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4.5★ average from 1,228 parent reviews on Google

We track 185 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Oxfordshire. At their latest inspection: 17 rated Outstanding, 137 rated Good, 8 currently Requires Improvement, 1 judged Inadequate — 94% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 21 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 1,245 Google reviews across 101 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 134 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 95 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in Oxfordshire at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Oxfordshire.

185
Ofsted-registered nurseries
94%
Good or Outstanding
4.6★
1,245 parent reviews
134
Accept funded hours
95
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding17
  • Good137
  • Requires improvement8
  • Inadequate1

22 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 21 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Oxfordshire?
We list 185 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Oxfordshire, 183 of which have a Oxfordshire address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Oxfordshire are rated Outstanding?
17 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Oxfordshire, including St Anne's College Day Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Oxfordshire?
Across 101 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Oxfordshire have left 1,245 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Oxfordshire?
134 of the 185 nurseries in Oxfordshire (72%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Oxfordshire take babies?
95 settings in Oxfordshire are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.