.
The staff are really caring and always comforting the children, they're always coming
up with creative ideas for the kids and my children both love going there which I think says it all!
We really enjoy the open days they host throughout the year. We also really appreciate the photos they send, it gets me through my working day! They provide detailed reports on how your child is progressing too and they seem to know the children really well and have great relationships with them.
My daughter mentions nursery and her friends constantly when she isn't there which gives me a lot of confidence that they are being well cared for. We would certainly recommend Clarecroft to other parents.

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Review from F F (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This is a very lovely setting to bring your children.
All the staff are very good with communication and the teamwork is amazing.
I really love the app too!
They have three of my babies and I have never been worried about my children's safety.

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Review from Charlie J (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, both my girls have been going here for the past 4 years and the team at Clarecroft Day Nursery have been fantastic. They make the girls feel very happy, and relaxed and have made me leaving them much easier. Would 100% recommend it to anyone.

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Review from T G (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Clarecroft Day Nursery has been brilliant for my four-year-old son. He's been in there for very long days and I thought there would be whinging every morning about going. He bounces in and bounces out, absolutely loves it. They keep him engaged all day, you can tell the staff really care and pay attention
to the children and best of all he gets fed (no more Tupperware boxes!) We are so lucky to have this nursery in the village.

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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have been coming to Clarecroft Day Nursery over the last 5 years and they absolutely adore being there. The staff are amazing and are willing to help/support my children in any task. The staff are very knowledgeable and experienced in providing early years care. I recommend the nursery to
anyone.

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Review from Emily L (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children currently attend Clarecroft Day Nursery and we all love it! We moved our daughter from another setting that she had been in for 2 years which was a daunting decision to make. The ladies did a fantastic job welcoming her into the preschool and she was fast to adjust to the new setting
and routine. Since attending she has flourished and we are so grateful for all they do. Clarecroft feels like a home from home and the ladies really invest in the children's development. Our son is in the baby room and knowing how caring the staff are made it an easy decision to leave him there from 8 months! The staff regularly update the portal which leaves you feeling like you really know what they have been up to that day. We cannot recommend Clarecroft enough!

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children have really flourished through their experiences of Clarecroft Day Nursery and we highly recommend the nursery. The staff are kind, caring, enthusiastic and know the children well. One of our children has additional needs and the nursery has been very accommodating and gone out
of their way to ensure inclusivity. We are very grateful for everything they have done to ensure it's possible for our child to attend nursery. We always get plenty of opportunities to speak to staff and receive feedback on the children's development. I particularly like the daily photo so I can see what they're up to!

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Review from N G (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Clarecroft Day Nursery enough! My daughter has been attending since February 2022 and absolutely loves her time there. The staff know her so well and she has a real connection with the ladies - so much so that she will often talk about them at home or include them in her role-play
games! The nursery itself has great connections with the local community and supports children to transition to school smoothly. They show a great deal of love and care for all the children and give honest feedback on their behaviour and development. My youngest is due to start in November and I can't wait for her to experience nursery with her big sister. I have absolutely no concerns over her being there as I know she will be cared for so well! Thank you for the fabulous job you all do Clarecroft ladies!

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Review from K I (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Clarecroft Day Nursery is a lovely, welcoming nursery that my toddler has loved attending since she was a baby. The staff are friendly and caring, creating entertaining and educational age-appropriate activities to make each day fun. The parent portal provides a good level of detail about my daughters
progress and what she's been up to, and staff are efficient and helpful via phone and email too. The home cooked food offered is varied and has helped my little one explore new tastes. Our second baby will be attending Clarecroft too and we are happy she will be in knowledgeable and caring hands.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have gone to Clarecroft Day Nursery. I feel the preschool helps children merge into the infant school with ease. The staff are so friendly and informative, they are happy to help at any opportunity they can. At the end of the day, we get a formal handover. Using the parent portal
throughout the day keeps me up to date with my child's progress also. I would recommend this nursery to anyone in the village, 100 times over.

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Review from Michelle H (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fabulous nursery with the most caring staff. I could not have placed my children in better childcare, I have such peace of mind leaving them in the hands of the Clarecroft staff. The staff really go above and beyond to meet the needs of the children. The food is freshly cooked on-site and varied!
My son often talks about how yummy his lunch was. The activities they do on a daily basis are varied and keep the children engrossed in sensory play. Both my children were extremely happy at Clarecroft and I would highly recommend it!

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Review from G H (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves Clarecroft Day Nursery! After a flexible settling in period we very quickly felt at ease with her key person, all the staff, and how well we knew she would be cared for and this didn’t disappoint. The staff know her very well and are always informative about what she has
been up to along with tales about her characteristics. The parent portal is also great. We love seeing photos of her busy during the day along with day to day info such as foods and sleeps. The termly reports and bulletins are also great and help us keep on track of what’s happening at the nursery. Nanny really loved the recent Jubilee picnic. We honestly can’t thank all the ladies enough and wouldn’t go anywhere else! X

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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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