Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton)

General Hospital Complex, Cliftonville, Northampton NN1 5BD
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  • Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton), Northampton
Nene Valley Day Nursery is a caring and nurturing nursery conveniently situated in the centre of Northampton and located inside the general hospital grounds.

It provides care for children from 3 months old – 5 years, with all children's rooms on the ground floor with direct access to their own garden.

This friendly nursery has a well established and highly qualified team of enthusiastic early years professionals providing extensive activities to spark each child’s curiosity to learn.

They are proud to have achieved the Green Flag award for their commitment to environmental projects. They also have an eco-committee and children's council to allow opportunities for children to freely express their voice.

*7am start is available at an additional cost to non NHS families. Standard opening time is 7.30am.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jade Shillington (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 48

Total Places for Children

  • 105

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Inset Days

Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite.

Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton) Reviews (199)

9.9

Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.868) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton) has 199 reviews.

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Review from Andrew L (Father of Child) published on 21 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the nursery and the staff. Our daughter is very happy which is the main thing.
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Review from Sadie H (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I have queries/concerns I have always found all the staff members to be approachable and supportive.
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Review from Dan G (Father of Child) published on 7 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We drop our daughter off excited about the day ahead and to a chorus of welcomes from staff. When we pick her up, she's happy and exhausted from a day of free flow indoor/outdoor structured play. She's making friends and learning to share and negotiate.
We've loved seeing the photos and commentary
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We are excited to see the accelerated development when our second child joins in the spring.
We always feel that they really take care of her, and us!

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Review from Ceri C (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find the nursery very well run. The staff and key workers are always very friendly and professional.
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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with my daughter's development at nursery.
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Review from Ashley Y (Father of Child) published on 29 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Generally very good. my daughter always comes home with a smile on her face!
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Review from Ommar N (Father of Child) published on 29 November 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So far I have received very good service. Staff friendly, adequate facilities.
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Review from Darren H (Father of Child) published on 8 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming here now for 3 years and is a big part of his life, the staff are very good and like an extended family to him, they always looking for ways to help him develop and are always very friendly. Facilities are great and my child only eats his dinner at nursery which shows just how
good the food on offer is. Special mention to one carer who my child adores and always talks about.
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Review from Charlotte J (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery for almost 3 years since she was 9 months old. All staff are fantastic and the facilities are exceptional. I have recommended lots of parents to this nursery as I believe it is outstanding!
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Review from Jade C (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery since March 2016 and during this time has grown incredibly, both in personality and skills. The staff are lovely, friendly and nothing is ever a problem.
Thank you for making a tough time a lot easier.
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Review from Kate (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for the care and attention we have received over the last 2 years. We have been more than happy with his care and look forward to entrusting our second child into your care upon its arrival.
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Review from Katie R (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very happy with the level of care my two children receive here. I have absolutely no concerns regarding their safety. My daughter has additional needs and they are amazing with her. I cannot recommend this nursery more highly.
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Review from Priti M (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. Friendly staff. My daughter has been here since she was 9 months old and she loves it! I am always surprised at the issues many friends have with their childcare providers as I have never had any issues with Nene Valley, they are exceptional.
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Review from J V (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery since she was a year old (now 18 months). The staff have been excellent, giving daily updates with regard to how she's got on.
Any problems, I was contacted, although they always tried to keep her there unless it was more serious.
As a mum I have always felt the
staff looked after her as I would and would definitely recommend the nursery to others.
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Review from Hema (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Kids feel safe and secure and parents need not to be worried, once you leave you kids, you can relax until you pick them up. Very lovable and caring. They learn a lot in activities and speech. The best nursery and highly recommended.
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Review from Joy M (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is very happy at the nursery and enjoys all the time that he spends there. The staff are always pleasant and remain professional at all times.
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Review from Stacey (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy with the nursery. As a working mum I often feel the guilt of not being with my daughter all of the time. This is made so much more easy for me knowing that she is well cared for and that she has a good relationship with the staff in her room.
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Review from Gemma F (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter aged 3 has had a lovely smooth transition form bumblebees to pre-school, the nursery have taken it at her pace and ensured she moved through with one of her friends.
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Review from Vicky R (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. I would highly recommend. Fantastic with dealing with children with food allergies/intolerances. I feel that my children are very well looked after.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.868)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.868) out of 10 for Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton) 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 43 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 43 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 4.868 for Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton) is calculated as follows: ( (448 Excellents x 5) + (66 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 515 Ratings = 4.868
  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 Nene Valley Day Nursery (Northampton) is based on 43 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 105 number of registered child places is 21, which has been reached with 43 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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Meet the Team (1)

Jade

Jade Shillington

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2019

Jade is the Manager of Nene Valley Day Nursery and has a wealth of experience, having started in the early years sector at the age of 17 as an Apprentice. Jade completed her Level 3 in Childcare before having her own child, then went on to complete Level 3 and Level 5 in Leadership and Management. Jade started working for Childbase in 2019.


What is your favourite feature of your nursery?
I love how the nursery feels so warm and inviting; we have a great combination of fixed purpose, authentic and more natural resources In every room to really spark the children's curiosity and engage them in their learning and exploration.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
I absolutely love my team; they are dedicated, passionate and supportive of all our families and one another. Striving for outstanding care is at the forefront of everything we do.

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