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Child First Bicester

Ofsted: Needs attention·
4.6(35 parent reviews) ·32 Launton Road, Bicester, OX26 6PY · Oxfordshire
Number of places
138 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2026
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

Child First Bicester, established in 2006, is a childcare setting located on Launton Road in Bicester, Oxfordshire. Open 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, it caters to children aged 0-4 years.

The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on March 12, 2024. The manager and deputy manager are highly experienced and have developed a well-embedded curriculum that fosters enthusiastic learners.

Children with special educational needs, disabilities, and long-term medical needs are particularly well-supported, making very good progress due to the proactive and collaborative approach of the staff. The nursery prides itself on its sensitive and considerate care for babies, mirroring their home routines, and very effective key-person relationships.

It provides funded early education for three and four-year-olds and actively encourages outdoor learning, where children confidently explore equipment and assess risks, supporting their physical development and independence.

Our ethos

The nursery focuses on a home from home environment, learning through play using natural resources from the world around us. Their main aim is to provide a secure and happy environment where children can learn through play. They incorporate all seven areas of learning into the early year’s curriculum, ensuring the children have a well prepared, inviting, and stimulating environment. Staff provide a range of activities to cater for children’s individual interests and development needs, working towards the Early Years’ Outcomes – Early Learning Goals, across all areas of the curriculum. The Key Person approach gives every child the reassurance to feel secure and cared for, helping them to become familiar with the Nursery environment and to feel confident and safe within it.

What it's like

Since the last inspection, the manager has developed and embedded the curriculum, resulting in clear intentions for learning and effective delivery by staff. The nursery fosters a productive atmosphere where children engage in meaningful experiences, growing into enthusiastic learners. For example, older children confidently explore different outdoor equipment, developing their physical skills.

Well-embedded curriculumEffective key-person relationshipsStrong SEND supportOutdoor learning encouragedPositive parent feedback

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Food

Our nursery fees are all inclusive of freshly prepared nutritious meals cooked by our onsite Chef.

Opening hours

7:30am - 6:30pm Monday - Friday

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Session types

Full-time, Part-time

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Needs attention

Last inspected May 2026

Headline: Needs attention

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementNeeds attention
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesNeeds attention
Children's welfare and wellbeingNeeds attention
Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Child First Bicester

Last inspected 12 May 2026

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Since the last inspection, the manager has developed and embedded the curriculum, resulting in clear intentions for learning and effective delivery by staff. The nursery fosters a productive atmosphere where children engage in meaningful experiences, growing into enthusiastic learners. For example, older children confidently explore different outdoor equipment, developing their physical skills.

Inspector highlights

  • The inspirational manager and deputy manager have shaped their knowledge of how children learn best through their extensive experience and training.
  • Children in the baby room experience sensitive and considerate care that is matched to their home routines.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children with long-term medical needs make very good progress at the nursery.
  • Key-person relationships are very effective, providing comfort and reassurance to children.
  • Parents are very positive about the care and education that their children receive.

Areas to develop

  • 1Enhance older children's literacy skills, expanding on the opportunities for them to develop and test out their early attempts at writing.
  • 2Review and further strengthen the curriculum, identifying what works well for children and any areas for development, to confirm the curriculum remains highly effective in helping to make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10299507 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children with long-term medical needs make very good progress at the nursery. Staff are proactive in working with other professionals and accessing further training, and are highly motivated to work collaboratively with parents. There are comprehensive and effective plans in place to support children, which are known and understood by all staff.

Outdoor space

Children test out their physical skills when they learn outdoors. Older children explore different equipment with confidence and determination. Staff encourage children to be independent, able to assess risks and enjoy the numerous benefits of learning outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Child First Bicester

4.6
(35)
Naomi Bullivant
8 months ago

Our daughter has been at Child First Bicester from August 2024 and we could not have been happier with the care and support she has had. The staff accommodated everything that was important to us with her care, giving her breast milk, using reusable nappies we provided, and comprehensively managing her dietary requirements. We love receiving the updates and photos while we are at work, knowing that she is having fun with her friends and developing new skills. Picking her up at the end of the day is always a highlight, as we get positive and detailed updates from the staff, who are always kind and considerate. The rooms are clean, thoughtfully managed, and provide constant access to quality outdoor space. We have made good friends there and would recommend the nursery to anyone.

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Despoina Pap
11 months ago

The best nursery in Bicester. We moved two years ago in Bicester and I was so nervous to find the best nursery for my children. Child first nursery was the best choice I could ever do. Everyone is so friendly and professional. I absolutely recommend it.

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Zara Digby
4 years ago

After viewing several nurseries across bicester I have been so happy with Child First. The setting is wonderful and they offer early starts and late finishes too. I have been impressed with the excellent activities offered, including baking, music classes which we receive photo updates of my child taking part. The communication is outstanding, with a high level of care and attention to any questions/ concerns I’ve had and we receive detailed weekly updates in addition to daily updates of what the room has done and anything upcoming. The rooms and garden areas are very interactive, so much to play with and these are well maintained and constantly updated. Both of my children have attended here and would highly recommend! All the toys are wooden, they create lots of crafts using natural or nature objects which my child loves. A big thanks to all the friendly team there for their hard work!

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James Kempster
5 years ago

My daughter has been going to Child First Bicester now for four months since she was eight months old and I am extremely happy with the staff in her room and the management. They have great communication with parents, despite the current circumstances going on around the world, with well detailed hand over notes and feedback given to parents everyday. The food sounds amazing and must be if my daughter has seconds if not thirds of most the dishes there, clearly takes after me! Overall I am very happy with the nursery, with the small amount of time my daughter has been there and I would recommend to anyone!

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Lindsey Humphreys
5 years ago

Brilliant nursery, my daughter has settled beautifully considering she has had little interaction due to pandemic. Fantastic meals for the children and lovely activities. My little girl is thriving. Brilliant communication from the staff team. Ideal location and great environment for the children. Lots of information for parents and always updated on changes etc. Highly recommend.

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Inspection history

Date: January 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.

  • April 2024Good
  • March 2024Good
  • August 2023Requires improvement
  • May 2023Requires improvement
  • November 2017Good
  • November 2017Good
  • January 2013Good
  • January 2013Good

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