# Daisy Chain Nursery

Daisy Chain Nursery is a full-day nursery at Great Hall, High Street, Great Houghton, Northampton, NN4 7AG, in Great Houghton, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Daisy Chain Pre-School Playgroup Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-ey537955  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Great Hall, High Street, Great Houghton, Northampton, NN4 7AG
- Registered places: 52
- Run by: [Daisy Chain Pre-School Playgroup Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/daisy-chain-pre-school-playgroup-committee)
- Ofsted URN: EY537955

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 July 2024, 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/EY537955

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY537955). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537955)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537955)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537955)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2004257)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Great Hall, High Street, Great Houghton, Northampton, NN4 7AG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.223889,-0.843127

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Brackmills Wood, 0.2 miles
- Park: Brackmills Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Northampton Washlands, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Houghton Church of England Primary | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Abington Vale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Barry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Standens Barn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.9 miles |
| Northampton School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Totstop Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/totstop-day-nursery-220158) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Houghton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-houghton-day-nursery-ey431187) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Northampton, Riverside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-northampton-riverside-ey469243) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Abington Vale PlaySchool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abington-vale-playschool-220115) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [KidsStop](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidsstop-ey481252) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [The Old Rectory Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-rectory-day-nursery-ltd-2825342) |  |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Daisy Chain Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Daisy Chain Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Daisy Chain Nursery take?

Daisy Chain Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs Daisy Chain Nursery?

Daisy Chain Nursery is run by Daisy Chain Pre-School Playgroup Committee, which runs 3 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537955)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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