--- title: "12 Day Nurseries near Bicester, 1 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-east/oxfordshire/bicester description: "Compare 12 day nurseries near Bicester: 1 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.6★ from 104 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 Bicester **4.5★** average from **95** Google reviews We track 12 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Bicester. At their latest inspection: 1 rated Outstanding, 11 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 104 Google reviews across 7 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 9 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 7 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said. ## Nurseries in Bicester at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Bicester. 12 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.6★ 104 Google reviews 9 Accept funded hours 7 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 1 - Good 11 ### Highest rated in Bicester - Bubbles Pre-School (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bubbles-pre-school-ox26-3uu-133864) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (13) - Child First Bicester (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/child-first-bicester-ox26-6py-ey342511) · Ofsted Good · 4.6★ (35) - Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bicester (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bicester-ox26-3ha-134308) · Ofsted Good · 4.9★ (15) ## Nursery locations in and around Bicester ## Day nurseries in Bicester - ### Courtyard Preschool ★ 4.8 (6 reviews) BICESTER · OX26 6DJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/courtyard-preschool-ox26-6dj-ey425284 - ### Child First Bicester ★ 4.6 (35 reviews) Bicester · OX26 6PY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/child-first-bicester-ox26-6py-ey342511 - ### Fundamentals Childcare ★ 3.6 (15 reviews) Bicester · OX26 4TP · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fundamentals-childcare-limited-ox26-4tp-ey553799 - ### Toad Hall Day Nursery (Bicester) Bicester · OX26 4EL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-day-nursery-bicester-ltd-ox26-4el-ey473011 - ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bicester ★ 4.9 (15 reviews) Bicester · OX26 3HA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bicester-ox26-3ha-134308 - ### Busy Bees at Bicester Kingsmere ★ 4.3 (11 reviews) Bicester · OX26 1EG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-bicester-kingsmere-ox26-1eg-2543500 - ### Bambooh Bicester Bicester · OX26 4YJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bambooh-bicester-ox26-4yj-2783815 - ### Bubbles Pre-School ★ 5.0 (13 reviews) BICESTER · OX26 3UU · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bubbles-pre-school-ox26-3uu-133864 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Bicester? We list 12 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Bicester. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Bicester are rated Outstanding? 1 nursery is currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Bicester, including Bubbles Pre-School. 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 Bicester? Across 7 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Bicester have left 104 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 Bicester? 9 of the 12 nurseries within 1 miles of Bicester (75%) 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 Bicester take babies? 7 settings within 1 miles of Bicester 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 (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/about-our-data) Nursery Advice — home (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. 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