Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton)

General Hospital Complex, Cliftonville, Northampton NN1 5BD
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9.9 190 Reviews
  • Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton), Northampton
Nene Valley Day Nursery is a caring and nurturing nursery conveniently situated in the centre of Northampton and located inside the general hospital grounds.

It provides care for children from 3 months old – 5 years, with all children's rooms on the ground floor with direct access to their own garden.

This friendly nursery has a well established and highly qualified team of enthusiastic early years professionals providing extensive activities to spark each child’s curiosity to learn.

They are proud to have achieved the Green Flag award for their commitment to environmental projects. They also have an eco-committee and children's council to allow opportunities for children to freely express their voice.

*7am start is available at an additional cost to non NHS families. Standard opening time is 7.30am.

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Care Provided by Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jade Shillington (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 48
  • Total Places for Children
  • 105
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Inset Days
  • Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite.


Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton) Reviews (190)

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Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.859) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton) has 190 reviews.

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Review from A V (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nene Valley Day Nursery is the best. The team is excellent and friendly. Lovely atmosphere.

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Review from D A (Father of Child) published on 21 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding. So pleased our children were able to attend Nene Valley Day Nursery. Our daughter leaves Nene Valley a confident and fun individual ready for reception. Thanks to everyone.

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Review from Tatiana B (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I believe this nursery is one of the best in Northampton. My child came to nursery with special education needs and disabilities (SENA). She has all the support and love she needs and she has now transitioned to the normal framework as she no longer meets the criteria of SENA. The staff is amazing.
They always have smiling faces and love my child as I do. They are professional and experienced in working with me to settle my child. The playroom is well equipped so she can make her own choice to play. She is extending her learning with a variety of exciting activities and events. My child is happy here all the time.

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Review from Nazma B (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been going for nearly 2 months now and I have noticed his confidence is growing and absolutely enjoys his time at nursery. All the practitioners are so lovely and welcoming and always helpful when you have a query. Highly recommend Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton) 10/10.

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Review from Aimee H (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been in nursery for a few months he has mobility issues however the nursery are so accommodating. I really couldn't be happier. The team are amazing. My son has dietary intolerance and I have never had any worries with his diet at nursery.

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Review from G S (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are really pleased with our daughters progress her key worker is great at doing new activities to help her development. Her keyworker regularly keeps us updated with pictures and information on what our daughter has been doing at nursery through parent zone. It is so reassuring to know that our daughter
is getting such great care.

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Review from Andrea V (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since the minute I stepped into the nursery I instantly felt that it was the right place to get my daughter into. My daughter has been attending nursery since the beginning of January and she absolutely loves it. She got settled super quick and the carers in the nursery, everyone in the nursery really,
are all the most lovely people. Everything is always super clean and so welcoming, and all the staff are always the most helpful. Great place for little ones and the outside space is so lovely too.

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Review from Lee B (Father of Child) published on 20 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in the Caterpillar room at the beginning of January and the staff have been amazing. They have got to know her needs, which has helped to settle her and have been brilliant at keeping me up to date on how she is getting on in the room through parent zone and feedback at the end of
the day. Knowing my daughter is safe and happy at Nene Valley is great. Thank you to all the staff.

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Review from Luke S (Father of Child) published on 15 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend this nursery, both my daughters have attended from a young age, everything is provided in the price and the meals are worth the money, lovely friendly staff that have provided an excellent service throughout this pandemic supporting key workers and their children.

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Review from Lisa (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nene valley is simply amazing! My son is always full of smiles, I have peace of mind knowing how happy he is and my daughter just left for school is flying thanks to their school readiness program! Thought-out the pandemic they have been fabulous ensuring safety and still finding fun! What is really
special is every member of staff put their heart into caring for my son which shines through how they personalised their care and how happy he is. The menu is second to none and they have a wide range of nutritional foods. They teach core values and communication is always up to date. For me most importantly it’s fun and my son is thriving. I want nothing but the best for my son and Nene valley is that hands down!

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Review from Victoria M (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Nene Valley since he was 9 months old, he's now approaching 3! I can honestly say the care he has received has been second to none. The staff are amazing, and I believe they genuinely care for the children, they are always on hand to answer my silly questions or put my mind
at ease when I've been worried about something. The nursery has such a lovely atmosphere, there is the right balance between learning and play. Having the Parent Zone app is a fantastic way of being kept up to date, and also sharing activities done outside of the nursery hours. I cannot recommend the nursery enough.

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Review from Leema R (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at the Nene Valley one and a half years ago. She started from lady bird and now in bumblebees, we have found that the staff are very caring, loving and friendly with all the children. All the staff makes sure children are comfortable and safe all the time. We are very grateful for
the wonderful service and support you all have provided us during this crisis and even before this crisis. I would really like to thank you all from the cleaning staff, kitchen staff, management and all at the nene valley for your great support and efforts to keep children safe. I will really extremely recommend this nursery.

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Review from M R (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was very nervous about sending my son to nursery. But the Nene Valley team were very supportive answering all my questions and helping put my fears to rest. The team from the Caterpillars class is absolutely amazing. Kind, patient, thoughtful and just the best a parent could have. My little one adapted
quickly and even on crying days, the team always made me feel comfortable because I know they care. Big thank you.

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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is of a great location. They open early to allow me time to get to work on time. My little boy was helped to settle in well and he now loves going. You can see how much he learns and he enjoys his time there. He is learning from the other children as well. The food is great with a wide variety.
They have his milk bottles all ready so I just need to take him without the worry of that. Great nursery, very happy with the nursery.

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Review from Jenni M (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children now attend the nursery, and I have nothing but praise for the whole team. The children are the heart of all they do and have been key in my children's development. All the staff very approachable and will answer any questions at any time. Their communication is always great and has
been especially throughout the Covid-19 situation. As a key worker, my children continued attending the nursery throughout and I felt that my children were as safe as they could be. The nursery provides lots of learning opportunities and is always happy to support further learning where needed. The nursery itself is very clean and has great outdoor facilities available to all ages. My daughter is starting school in September and is well prepared for 'big school'. She will miss the team very much!

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Review from Matthew R (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is delightful. The staff are so experienced and the team as a whole are welcoming to visitors.
We loved the nursery from the word go! it is bright and cheerful and we didn't hesitate to register.
The nursery is clean which is reassuring during Covid-19.

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Review from Rachel K (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been impressed with the standard of care given to my child at this nursery over the past year. All of the staff that I have encountered have been very approachable, understanding and provide an excellent service. Thank you for all of your support and care.

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Review from Jess S (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at nursery since she was 1. We were made to feel very comfortable and supported when starting her here. They met our needs for her and reassured us and gave lots of updates. She bonded well with workers and they were super with her. She can be a funny girl and grows attachments
to certain people. The rooms have worked well together to keep those connections and help her move forward. She really liked the workers in Bumblebees and flourished in this room. She has especially grown a bond with one staff member, which at first had made things really hard for her when moving to pre-school. The room still let her see her which has been great for my daughter to now settle. She has taken longer in this room to settle than any of the others and seemed to regress with regards to toilet training. I am not sure if this is down to the number of children in the room but she was also struggling with drop-offs, however, she has now grown a nice bond with another staff member and seems much happier.

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Review from Nicola S (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter who is currently 20-months-old, and loves coming to nursery. She has built up fantastic relationships with all members of staff, and I feel very happy and confident leaving her in their care. The communal areas of the nursery are always clean. The menu is varied and nutritious. There are
a variety of activities undertaken to engage and educate the children, and I receive regular updates via the app on what my daughter has been doing throughout the day and what developmental competencies she is completing.
I would definitely recommend Nene Valley to others, and I am so grateful for their ongoing care and love during these difficult times. Without them, I would not be able to work as a key worker in the NHS; so thank you very much!

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Review from Sarah WG (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our little boy has thrived in the time he has been at Nene Valley. There are many interesting and varied activities but more importantly, staff understand how to manage both positive and negative behaviour too. In the year he has been attending he has had all needs nurtured and developed enormously.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.859)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.859) out of 10 for Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton) 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 42 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 42 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 4.859 for Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton) is calculated as follows: ( (434 Excellents x 5) + (69 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 504 Ratings = 4.859

  • 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 Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton) is based on 42 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 105 number of registered child places is 21, which has been reached with 42 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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Jade

Jade Shillington

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2019

Jade is the Manager of Nene Valley Day Nursery and has a wealth of experience, having started in the early years sector at the age of 17 as an Apprentice. Jade completed her Level 3 in Childcare before having her own child, then went on to complete Level 3 and Level 5 in Leadership and Management. Jade started working for Childbase in 2019.


What is your favourite feature of your nursery?
I love how the nursery feels so warm and inviting; we have a great combination of fixed purpose, authentic and more natural resources In every room to really spark the children's curiosity and engage them in their learning and exploration.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
I absolutely love my team; they are dedicated, passionate and supportive of all our families and one another. Striving for outstanding care is at the forefront of everything we do.


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