Clarecroft Day Nursery

34 High Street, Long Buckby, Northampton NN6 7RD
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9.9 67 Reviews
  • Clarecroft Day Nursery, Northampton
Clarecroft staff are fully committed to providing a ‘home from home’ environment for children to enjoy. The setting welcomes children from 3 months to 11 years old and aims to provide all children with high-quality care in a warm, safe and friendly environment with a variety of stimulating resources.

The nursery has an enclosed garden with safety flooring and a variety of age-appropriate outdoor resources. The nursery also has a CCTV system installed throughout the premises.

At Clarecroft, staff follow the 'early years foundation' stage framework to support early learning experiences, and this is backed up with lots of practical hands-on activities for children in all age groups.

However, Clarecroft is about more than just covering the curriculum; it’s about teaching children to share experiences and building confidence.

Staff hold appropriate early years qualifications which give children the care and inspiration needed to thrive in a rich and fun learning environment.

The nursery cook prepares freshly cooked meals on the premises daily. Individual dietary needs are also catered for.

All staff are trained in paediatric first aid, food hygiene, safeguarding, manual handling as well as plenty of other ongoing training to support the delivery of the 'early years foundation stage'. This ensures that parents have peace of mind when leaving children in the nursery.

The nursery has strong partnerships with parents and staff keep parents updated about each child's day on a daily basis.

Funded places are available for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds.

Clarecroft will provide all children with the opportunity to make friends and gain the confidence to make the move up into the first year at school and beyond.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Purley Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Natasha Obee and Gemma Richardson (Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 63

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • We offer full day, half day and school day sessions

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • They have parking on the street in front of the nursery but there is also a car park in the village centre which is a short walk from the nursery.

Clarecroft Day Nursery Reviews (67)

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Clarecroft Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Clarecroft Day Nursery has 67 reviews.

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Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really lovely nursery, staff are always so attentive and understanding. My child loves attending five days a week, there are always new activities planned for them and as much outdoor time as they want.
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Review from Kim B (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Clarecroft Nursery has been fantastic for our family, and I couldn't recommend it more. From the very first visit we felt such a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and our child settled in quickly thanks to the caring staff. The team genuinely get to know each child and it shows in the way they support their
confidence and independence.
What I love most is how happy my child is to go in each day. The staff are kind, patient, and full of energy, and the activities are always fun and creative - from messy play to outdoor adventures. Communication is excellent too, with regular updates and photos that show just how much thought goes into each day.
We feel so lucky to have found Clarecroft. Knowing our child is safe, happy, and thriving there gives us real peace of mind.
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Review from Natasha W (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff that provide creative and enriching activities for the children. My daughter looks forward to every session, and enjoys her time spent at nursery.


The children spend a lot of time outside, and the staff use wonderful resources to support them.


Communication with staff is great via the

parent app, we get informed of everything that our daughter does so we are able to have a better understanding of her day.
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Honestly I dont know where to start, the staff are absolutely amazing, my children always look forward to going to clarecroft and at the end of the day I have to pull them away from there. We are going to miss coming.
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Review from Lucy L (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Clarecroft is a wonderful nursery and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent looking for a nursery for their child. The staff are all extremely kind and caring and put so much effort into planning the provision that the children access. They make the days fun and provide the children with
such lovely experiences in all of the 3 rooms. Both my daughter and son attended Clarecroft from just before 1 years old through to the end of preschool (which my son has just finished). Both my children were really well prepared for school and given such a great start in the Early years foundation stage. Clarecroft share photos regularly on their parent portal, which is really lovely and reassuring. They also cook fresh meals on site which are well balanced and my children thoroughly enjoyed. My son in particular loves being outside & all 3 rooms have great outdoor areas which can be accessed rain or shine. I can't recommend Clarecroft enough! It's a such a happy, caring & nurturing place.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm really happy with our experience so far at Clarecroft. Our daughter has been enrolled for six months now and has made incredible progress in this time.
The nursery team facilitate a vast array of engaging activities every day, which my daughter really enjoys.
They also have really mixed and
healthy meals, which is great because my daughter isn't so keen to try new foods at home.
The app is also great and the very friendly staff update it regularly.
All in all a fabulous nursery that I'm happy to recommend!
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is slowly transitioning to pre school from moons. Both teams in the rooms are great and I receive good feedback as to how he is getting on.
I would like abit more communication about the transition to preschool.
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Review from S O (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise Clarecroft and each staff member highly enough. They build brilliant relationships with the children, making them feel safe and happy, and the learning opportunities are fun and child led.
My children have attended since 2019 and I couldn't have hoped for a better start in life for
them.
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Review from Hannah J (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having sent my two other children to Clarecroft, I had no hesitations sending my daughter when the time came.
The nursery were great at communicating settling in sessions and start dates.
My daughter settled really quickly and loves the various play stations set up each day as well as full access
to a fantastic garden area with sand pit, reading den and slide.
We always have daily contact with staff as well as receiving updates on the app which detail meals, nappy changes and what your child has been up to throughout the day.
The management team are always happy to help with changes to hours, funding support questions and general enquiries.
We feel our daughter is well cared for, her early education is in great hands and when she comes home full of enthusiastic conversation about her day, we know Clarecroft was the right choice.
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Review from Isabel J (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Clarecroft is a fantastic nursery that has provided my daughter with a safe and supportive environment to play and learn in, for the last 3.5yrs.


Updates on the parent portal are regular and informative, the meals provided are well balanced but most importantly, the care provided is unmatched.


Would

always recommend Clarecroft to parents looking for a home from home environment for their child.
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had a wonderful experience with Clarecroft . The staff are warm, professional, and truly dedicated to each child's growth. My son has some special needs, and I've been incredibly impressed by the care, understanding, and individualised support he's received.


The teachers have gone above and

beyond to create a positive, inclusive environment where he feels safe, confident, and excited to learn. Communication with me has been excellent, and it's clear the team is both skilled and professional.
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent/carer. The ladies here are amazing, the set up is cosy and welcoming, it's small but homely. Both my children attend here, I receive DAILY updates, photos, including what they eat and dont eat during each day on the parental app which is fantastic,
I've heard not many other places do this, so I feel I never have to check in, as they also update you on your child's progress in learning. I couldn't fault it at all. All the team here are fantastic.
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Review from H G (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended clarecroft and both have really loved it. The ladies really care about the children and they have a lot of fun there! We are kept up to date with activities they have done every week and pictures every day that they are there, they have little trips out around the village
which they love. Would definitely recommend clarecroft, it's a lovely positive environment for the children and the ladies are fantastic with them!
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Review from Nicola P (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had all 3 of our children attend the nursery, and have nothing but good experiences and reviews. The nursery workers are always engaging with us, and encouraging the children to do their best. All of the children enjoy the nursery, and relationships with the workers there. The setting is lovely
and clean, with lots of hands on activities.
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Review from Emma r (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very caring and attentive staff, great communication and thoughtful activities planned throughout the day. I am very happy with how well supported and cared for my daughter is with them, and would highly reccomend this nursery to anyone. Thank you Clarecroft!
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Review from J B (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good nursery, my child loves coming here! They do a lot of learning and I can see how my child is developing thanks to the activities my child experiences at nursery. Also has a good food menu which is a plus.
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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot praise the staff highly enough. Our son thrives in the Moon Room. His language is coming on brilliantly, he is happy and they take such good care of him. The staff truly know the children on an individual level and it shows in the great relationships they have with all the children. Our son gets
to eat a varied diet of good quality food each day. He gets to have a go at all sorts of activities I would never think to do. Absolutely love this nursery.
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a parent, finding a nursery that offers not just childcare but a nurturing environment for growth and development can be a daunting task. Fortunately, Clarecroft Day Nursery has proven to be an exceptional choice for my son.
From the moment we first visited, the staff were warm, welcoming, and genuinely
passionate about their work. Their dedication is evident in the way they engage with the children and create a safe, caring atmosphere where every child feels valued and encouraged.
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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great communication, great system in place and lovely and caring staff. My child is always happy when returning from nursery and I know it has really helped her communication and listening skills. Would highly recommend!
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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Clarecroft Day Nursery for the past 2 years. He absolutely loves going in everyday and is happy and content at the end of the day. We can see regular daily updates on the app so we know exactly what he's been doing each day. You can clearly see the bond the nursery workers
have with each child, all the staff are friendly and seem to enjoy their jobs and seem to genuinely care about the children. I would 100% recommend this nursery to anyone looking.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.930)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10 for Clarecroft Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.930 for Clarecroft Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (321 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 345 Ratings = 4.93
  2. 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 Clarecroft Day Nursery is based on 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 63 number of registered child places is 12.6, which has been reached with 29 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Clarecroft Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Clarecroft Day Nursery accepts?

Clarecroft Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Clarecroft Day Nursery Open?

Clarecroft Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Clarecroft Day Nursery have capacity for?

Clarecroft Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 63 Children.

How far is Clarecroft Day Nursery to the centre of Northampton?

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

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