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Kindred Long Buckby Nursery and Pre-School

We are open 07:30 to 18:00

34 High St, Long Buckby, Northampton NN6 7RD

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Rated Good by Ofsted

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What makes Kindred Long Buckby Nursery and Pre-School unique?

At Kindred Long Buckby Nursery and Pre-School 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 - 18:00, 52 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 Kindred Long Buckby

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

Our Location

Kindred Long Buckby Nursery and Pre-School
34 High St,
Long Buckby, Northampton
NN6 7RD

Parent Reviews

  • My daughter started Clarecroft in January and both my partner and I were so nervous about the entire situation. However from the first minute where we handed her over and seeing how comfortable she felt we knew we made the right decision. The communication from staff is excellent, the parent portal is constantly updated and the growth in our daughter's development has been phenomenal. We have highly recommended the nursery to many other people as a kind, safe and caring environment.

    Jamie R

  • Fantastic nursery with staff that really care for the children. Everyone goes above and beyond, providing lovely experiences and activities for the children. My little boy always looks forward to his sessions. Highly recommend!

    Elis B

  • We love the detailed updates from the nursery on our little one's day, development and overall how he's settled in. The different activities, learning and play have all been diverse, which has helped us with the weekly mailers on different ideas to do at home. Keeping us well informed, we genuinely feel the team have the best intentions for our little one. Great outside space, resources and care. The food menu is a winner with our little one too!

    Amie G

  • Clarecroft has been fantastic for our 1 year old. He loves his time there and the communication is excellent. He has come on such a lot in the 4 months he has been attending and the staff are so welcoming and professional.

    E B

  • Over the last 6 months, my son's confidence has grown massively. He's learning so much, has made lots of friends, and is genuinely thriving in their care.A year ago, he was a little boy who cried every day at drop-off. Now he's happy, settled, and will be ready for school this September - the transformation has been amazing to see. The ladies are all so lovely, caring, and helpful. We're so grateful for the support and encouragement they've given him. I couldn't recommend them highly enough!

    Stacey S

Our Awards

Working with Parents Winner 2025

Begin your child's Kindred Adventure!

During your one-to-one visit to our Kindred Nursery and Pre School, we will talk you through our ethos, show you how we inspire our children to be curious learners and help you to experience how we spark their imaginations.

You will meet with our incredible team and they will be able to help answer any questions you may have. Whether it is about our settling-in process or government funding options to help with childcare costs.

Book your visit and discover for yourself how we fill our children’s days full of awe and wonder to help them to grow and thrive in an early years setting.

 

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Our Team

Meet Our Kindred Long Buckby Nursery Staff

Gemma Richardson & Natasha Obee
Nursery Managers

Kindred Long Buckby Nursery and Pre-School 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.