Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care Services in Northampton
At Samuels Nursery, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children aged 2 years 6 months to 5 years can thrive emotionally, socially, physically, and spiritually. Established over three decades ago, our nursery has built a reputation for excellence in early years education, rooted in Christian values. Our curriculum aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, delivered through imaginative play and structured learning activities. With a team of qualified and experienced staff maintaining high retention rates, we ensure continuity of care and a staff ratio of 1:7 for preschoolers and 1:4 for younger children. Our unique key worker system fosters strong relationships between staff, children, and families, supported by a buddy system for consistent care.We prioritise personalised learning, using observation and assessment techniques to tailor development opportunities to each child's interests. Our outdoor and indoor spaces are designed to stimulate exploration, creativity, and physical development, featuring dedicated areas for gardening, construction, and sensory play. Recognised as 'Good' by Ofsted in all areas during our May 2022 inspection, we serve families of all faiths and cultures in Northampton. We accept government funding for eligible children while maintaining reasonable fees for those not qualifying. Our commitment to community extends through donations and partnerships with local schools and health professionals.
Services
Early Years Education
Key Worker Scheme
Outdoor Learning
Christian Foundation Curriculum
Personalised Learning
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Ofsted-rated 'Good' in all areas since 2022
- Experienced staff with 1:7 preschooler ratio
- Personalised learning through key worker system
- Christian values integrated with EYFS curriculum
- Dedicated outdoor learning and sensory spaces
Services
Early Years Education
Our Early Years Education programme follows the EYFS curriculum through imaginative play and structured activities. Qualified staff deliver age-appropriate lessons focusing on emotional, social, and cognitive development. Children engage in sensory play, early maths, and literacy activities within a stimulating environment that prepares them for formal schooling.
Key Worker Scheme
The Key Worker Scheme ensures each child forms a strong bond with a dedicated staff member. This professional builds trust through quality time and observation, creating tailored development plans. A buddy system maintains continuity when primary key workers are unavailable, ensuring consistent care and relationship-building.
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor Learning takes place in our covered play area with year-round access. Children explore natural materials, grow vegetables, and engage in physical play with trikes and construction equipment. Seasonal activities include planting, harvesting, and bug hunting, supporting physical development and environmental awareness through hands-on experiences.
Christian Foundation Curriculum
Our Christian Foundation Curriculum integrates faith through age-appropriate Bible stories, prayers, and songs. This spiritual development complements EYFS requirements while respecting diverse family backgrounds. Weekly activities include worship sessions and values-based storytelling that nurture children's understanding of Christian principles in a welcoming environment.
Personalised Learning
Personalised Learning uses observation and assessment to tailor activities to each child's interests. Staff track progress across all developmental areas, creating individualised plans that extend learning through play. Regular parent consultations ensure families stay informed about their child's achievements and development pathways within our supportive educational framework.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We accept children aged 2 years 6 months to 5 years, offering both Early Birds (2.6-3 years) and Preschoolers (3-5 years) programmes.
Are you Ofsted registered?
Yes, we are Ofsted-registered and were rated 'Good' in all areas during our May 2022 inspection.
Do you offer funded places?
We provide 15-hour government-funded places for all 3-4 year olds, plus two-year-old funding and 30-hour funding for eligible families.
How do you support child development?
We use the EYFS curriculum with qualified staff maintaining optimal ratios, personalised learning plans, and a key worker system ensuring consistent care and development tracking.
What facilities do you have?
Our facilities include dedicated indoor learning zones, outdoor play areas with gardening spaces, sensory equipment, and a secure environment designed for holistic child development.
How can parents stay involved?
Parents receive regular updates through Tapestry online journals, participate in consultations, and engage with our community through volunteering and donation opportunities.
Reviews (2)
Holly Shore
Sep 29, 2020
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Love samules, my youngest son loves it, he is always happy at nursery and has lots of fun. my oldest and middle sons went to samuels too and they loved it too. All the staff are lovely and caring and always make sure the children are safe and happy and that they have lots of fun. especially during the pandemic they have done a great job in making sure everything is clean and safe for the children to play. highly recommend samuels 😀
Rebecca Kyriakides
Jul 06, 2019
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This is an amazing preschool setting. The staff are highly professional, motivated and extremely caring. They nurture and develop all in their care.
