Opening hours
8am until 5.55pm, from Monday to Friday
Oxford Brookes University Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Oxfordshire
About this day nursery
Oxford Brookes University Day Nursery is in Oxford, providing care for children from birth to five years old. It opens from Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5.55pm. At its inspection in July 2025, Ofsted rated the day nursery Good. The inspector found that children are happy, confident and feel safe, enjoying a wide range of activities. Staff have adapted the curriculum to meet individual needs, with a focus on developing independence, curiosity and active learning.
The Ofsted report noted that staff create a language-rich environment and provide good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children have opportunities for physical activity outdoors using climbing apparatus and ball games, and can explore a nature kitchen. The setting provides a well-balanced and nutritious menu. The inspector recorded that parents speak highly of the care their children receive, reporting that they are happy and eager to attend.
What it's like
Children show they are happy and confident and feel safe at the nursery. They enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences that support their interest and stimulate their learning and development. Staff create a welcoming and child-friendly environment and have adapted the curriculum well to meet the individual needs of the children, focusing on developing independence, curiosity and active learning.
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Pricing & funding
Tuition fees for UK undergraduate students are charged on an annual basis. Fees are set to increase starting from the 2026/27 academic year.
Good to know
- Fees are billed per academic year.
- Applies to UK undergraduate students.
Key facts
Registered with Ofsted
1997
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Oxford Brookes University Day Nursery
Last inspected 16 July 2025
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 show they are happy and confident and feel safe at the nursery. They enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences that support their interest and stimulate their learning and development. Staff create a welcoming and child-friendly environment and have adapted the curriculum well to meet the individual needs of the children, focusing on developing independence, curiosity and active learning.
Inspector highlights
- All children show they are making good progress in their development from their starting points.
- Leaders and staff work together well to provide children with a language-rich environment.
- Overall, staff are skilful in their adaptations of activities to maximise learning for the children.
- Children benefit from a well-balanced and nutritious menu at the nursery.
- Leaders and staff demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding requirements.
Areas to develop
- 1review snack time to ensure there is a fully consistent approach to promoting children's good health
- 2strengthen methods of coaching and mentoring to further enhance and build on the quality of staff practice to even higher levels.
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What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly of the exceptional care and support their children receive at the nursery.
They consistently report that their children are happy, eager to attend and thrive in the nurturing environment created by staff.
Parents feel well informed about their child's development, praising the quality and consistency of verbal feedback provided to them.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They work closely with parents and external professionals to create plans, and they use funding well to support children's individual needs.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy exploring with nature in the outside kitchen area and tasting foods from around the world. Older children have many opportunities to be physically active, enjoying climbing apparatus and ball games, which help them to build their cardiovascular skills.
Google Reviews of Oxford Brookes University Day Nursery
5.0
(7 Google reviews)
Jo Ross
7 months ago
Absolutely brilliant nursery with first rate staff. My son went there for several years and it gave him the best start in life teaching him sociability, emotional regulation and gave him tons of confidence. Can’t recommend them highly enough.
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Anna Winn
10 months ago
Nothing but good experiences and it’s Brookes nursery. The staff are experienced and truly care. The environment is relaxed with structure throughout the day. We were really pleased with the care provided.
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Karthik R
4 years ago
Michael P
a year ago
Rebecca Haworth
4 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: October 2004
- August 2025Good
- November 2019Good
- October 2019Good
- July 2015Outstanding
- June 2015Outstanding
- May 2011Outstanding
- February 2007Good
- October 2004Good
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