Little Houghton Day Nursery

The Old School, 35 Bedford Road, Little Houghton, Northampton NN7 1AB
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9.7 112 Reviews
Little Houghton Day Nursery is in the charming village of Little Houghton in an old-school building that boasts high ceilings and a rich history. The three light-filled rooms are carefully designed with age-appropriate resources to engage children's curiosity and encourage their natural love of learning. The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.

Babies start in their own room, with a mixture of child-led and structured activities tailored to each individual child's needs. Toddlers can explore a variety of learning experiences, such as sand and water play, imaginative play and sensory activities, in a safe and nurturing environment. Pre-School children are encouraged to discover their own interests and talents through a range of activities, including arts and crafts, construction and role play. The team also work closely with local primary schools to help prepare children for their transition to school.

Outdoor play and exploration is encouraged across the nursery daily, with walks in the local village and a garden space for children to enjoy.

At Little Houghton Day Nursery, the team aim to create a calm and natural learning space where children can flourish and discover their full potential.
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Care Provided by Little Houghton Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Nicole Lawrence (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 62
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Houghton Day Nursery

  • AM/PM Session £44.80
    Full Day Session £78.80

  • A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.
  • Parking

  • Parking is available outside the nursery, allowing for convenient drop-off and pick-up.


Little Houghton Day Nursery Reviews (112)

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Little Houghton Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Houghton Day Nursery has 112 reviews.

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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are always so caring for my daughter. She loves nursery and always feel safe there. Always lots of lovely activities for the children to do every day!

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Review from Szabina T (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are amazing, always caring for my autistic son and trying to involve him in every activity. I can see some improvements in my son since he is attending the nursery.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves coming to nursery, he has made good friends and he loves all the staff. The staff are always very informative of my sons day giving feedback every evening. There is always a wide range of activities on offer and they use the village to their advantage, visiting the park and scout field.
The chef always makes delicious meals that my son enjoys and there is always a great variety. We can't highlight enough how much we love the nursery.

Reply from Hannah, Marketing Business Partner at Little Houghton Day Nursery

We're thrilled to hear how much your son enjoys nursery and that you're happy with the care, activities, and meals - Thank you so much for your lovely review!


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Review from I B (Grandmother of Child) published on 15 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

On the odd occasion I have collected my grandson from nursery, the staff have been very good at giving feedback on his day. There always seems to be lots of activities out for the children which they enjoy. The variety of food on the menu is fantastic, most of which my grandson will only eat if its
"made like a staff members". Overall the nursery is great and I would definitely recommend to other families.

Reply from Jo Bamforth, Head of Communications at Little Houghton Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're pleased to hear that you've had such positive experiences when collecting your grandson. It's great to know he enjoys the activities and the food-especially when it's made "like a staff member's"! Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us.


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Review from M P (Father of Child) published on 14 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are currently sending our third child to Little Houghton Nursery. The fact that we have been using the nursery since 2013 to present shows how much we regard it. Our children have all enjoyed their time here and the satff have always been excellent. Whilst it is part of a larger nursery brand it
still retains that close village locality and feel.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Houghton Day Nursery

Thank you for your continued trust and loyalty! It's wonderful to read that all three of your children have had such positive experiences, and we're so proud to maintain that warm, village feel you value.


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Review from Shauna P (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a previous early years practitioner, I always knew I would only want the best for my child when it came to a nursery placement. Little Houghton is just that the best! My child always loves going to nursery, and now, we are able to chat about all the activities she's done. Adult led activities are
thought provoking and develop the children's areas of development, as well as free play and child led resources and invitations, always providing excellent quality learning opportunities. The staff are friendly, welcoming and take the time to create good relationships with children and families. The food provided is also outstanding!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Houghton Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your review! Coming from someone with early years experience, your words mean a great deal. We're so glad your little one loves coming to nursery and is thriving in our care. It's wonderful to be part of her journey!


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Review from Joseph D (Father of Child) published on 14 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended LHDN since he was 15 months and has always enjoyed his time there. The staff are great and caring. If we have had any problems they have always been addressed straight away. My son has learnt a lot since being at LHDN and the activities are always age appropriate, exciting and engaging.
We will be sad when he has to leave to attend school.
I have put cleanliness as satisfactory, not down to the staff cleaning the toys etc but due to the cleanliness of the building from external cleaning staff, this could be much better.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Houghton Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback and for trusting us with your son's early years. We appreciate your comments and are especially grateful for your honesty regarding cleanliness; we'll pass this on to the relevant team.


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Review from D B (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our experience of this nursery has been fantastic, made possible by the excellent team of staff. The care provided is exceptional and the learning and development our son is showing is down to them. While the layout of the site limits what can be done with their outside space this doesn't restrict time
spent outside with some indigenous activities! Communication and help from the team has always been superb, in all 3 rooms. I'd have no hesitation recommending this nursery. Thank you.

Reply from Hannah, Marketing Business Partner at Little Houghton Day Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that your son is thriving and that you've had such a positive experience with our team. We love making the most of our outdoor time with creative activities, and it's great to know you appreciate it. Your kind words and recommendation mean so much to us!


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Review from J U (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are simply amazing, the ladies in the pre-school room are very professional, have the children's best interests at heart, I have seen my son thrive as a child and has confidently grown to be independent and confident in his social interactions and his learning. Thank you to everyone.

Reply from Hannah, Marketing Business Partner at Little Houghton Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely words! We're so happy to hear how much your son has grown in confidence and independence. Our team is dedicated to supporting each child, and it means so much to know their efforts are appreciated. Thanks again for your kind feedback.


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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am always so impressed with this nursery. I know that every child's needs are always catered for & the kids are looked after so well. The activities are always so well thought-out and vary through the week. There's a focus on development & I can see they're trying to get my son ready for his transition
to school in September. The menu is great & the children are fed really well. I always like how much they encourage independence, The pre-preschoolers collect their plates & cutlery & water. I would recommend this nursery to anyone, the staff are so lovely.

Reply from Hannah, Marketing Business Partner at Little Houghton Day Nursery

We're so pleased to be supporting your son as he gets ready for school. It's great to hear how much you appreciate the care, engaging activities, and focus on independence-we love seeing children grow in confidence each day. Your kind words mean so much to our team-thank you for your recommendation!


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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son moved nurseries so has been at Little Houghton for 6 months now. The staff have been amazing at helping him to settle in. I love how they keep building their independence at meal times with putting plates away etc & helping themselves to water. Always kept up to date with what he'es done in the
day & good feedback given

Reply from Hannah, Marketing Business Partner at Little Houghton Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback, your kind words mean a lot to us. We're so happy to hear that your son has settled in well at Little Houghton. It's great to know that you appreciate the focus on building independence and the regular updates we provide.


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Review from A B (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Initially, my son was upset about attending nursery, leaving his mum and dad would bring tears. Over the months and years the staff have helped him and now he never wants to leave. He's made some great friends at nursery. It's going to be tough when he goes to "Big school"

Reply from Hannah, Marketing Business Partner at Little Houghton Day Nursery

Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review! We're so happy to hear how much your son has grown with us - we're glad to have been a part of his journey.


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Review from Clare B (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are warm & welcoming. My daughter feels safe and happy within the environment. Speech has developed and confidence has grown since attending. The app is a great help & insight into daily activities.
All staff are approachable and there if you have any concerns or need support with anything.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Houghton Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read that you see your daughter's confidence building and that we are supporting her to reach development milestones. Communication is important when you are apart from your little one, so we love to use the app to reassure parents that their children are safe and to show them all the activities they have been up to.


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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic place for my little on. All practitioners are very friendly and happy to answer your questions. Lovely activities every day. I couldn't imagine better place for my son. Really grateful for looking after my boy. You all doing great job. Good communications, posting pictures via the app. All
concerns always discussed. Thank you! Nursery is safe place with fantastic staff!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Houghton Day Nursery

The team will be so proud to read how happy you are with their care and support for your son. We are always happy to help, and the app is a wonderful tool to keep parents connected with their children during the day and to monitor and share milestones.


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Review from Nathan A (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at nursery are very invested and take good care of the children. Our daughter is happy and enjoys her experience at nursery.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Houghton Day Nursery

The team will be delighted to read this. Thank you for reviewing our nursery.


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Review from Andy T (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been coming to the nursery for just over a year and we have seen his confidence and personality develop so much! He often talks about all the staff when at home and always looks forward to going in to nursery. He loves going for walks around the village and his trips to the park! The activities
they provide are well thought out and engaging and he always has lots to talk about when we pick him up. The Friday Teddy tennis club is such a nice touch, he loves showing us his stickers. The communication on the app is great and honestly can't fault anything! Would definitely recommend!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Houghton Day Nursery

It is lovely to read how your son's speech and confidence have developed during his time with us, and we are so pleased he enjoys our adventures! Communication is so important when your child attends nursery so that you can see the fun things he has been up to as well as important milestone markers. Thank you for recommending us!


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Review from Michael E (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child absolutely loves the nursery and staff. He is always so happy to see them and they are always so happy to see him. It can be scary leaving your child with people outside of direct family for the but so reassuring when they are clearly so happy when they see each other .

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Houghton Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We understand that leaving your child in the care of others can feel daunting initially, but it is lovely to read how the team have quickly reassured you and that your son is happy.


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Review from Rachel H (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The most wonderful nursery! I've been a parent of children who have attended this nursery since 2017. So a very long time now, and I have seen huge significant changes in that timespan but the one thing that always remains the most is the loving family orientated approach all staff members have with
the children and also us parents/caregivers.
All the staff work tirelessly to give all the children under their care the best possible start in life and all the love and dedication. My children certainly have thrived and are thriving, and it's all down to their early years experience which this nursery does extremely well. My son who started in September was my one child who struggled the most and I was so close to pulling him out as I didn't think he'd ever settle, but the manager and staff spent a lot of time reassuring me and telling me he would, some children just take that bit longer to settle in. All staff there are absolutely fantastic! Trust them implicitly! Just love them all!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Houghton Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your incredible review and for being such a valued part of our nursery family since 2017! We're so grateful for your continued trust in us over the years. It is excellent to know that the loving, family-oriented approach we strive for has positively impacted your children's journey. We understand how challenging settling in can be, and we're so happy to read that your son has thrived with the support of our dedicated team.


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Review from Katie N (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at the nursery for nearly 4 months now. She has settled in very well. As with most children starting nursery this was a new experience for her with a few nervy tears. The staff in the baby room have made the experience as easy and relaxed as possible. They answer the door with a
warm welcoming smile which puts you at ease. They greet my daughter like one of their own and wrap her up in lots of cuddles. Each day they do lots of different activities which are posted on the app. The staff make time on drop off and pick up to see how things are and give feedback on the day which I very much appreciate. Thank you to all the lovely ladies in the baby room.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Houghton Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to read that your daughter has settled in so well and that the baby room team have made the transition as smooth and comforting as possible. We truly value the connection with parents and are glad you appreciate our feedback and updates.


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

My daughter absolutely loves coming to nursery here and has made strong relationships with the staff. All the staff are so warm and caring and genuinely so happy to see her develop.
My daughter comes out really happy each day, she's well looked after and happy and I couldn't ask for more.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Houghton Day Nursery

We are delighted to read how your daughter is developing in our care. We work hard to get to know each child and their family individually, so we are so pleased to read how this is having an impact and that she is happy. Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.744)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) out of 10 for Little Houghton Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.744 for Little Houghton Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (291 Excellents x 5) + (65 Goods x 4) + (15 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 371 Ratings = 4.744

  • 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 Little Houghton Day Nursery is based on 31 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 62 number of registered child places is 12.4, which has been reached with 31 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Nursery Management Today Awards 2023

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Saturday 25 Nov 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

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Nicole Lawrence

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Our well-qualified team are passionate about supporting each child in the best way possible to ensure they have the best start in life and are fully prepared for school.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Houghton Day Nursery

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

Little Houghton Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Houghton Day Nursery Open?

Little Houghton 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 Little Houghton Day Nursery have capacity for?

Little Houghton Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 62 Children.

How far is Little Houghton Day Nursery to the centre of Northampton?

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

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