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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Ashbourne Day Nurseries # Ashbourne Day Nurseries Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.8 (20 parent reviews) · 20 Cushing Drive, Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, MK4 4TJ · Milton Keynes Number of places 107 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2026 Local authority Milton Keynes About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Ashbourne Day Nurseries, located in Oxley Park, Milton Keynes, offers childcare for children aged 0-4 years and operates from a purpose-built building. Registered in 2009, the nursery has a "Good" Ofsted rating, maintained since its previous inspection in 2017. Children at Ashbourne are encouraged to explore a variety of engaging activities. The staff create a nurturing environment, fostering close relationships and supporting children's emotional well-being by helping them understand and express their feelings. The curriculum is designed to build upon children's existing knowledge and skills, with a strong focus on healthy lifestyles, understanding emotions, and learning about different cultures. The nursery provides ample opportunities for outdoor play, encouraging physical activity and exploration in the fresh air. Leaders are dedicated to continuous improvement, ensuring staff receive training and guidance to enhance their interactions with children and deliver an ambitious curriculum. The setting is open from 7:30 am to 6 pm on weekdays, excluding bank holidays, and provides funded early education for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds. The nursery’s commitment to providing a safe and stimulating environment is further reinforced by its effective safeguarding arrangements. What it's like Children arrive happy and settle quickly, forming close relationships with nurturing staff. They are curious and eager to explore activities, developing skills for their next stage of learning. Children enjoy carrying out tasks, taking turns, and demonstrating good manners, building social skills. Nurturing environment Emotional development Active learning Cultural awareness Strong leadership ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am until 6pm on weekdays, excluding bank holidays Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2009 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected May 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Ashbourne Day Nurseries Last inspected 5 May 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children arrive happy and settle quickly, forming close relationships with nurturing staff. They are curious and eager to explore activities, developing skills for their next stage of learning. Children enjoy carrying out tasks, taking turns, and demonstrating good manners, building social skills. Inspector highlights - Leaders plan a curriculum that builds on what children know and can do. - Staff place a high level of importance on encouraging children to understand their emotions. - Staff teach children about different cultures and help them understand about the world around them. - Leaders are highly reflective and strive for improvement, modelling good practice and training staff. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. - Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active throughout the day. - Staff take time to observe and assess their key children to ensure any gaps in learning are swiftly identified. - Staff share information with parents and encourage them to continue children's learning at home. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to extend children's learning and provide a greater depth of information during interactions, to help children make even better progress. - 2 Strengthen the organisation of some group activities to ensure they are focused more precisely on specific learning intentions. Inspection #10228495 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303889) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Ashbourne Day Nurseries Inspection date May 2026 Inspection no. 10228495 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303889)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY393354) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=ashbourne-day-nurseries-mk4-4tj-ey393354) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active throughout the day, benefiting from time spent outside in the fresh air. Babies have space to crawl, move around and pull themselves up as they begin to stand. Children dance, copy actions to music, and play chasing games to learn about healthy lifestyles. Inspection history Date: August 2013 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - November 2022 Good - October 2022 Good - February 2017 Good - January 2017 Good - October 2013 Good - August 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Ashbourne Day Nurseries ### Is Ashbourne Day Nurseries a good nursery? ### What is Ashbourne Day Nurseries's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Ashbourne Day Nurseries cost? ### Does Ashbourne Day Nurseries accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Ashbourne Day Nurseries take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Ashbourne Day Nurseries take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Ashbourne Day Nurseries's opening hours? ### What age range does Ashbourne Day Nurseries accept? ### Does Ashbourne Day Nurseries have outdoor space? ### How does Ashbourne Day Nurseries support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Ashbourne Day Nurseries? ### How do I contact Ashbourne Day Nurseries or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Milton Keynes Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Ashbourne Day Nurseries. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Acorn at Westcroft Milton Keynes · MK4 4DE 3.5(11 reviews) ](/nursery/acorn-at-westcroft-mk4-4de-ey447038) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Ducklings Shenley Brook End Shenley Brook End · MK5 7AX 5.0(14 reviews) ](/nursery/ducklings-shenley-brook-end-mk5-7ax-2538395) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Ducklings@TattenhoePark Milton Keynes · MK4 3GE ](/nursery/ducklings-tattenhoepark-mk4-3ge-2636740) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### Nurture and Grow Childcare Milton Keynes · MK8 0LW 4.5(15 reviews) ](/nursery/nurture-and-grow-childcare-ltd-mk8-0lw-2869738) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Acorn Day Nursery Shenley Milton Keynes · MK5 6AB 4.9(7 reviews) ](/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-shenley-mk5-6ab) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Small Wonders Pre-school Milton Keynes · MK8 0AS ](/nursery/small-wonders-pre-school-mk8-0as-141780) [See all nurseries in Milton Keynes →](/search?q=Milton+Keynes) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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