Little Houghton Day Nursery

The Old School, 35 Bedford Road, Little Houghton, Northampton NN7 1AB
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9.9 97 Reviews
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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 (97)

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Little Houghton Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.885) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Houghton Day Nursery has 97 reviews.

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Review from Nicola W (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nothing is too much trouble at Little Houghton Day Nursery. My 2 children love it here. Both settled in well to a routine at the nursery. They have made lots of friends and have lots of fun whilst learning too.

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Review from Stephanie T (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started at Little Houghton in January this year. The nursery has been amazing. My little girl doesn't settle in new places or with new people easily and she is so happy here. The staff have made settling so easy and have made my return to work a much happier one than I could have anticipated.
Their communication is excellent and gives me a really good insight to her day! Would happily recommend to others, in fact, have done so already.

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Review from Dharmesh R (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery and my child loves it here! The staff are always full of energy from the time we arrive until pick up time. Food is great and I know my child is in good hands.
Would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Leanne B (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son thoroughly enjoys attending nursery, he looks forward to seeing his friends and playing superheroes. Staff can not do enough to help, they are always on hand for any queries or questions we have.

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Review from Damon H (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since starting in Jan, our little boy is like a completely new child. Placing him here was 100% the best decision. He was very clingy and had no set daily routine. After only a couple of weeks, he had clearly built strong bonds with the staff already and has adopted their daily routine. The staff always
happily greet and interact. Within days we were handing over without tears and now he takes himself off before we have even left. The communication is excellent, with in-depth daily feedback.
Our son also has a cow’s milk allergy. The nursery has worked closely with us throughout the diagnosis, dieticians’ advice and medication. Two, in particular, have been so supportive and accommodating of his needs. There is a robust policy in place and the chef prepares specific alternatives for him.
The quality of activities and environment is inviting and stimulating. Although the outside space is restricted, they make fantastic use of it and the babies have their own safe area.

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Review from Clare D (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves coming to nursery, the staff are incredibly attentive and caring but also willing to push the children to help them reach their potential. The food is great - very fresh and varied and the children even get to help make things sometimes!


I would definitely recommend the nursery

to anybody looking to find a trusting and loving home from home.

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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attend this nursery and they both absolutely love it! They are looked after by caring professional staff who go the extra mile. The food is fantastic and I know they will have had a great day when I pick them up. Can't recommend enough.

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Review from Joanne F (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I knew from the first moment I walked into the nursery that it was perfect for my son. He and I had a connection with the staff which meant that communication between us is excellent. My son's development has come on leaps and bounds and any concerns over this that I have, I can relay to the staff and
they will take extra time with my son to help develop him further. Incorporating learning through play is vital and this nursery certainly does that, it seems like they have too much fun sometimes! My son was a fussy eater when he first started nursery, he isn't anymore and even has a wider variety of foods at nursery than he does at home which is great. I love the personal touch they provide and even getting your child to make gifts for you which is always a nice surprise.

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Review from Donald T (Father of Child) published on 4 October 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are really pleased with the progress our child has made whilst at Little Houghton nursery. She is very sociable, plays well with other children and is always happy to attend nursery. All the staff have been brilliant with her. We feel she is truly ready for big school.

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Review from Susan S (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My young son has today left the nursery to progress to school today, I am so pleased my instincts we were right about this place, although he only attends part time all the staff understand that all children are individual. My boy has a large personality, they have helped channel the best out of him,
all working together he has flourished, and progressed amazingly, support for me through family bereavement was above and beyond, outstanding.

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Review from Anika (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter really loves this nursery. The staff are all really friendly and helpful and our daughter feels very comfortable with them. The learning is great and she's always telling us about her day.

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Review from Andy T (Father of Child) published on 28 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, very pleased with the attention both children get and their development has come on leaps and bounds since attending Little Houghton day nursery. Really great selection of nutritious food for the children and lots of activities for all the children to do

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Review from Samantha B (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at little Houghton since she was just under a year. After taking some time to settle of which I was fully supported by the nursery she has grown and developed through so many of the wonderful friendships she has made with both her teachers and friends. The nursery has ensured
she is confident to talk to others and in herself, alongside some very good manners. Leaving to go to school this year I hope she will form the bonds she has made with the teachers and her friends as she has over the last 4 years. I would highly recommend this nursery as she has been so happy here and had so many wonderful experiences

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Review from emily c-m (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves every minute at Little Houghton, she has formed great relationships with staff and made some lovely friends. I am always astounded with how warm, friendly and passionate the staff are, even after a long busy day.
She comes home telling us all about her fun and adventures, she has
definitely developed massively as a result of her time here.

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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been at this nursery since he was 7 months old and is now due to start school in a few months and we could not have picked a better nursery for him to attend. The staff are always very pleasant and helpful nothing is too much trouble.
The time he has spent here has been invaluable
to his learning I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Review from Camilla F (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love Little Houghton as does my daughter who has been attending since she was 8 months old. The staff made me very relaxed as I was very uneasy about leaving my baby for the first time. She is now 17 months and has come on leaps and bounds. She's a very confident child and I believe that's down to
the staff. They are brilliant with her. I love hearing all the stories about my daughter when I pick her up and really value the daily report sheet. The varied activities are brilliant and the food is enviable - My daughter has always eaten every spoonful! This fantastic nursery and caring staff have made my daughter's time here a dream. Thank you!

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Review from Linda (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been here a year and completely flourished. They get individualised care to their own routine; Activities are educationally-based but fun. Children encouraged to make friends in all age groups. Menu is delicious, varied and nutritious including food the children cook themselves - he never
comes home hungry! They make the best out of the limited outdoor space but regularly explore the village to socialise safely in the 'real world'. Well done team, keep up the outstanding work!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.885)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.885) 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 4.9 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.885 for Little Houghton Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (204 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.885

  • 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 19 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 19 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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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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