Davey Day Care
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Northampton for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023. Open since 2015, with 100 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in West Northamptonshire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in West Northamptonshire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
NN7 2EGWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 11 April 2023 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 3 July 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are welcomed into the nursery, when they arrive. Staff take time to speak to their parents to find out how they have been since they last attended. Staff know the children well and, overall, they implement an effective curriculum that meets children's individual needs and builds on their skills and knowledge. Staff allow children to lead their own play and explore.
Relationships between staff and children are positive. Children approach staff for cuddles and stories. Staff are attentive, caring and provide good interactions as they play with children. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs met. Staff and managers work in partnership with children's parents and other agencies to ensure children receive a consistent approach to their care and learning.
Staff actively promote children's confidence to try new experiences and challenge themselves. For example, staff provide encouragement and support to teach babies how to climb up and down the stairs. They give children time to practise and offer lots of reassurance. Pre-school children are keen to climb onto and jump from equipment. Staff supervise these activities well. They help children consider the risks and think about how they can make sure everyone stays safe.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- improve how staff manage the organisation of transition times, particularly in the baby unit, to ensure children's well-being is maintained throughout the day n help staff develop their understanding of how they can effectively support children's learning and independence at mealtimes.
- 3 July 2023Good
- 21 February 2023Inadequate
- 16 March 2017Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Davey Day Care
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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