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Clarecroft Day Nursery
We are open 07:30 to 18:00
34 High St, Long Buckby, Northampton NN6 7RD
We accept 15 and 30 hour funding
Rated Good by Ofsted
Call us for a chat - 01327 844474
What makes Clarecroft Day Nursery unique?
At Clarecroft Day Nursery we provide a warm home-from-home environment that helps all our children feel safe and settled from their very first day with us. Our team has a close family feel and is the perfect blend of longstanding management that provides expertise and consistency mixed with our newer staff who bring fresh and exciting ideas.
We’re proud to offer highly experienced care with most of our staff holding qualifications that range from level 4 and 5, QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and degree level. We’re passionate about building strong relationships with our families and offer lots of opportunities for parents and carers to get involved including our weekly newsletter, fortnightly stay and play sessions and parents evening.
- Age Range: We care for children from 3 Months up to 5 Years.
- Opening Hours: 07:30 - 18:30, 51 weeks of the year.
- Ofsted Rating: We are proud to have been Rated Good by Ofsted, 28th July 2022.
- Location: We are located in just off the High Street in Long Buckby, Northampton.
- Government Funding: All government funding accepted including 30 hours.
- Food Provisions: Fresh meals from our accredited menu prepared daily by our on-site chef.
- Outoor Play: Our children have free flow access to the garden all year round.
A day in the life at Clarecroft Day Nursery
Start of Day
- Open 07:30, arrivals and warm welcomes
- Rolling breakfast from 07:30 to 09:00
Morning
- Child-led free play centred around each child's interests
- Adult led activities
- Free flow access to outdoors
- Circle time for older children
Afternoon
- Music and movement time
- Lunch from 11:15
- Nap and quiet time for those who need it
- Free flow access to outdoors
- Mix of child and adult led play
- Snack from 14:00
Evening
- Music and movement time
- Dinner from 16:00
- Relaxed child led play
- Goodbyes and home time, close 18:00
Our Location
Clarecroft Day Nursery
34 High St,
Long Buckby, Northampton
NN6 7RD
Meet Our Clarecroft Day Nursery Nursery Staff
Gemma Richardson & Natasha Obee
Nursery Managers
Clarecroft Day Nursery FAQs
Do you take the children out into the local community?
We love getting the children out in our local community and take regular trips to the library and duck pond, and our preschoolers even enjoy a yearly visit to the local fire station.
How do you build relationships with parents?
We're passionate about building strong relationships with our families and offer a variety of ways for parents and carers to get involved with nursery life including our weekly newsletter, fortnightly stay and play sessions and parents evenings.
What links do you have with local schools to prepare my child for the next step?
We maintain strong links with our local schools. We take our preschoolers to visit them throughout the year for sports day and Christmas plays. In the lead up to the transition we also invite the teachers into our nursery to meet the children. To help prepare our children for the routines of school, we introduce PE sessions, practice using a register board, and even take extra trips out, such as traveling on the bus.
How do your settling-in sessions work?
We typically offer two settling-in sessions. The first lasts a couple of hours with parents present to go over paperwork and answer any questions, and the second is a session where you drop your child off so they can start building their independence. If your child needs a little more time to feel at home, we are always happy to offer extra sessions.
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