# Little Houghton Day Nursery

Little Houghton Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Old School, 35 Bedford Road, Little Houghton, NORTHAMPTON, NN7 1AB, in Little Houghton, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bambino Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-houghton-day-nursery-ey431187  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old School, 35 Bedford Road, Little Houghton, NORTHAMPTON, NN7 1AB
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 01604 899338
- Website: https://www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk/nurseries/little-houghton/
- Run by: [Bambino Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bambino-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY431187

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 June 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/EY431187

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2011 (Reference EY431187). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431187)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431187)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431187)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2002777)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old School, 35 Bedford Road, Little Houghton, NORTHAMPTON, NN7 1AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.228998,-0.824209

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Northampton Washlands, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## 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 | 0.2 miles |
| Standens Barn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Cogenhoe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Abington Vale Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | yes | 1.7 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 | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Daisy Chain Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-ey537955) | 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 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Acorn Day Nursery Brafield On The Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-brafield-on-the-green-ey542270) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Old Rectory Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-rectory-day-nursery-ltd-2825342) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Riverside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-riverside-2782576) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Cogenhoe Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cogenhoe-preschool-220193) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Houghton Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Houghton Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 21 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Houghton Day Nursery take?

Little Houghton Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Houghton Day Nursery?

Little Houghton Day Nursery is run by Bambino Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Houghton Day Nursery?

You can call 01604 899338 and visit www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY431187)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Old+Station+Nursery+Little+Houghton&query_place_id=ChIJG476h_8Id0gRDHhLgTV_-sA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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