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Julia Durbin Day Nursery # Julia Durbin Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · Old Road, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, OX3 7JU · Oxfordshire Number of places 164 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority Oxfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Julia Durbin Day Nursery, established in 1994, is a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years, located in Oxford. The nursery received an 'Outstanding' rating at their latest Ofsted inspection on 15th January 2026. The setting prides itself on its high-quality, inclusive curriculum which is expertly adapted to stimulate each child's development from their individual starting points, ensuring they are exceptionally well prepared for their transitions within the nursery and eventually to school. With a strong focus on communication and language development, staff introduce sign language to children including those with English as an additional language, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and younger children, helping them to find differing ways to communicate. The nursery also offers rich outdoor learning experiences, from younger children exploring different weathers to older children becoming tenacious climbers and learning about global weather events. Leaders are highly reflective and receptive to change, consistently evaluating and improving all aspects of the nursery, and they foster strong relationships with families, actively involving parents in their children's learning journeys. The provision provided for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is particularly commendable. Our ethos Julia Durbin Day Nursery focuses on providing a safe, secure, and healthy environment for children, with a strong emphasis on outdoor play and environmental education. They believe in fostering children's development through stimulating activities aligned with EYFS principles and promote a balanced diet for overall well-being. The nursery values strong partnerships with parents and uses their Parentzone app to keep them updated on their child's progress. They also incorporate Harry the Health, Safety and Environment hippo to teach children about important safety topics in a fun and engaging way. What it's like All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make significant progress from their individual starting points. They demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning and a real excitement and enthusiasm to learn and find out more. Parents are actively involved in all aspects of their children's learning and this is highly beneficial for children's progress. Strong progress Inclusive curriculum Outdoor learning Effective communication Supportive environment ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://childbasepartnership.com/fees-and-funding-information/) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Julia Durbin Day Nursery Inspection date Jan 2026 Inspection no. 10257276 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50296632)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134013) 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 [ Visit website ](https://childbasepartnership.com/nursery/julia-durbin-day-nursery/) Old Road, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, OX3 7JU [© 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#/-1.21419/51.74966/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Oxford - [Day nurseries in Oxford](/search?q=Oxford) - [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=julia-durbin-day-nursery-ox3-7ju-134013) ## Key facts Food Freshly prepared well-balanced meals and snacks are included in the fees. The nursery promotes healthy eating and social mealtimes. Opening hours 7:00am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday, excluding inset days and public holidays Term time / All Year All\_year Session types Full Day Established 1994 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Jan 2026 Headline: Strong 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 Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Julia Durbin Day Nursery Last inspected 15 January 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make significant progress from their individual starting points. They demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning and a real excitement and enthusiasm to learn and find out more. Parents are actively involved in all aspects of their children's learning and this is highly beneficial for children's progress. Inspector highlights - Children are exceptionally well prepared for moving rooms within the nursery. - The respectful, kind and caring environment at the nursery stimulates children to become considerate and well-adjusted individuals. - Leaders and staff make consistent and extensive plans to ensure that all children receive tailored experiences that enable them to make rapid progress. - Staff are acutely aware of the barriers some children face in their education and are successful in ensuring all children make swift progress. - The high-quality curriculum is fully inclusive and expertly adapted to stimulate children's development. - Leaders are astutely reflective and receptive to change, making comprehensive evaluations of all aspects of the nursery. Areas to develop - 1 The provider should build on the solid foundations for increasing children's understanding of ways they can develop their physical health during daily activities. Inspection #10257276 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50296632) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff's deep understanding of the support children need ensures smooth transitions for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children facing learning barriers. Staff quickly identify when learning isn't progressing as expected and create extensive, well-timed support plans. Children with SEND and those experiencing disadvantage flourish positively under the nursery's expert care, with commendable provision. Outdoor space Outdoors, younger children explore different weathers, such as jumping in puddles and being fascinated with frost and ice. Older children take this interest further by learning about hurricanes, with staff teaching them about the impact of adverse weather globally. The oldest children become tenacious climbers, enjoying the tree house and using tools and equipment skillfully. EAL / language support Support for children who speak English as an additional language is especially effective. Staff foster children's communication in multiple ways, including teaching sign language, so children quickly find different ways to communicate. Inspection history Date: September 2011 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Outstanding ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - November 2022 Outstanding - October 2017 Outstanding - August 2014 Outstanding - February 2014 Requires improvement - September 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Julia Durbin Day Nursery ### Which funded hours does Julia Durbin Day Nursery accept? ### What is the address of Julia Durbin Day Nursery? ### What kind of childcare setting is Julia Durbin Day Nursery? ### Is Julia Durbin Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### How is outdoor play arranged at Julia Durbin Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Oxford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Julia Durbin Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kids Planet The Triangle Oxford · OX3 7XP 3.5(11 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-the-triangle-ox3-7xp-2642171) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Slade Early Years Centre and Day Nursery Oxford · OX3 8QQ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/the-slade-early-years-centre-and-day-nursery-ox3-8qq-ey276613) - [ Ofsted report unavailable 0.6 mi ### Ultimate Activity Camps at Headington Rye Prep School Oxford · OX3 7TD 4.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/ultimate-activity-camps-at-headington-rye-prep-school-ox3-7td-ey460210) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### A B C Nursery Oxford · OX3 7RG 3.8(10 reviews) ](/nursery/abc-nursery-ox3-7rg) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.8 mi ### Hunsdon House Garden School Oxford · OX3 9BJ ](/nursery/hunsdon-house-garden-school-ox3-9bj-ey316340) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Sandfield Day Nursery Oxford · OX3 7RH 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/sandfield-day-nursery-ox3-7rh-134033) [See all nurseries in Oxford →](/search?q=Oxford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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