Pop-Up Day Nursery in Irchester
Flexible childcare in Irchester for children aged
9 months to 5 years in a safe, nurturing environment.
Book a Showaround at Our Nursery
We know choosing a nursery is about more than just facilities — it’s about trust, connection, and how a place feels.
That’s why we encourage every parent to book a showaround and visit us in person.
Meet the team who will care for your child, see how our day runs, and feel confident in your decision.
👉 Book your visit today and take the first step towards peace of mind.
What to Expect at Our Irchester Nursery
Village Setting
Our Irchester nursery offers flexible childcare in a warm, thoughtfully designed setting within Irchester Village Hall. We make the most of our space to create engaging areas that spark curiosity, creativity, and purposeful play every day.
Outdoor Learning
Step outside and you’ll find a miniature construction zone in the garden and a mud kitchen for hands-on, messy, nature-inspired learning, because we believe some of the richest early years experiences happen outdoors.
Care from 9 Months
We care for children aged 9 months to 5 years, providing a safe and nurturing environment. Through play-based learning, we support confidence, independence, and early development at every stage.
Play-Based Learning
Our approach is rooted in the Development Matters framework, focusing on independence, curiosity, and meaningful play. We help children build confidence, resilience, and key skills for school and beyond.
Baby Room in Irchester (9 months – 2 years)
A Calm and Nurturing Space for Babies
Our baby area provides a calm, safe, and nurturing environment where our youngest children feel secure and well cared for. As a smaller setting, we are able to follow each child’s individual routine closely, supporting sleep, feeding, and early development while building strong, trusting relationships.
Individual routines
Sleep & feeding support
Key person approach
Early development
Toddler & Pre-School Room in Irchester (2–5 years)
Supporting Growth and Independence
Our toddler and pre-school room is a warm, engaging space where children learn, play, and grow together. By combining age groups, we support confidence, independence, and social skills. Through play-based activities, children build key skills and prepare for school in a supportive environment.
Social development
Curiosity & exploration
Play-based learning
Communication
Want to see the rooms for yourself?
Showarounds are free, relaxed, and take around 30 minutes.
Nursery Sessions in Irchester
From April 2026, our Irchester nursery operates on a term-time basis (38 weeks), following North Northamptonshire school term dates.
We offer a variety of start and finish times to help accommodate the needs of your family, providing flexibility and support for busy schedules while ensuring your child receives consistent, high-quality care.
Start Times
8:00am
8:45am
12:15pm
Finish Times
11:45am
3:15pm
4:00pm
🗓 Until April 2026: All-year care — open 51 weeks, closed Christmas week and bank holidays.
🗓 From April 2026: Term-time only — 38 weeks per year. Closed during all school holidays and bank holidays, in line with North Northamptonshire County Council term dates.
Looking for a nursery place in Irchester?
Meet The Team At Our Irchester Nursery
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Charlotte
DIRECTOR/ MANAGER/ DSL | BA (HONS) DEGREE (LEVEL 6) | LEVEL 3 EARLY YEARS | LEVEL 3 EYSENCO
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Panita
DIRECTOR | LEVEL 3
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Shannon
TRAINEE DEPUTY/ 3RD IN CHARGE /DSL | HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER
FIRE MARSHALL | EARLY YEARS DEGREE (LEVEL 5) | EARLY YEARS LEVEL 3
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Lisa
KEY WORKER | LEVEL 3
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Sophie
KEY WORKER/ APPRENTICE | LEVEL 2 | STUDYING LEVEL 3
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Darcey
KEY WORKER/ APPRENTICE | LEVEL 2STUDYING LEVEL 3
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Bethan
KEY WORKER | BA (Hons) EDUCATION | MA EDUCATION
Nursery Fees in Irchester
All nursery fees are charged per session, providing clarity and consistency for families. Private (non-funded) hours are charged hourly at £9 per hour but are booked in the same session format as our standard nursery sessions. Funded hours are available for eligible families — see our Fees & Funding page for full details.
£1.25
Snack
We provide a daily snack for children of all ages, which will always consist of a minimum of fresh fruit alongside a carb snack. Our snacks are carefully chosen to support children's wellbeing and promote positive eating habits throughout the day.
£1.25
Non-food consumables
We charge a non-food consumables fee for children under the age of 3 to cover essential items such as nappies, wipes, nappy sacks, sun cream, formula, nappy cream, sensory play resources, and outings. This fee is only applied to funded hours.
£1.25
Extra-curricular
For children aged 3 and over, we charge an extra-curricular fee to support cooking activities, science exploration, phonics sessions, and outings. This fee also contributes towards wipes and sun cream, and is only charged on funded hours.
£2.50
Lunch
We provide a hot, freshly cooked lunch for children of all ages, prepared to be nutritious and well balanced. This is only charged on funded sessions, helping ensure all children receive a healthy meal during their time at the nursery.
£2.50
Tea
We provide tea for children of all ages, which may be offered as either a hot or cold meal depending on the menu. This is planned to be nutritious and suitable for young children and is only charged on funded sessions.
£9/hr
Private hours
Any private (non-funded) hours are charged at £9 per hour, ensuring flexibility for families who require additional care outside of funded sessions.
What Parents Say
We were quite nervous about starting nursery, especially as our son was just under a year old, but the team at Irchester Nursery made the whole process so reassuring. From the very first visit, the staff were warm, patient, and genuinely caring. They took the time to understand his routine and made sure he settled in at his own pace.
What we really love is how personal everything feels – it doesn’t feel like a ‘big nursery’, it feels like a community. He now walks in happily every morning, which says everything. We’ve also noticed a big difference in his confidence and how quickly he’s learning new things.
If you’re looking for a nursery in Irchester that truly cares about your child and keeps you updated, I would absolutely recommend Pop-Up Day Nursery.
— Former ParentOur Irchester nursery supports families across Irchester and surrounding areas with flexible, high-quality childcare.
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