# Caring Kindergartens

Caring Kindergartens is a full-day nursery at Duston St. Lukes Centre, Main Road, Duston, NORTHAMPTON, NN5 6JB, in Duston, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 104 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by C K Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caring-kindergartens-ey462952  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Duston St. Lukes Centre, Main Road, Duston, NORTHAMPTON, NN5 6JB
- Registered places: 104
- Phone: 01604 583229
- Website: https://www.caringkindergartens.co.uk/
- Run by: [C K Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/c-k-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY462952

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462952

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2013 (Reference EY462952). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462952)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 August 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462952)
- Registered places: 104 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462952)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2004053)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Duston St. Lukes Centre, Main Road, Duston, NORTHAMPTON, NN5 6JB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.242947,-0.941422

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Luke's Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Einstein Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Tavener Fields Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mendip Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Westbury Close Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: St. Luke's Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Northamptonshire there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Hopping Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Chiltern Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Lyncrest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Upton Meadows Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Quinton House School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Duston School | All-through | 4–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Millway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-millway-ey359834) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tudor Manor Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-manor-day-nursery-2886028) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Woodleys Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodleys-park-day-nursery-ey413169) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Duston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-duston-2835049) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Upton Meadows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-upton-meadows-ey359831) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-playgroup-ey371691) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Caring Kindergartens's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Caring Kindergartens Good at its inspection on 11 August 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Caring Kindergartens take?

Caring Kindergartens is registered with Ofsted for up to 104 children at any one time.

### Who runs Caring Kindergartens?

Caring Kindergartens is run by C K Childcare Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Caring Kindergartens?

Northampton is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Caring Kindergartens?

You can call 01604 583229 and visit www.caringkindergartens.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462952)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Caring+Kindergartens+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJ31I1xj8Od0gRs_5NbJ7BVQI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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