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From my daughter's first day, the staff and environment have been fantastic. My daughter is thriving and is excited to go to nursery each day. She goes in with no problems and always leaves happy. It is a safe and welcoming space. The staff are caring and you can tell they are all passionate about what they do and care about all the babies and children. I would recommend the nursery to anyone. It's brilliant.", "datePublished": "2024-11-05T16:03:07.452407Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jackie Mason" }, "reviewBody": "Amazing nursery, My daughter attended for 3 years and always - well nearly always! - happy to attend and made some great friends. 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Lord Williams's School Day Nursery # Lord Williams's School Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · 4.8 (4 parent reviews) · Oxford Road, Thame, OX9 2AJ · Oxfordshire Number of places 39 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected May 2022 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 Lord Williams's School Day Nursery, situated in Thame, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment tailored to individual child development. The nursery focuses on fostering imagination, love, fun, friendship, exploration, learning, cuddles, laughter, happiness, and creativity. Providing spacious indoor and outdoor play areas for various age groups, the nursery aims to ensure children are well-cared for and actively learn through diverse play experiences. The nursery received a 'Good' rating across all areas during its Ofsted inspection in June 2022. As a registered charity, it operates with a dedicated fundraising committee that organises events to secure funds for new equipment and toys, with recent efforts raising over £2,612 for garden toys. Our ethos The nursery focuses on fostering imagination, love, fun, friendship, exploration, learning, cuddles, laughter, happiness, and creativity in a nurturing and stimulating environment tailored to individual child development. They aim to ensure children are well-cared for and actively learn through diverse play experiences. What it's like Children are happy to be at nursery and show warm attachments to staff, feeling safe in the environment. They behave appropriately for their age, with staff providing effective support to develop sharing and turn-taking skills. The curriculum focuses on social, physical, and language development, preparing children for future learning, including school. Registered charity Ofsted rated good Spacious indoor and outdoor play areas ## Pricing & funding 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://lwsdaynursery.co.uk/fundraising/) ## Key facts Opening hours Mon - Fri: 8:00 - 17:00 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Lord Williams's School Day Nursery Last inspected 3 May 2022 · Sarah Holley 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 to be at nursery and show warm attachments to staff, feeling safe in the environment. They behave appropriately for their age, with staff providing effective support to develop sharing and turn-taking skills. The curriculum focuses on social, physical, and language development, preparing children for future learning, including school. Inspector highlights - There is an effective literacy curriculum for all children, and staff are very effective in promoting a love of books and stories. - Children show levels of independence suitable for their age, with staff encouraging them to do things for themselves. - Children show they are developing into curious and inquisitive learners, especially when outdoors. - Staff meet babies' care needs with great sensitivity, supporting emotional well-being and feelings of security. - All children have ample opportunities to develop a positive view of an active lifestyle, with plenty of space to practise physical skills. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to improve how they plan activities, so they focus more precisely on what they want children to learn next - 2 focus the monitoring of and support for staff on raising the overall quality of staff performance to a consistently high level. Inspection #10228109 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185182) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Lord Williams's School Day Nursery Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10228109 Lead inspector Sarah Holley Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185182)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/133497) 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://lwsdaynursery.co.uk/) Oxford Road, Thame, OX9 2AJ [© 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#/-0.99408/51.74648/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Thame - [Day nurseries in Thame](/search?q=Thame) - [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=lord-williams-s-school-day-nursery-ox9-2aj-133497) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents describe staff as 'warm' and 'very caring'. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children show they are developing well into curious and inquisitive learners, especially when outdoors. They enjoy using the available resources to test out their own ideas and find out what happens, such as mixing mud and water and discussing how it changes. ## Parent Reviews of Lord Williams's School Day Nursery 4.8 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIk-RiQ8lTqRx0NvvB72DO7x-rhUZxkJFNH3YTYYrGvCQXzDQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kezia Harris a year ago I can't fault this nursery. From my daughter's first day, the staff and environment have been fantastic. My daughter is thriving and is excited to go to nursery each day. She goes in with no problems and always leaves happy. It is a safe and welcoming space. The staff are caring and you can tell they are all passionate about what they do and care about all the babies and children. I would recommend the nursery to anyone. It's brilliant. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzenR6V3pRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876edc8c22047ef:0x25fa48409b72cff9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWvOqp7JMlKm4iYFWNkvWiBDipPFloHELUGfL9dmjDXUERrS778=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jackie Mason 10 years ago Amazing nursery, My daughter attended for 3 years and always - well nearly always! - happy to attend and made some great friends. Debbie and the team are great at communication and I always felt involved in the nursery routine and her care. x [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3LXNlUTVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876edc8c22047ef:0x25fa48409b72cff9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUWBrgYYAQWwVVOC_4VVQC5Iu2jNGWDB39B9Q8jKZ97S1OGS8w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) David 10 years ago Outstanding nursery with a very friendly, approachable team of staff. My children have loved it for two years and want to go every day - there's no greater reccomendation. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3c1BQYkpREAE!2m1!1s0x4876edc8c22047ef:0x25fa48409b72cff9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX_kf7zkfDYYVx5GtcCPeFskTi7HSwpJpPnh1FpmXVQJdfNgbsw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Marcus Woods 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3enFpNVlREAE!2m1!1s0x4876edc8c22047ef:0x25fa48409b72cff9) Reviews from Google for Lord Williams's School Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2736579165904097273&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2008 - June 2022 Good - May 2022 Good - November 2016 Good - October 2016 Good - June 2013 Good - May 2013 Good - July 2011 Good - June 2011 Good - December 2009 Requires improvement - May 2008 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Lord Williams's School Day Nursery ### How many places does Lord Williams's School Day Nursery have? ### What are the main strengths of Lord Williams's School Day Nursery? ### What does the staff team at Lord Williams's School Day Nursery look like? ## Nearby day nurseries in Thame Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Lord Williams's School Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.2 mi ### Tiny Acorns Nursery Aylesbury · HP18 9BZ ](/nursery/tiny-acorns-nursery-hp18-9bz-ey390058) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.1 mi ### Bright Horizons Haddenham Day Nursery and Preschool Aylesbury · HP17 8FH ](/nursery/bright-horizons-haddenham-day-nursery-and-preschool-hp17-8fh-2652538) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.6 mi ### Partou Haddenham Day Nursery & Pre-School Haddenham, Aylesbury · HP17 8DS 5.0(22 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-haddenham-day-nursery-pre-school-hp17-8ds-ey553482) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 4.5 mi ### The Little Firefly Forest School and Outdoor Nursery Chinnor · OX39 4SA ](/nursery/the-little-firefly-forest-school-and-outdoor-nursery-ox39-4sa-2749370) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.6 mi ### Buds that Blossom Chinnor Chinnor · OX39 4DU ](/nursery/buds-that-blossom-chinnor-ox39-4du-2675341) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.7 mi ### Ladybird Pre-School (Chinnor) Chinnor · OX39 4PU ](/nursery/ladybird-pre-school-chinnor-ox39-4pu-ey474626) [See all nurseries in Thame →](/search?q=Thame) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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