St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school

100 Park Avenue North, Northampton NN3 2JB
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Mathew Patterson
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Rachel Patterson (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 9

Total Places for Children

  • 44

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Set session fees charged.


    Also accept early years funding places for 9 months - 5 years.

  • Set session fees charged.


    Also accept early years funding places for 9 months - 5 years.

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, Christmas & New Year
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St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school Reviews (26)

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St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.825) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school has 26 reviews.

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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic educational setting for my daughter with some excellent extra curricular activities and parties for the kids. Lots of effort and care goes into creating an engaging, creative learning environment here where the kids thrive. My daughter loves it and after every day/activity she's involved in
she tells me all about it in detail so I know how engaged she is with the day to day and it's great to be able to hear first hand how much she's gaining from being part of the preschool.
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Review from B A (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended the nursery from 9 months until the end of preschool and loved it. The care he received was excellent and he built lovely relationships with the staff. Time in the toddler room allowed him to grow and explore and the preschool set him up brilliantly for school, making sure he was
ready for the next steps.
He enjoyed lots of activities and play inside and out and feedback to parents each day was always detailed, with regular parent consultations and chances to see what he'd been up to. Would recommend!
Reply from Rachel Patterson, Manager at St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school
I am thrilled that your son enjoyed his time with us, and we all wish him well at school, thank you for recommending us.
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Review from T S (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery since she was 10 months old and it hasn't let me down. Her key workers have been great in aiding her development and also listening to us as parents. For me, it shows that this is a great nursery from the fact that my child is never sad in the morning and is always
happy to go. They have taught her manners and helped to implement potty training and I love getting her little crafts at the end of the day. The planned activities are great and are themed throughout the year. I can tell all the staff care about my child whilst she is in their care.
If you do raise any minor queries the staff are understanding and quick to resolve. It is a great nursery with staff who care. Would recommend as a small independent, homely feel nursery.
Reply from Rachel Patterson, Manager at St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school
Thank you for your kind remarks, glad to hear that you love the little crafts.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. Highly recommend!
I can't praise St Matthews Nursery and Pre-School enough! From day one, the staff have been so caring, supportive, and dedicated to creating a nurturing environment. My child has absolutely flourished here, growing in confidence, learning new skills, and making wonderful
friendships.
The team go above and beyond to ensure every child feels valued and supported. The activities are engaging, the communication is fantastic, and I've seen such a positive change in my child's development.
Reply from Rachel Patterson, Manager at St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school
Thank you for your comments, they will be passed on to the staff
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Review from Amy H (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending the nursery since September 2024 and his language and social skills have improved so much. All the staff I have interacted with are lovely and seem very genuine in their care and attention to each child. At first, drop off was difficult for my son but this has improved so
much as he just strolls right in now as he is so comfortable and happy to be there. I love the updates we get at pick up knowing what he has been up to and how he's got on. The nursery provided me with the reassurance that he is developing well and I can see at home how his imagination and curiosity continue to grow. I think he is flourishing in this environment and it's all thanks to the caring and patient staff. I would recommend this nursery to all parents looking for a wonderful, safe and stimulating environment for their children.
Reply from Rachel Patterson, Manager at St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school
Thank you, glad you enjoy the daily updates and reassurance
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Review from Philippa R (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are helpful, friendly and supportive. Both of my children have been to this nursery and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. The variety of activities has been really good and my daughter has developed really well, thank you.
Reply from Rachel Patterson, Manager at St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school
Thank you for your wonderful comments, I will pass these on
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Review from C E (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been going St Matthews since he was a year old, he's nearly 4. He has come on so well at St Matthew's Nursery, he has very good learning skills. Since mixing at nursery his confidence has grown and he has no difficulty in showing off his music and dancing talents in front of people.
Staff have worked amazingly with him.
Reply from Rachel Patterson, Manager at St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school
Thank you, we do enjoy watching his dancing talents
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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery since September 2024 the staff have been amazing, always on hand when she was upset, always kept me up to date with what she was doing, how she was getting on and the activities she does then are fantastic! I have recently had a parents consultation and they
were amazing told me how she was doing what she needed to work on and spoke to me with the respect they always go by what the parents want I.e potty training and stuff truly happy with the nursery and will 100% recommend.
Reply from Rachel Patterson, Manager at St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school
Happy to hear you have been kept up to date with all the activities we do
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Review from Chantelle T (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending since he was 18 months old, and it's been a truly wonderful experience. From the moment we first walked through the doors, we felt a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff are incredibly caring, patient, and dedicated to providing a stimulating and nurturing environment for
the children. They've played a significant role in his development and helped him to grow into a confident and curious little boy. The activities were well-planned and tailored to his age group. He always comes home excited to share stories about his day, from playing in the outdoor area to engaging in creative projects. As he prepares to start primary school, I'm both excited and a little sad. I know he's ready for this next chapter, but we will both miss the familiar faces and the loving care he's received. I can't thank the staff enough for everything they've done. I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a place where their child can thrive.
Reply from Rachel Patterson, Manager at St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school
Thank you for your kind words, it is very appreciated.
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Review from Z H (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hands down the best nursery my children have been to. All the staff are fantastic. One staff member from the baby room is so sweet, the admin lady is a star and not forgetting one teacher who is amazing, both my children have been lucky enough to have had her as their key worker and they adore her.
Another staff member is great as well. They are all great actually! I love how traditional this nursery is and how it's not all about apps and social media. It's about the children and you can relax when they are there, knowing that they are safe. It's definitely a hidden treasure.
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Review from Nelea R (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A big thank you to all the staff at St Matthews; we’ve had a great time there. My little one was telling me that the nursery is not for him, but after a week, he was going with pleasure, and I was amazed how the staff achieved this. He is more confident and enjoys the time spent at the nursery. Thank
you.
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Review from Paula M (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. Couldn’t have asked for any better. I moved to the area in Dec 2021 knowing nothing about the area, and I’m so glad I found St Matthews because I was so nervous about my two starting in a new nursery as they were settled in their previous one, (in another area) so no way could I keep
them there, but the staff here made sure the kids are well looked after and helped them to settle in really well.
The kids love the nursery and are always happy when coming out to go home, and they love the nursery staff.
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Review from Harriet D (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at 11-months-old during Covid, and there was never a barrier. My son settled so well and the trust was instantly there. All staff are approachable, helpful and friendly. My son is now two and thriving. They are excellent at helping reach milestones, for example, saying bye to a dummy
and potty training. Fabulous nursery.
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Review from Lisa M (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at St Matthews in August 2020 at 20mobths in the middle of the COVID pandemic. The staff at St Matthews made the settling in process so easy for both of us, everything was done at our pace until she was comfortable, nothing was too much trouble for them. My daughter is thriving,
she loves going to “school” and always leaves with a big smile on her face telling me what she has been doing. She is allowed to be as independent as she wants, and all of the staff, regardless of which room they work in know her. This is something I really like as it’s like an extension of the family. Her confidence to do things is growing daily, and I would wholeheartedly recommend St Matthews to any parents looking for childcare
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Review from Simone B (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have recently enrolled our twins that are 10 months old. As a new mother it can be difficult to leave your babies when the time comes to go back to work. The staff at St Matthews have been brilliant with my girls, and so helpful and friendly. I haven’t been worried at all as the staff made me feel
very comfortable about leaving them in their care and the nursery is such a lovely environment. I like that at the end of each session they each have a book that is written in to tell me what they have been up to at nursery. The menu is very good and they have a huge variety of different meals, which is fantastic. I am looking forward to watching my girls learn and grow at this nursery. I would definitely highly recommend St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school to any other mums or dads.
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Review from Ivita K (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the second child I am sending to this nursery and I could not be more satisfied with my experience. All members of staff have proven themselves to be caring, kind and create a pleasant environment for my children and their development. My children were provided with excellent care and I would
definitely recommend this nursery to other parents.
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Review from Christina H (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the team at St Matthews have made our little one's journey into a nursery setting so easy. They are all so caring and she loves being with them. I would definitely recommend St Matthews to anyone in the area who is looking for a nursery space for their child.
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Review from Steph (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending this nursery for a year now, since he was 20 months old, and we have watched him thrive and grow in and confidence within this environment.
We have been particularly impressed at how staff have dealt with the recent pandemic, maintaining cool and calm throughout and keeping
any disruption to the children’s experience at a minimum.
As a key worker, I have been very fortunate to be able to continue sending our son to nursery which has given him the structure he craves when there was little structure in the rest of his life, and the nursery have been consistent and reliable throughout.
Staff are friendly, helpful and caring and our little boy loves his time there.
It’s never easy trusting your child into the care of someone else but I feel very grateful to have found St Matthews.
Thank you to all of the staff there who are making an invaluable contribution to our children’s lives.
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Review from Fran B (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is thriving at this nursery. She attended nursery part-time throughout the recent lockdown as we are key workers and we can't say enough about how well she was cared for. It is always safe, secure and friendly. We know that the staff understand her needs and are supporting her development
and this professionalism continued even through the most challenging of circumstances. We are incredibly happy with the provision the nursery offers and would wholeheartedly recommend it to others.
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Review from Saulius K (Father of Child) published on 11 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter had the best time in this nursery with amazing and very friendly teachers. She loves this place and will have the best memories.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.825)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.825) out of 10 for St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school 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 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 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 4.925 for St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (99 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.925
  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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school is based on 9 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 = 3.9
    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 44 number of registered child places is 8.8, which has been reached with 9 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 St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school accepts?

St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school Open?

St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school 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 St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school have capacity for?

St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school has capacity for a total of 44 Children.

How far is St Matthews Nursery and Pre-school to the centre of Northampton?

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

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