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Little Treasure Day Nursery

Ofsted: Requires improvement
(Sept 2025)
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5.0(33 parent reviews) ·Donnington Doorstep, Townsend Square, Oxford, OX4 4BB · Oxfordshire
Number of places
33 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

Little Treasure Day Nursery is located in Oxford and welcomes children from 3 months to 4 years old. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, closing only between Christmas and New Year, with daily hours from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Emphasising a partnership approach with parents, Little Treasure Day Nursery believes in open communication and actively encourages parental involvement and feedback to ensure continuity of care. They provide daily feedback to parents about their child's activities, meals, and nappy changes.

The nursery offers a stimulating environment with a focus on creative and flexible learning tailored to each child's interests. They are committed to providing a secure and happy setting where children can develop individually, supported by a team of qualified and experienced staff.

The nursery has recently relocated to the Donnington Doorstep Family Centre, and parents are encouraged to contact the business manager for admissions inquiries. They also aim to support parents with various developmental stages and issues through discussions and resources, and if needed, will work with external agencies.

What it's like

The provider has made some improvements since the last inspection, but the quality of education and overall provision are not consistently good. Staff are kind and caring, helping children feel safe and secure, and they try to get to know new key children well, including using some key words in children's home languages. However, the quality of staff's teaching and interactions is variable, and they do not consistently meet children's learning at a good level.

Partnership with parentsFlexible and creative learningExperienced staffAccepts government funding

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands (under 2 years, and 2 years and over) and session types (extended day, full day, AM, and PM sessions). Fees include refreshments and resources, but parents must provide lunch.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Fees are effective from January 2024.
  • A non-refundable registration fee of £50 is required.
  • Fees include morning and afternoon refreshments, art materials, resources, toys, books, and mini outings.
  • Parents must provide a main meal for lunch if the child is staying for lunch.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday-Friday, 07:00-18:30 during term-time and holidays.

Session types

Full day, Extended Full Day, AM session, PM Session

Food

Refreshments provided in the morning and afternoon; parents to provide a main meal for lunch.

Age range

3 months - 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2020

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Treasure Day Nursery

Last inspected 8 September 2025 · Sheena Bankier

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Requires improvement
Leadership and management
Requires improvement

What it's like to attend

The provider has made some improvements since the last inspection, but the quality of education and overall provision are not consistently good. Staff are kind and caring, helping children feel safe and secure, and they try to get to know new key children well, including using some key words in children's home languages. However, the quality of staff's teaching and interactions is variable, and they do not consistently meet children's learning at a good level.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff are kind and caring towards children, which helps them to feel safe and secure.
  • Staff know their key children and get to know new key children well, gaining some key words in languages children use at home.
  • Staff positively encourage children's participation at activities, such as babies exploring the sand.
  • Staff promote children's awareness of the expectations for their behaviour appropriately.
  • Staff respond warmly to children, helping to build their confidence and self-esteem.

Areas to develop

  • 1gain a good understanding of areas to address, develop and improve, to help build on the overall quality of the provision and ensure that all requirements are met successfully
  • 2build on the monitoring and support to staff to help develop their skills and knowledge to provide consistently good-quality practice and provision for children
  • 3provide and plan activities based on what children know and can do already and what they need to learn next
  • 4develop staff's teaching skills to help them to engage with children effectively, including offering explanations and interactions which are age and stage appropriate, to promote children's learning and progress at a good level.
Inspection #10406747 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Little Treasure Day Nursery

5.0
(33)
Aaliah Muhmood
2 years ago

Little Treasure is a wonderful nursery - my daughter attended for 9 months, and will be returning for the summer break. The staff are kind and caring, creating a warm environment for little ones. Communication is excellent - use of an app with photos and updates about your child’s overall progress and development and also naps, nappy changes, play and mealtimes. My daughter excelled at this nursery - learning to count to 10, lots of words and songs, feeding herself and drinking from a cup herself. The owner, Marian, is very accommodating and adapted for us as our needs changed. Her motivation to create this warm, flexible and reliable setting for children and parents are really inspiring. I would certainly recommend ♥️

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Alba Gjika
a year ago

I am unable to adequately express my profound gratitude for your exceptional care and support. Both of my children attended your nursery, and I witnessed remarkable growth and development under the guidance of your dedicated key worker, Daphne. My first child made significant strides in his learning journey, and he expressed a strong desire to return to the nursery when he started reception. My second child is a contented baby who eagerly anticipates his time at your nursery. During my initial visit to explore other nurseries, I distinctly observed the positive impact your nursery has on my son’s well-being. I extend my heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support and your tireless efforts in educating our children and fostering a nurturing environment for them. Your commitment to providing parents with comprehensive information is invaluable. Thank you for everything you do. Marian and Samina and everyone working in this professional nursery you are doing amazing 😻

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Yasir Ghunaim
2 years ago

We've had a really pleasant experience with Little Treasure Day Nursery. Our daughter often gets really excited to go to the nursery. We've observed a significant development in her language skills within just a few months of her time here. It felt that the environment at the nursery is welcoming and friendly. We are grateful to the staff for creating such a warm and positive environment. Thank you for your outstanding care and dedication.

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Umme S.
2 years ago

Little Treasure is a wonderful nursery in Oxford. Staff is great, all the staff girls are amazing and supportive. My two kids go here and I'm so grateful that we got a place here,both of my kids are having a great time. Nursery has extended timings as well, very helpful for us sometimes. The owner is a very kind lady, love their friendly staff. I would highly recommend this place to everyone.

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Rebecca S
a year ago

Our daughter absolutely loves it here. She's been here since ages 1 and she loves the staff and her friends. She's learned loads, is talking a tonne, and always is happy to go to nursery - what a blessing! We feel she is extremely well loved and cared for, and especially value the emphasis on healthy eating and regular outdoor time. So grateful we found a place here!

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