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I’ve repeatedly asked to be removed from\nmailing but I keep I keep getting info on meals and diaper changes. I’d be pretty pissed if they were sharing my child’s information to strangers. 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Duchess Nursery Steventon # Duchess Nursery Steventon Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · 3.0 (2 parent reviews) · The Hay Barn, By The Meadow Farm, Abingdon, OX13 6RP · Oxfordshire Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Oxfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Duchess Nursery Steventon offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 5 months to 5 years. This family-orientated nursery prides itself on its warm atmosphere and dedicated staff who focus on individualised learning. The premises boast a lovely outdoor space, a dedicated baby room, and an open-plan area for 2 to 4-year-olds. The nursery provides freshly home-cooked, wholesome meals, ensuring children receive nutritious food throughout the day. Committed to strong parent partnerships, Duchess Nursery utilises an "Evidence Me" profile system for outstanding monitoring of each child's progress. They prioritise making families feel welcome and offer visits to experience their vibrant community firsthand. The nursery operates for 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with flexible funding options for eligible families. Our ethos The Duchess Nursery Steventon focuses on individualised learning within a warm and stimulating environment, supported by a family-orientated approach and strong partnerships with parents. They utilise an "Evidence Me" profile system to monitor each child's progress diligently. What it's like Children are happy and settle quickly at the nursery, feeling safe and supported by staff who know them well. They behave kindly and considerately, with older children helping younger ones. Staff effectively use a key-person approach to meet individual needs and build secure relationships. Family-orientated Individual child-focused learning Outdoor space Home-cooked meals Strong parent partnership ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged on a daily basis and are structured across three age bands: Babies, Toddlers, and Preschool. Invoices are billed monthly and fees are reviewed annually. Government funding is accepted and can be claimed on either a term-time or stretched basis. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Registration fee £75 - Refundable Deposit fee £300 - Babies £96 / day - Toddlers £86 / day - Preschool £80 / day Good to know - Non-refundable £75 registration fee and £300 refundable deposit apply, except for fully funded spaces. - The deposit is refunded on the first invoice. - Fees are billed monthly and reviewed annually. - Fees are payable throughout the year, including bank holidays and inset days. - Funding hours falling on bank holidays or inset days are reallocated to the child's booking pattern. - Funding can be claimed over 38 weeks or stretched over 50 weeks. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Duchess Nursery Steventon Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10279268 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226392)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2614921) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://duchessnurserysteventon.co.uk) The Hay Barn, By The Meadow Farm, Abingdon, OX13 6RP [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.31806/51.62747/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Abingdon - [Day nurseries in Abingdon](/search?q=Abingdon) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=duchess-nursery-steventon-ox13-6rp-2614921) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year Age range 5 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Food Freshly home cooked wholesome meals Established 2020 Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Duchess Nursery Steventon Last inspected 17 July 2023 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 Children are happy and settle quickly at the nursery, feeling safe and supported by staff who know them well. They behave kindly and considerately, with older children helping younger ones. Staff effectively use a key-person approach to meet individual needs and build secure relationships. Inspector highlights - The management team has made significant changes since the last inspection, improving staff practice and the environment. - Staff demonstrate a secure understanding of the curriculum intent and offer a learning environment that meets children's needs. - Children play and explore in a clean and safe environment, with recent improvements to the baby room layout. - Staff support children's independence skills well, encouraging self-feeding and self-care. - Children behave well, share and take turns, engaged in activities that support their interests and future education. - Partnerships with parents and other agencies are strong, with parents speaking highly of the staff and positive changes. Areas to develop - 1 create more opportunities to inspire children's thinking and encourage them to solve problems and initiate with their own ideas - 2 support staff, specifically in the baby room, to ensure good hygiene practices are followed consistently - 3 review the organisation of daily routines for older children to give children more time to adapt to changes in activities. Inspection #10279268 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226392) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents talk fondly of the staff and the changes that have been made. They comment that their children are happy and that the staff are amazing at supporting their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Renovation plans for the garden are well under way, and temporary garden spaces are available to allow all children safe spaces to play. This helps to support the learning and development of those children who prefer to learn outdoors. ## Parent Reviews of Duchess Nursery Steventon 3.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKbTjW6pgvEmAExvHHhhpD3LEk0igLxmE3I3VWPPr15R3i3pQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Eric a year ago This place keeps sending me detailed information about a kid that i don’t know. I’ve repeatedly asked to be removed from mailing but I keep I keep getting info on meals and diaper changes. I’d be pretty pissed if they were sharing my child’s information to strangers. If they can’t complete a simple task of an email update, I certainly wouldn’t trust them with a child. 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