Business Details
Trusted Child Care & Early Learning Centre in Northampton
Rothersthorpe Day Nursery provides a nurturing and educational environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Established in a converted school with secure outdoor spaces, we prioritise safety, hygiene, and child-centred learning aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Our dedicated team, including an Early Years Professional, maintains low staff-child ratios to ensure personalised care and development. We foster strong partnerships with parents, offering regular updates and flexible access to the nursery.Our facilities include age-specific rooms, a structured curriculum, and enrichment activities to support physical, cognitive, and emotional growth. Daily routines integrate play, exploration, and structured learning, while our food hygiene rating scheme ensures nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs. We maintain rigorous health and safety protocols, including daily sanitisation and enhanced DBS-checked staffing, to create a trusted environment for early childhood development.
Services
Baby Rooms
Toddler Rooms
Pre-School Programs
After-School Clubs
Admissions Support
Nutritious Meal Services
Highlights and features
- We follow the EYFS framework to ensure structured, play-based learning.
- Our staff maintain low child-to-carer ratios for personalised attention.
- Daily outdoor play and exploration support holistic child development.
- We implement rigorous hygiene and safety protocols, including daily sanitisation.
- Parents receive regular progress updates and flexible nursery access.
What people say
Super happy
Excellent relationships
Happy, healthy and safe
Active learning through play
Services
Baby Rooms
Our baby rooms provide a secure, stimulating environment for infants and toddlers. With dedicated spaces like the Forget-me-not Room for sleep and Bluebell Room for play, we focus on physical development, communication, and emotional growth. Staff maintain a 1:3 ratio to ensure individualised care, including regular nappy changes and sensory play activities.
Toddler Rooms
Designed to build independence, our toddler rooms feature age-appropriate resources that encourage curiosity and social interaction. With a 1:5 staff ratio, children develop literacy, numeracy, and creative skills through guided play and structured activities while accessing outdoor learning spaces twice daily.
Pre-School Programs
Our pre-school offers free-flow learning between indoor and outdoor areas, supporting autonomy and critical thinking. Children engage in construction, art, and literacy activities with a 1:8 staff ratio, complemented by adult-led sessions and key person assessments aligned with EYFS standards.
After-School Clubs
The Tulip Room provides flexible care for school-aged children, including breakfast, after-school, and holiday programs. Activities range from arts and crafts to outdoor play, with staff supervision ensuring safety while promoting social skills and structured leisure time.
Nutritious Meal Services
We serve freshly prepared meals meeting EYFS dietary guidelines, including vegetarian and allergy-friendly options. Menus rotate seasonally, and children learn self-service skills during snack times. The nursery holds a 5-star food hygiene rating, with annual inspections ensuring compliance with health standards.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children aged 3 months to 5 years, with dedicated rooms and programs for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers.
How do you support child development?
Our EYFS-aligned curriculum combines play-based learning with structured activities, focusing on communication, physical development, and social-emotional skills tailored to individual needs.
What are your opening hours?
Daycare and office hours run Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We offer flexible booking options to accommodate working parents.
Are meals and snacks provided?
Yes, we offer nutritious meals and snacks prepared on-site, catering to dietary requirements and cultural preferences with a 5-star hygiene rating.
How do you ensure child safety?
We maintain enhanced DBS-checked staff, rigorous hygiene protocols, daily sanitisation, and secure outdoor areas, following Public Health England guidelines for infection control.
Do you accept government funding?
Yes, we are a registered provider for the Government's Early Years entitlement, offering 15 and 30-hour funded childcare options for eligible families.
