--- title: "20 Day Nurseries near Banbury, 1 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/oxfordshire/banbury description: "Compare 20 day nurseries near Banbury: 1 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.5★ from 76 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Banbury **4.7★** average from **60** Google reviews 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 Google reviews. ## Nurseries in Banbury at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Banbury. 20 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.5★ 76 Google reviews 16 Accept funded hours 13 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 1 - Good 17 2 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Banbury - Just Camps Banbury (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/just-camps-banbury-ox16-9hy-2544759) · 5.0★ (21) - Deddington Partnership Foundation Stage Unit (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/deddington-partnership-foundation-stage-unit-ox15-0tj-ey330043) · Ofsted Outstanding - Child First Banbury Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/child-first-banbury-nursery-ox16-0aa-2579605) · Ofsted Good · 4.6★ (20) ## Nursery locations in and around Banbury ## Day nurseries in Banbury - ### Smart Tots Day Nursery ★ 3.7 (3 reviews) BANBURY · OX16 0AE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/smart-tots-day-nursery-ox16-0ae-ey375472 - ### Child First Banbury Nursery ★ 4.6 (20 reviews) BANBURY · OX16 0AA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/child-first-banbury-nursery-ox16-0aa-2579605 - ### Hobby Horse Children's Centre Banbury · OX16 9PA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hobby-horse-children-s-centre-ox16-9pa-133593 - ### The Close Day Nursery School Banbury · OX16 5HH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-close-day-nursery-school-ox16-5hh-ey556105 - ### Quackers Day Nursery Banbury · OX16 5AY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/quackers-day-nursery-ox16-5ay-ey457754 - ### Nära Horton BANBURY · OX16 9AL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/n-ra-horton-ox16-9al-2699563 - ### Grimsbury Manor Nursery School ★ 4.3 (6 reviews) Banbury · OX16 3JX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/grimsbury-manor-nursery-school-ox16-3jx-2690851 - ### The Sunshine Centre ★ 4.8 (5 reviews) BANBURY · OX16 0PJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-sunshine-centre-ox16-0pj-ey338625 - ### Grow Learn Play Project ★ 4.6 (5 reviews) Banbury · OX16 3WR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/grow-learn-play-project-ox16-3wr-2638379 - ### Banbury School Day Nursery BANBURY · OX16 9HY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/banbury-school-day-nursery-ltd-ox16-9hy-ey417353 - ### Just Camps Banbury ★ 5.0 (21 reviews) Banbury · OX16 9HY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/just-camps-banbury-ox16-9hy-2544759 ## 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. 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