Child First Moulton

Moulton Lodge, Moulton Way North, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7RW
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9.3 81 Reviews
  • Child First Moulton, Northampton
Child First Moulton Nursery is a private daycare nursery situated in a beautiful Georgian lodge within 3 acres of land and forest. The nursery is conveniently located for both local residents and commuters alike, being within 10 minutes of Northampton town centre and directly adjacent to Moulton Park Business Park.

The nursery cares for children aged 3 months to 5 years and is open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday to Friday.

This homely building is hidden away from the main roads and equipped to support an extensive range of learning opportunities, while children can also explore a wonderful outdoor play area.

Children are encouraged to take risks, develop their confidence and self-esteem and explore their natural surroundings.

The Nursery offers a range of extra-curricular activities which include, yoga sessions, weekly visits with their local care home residents, forest school sessions with a fully qualified level 3 forest school practitioner, outdoor sleeping and eating experiences, access to a lending library, gardening skills with a level 2 qualified allotment and community gardener, and access to an artist in residence and art studio sessions.

The children also take part in art exhibitions within the local community.

Child First Moulton were finalists at the 2023 NMT awards for the community nursery of the year award.

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Care Provided by Child First Moulton

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Angela Green (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 36
  • Total Places for Children
  • 130
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Open 50 weeks of the year

Funding & Fees Guide for Child First Moulton

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

Child First Moulton Reviews (81)

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Child First Moulton has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.281) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Child First Moulton has 81 reviews.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are welcoming and happy to meet the children. Was wonderful to attend the craft Christmas morning as I got to see how my child interacts with their friends in their environment. I witnessed how independent the children are and how they are encouraged by the team, which helps their development.
Lots of great creative activities which are accessible to the children, from painting to using fine motor skills to do threading of object, or pick up things with tweezers, using safety scissors. We made a snowman out of wooden discs, made a Christmas card and a candle holder using recycled jars and sticking tissue paper on it to decorate.

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Review from Amy T (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly and helpful and are very easy to get in contact with. Our child always enjoys their time there and there is always a variety of activities. Its good to see on the board what food they are having and what the activities they have planned. Its good having homework e.g activity bags
to take home with them. The app is also very good to check in on your child's activity and communicate with staff.

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Review from M Y (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been in Child First for 1 and a half years. She enjoys the nursery, seems to learn new things, and the staff are professional and understanding. What I like most is they expose kids to different learning environments - outside the classroom, in the garden, meeting elderly in the care
home, meeting fire men etc. The staff are trained and experienced and provides good feedback at the end of the day. The kid's meals and activities for the day are posted by the door and suggestions on how to continue learning at home is also provided. I highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from K K (Father of Child) published on 10 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't be more pleased with the care and attention my daughter receives at Child First Moulton. From the moment we enrolled, we were made to feel like part of a welcoming and supportive community. The staff are incredibly nurturing and professional, always going above and beyond to create a safe
and stimulating environment for the children. My daughter has blossomed in her time here - she's learning new things every day, building strong social skills, and enjoying all the fun activities they offer. I love the regular updates, which give me peace of mind while I'm at work. I truly appreciate how dedicated the team is to fostering a positive, enriching experience for every child. It's clear that they genuinely care about the well-being and development of each little one, and I can see the joy in my daughter's face every time I drop her off. Highly recommend Child First Moulton to any parent looking for a fantastic daycare!

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Review from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery! My baby started nursery at 10 months of age. The staff are lovely and have a great rapport with my baby. Food is prepared fresh on site and he eats better than I do! The outdoor space is incredible, and there are lots of activities for my baby to engage in.

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Review from M A (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child only started recently but so far she has had a lovely time. The menu is seasonal and I know she enjoys her meals there. She also takes naps so is coming home well rested where she didn't at a previous nursery. The facilities and play areas are great and my daughter is enjoying the space to
play outdoors that they offer.

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Review from Z W (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Child First Moulton is a fantastic nursery. The staff are warm, caring, and create a nurturing environment. The activities are creative and engaging, offering a perfect balance of fun and learning, and the communication from staff gives me peace of mind. It's clear they genuinely care about the children's
development, and I've seen my daughter grow so much since starting in January. I highly recommend Child First Moulton for any parent looking for a safe and loving place for their child.

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Review from Harriet C (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my son and daughter went to Child First and we have loved it. From the incredible food to the amazing staff, Child First became a second home! We will miss it so much when my son moves on to school in September. Highly recommend.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first time we visited the Nursery, we knew this was the right place for us and our son, in the height of Covid times we were welcomed in including our dog and we felt at home right away. We have been through Cherries, Willow, Maples, and Oaks, but now the time has come to move on to school
in September! We have found the staff to be extremely friendly and professional in all classes and although we are sad to be leaving, our son is ready to start his next chapter and that's because of the foundations and experiences he has been provided with at Child First - Thank you for helping him grow into the happy confident boy he is today, we will miss you.

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Review from B F (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved to Moulton in September last year and I was looking for a nursery for my little boy, who had only ever been in a town nursery setting before. We saw Child First and immediately knew this was the perfect one for him! They have so much space and freedom, with different activities each day so
they’re never bored. The staff are all amazing, friendly and warm! My son used to moan about having to go to nursery and sometimes even cry. Since we joined Child First he flies in the door and has made so many friends in a lovely community. I couldn’t recommend this setting enough, my only regret is that I didn’t find it it sooner. Thank you so much to the manager and staff for nurturing and caring for my son. The Oaks team will especially will be sorely missed.

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Review from Michelle W (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We had no idea when we began our journey with Child First in 2016 just what a fabulous adventure we would go on together. Three boys later and we have only wonderful things to stay about the staff and the nursery and everything they have brought to all of our lives. The nursery and preschool have offered
kind, nurturing support to our boys and endless discoveries and fun times. They provide opportunities to learn and embrace everything about their surroundings (whatever the weather if the child wants!), looking for bugs, growing food and planting flowers. Most importantly, they allow the children to be children and support them in learning new skills and taking leaps when they are ready. We will never be ready for our youngest son to leave Child First. We will miss the Child First family and picking our son up every day to see him beaming about what he has done that day. You guys really have created a wonderful, unique setting. Thank you.

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Review from Ferlin J (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It was the best decision made for my child to attend Child First Moulton nursery. Staff are so friendly and there are lots of outdoor and indoor activities. My child loves it so much. Also my child gained lots of confidence and is ready to go to reception now.

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Review from Donna G (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has had a wonderful time at this nursery. He was born in Covid and when he first started he was very shy and scared about a lot of things but since then, month by month and year by year, he has changed so much. I believe a lot of that was down to Child First.
The simple things, like sharing
and being around other children, he has really progressed. All the staff have been amazing and I can really tell how my son loves all of the members.
Thank you so much for two, wonderful years.

Reply from Kathryn Nicholson, Area Manager at Child First Moulton

Thank you so much for your review and your kind words.
Wishing you and your family all the very best for the future.
Please do keep in touch. We will miss you!


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Review from Lucy P (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 4-year-old attended Child First Day Nursery from the age of 1 and has thrived in their outdoor space. The staff are brilliant and have nurtured his curious and energetic personality with varied and engaging activities. The staff know all of the children so well and we have felt confident leaving
him in their care from the outset. He has managed the transition from Child First to reception year with ease; the staff really focused on supporting this upcoming transition for all children. We have secured his younger sibling a nursery place and despite moving a bit further away from the village, would not consider sending our children anywhere else.

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Review from Jodie M (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such amazing experiences for my daughter. The attention to detail and passion for unique education is amazing. We are thrilled and have so much faith in their work and feel lucky our daughter is part of the community.

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love that my daughter was part of Child First Day Nursery. From her very first day to her last, the nursery have done a fantastic job. The staff are so helpful and friendly and I have always felt at ease, leaving her in your care. Thank you so much to everyone at Child First, you all do an amazing
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Review from Karen J (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Child First Day Nursery since 2020. Since joining we have seen such development of his character and personality and we can’t thank the team enough for this. He is now a confident, caring little boy who is willing to give things a go, he has had just the right amount of love,
support and challenge whilst attending. It always baffles me how the team come up with such amazing ideas for activities and adventures to keep all the children so entertained. For the past two years my son has come home with a smile on his face every day, in fact, most days he doesn’t want to leave. We are sad to be leaving to move on to school but you will always be special to us Child First.

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Review from N L (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is very happy here. She started at seven months, and the staff made her (and us!) feel welcome, happy and safe from day one. The kids spend a lot of time outside and are always happy and smiling at pick-ups and drop-offs.

Reply from Angela Green, Manager at Child First Moulton

We are so happy to hear that you feel so welcome and that your daughter is happy and content with us. Thank you for taking the time to share your views of the setting.


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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Child First Moulton have been fantastic for my little girl from day one when she started in Cherries (baby room). I found it so hard letting her go and the staff were just fab, I had such good feedback that was reassuring and lots of photos seeing her happy and playing. She was settled
by the end of week two attending three days a week and having one week of visits. She has gone on to be the most confident little girl and greets everyone in the nursery. The staff love her as if she were their own, she always comes home happy. My little one has been challenged in her learning and moved to the next age stage earlier than expected to meet her needs and learning. The nursery keeps us well informed and I cannot fault the learning or practice or care my child has received! I don't think she would be the character she is today without them.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is a fantastic school, I arrived in England I did not understand any English but they were all patient, loving and very helpful with me. My son has always been part of it and I as a mother always felt comfortable taking him there. You arrive in a country where you don't know anyone and you don't
speak the language. It's scary but they made it easy and simple for me.

Reply from Angela Green, Manager at Child First Moulton

Thank you for your review, we are very happy we made you feel welcome and comfortable at the setting.


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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.281)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.281) out of 10 for Child First Moulton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 13 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 4.781 for Child First Moulton is calculated as follows: ( (121 Excellents x 5) + (34 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.781

  • 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 4.5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Child First Moulton is based on 13 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 130 number of registered child places is 26. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 26 = 0.5

  • 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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Meet the Team (2)

Angela

Angela Green

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2003

The Nursery Manager, Angela Green, has a wealth of experience in childcare and is supported by a passionate and committed staff team. Angela Green and her team give each and every child the opportunity to grow in confidence and reach their full potential. Angela is passionate about outdoor play and providing the children an opportunity to learn through nature.


Emma

Emma Jacklin

Job Title: Deputy Manger

Joined: 2014

Emma Jacklin has worked at Child First since 2014, first as a room leader before being promoted to deputy manager. Emma leads the team in the observation and evaluation process and has a wealth of experience with all age groups.


Frequently Asked Questions about Child First Moulton

What is the Age Range of Children that Child First Moulton accepts?

Child First Moulton accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Child First Moulton Open?

Child First Moulton is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Child First Moulton have capacity for?

Child First Moulton has capacity for a total of 130 Children.

How far is Child First Moulton to the centre of Northampton?

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

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