Harpole Day Nursery is a tiny village setting close to Duston and St Crispins, where the staff look after babies and children in small family groups.
They pride themselves on high standards of care for children of all abilities and backgrounds. The baby-room staff are true professionals with the training and experience to look after little ones from birth.
As children move through the nursery into toddlers and pre-school, the children are offered more structured learning and play opportunities, in preparation for big school.
They offer award-winning, healthy food prepared by the on-site chef.
Please do contact to come and have a look round. They’d love to show you what they get up to at nursery! You can also find out more about them on their Facebook page and through the website blog.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HarpoleDayNursery
Person in charge: Jackie Berrie (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Northamptonshire County Council
Number of Staff: 12
Service Offered: Day Nursery (Privately Owned), Open all year, Full Day Care, Sessional Day Care
Total Places for Children: 34
Age Range: from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months
Opening Days: Mon-Fri
Opening Hours: 0800-1800
When Closed: Bank Holidays
The Review Score of 9.7 (maximum of 10) for Harpole Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 36 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Harpole Day Nursery in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5 out of 5 from 22 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Day Nursery / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Day Nursery receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.687 for Harpole Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (304 Excellents x 5) + (114 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 428 Ratings = 4.687
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Day Nursery to friends and family?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Harpole Day Nursery is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 6.8 positive Reviews (34 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 22 Reviews ÷ 6.8 Target Reached = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Harpole Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.687)
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Julie R (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 29 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
We are thrilled to have found and chosen Harpole Nursery for our miracle baby daughter.
I believe excellent staff are the most important part a nursery can provide to a baby/child and this is one of the reasons why I chose Harpole.
As a mummy, I always ensure I display smiles, laughter, a happy cheery environment and affection to my daughter at all times and the staff here certainly do too. The food/menu is also second to none and fresh home cooked food is important to me!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
How likely would you be to recommend Harpole Day Nursery? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by K W (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 29 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
My boys have been at the nursery over the past 5 years. I have never had any problems with the nursery and when I have raised the odd concern (in particular with regards to staff turnover) actions were put in place to update parents on staff changes and staff turnover massively reduced.
I am very happy with the nursery and will be sad when my youngest leaves next year. I have recommended the nursery on numerous occasions and all friends have had positive experiences too.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Abigail L (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 29 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
Great nursery, fantastic staff. Our son loves nursery and has developed so much! Thank you.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Catherine M (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 29 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
We have had a fantastic experience at Harpole Day Nursery. Our daughter is flourishing as a result of the wonderful staff who plan progressive and exciting activities. The activities are child centred and she thoroughly enjoys her day. We couldn't be happier with the nursery.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Michelle M (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 4 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
Fabulous nursery with fantastic caring friendly staff. My two girls have been here nearly a year and they love it. Activities, smiles and hugs from start to finish. The secret garden is a big hit!! Great communication with daily feedback sheets. I have complete trust in this nursery and nothing is ever too much trouble for them. A big thank you to all the team. I highly recommend Harpole Day Nursery.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sarah C (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
Very friendly staff, lots of toys and activities. Good daily reports. Very happy with this nursery.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Heather J (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
Great nursery, very friendly and my daughter really enjoys coming.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Alex B (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
My little boy loves going to nursery. He particularly likes the secret garden and dance classes. Staff are very helpful and have a lot of compassion for the children.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by L B (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
Cannot praise Harpole Day Nursery enough! My two children attend and they cater for their every needs perfectly - particularly my son who has moderate hearing loss. Fab fab fab!!
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Hayley H (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
Our little boy loves going to nursery, he has settled well into his big boy class and seems very happy.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by R K (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
We have been very pleased with Harpole Day Nursery and both of our daughters have attended over the years. Our daughter who currently at the nursery really enjoys it and has made excellent progress in all areas of her development.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Katy T (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
Very friendly staff, excellent care of the children. The menu is very good and healthy.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by David O (Father of Child) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
I like how my child is settling in. Her vocabulary has come on well and she is less clingy than when she first joined.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Amanda G (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
My child is extremely happy here, she has made lots of friends and sees all the staff as friends too. She is well looked after and I feel the staff really care for each child. My child enjoys her days at nursery, she always has lots to tell me about her fun day and the lovely food she has had for lunch.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by L H (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
My daughter has been coming here for over a year and has excelled in every aspect. She is not yet 4 but can count past 20 and can write almost all of her letters. The staff are always friendly and considerate. My daughter has made so many friends which has helped her confidence and independence skills. I am very happy I moved her here and will be sad to leave in September.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Victoria L (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
My child is continually developing a range of skills at nursery that literally amazes us every day. Harpole Day Nursery staff have an excellent way with my child and I trust that they take excellent care of her in my absence. They have made my return to work a much easier transition. I can't recommend or thank them enough.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by V K (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
Harpole has been a fantastic experience for our daughter, she has grown in confidence, her speech has come along fantastically. The staff are very friendly and helpful, always having words of encouragement for both child and parent alike. I would highly recommend Harpole to any parent. We will be very sad to leave the nursery.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Claudy R (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
Lovely village nursery. All staff are so friendly and professional. My little one just loves her 2 half days here. The food seems to be good. Our fussy eater actually tries more food here than what she every tries at home - which is a massive thing for us.
We were over the moon that we qualified for the free hours here otherwise on our income (both working) we still wouldn't be able to afford the prices here! Really pleased our little one is able to attend and grow here.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sammy R (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
Friendly, welcoming staff help my daughter to feel safe and well looked after. Pre-prepared activities ready for them to explore. Staff get down at eye level with them and are engaging. Daily handover sheet tells me what my daughter has been doing and records what she has eaten and toileting comments.
Only negative - tea isn't a main meal - it is a snack. Daughter still needs feeding when she comes home from nursery.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Kristy C (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
My daughter loves going to Harpole Nursery. The carers are all really enthusiastic, kind and friendly. My daughter always eats everything she is given at nursery and seems to really enjoy the food. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Harpole Day Nursery.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Iffat H (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 June 2017.
My son loves his time at the nursery. The staff are very friendly.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Deena G (Mother of Child) on Monday 26 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
My daughter has attended Harpole Day Nursery for over a year now and loves it. She adores the staff and has made some lovely friends among the children. She loves to play outside and there is a lovely secret garden where she loves playing and getting dirty. It is a small nursery and the staff adore the children and the feeling is mutual.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Gemma D (Mother of Child) on Thursday 30 March 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My son only stays at the nursery for 1 day a week, so it took him a while to settle, but the nursery took their time to ensure my son felt safe and comfortable away from home. He loves his key worker and says her name whenever we talk about nursery. After every session, we receive a progress sheet detailing his food, naps, nappies and activities throughout the day, which is always explained to me when I pick up my son. We are really happy with the nursery and my son loves it.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by G R (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 21 March 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My daughter loves attending nursery. The staff are brilliant and take such good care of all the children. Great outdoor space which the children use all the time, which my daughter really enjoys.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Naomi N (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 28 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Super friendly homely atmosphere. Nice small baby room.
My daughter has settled in really well and her development has increased rapidly. They cater to every baby's individual need - my little one needs help getting sleep a certain way and they will follow exactly how you do things at home.
We feel totally at ease dropping her off knowing she will have such a great time.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by C N (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 28 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Fantastic nursery, amazing staff who always look after my children well.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Michelle L (Mother of Child) on Monday 27 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My daughter loves going to nursery. She has learnt lots and does a variety of different activities. The staff are great and display a high standard of care. The nursery has a lovely "feel" to it!
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Adele H (Mother of Child) on Monday 27 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My son has been attending for around 18months now, it's always a warm and welcoming environment. All the staff treat the children like they're family and the level of care is extremely high. My son loves the nursery and I can't recommend it enough.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by L T (Mother of Child) on Thursday 23 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Our son has been at this nursery now for about 6 months and we love it. The staff are so friendly and enthusiastic with the children. He always comes home with lots of stories about what he has been up to that day from painting, helping make dessert for tea time and playing outside in the mud garden. We are also really impressed with the freshly cooked meals he receives and the variety of menus each week. We really cannot say enough good things about this nursery and feel safe dropping him off every day that he will be looked after so well.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Laura K (Mother of Child) on Thursday 23 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
The nursery have helped my daughter come out of her shell and interact with children her own age. We get to see her development through the tapestry app which we love.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Tamara R (Mother of Child) on Thursday 23 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Excellent nursery couldn't wish for a better one. Staff are all excellent and very caring. My daughter is extremely happy here.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jess S (Mother of Child) on Thursday 23 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Both my children attend the nursery and are always happy. The staff are very caring and we are given useful feedback at the end of each day. Staff are friendly and imaginative with the activities they do with the children. All the children are well cared for and prepared for primary school.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Michelle H (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 22 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My son has attended Harpole Day Nursery from April 2014 he loves it.
I have no issues with any part of the nursery. All the children seem happy and content. Staff are very friendly and they all seem to love their jobs. The children are well behaved and enjoy the various activities they do.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sean W (Father of Child) on Tuesday 21 June 2016. Relates to June 2016.
This is a very friendly and professional service, my boys have thrived here and their development reflects all the hard work done by the staff. The facility is excellent, clean, well equipped and safe for all the children.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Julia S (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 2 September 2015. Relates to September 2015.
My son has been attending Harpole Day Nursery for nearly 1 year and is now off to school. Harpole have been fantastic for the whole of his duration there and they have always made me feel welcome and part of the team. My son loves the time he spends with them and enjoys all the food and activities they provide. They have helped him come on leaps and bounds with reading and writing and doing practical chores for himself, his confidence has grown tremendously. I just wanted to say if your looking for a nursery you should really consider them if you want a small, friendly, family atmosphere for your child.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Katie (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 4 August 2015. Relates to July 2015.
Harpole Day Nursery and the staff are wonderful and I'm thrilled we chose this setting for our daughter. The staff always have time to talk to us and have a genuine interest and care in their jobs and the children they look after. As a parent, leaving my daughter at nursery was a difficult decision but Harpole are always so supportive and their communication is fantastic, making returning to work much easier. I love seeing my daughter excited to explore the Ducks room; the range of activities provided makes me confident the staff know how best to enthuse, engage and excite her to ensure her learning and development are fully supported. Most importantly, my little girl loves being there, she is very happy and the staff really care. Thank you!
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