--- title: "Grandpont Daycare Nursery, Oxford | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/grandpont-daycare-ox1-4qh-134989 description: "Grandpont Daycare, a day nursery in Oxford — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Grandpont Daycare Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · The Mulberry Room, Grandpont Nursery School, Whitehouse Road, OX1 4QH · Oxfordshire Number of places 24 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Oxfordshire ## About this day nursery Grandpont Daycare offers a nurturing childcare environment in Oxford for children aged 10 months to 5 years (school age). The day nursery operates two distinct provisions: 'Rainbows' provides all-year-round care for 50 weeks, while 'Swans' offers term-time only provision for 38 weeks, catering to children from two years old. Both provisions embrace indoor and outdoor learning experiences, with visits encouraged to explore the facilities and meet the dedicated team. Grandpont Daycare places a strong emphasis on early years funding, accepting various government schemes to support families with childcare costs, including provisions for 15 and 30 hours for eligible children across different age groups. The day nursery also provides meals, with options for hot lunches, and includes breakfast and light tea for 'Rainbows' provision. Parents are requested to provide nappies and formula milk. A minimum of two sessions are required to ensure children settle and feel a sense of belonging within the setting. The nursery is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all children. What it's like Children arrive happily and make independent choices about their learning, including choosing to play inside or out. They form positive relationships and understand routines and high expectations, leading to extremely good behaviour. All-year-round and term-time provisions Accepts various government funding schemes Emphasis on indoor and outdoor learning Hot lunches available ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers two options: all-year-round care for children aged 10 months to 5 years, and term-time only care for children aged 2 to 5 years. Fees are charged per session, with options for full days, half days, and session extensions. A minimum booking of two sessions applies, and fees exclude nappies and formula. 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) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - A minimum of two sessions must be booked. - Fees do not include nappies and formula milk. - Optional hot lunch is available for session bookings. - All-year-round care operates for 50 weeks of the year. - Term-time only provision operates for 38 weeks of the year. ## Key facts Food Morning and afternoon snacks provided; breakfast and light tea included in 'Rainbows' provision; optional hot lunch for £3 or packed lunch from home. Session types Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session, Extended session Opening hours 8am to 6pm, all year round Age range 10 months to 5 years (school age) Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2001 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Grandpont Daycare Last inspected 11 March 2022 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 Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers have made vast improvements since the last inspection and are ambitious to provide quality learning for all children. - The manager and staff provide an effective curriculum based on children's interests, individual needs, favourite books and experiences, leading to good progress. - Leaders and managers work effectively in partnership with other settings and outside agencies, sharing concerns about children's welfare or learning to meet individual needs and ensure safety. - Staff use counting in everyday routines and activities, and talk about numbers and size when singing songs and reading books, helping children learn early mathematical concepts. - Parents speak highly of the setting, valuing verbal feedback, online information, and shared ideas for home learning. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff's understanding of how to better support children, to avoid interrupting or limiting their learning - 2 support staff to use the correct words to reinforce children's language and vocabulary precisely - 3 reinforce children's understanding of healthy practices to prevent the spread of infection. Inspection #10210424 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181672) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and managers work effectively in partnership with other settings that children attend as well as outside agencies. For example, they share concerns about children's welfare or their learning. This meets children's individual needs and ensures they are kept safe. Outdoor space Children can choose to play inside or out for most of the day. In the garden, children enjoy propelling balance bicycles, climbing, digging in the sand and transporting water in the mud kitchen. This ensures the setting is inclusive for those children who prefer to learn outdoors. ## Google Reviews of Grandpont Daycare 5.0 (2 Google reviews) Dan Rawstorne 3 years ago The nursery and childcare is outstanding and all the staff are dedicated towards fantastic childcare and learning -we can’t recommend Grandpont enough! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPLXR2RzZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876c6b98190ebb1:0x1fd561140016be4a) carlos tapia 7 years ago Family centre is great Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNZOXN1OU53EAE!2m1!1s0x4876c6b98190ebb1:0x1fd561140016be4a) Reviews from Google for Grandpont Daycare. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=2293846323743866442&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022 Date: June 2015 - March 2022 Good - September 2021 Inadequate - December 2019 Requires improvement - June 2015 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Grandpont Daycare ### How did Grandpont Daycare do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What is the staff team like at Grandpont Daycare? ### Which funded hours does Grandpont Daycare accept? ### How is Grandpont Daycare classified by Ofsted? ### Where is Grandpont Daycare located? ### What are the opening hours at Grandpont Daycare? ## Nearby day nurseries in Whitehouse Road Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Grandpont Daycare. - Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.6 mi ### Your Co-op Little Pioneers Oxford Station Oxford · OX1 1LF 3.0(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-pre-school-oxford-ox1-1te-2777663 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### St Thomas's Day Nursery Oxford · OX1 1JP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-thomas-s-day-nursery-ox1-1jp-134023 - Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Little Troopers Day Nursery Oxford · OX4 1QY 4.8(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-troopers-day-nursery-ox4-1qy-ey340742 - Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.1 mi ### Little Treasure Day Nursery Oxford · OX4 4BB 5.0(33 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-treasure-day-nursery-ox4-4bb-2614218 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### St Paul's Nursery Oxford · OX2 6AH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-paul-s-nursery-ox2-6ah-134024 - Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### St Anne's College Day Nursery Oxford · OX2 6HS 4.4(71 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/st-anne-s-college-day-nursery-ox2-6hs-134022 See all nurseries in Whitehouse Road →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Whitehouse+Road ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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