“early years in North Northamptonshire”

142 Queensway, Wellingborough, NN8 3SD

About this inspection

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage. Local authority: North Northamptonshire

KETTERING, Northamptonshire, NN16 9DH

Information about this early years setting

Stepping Stones Pre-school re-registered in 2009 and is managed as an unincorporated association. It is situated in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The pre- school employs eight members of childcare staff. Of these, seven hold appropriate early years qualifications between level 3 and 6, including one with early years teacher status. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 8.30am until 3pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

North Northamptonshire

About this inspection

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage. Local authority: North Northamptonshire

North Northamptonshire · NN8 4LD

Information about this early years setting

Little Stones Pre-School and Out of School Clubs registered in 2001 and is located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The setting employs five members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday during term time. Sessions are from 8.30am until 3pm. The out-of-school club opens from 3.10pm until 5.30pm during term time and from 8.30am until 5.30pm during school holidays. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

Irchester, Wellingborough, NN29 7AW

About this inspection

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage. Local authority: North Northamptonshire

Earls Barton, Northampton, NN6 0JG

Information about this early years setting

Saxon Pre-school registered in 2000 and is situated in Earls Barton, Northampton. The pre-school employs seven members of childcare staff, all of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens from Monday to Thursday during term time only. Sessions are from 8.45am until 12.45pm on Monday and Wednesday, and from 8.45am until 11.45am and 2.15pm until 3.15pm on Tuesday and Thursday. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

North Northamptonshire

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Desborough, North Northamptonshire. She operates during term from 8am until 5pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

Earls Barton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 0ND

Information about this early years setting

Pied Piper Pre-School registered in 1999. It is located in the grounds of Earls Barton Junior School in Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, and is managed by a committee. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff, all of whom hold early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 8.45am to 3.45pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9AG · Part of Busy Bees Nurseries Limited

Information about the setting

Queen of Hearts Nursery School was registered in 1990 on the Early Years Register and is located in a converted Victorian house, on the north side of Kettering in Northamptonshire. There are two separate entrances for the younger and older children respectively. The nursery serves local families, as well as those from a wide surrounding area. The nursery is registered. There are currently 133 children on roll. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for three- and four-year-old children and support from the local authority. The nursery supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. The nursery is open from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for public holidays. There are currently 19 staff working directly with children. Two staff have teaching qualifications and 18 hold appropriate early years qualifications

WELLINGBOROUGH, Northamptonshire, NN8 5WA

Information about this early years setting

Vicarage Farm Pre-School registered in 2004 and is situated in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The pre-school employs three members of childcare staff. Of these, two hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and the manager with early years professional status. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 8.30am until 2.30pm. The pre-school provides funded early education for children age nine months upwards.

North Northamptonshire · NN8 4LG · Part of Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited

Setting details

Unique reference number 2717827 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10402044 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

North Northamptonshire · NN8 4LD

Inspection of Little Stones Pre-School and Out of School Clubs 15 Jacksons Lane, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 4LD

Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 0JN

Setting details

Unique reference number 258936 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10402981 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

WELLINGBOROUGH, Northamptonshire, NN29 7SF

Information about this early years setting

Wollaston and Strixton Preschool registered in 2009 and is located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The pre-school employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications between level 2 and 6. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 9am until 2pm. The before- and after-school club opens Monday to Friday, during term time, from 7.30am until 8.45am and from 3.30pm until 6pm, Monday to Thursday. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

Earls Barton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 0ND

Setting details

Unique reference number 220204 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10394734 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3HR

Information about this early years setting

Weldon Pre-School registered in 2000 and is located in Corby, Northamptonshire. The pre-school employs three members of childcare staff. All staff hold early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The pre-school is open from 9am until midday on Monday and Thursday, and 9am until 3pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1QP

Setting details

Unique reference number EY541319 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10388278 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

KETTERING, Northamptonshire, NN16 9DH

Information about the setting

Stepping Stones Pre-school opened in 1996 and re-registered in 2009 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. It operates from two rooms within the Melton Community Centre in Kettering, Northamptonshire. It is open from 9am to 3pm, each weekday, during term time only. There are currently 67 children on roll in the early years age group, some of whom are in part time places. The pre-school currently supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. There are currently 13 members of staff; eight members hold appropriate early years qualifications, three are in the process of completing level 3 qualifications and one holds the Early Years Teacher Status. The pre- school provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

Mawsley, Kettering, NN14 1FG · Part of Ashbourne Day Nurseries Limited

Setting details

Unique reference number 2723742 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10383034 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

WELLINGBOROUGH, Northamptonshire, NN29 7AW

Information about this early years setting

ABC Pre-School registered in 2013. It is situated in Irchester, Northamptonshire. The pre-school employs 10 members of staff, nine of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above, including two with qualified teacher status and one with early years professional status. The pre-school is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.50am until 3.20pm and on Wednesday from 8.50am until 11.50am, term time only. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-olds. It supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.