Best nurseries in Long Buckby
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in West Northamptonshire, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Buckby Pre School Full day care · 26 places · NN6 7RR | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Ryehills Farm Day Nursery Full day care · 103 places · NN6 7AS | Good (2025) |
| 3 | School House Day Care Full day care · 27 places · NN6 8PT | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Clarecroft Day Nursery Full day care · 73 places · NN6 7RD | Good (2022) |
| 5 | SHDC Baby Barn / SHDC Little Paddocks Full day care · 36 places · NN6 8QP | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Long Buckby?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in East Midlands, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Long Buckby?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Long Buckby; listed first: Long Buckby Pre School, Ryehills Farm Day Nursery, School House Day Care.
How much does nursery cost in Long Buckby?
In East Midlands, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £165 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Long Buckby?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.