At Kindred Long Buckby Nursery and Pre-School we provide a warm home-from-home environment that helps all our children feel safe and settled from their very first day with us. Our team has a close family feel and is the perfect blend of longstanding management that provides expertise and consistency mixed with our newer staff who bring fresh and exciting ideas.
We’re proud to offer highly experienced care with most of our staff holding qualifications that range from level 4 and 5, QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and degree level.
We’re passionate about building strong relationships with our families and offer lots of opportunities for parents and carers to get involved including our weekly newsletter, fortnightly stay and play sessions and parents evening.
Trusted by families, loved by children. Find out why…
We offer fees that are simple, transparent, and all-inclusive. We proudly accept all childcare funding schemes. Any extra hours of care beyond your funded hours are simply charged at our standard fee rate.
| Full Day | ||
| 3 days £286 |
4 days £286 |
5 days £1031 |
| Short Day | ||
| 3 days £0 |
4 days £0 |
5 days £125 |
| Half Day | ||
| 3 days £0 |
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5 days £125 |
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| 2 days £330 |
3 days £702 |
4 days £1075 |
5 days £1448 |
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| 2 days £0 |
3 days £181 |
4 days £417 |
5 days £652 |
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4 days £417 |
5 days £652 |
| Full Day | ||||
| 1 day £373 |
2 days £746 |
3 days £1118 |
4 days £1491 |
5 days £1864 |
| Short Day | ||||
| 1 day £236 |
2 days £472 |
3 days £707 |
4 days £943 |
5 days £1179 |
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| 1 day £236 |
2 days £472 |
3 days £707 |
4 days £943 |
5 days £1179 |
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We are located just off the High Street in Long Buckby, Northampton.
Gemma Richardson & Natasha Obee
Nursery Managers
A little about me...
What is one of the most important things you should know about us? That’s easy: our fabulous teams! Pure and simple.
Dedicated to being the best that a family could ask for, our team are constantly developing themselves through our training program run by childcare and EYFS experts.
It is not just our little ones who are the passionate lifelong learners here at Kindred! It’s all a testament to their love of what they do, and what makes Kindred the incredible, loving place that it is.
Our doors open from 07:30, where you and your little one will be greeted by a member of our friendly team who will strive to ensure that the transition from home to nursery is a smooth and happy one. Wave ‘see you soon!’ to your child in the knowledge that they will be safe, well cared for and having endless amounts of fun as they settle in for the day ahead.
Our children start their day off correctly with a healthy range of options to choose from, such as cereals, fruit and toast for breakfast. For weaning babies at all mealtimes, a specially curated weaning menu is prepared by our trained chefs and can be mashed, chopped or pureed depending on your child's individual needs.
We come together for circle time before beginning a morning filled with exciting opportunities for learning and discovery. Fuelled with a yummy breakfast, children enjoy a range of enrichment activities, adult-led learning linked to focus topics and child-led play experiences. From loose parts exploration and sensory activities to creative arts, imaginative role play and cosy reading corners, there is truly something for every child to enjoy. Outdoor play also forms an important part of the morning, allowing children to build confidence, develop physical skills and explore through active play.
From 11:15, we enjoy lunch, freshly prepared by our on-site chef. Mealtimes provide a wonderful opportunity to socialise with friends, develop independence and explore a variety of flavours and textures. Our seasonal menus offer plenty of choice and are carefully adapted to accommodate individual dietary requirements and preferences.
Following lunch, our younger children can enjoy a well-earned nap or quiet time. For our little sleepers, we create a calm and comforting atmosphere using soft lighting, soothing music and cosy bedding to support rest and relaxation. Children who are not sleeping can enjoy quiet indoor activities, stories and gentle play, helping to create a peaceful transition into the afternoon.
Children continue their learning journey through a balance of indoor and outdoor experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity and independence. Whether exploring open-ended resources, engaging in imaginative play or enjoying active time outdoors, every afternoon offers opportunities for discovery and development.
To keep little ones fuelled and ready for all the awe and wonder their days hold, we offer a healthy mid-afternoon snack from 14:00, including fresh fruit and vegetables alongside other nutritious options. From 16:00, our children enjoy a delicious evening meal before settling into a relaxed period of child-led play, giving them time to unwind and enjoy activities of their own choosing.
As the day draws to a close, children enjoy relaxed play with their friends before being collected throughout the evening. Families are kept up to date through Satchel during the day, and at collection time your child's key person will share highlights of their learning, achievements and wellbeing, along with any important information. Nursery closes at 18:00, when we wave our final goodbyes and wish everyone a safe journey home.
This is just an example day that the nursery follows, each day is subject to variation depending on activities and the needs of the children.
We love getting the children out in our local community and take regular trips to the library and duck pond, and our preschoolers even enjoy a yearly visit to the local fire station.
Our staff-to-child ratios strictly adhere to UK regulations to ensure a safe, secure, and nurturing environment.
Our regulated ratios are as follows:
Babies (Under 2 years): 1 staff member to every 3 children (1:3)
Toddlers (2-3 years): 1 staff member to every 5 children (1:5)
Preschoolers (3-4 years): 1 staff member to every 8 children (1:8)
We're passionate about building strong relationships with our families and offer a variety of ways for parents and carers to get involved with nursery life including our weekly newsletter, fortnightly stay and play sessions and parents evenings.
We typically offer two settling-in sessions. The first lasts a couple of hours with parents present to go over paperwork and answer any questions, and the second is a session where you drop your child off so they can start building their independence. If your child needs a little more time to feel at home, we are always happy to offer extra sessions.
We maintain strong links with our local schools. We take our preschoolers to visit them throughout the year for sports day and Christmas plays. In the lead up to the transition, we also invite the teachers into our nursery to meet the children. To help prepare our children for the routines of school, we introduce PE sessions, practice using a register board, and even take extra trips out, such as traveling on the bus.
Hear what our families think on daynurseries.co.uk, the UK's most trusted nursery directory with ratings based on reviews from verified parents.
“The communication from staff is excellent, the parent portal is constantly updated and the growth in our daughter's development has been phenomenal. We have highly recommended the nursery to many other people as a kind, safe and caring environment.”
“Fantastic nursery with staff that really care for the children. Everyone goes above and beyond, providing lovely experiences and activities for the children. My little boy always looks forward to his sessions. Highly recommend!”
“We love the detailed updates from the nursery on our little one's day, development and overall how he's settled in. The different activities, learning and play have all been diverse, which has helped us with the weekly mailers on different ideas to do at home. Great outside space, resources and care. The food menu is a winner with our little one too!”
Rated Good by Ofsted