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Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery # Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Weston Park Farm, Weston-on-the-Green, BICESTER, OX25 3QE · Oxfordshire Number of places 58 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 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 Sparkling Minds Pre-School & Day Nursery in Bicester aims to ignite children's curiosity and ideas while fostering a sense of extended family for parents. The nursery caters to different age groups, with the 'Sunbeam Room' for babies, the 'Rainbow Room' for 2 to 3-year-olds, and the 'Starlight Room' as the pre-school base for 3 to 4-year-olds. They emphasise celebrating diversity, understanding British Values, and preparing children for school both practically and emotionally with the help of highly qualified staff, including an experienced Early Years Teacher. The nursery boasts three large, age-appropriate outdoor play areas and a dedicated Forest School area, utilising nature as a rich learning resource to support physical development and cover the entire Early Years curriculum. Sparkling Minds strives to provide a nurturing environment that goes beyond basic EYFS expectations, offering a comprehensive programme that includes healthy meals, online learning journals, a secure parent app, Forest School activities, and ongoing professional development for their team. They are committed to supporting families with funding options and understanding the financial impact of childcare costs. Our ethos Sparkling Minds encourages children to "Be kind" through friendly smiles and helpful hands, "Be honest" by telling the truth and doing the right thing, "Be fair" through turn-taking and respecting others' views, and "Be respectful" by considering others and caring for the environment. They believe their nurturing environment is "above and beyond the basic EYFS expectations" and offer a choice for families to select "Better than Basic" care for their child. What it's like Children thrive in this nurturing and welcoming setting, building warm and caring attachments with staff and feeling emotionally secure. Staff know children well, providing a stimulating learning environment and activities that effectively promote individual next steps in learning. They prioritise supporting children and families for transitions to other settings like school. All-year provision Forest School Healthy meals included Focus on school readiness Values-led approach ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged per full day for non-funded childcare. This rate includes all meals, drinks, and healthy snacks, with no extra charges applied for consumables or additional services. Late collections may incur an extra invoice. 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 - Fees include three nutritious meals, drinks, and healthy snacks. - No extra charges are made for consumables or additional services. - Late collections may be subject to additional invoicing. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10289342 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223709)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407765) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.sparklingminds.co.uk/) Weston Park Farm, Weston-on-the-Green, BICESTER, OX25 3QE Opening hours 8am – 6pm [© 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#/-1.20623/51.86074/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near BICESTER - [Day nurseries in BICESTER](/search?q=BICESTER) - [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=sparkling-minds-pre-school-and-day-nursery-ox25-3qe-ey407765) ## Key facts Food Three nutritious meals, drinks & healthy snacks are included in the full day fee for non-funded childcare, and provided for funded-only sessions that include snack or mealtimes. Private costs for Blended Choice cover daily healthy breakfasts, snacks, hot cooked meals and drinks. Opening hours 8am – 6pm Age range 9 months to 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day, Afternoon session Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery Last inspected 16 June 2023 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 thrive in this nurturing and welcoming setting, building warm and caring attachments with staff and feeling emotionally secure. Staff know children well, providing a stimulating learning environment and activities that effectively promote individual next steps in learning. They prioritise supporting children and families for transitions to other settings like school. Inspector highlights - Children thrive in a nurturing and welcoming setting. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively. - Partnerships with parents are highly valued. - Staff provide good opportunities for children to develop early literacy skills. - Children develop their physical skills through a range of stimulating experiences. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the existing arrangements for staff supervision and provide more targeted and precise support for staff with younger children, helping them to enhance their teaching skills to the highest level. Inspection #10289342 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223709) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively. Staff are proactive in seeking early help for children when needed. The special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENCo) works effectively with parents and professionals involved in the children's care to fully support them to achieve. This is helping to improve outcomes for these children. Outdoor space Children develop their physical skills through a range of stimulating experiences, such as confidently manoeuvring ride-on toys around obstacles. They spend lots of time in the outdoor area and learn to manage their own safety, for example, when they take supervised risks climbing and balancing on equipment outside. ## Parent Reviews of Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUV7jWCiY5A6VJ1Nx4U55CUD2nY8I_AwGVM8wEvEzwgupt4ruM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Poppy P-Whitlock 3 years ago My child has attended this nursery for several months and I can see that he is happy and eager to go every day. He has good relationships with the staff and other kids and the setting has lots of natural light and outdoor space including grassed areas and a sandpit. The kids are outside everyday and the staff are attentive. The nursery always sends notifications about possible illnesses going around the nursery which is helpful. Would recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCaXRtRS1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876ddbf59df1805:0xe971f8a84634089f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU0GZv5YHTyDjpAkKuEaPg92X3pQiJG5WTEJWXumb3gAhYVueh0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Olivia Martin a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmNzdLVUtBEAE!2m1!1s0x4876ddbf59df1805:0xe971f8a84634089f) Reviews from Google for Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16821499484821522591&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2010 - June 2023 Good - November 2017 Good - March 2015 Good - December 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery ### What ages of children does Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery look after? ### Whereabouts is Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery? ## About the setting Sparkling Minds Pre-school and Day Nursery registered under the current ownership in 2010 and is located in Weston-on-the-Green, Oxfordshire. The nursery is open on weekdays from 8am until 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. There are 20 members of staff, 14 of whom have relevant qualifications, including two with qualified teacher status and one with early years professional status. The nursery receives funding to provide free early education for three- and four-year-old children. 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