Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton)

General Hospital Complex, Cliftonville, Northampton NN1 5BD
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  • 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 Anthony (Father of Child) published on 21 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In this unprecedented time of COVID-19, the nursery has kept us informed at all times. Although our son is not physically going to Nursery, the ideas being provided via email are really good and a great way to keep him engaged.

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

Nothing is too much trouble for them and they worked hard at settling my little one into the nursery as she was quite unsettled and upset at being at a nursery to start with. On a personal level, they have been very understanding with me also, offering the ability to still breastfeed and sorting out
other issues for me. My little one has really taken to her key worker and it made her life better there. Looking forward to going back.

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Review from Brijesh P (Father of Child) published on 21 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Nene Valley Day Nursery for more than 3.5 years now and I feel it was one the best decisions to send him there. Couldn’t ask for more to shape my son's childhood. Special thanks to all the staff who are immaculate in what they do and take the utmost care all the children. Highly
recommended.

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Review from Macey B (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at this nursery 4/5 months now. With it being his first time away from me, he settled in so well and his confidence has gotten so much better with people he doesn’t know and in himself. I love everyone there and they’re all so friendly to my son. My other children and me. It’s very welcoming.
I would recommend to my friends and family.

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

Lovely nursery, which my child enjoys attending and has learnt a lot from attending. They undertake fun and educational activities with the children and a lovely thing is being able to see this on the nursery app.

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Review from Robert L (Father of Child) published on 21 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child really enjoys coming here and always seems extremely happy when he returns home.
Personally I like the variety of food he gets but also the main thing is the interaction with other children.
He seems to have developed a lot quicker since being in nursery, and simple things like climbing
and crawling quicker etc he has become really good at.
Staff members are always friendly and if we have ever had a concern or something to discuss it has been listened to and accepted.
Everyone has also been really accommodating throughout the coronavirus pandemic and flexible with my child's days in, and for 2 key worker parents personally we couldn't ask for more than this.

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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children love the nursery and all of the staff. They make you feel part of the family and build excellent relationships with parents and the children.

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Review from Shelley F (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely little nursery! My son has been here for about 6-months now and has settled in so quickly.
Staff are always very friendly, helpful and give good hand-overs on pickup, as well as extensive updates via the app. They have kept up so well with my son’s potty training, and he is very confident
going nappy-free now. My son has made friends already, with other children as well as staff, that he talks about a lot at home. The activities and themes they choose each week are lovely, and it’s really nice to feel involved. Thank you, everyone.

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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Nene Valley Nursery has helped my son to settle in well. The teachers are nice and understanding. Thank you Nene Valley Nursery!

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Review from Faye B (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so impressed by sending my son to this nursery, throughout his 2 years here he has been so happy attending. I do not have to worry about hi happiness or safety when I go to work. He always comes home happy. His learning, speech and interaction have really come on from being around his friends and
practitioners. I am updated via the app with pictures and key information. I would highly r3commend this nursery. My son will be sad when it's time for school.

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Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has received excellent care at Nene Valley Day Nursery. The staff know her really well, encouraging her development in a caring atmosphere. The activities are imaginative and engaging. More importantly, our daughter is happy there.

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Review from Alex (Father of Child) published on 30 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love the school. Lots of varied activities. The new wing is great. Teachers are great. Low student/teacher ratio. Cost is a little higher than closer nurseries.

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Review from Edyta T (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has always been happy to go to nursery, having fun with his friends and enjoying a wide variety of activities. The staff at the nursery have been fantastic and I really feel they have made a huge contribution to his development. I would have no hesitation in recommending Nene Valley Day Nursery
to any of my friends.

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Review from Caroline C (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were so sad to leave Nene Valley Day Nursery! It has been the home for both my sons from 12 months-4 years. They have been so happy there. The staff are so friendly and skilled at looking after the children and always have a smile on their face. The food is all home-cooked and the all-inclusive service
makes life a little easier! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery. It definitely deserves its outstanding Ofsted rating.

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Review from Gary C (Father of Child) published on 22 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery and would recommend to anybody. Both our children have been at the nursery and have been well prepared for life after nursery. All the staff are brilliant and really helpful with any questions. Clean, safe environment for our kids to grow and develop.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has spent the last 20 months in your care whilst I've worked, spanning 3 rooms. Staff have listened and respected my wishes for him and kept me informed of his progress. He is happy to attend nursery and has quickly adapted to the changes in rooms and seems to have built good relationships with
the staff. I have no concerns leaving him in your care as I trust that his welfare is at the forefront of staff's mind. It would be nice if all alternatives for foods can be offered for example Soya Yogurt given when all have Yogurt although this happens it is not consistent and a 2-year-old does not understand.

Reply from Tracy Smith at Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton)

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery, I am pleased your son is enjoying the nursery. We do always endeavour to supply the closest appropriate food and we will continue to make sure this is the case moving forward. If you have any questions, please feel free to discuss this with myself further.


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Review from Jean-Paul Z (Father of Child) published on 15 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall I am very happy with the service provided, in particular how my child's development is closely tracked and reported back to me.

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Review from Andrew F (Father of Child) published on 21 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is excellent. They make sure the kids emotional and physical needs are cared for. They actively encourage growth and development. I would recommend them, my children have thrived here. thank you Nene Valley Day Nursery!

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Review from Shruthi J (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am happy with the care my daughter is getting in this child care. Helped me to get back to work. Even my son went to the same nursery for 2 years. Thanks to the staff.

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Review from Vaheeda S (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My Son started in Sept'18 and he is very happy to go to the pre-school. Enjoys all the activities. It's hygiene.
Thankfully never fallen sick with the flu. All his teachers are very awesome. He has favourites too.
He loves them a lot. Thank you for your services.
He made many friends and talks about
them a lot at home. It's a friendly environment.

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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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