# The Curiosity Corner Preschool

The Curiosity Corner Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Camphill Community Centre, Dayrell Road, Northampton, NN4 9RR, in Camp Hill, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 20 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-curiosity-corner-preschool-2823844  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Camphill Community Centre, Dayrell Road, Northampton, NN4 9RR
- Registered places: 20
- Ofsted URN: 2823844

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2025 (Reference 2823844). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823844)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823844)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823844)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2005025)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Camphill Community Centre, Dayrell Road, Northampton, NN4 9RR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.221338,-0.923110

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hunsbury Hill Country Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Green Lane, 0.3 miles
- Park: Danehill Spinney, 0.3 miles
- Park: Southcrest, 0.4 miles
- Park: Greenglades Open Space, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunsbury Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Gloucester Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Delapre Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital and Outreach Education |  | 3–18 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Simon de Senlis Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Abbey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Alphabet Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alphabet-day-nursery-2899537) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Sun Beams](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sun-beams-ey276045) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St Mary's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-day-nursery-220164) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Simon De Senlis Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/simon-de-senlis-pre-school-219888) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Upton Meadows](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-upton-meadows-ey359831) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Pineham Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-pineham-village-2708012) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can The Curiosity Corner Preschool take?

The Curiosity Corner Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Curiosity Corner Preschool?

Northampton is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2823844)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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