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A B C Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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3.8(10 parent reviews) ·11 Sandfield Road, Headington, OXFORD, OX3 7RG · Oxfordshire
Number of places
52 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

ABC Nursery Oxford appears to be a blog-style website focused on general lifestyle advice, home hacks, and psychological insights, rather than a traditional nursery dedicated to childcare services. The content features articles on diverse topics such as food waste reduction, household cleaning, personal psychology, and gardening tips.

For example, one prominent article discusses the financial implications of improper milk storage and offers practical kitchen organisation tips to minimise waste. The site also covers themes like sleep improvement strategies, decluttering techniques, and relationship advice, suggesting a broad interest in self-improvement and efficient living.

There is no information available on childcare services, age ranges, fees, or educational philosophies typically associated with a nursery.

What it's like

The provider has made good improvements to provide quality care and education for all. Staff have a clear vision for the delivery of their curriculum and a strong focus on engaging children in play. They support children to explore and develop their own ideas about how they want to extend an activity, and provide the resources for children to develop their ideas further.

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for A B C Nursery

Last inspected 17 July 2024 · Lisa Robinson

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

The provider has made good improvements to provide quality care and education for all. Staff have a clear vision for the delivery of their curriculum and a strong focus on engaging children in play. They support children to explore and develop their own ideas about how they want to extend an activity, and provide the resources for children to develop their ideas further.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has a clear and ambitious vision for providing high-quality and inclusive care to all.
  • The manager focuses on improving practitioners' knowledge of the areas of learning and their understanding of how children learn, to enhance the teaching of the curriculum and use of assessment.
  • Staff create an environment that is interesting and exciting for children to engage in.
  • Parents are well-informed about the progress their children are making.
  • Children behave well and are kind and thoughtful towards their friends.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance staff interactions to offer a more consistent approach to supporting younger children's communication and language development.
Inspection #10309205 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Staff interact and help children manage risk as they explore a range of apparatus outside. Children grow in confidence through the encouragement and praise of staff. Older children enjoy helping and encouraging younger children to be confident and explore the apparatus with them.

Parent Reviews of A B C Nursery

3.8
(10)
Claire
a year ago

The most amazing nursery for our son. It was like dropping him with family every day. He was so comfortable, and learnt so much. He also had the best fun.

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Georgiana R
4 years ago

I have received a coment online about outstanding pay, after my child has left your facility last year. I have never been informed I need to pay anything else, since I spoke with the mother/ owner lady when I made it clear my child is not returning to you since she was bruised there. And she stopped coming efective immediately. No invoice or anything else was sent. And there was a complaint done, but your owner must not have registered it anywhere. Email me an invoice, since the email I was communicating with you is not valid anymore.

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Russ Dunne
4 years ago

This is one of the best nurseries around. The staff are so friendly and professional. My child loved it there and had the best experience 10/10.

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amena saleh
2 years ago

My daughter loves it so much here, she can't wait until she can go back to the nursery the next day.

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E A.
3 years ago

The nursery is excellent in all respects, the staff are friendly and took great care of my daughter.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: January 2012

  • July 2024Good
  • August 2023Requires improvement
  • March 2018Good
  • May 2015Good
  • May 2014Requires improvement
  • January 2012Good

Frequently asked about A B C Nursery

About the setting

ABC Nursery registered in 1997. It is situated in Headington, Oxfordshire. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round. There are nine members of staff working with the children, seven of whom have relevant early years qualifications. The nursery delivers funding for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

URN
134038
Registered person
Tucker, Diane
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Requires improvement

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