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4.7★ average from 60 parent reviews on Google

There are 20 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Banbury on our register. At their latest inspection: 1 rated Outstanding, 17 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 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 76 Google reviews across 9 of these nurseries, averaging 4.5★. 16 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 13 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews.

Nurseries in Banbury at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 1 miles of Banbury.

20
Ofsted-registered nurseries
100%
Good or Outstanding
4.5★
76 parent reviews
16
Accept funded hours
13
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding1
  • Good17

2 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Banbury?
We list 20 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Banbury. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Banbury are rated Outstanding?
1 nursery is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Banbury, including Deddington Partnership Foundation Stage Unit. 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 Banbury?
Across 9 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Banbury have left 76 Google reviews at an average of 4.5★. 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 Banbury?
16 of the 20 nurseries within 1 miles of Banbury (80%) 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 Banbury take babies?
13 settings within 1 miles of Banbury 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.

These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more