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Our little one went there since he was 10 months old, and we were all very happy. Key strengths were a) Very caring staff who were genuinely interested in our baby's development, b) many fun and stimulating activities for the little ones to do, c) great communication between us and the staff, d) while there was a schedule to the activities, the staff were flexible and trying to accommodate everyone's needs (and they helped our non-sleeper to learn how to nap after lunch), e) fresh food cooked in-house.\n\nIf you have a look at the Ofsted reports of the nursery, you'll see this one is among the best ones in Oxford, and our experience was indeed very positive.", "datePublished": "2020-11-20T18:33:46.924405Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 4, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Alex Dunn" }, "reviewBody": "I went here years ago. 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St Thomas's Day Nursery # St Thomas's Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 4.5 (2 parent reviews) · 40 St. Thomas Street, Oxford, OX1 1JP · Oxfordshire Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 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 30pm, caring for children aged 0–4 years. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted at its latest inspection on 10/06/2025, the nursery is praised for its welcoming and inclusive environment where children arrive happy and feel a strong sense of belonging. The curriculum is well-sequenced, based on children's individual learning needs and interests, with leaders and managers having high expectations for development. Staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language, working closely with parents and other agencies to ensure tailored plans and good progress. Children have ample opportunities for outdoor learning, with a variety of engaging activities in the garden that foster physical skills. The nursery also excels at promoting children's personal, social, and emotional development, teaching them about healthy lifestyles, supporting mathematical understanding, and fostering a love of reading. Staff are positive role models, encouraging good behaviour and independence, which prepares older children well for their transition to school. What it's like Children arrive happy and excited for their day at this welcoming and inclusive setting. They separate confidently from parents as they are greeted by friendly staff. As a result, children feel safe and secure, and have a sense of belonging. Welcoming and inclusive setting High expectations for development Effective SEND and EAL support Ample outdoor learning Strong personal development Love of reading promoted ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 08:15 - 17:30 Age range 0-5 Years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full Day Established 1986 Waitlist currently a waiting list Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for St Thomas's Day Nursery Last inspected 10 June 2025 · Nicky Butler 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 arrive happy and excited for their day at this welcoming and inclusive setting. They separate confidently from parents as they are greeted by friendly staff. As a result, children feel safe and secure, and have a sense of belonging. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers have high expectations for children's development. - Staff report that they are happy in their roles. - Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well by staff. - Staff teach children about being healthy. - Children develop a love of reading. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consistently make the most of interactions, particularly for children who are more reluctant to speak. Inspection #10398859 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50281360) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of St Thomas's Day Nursery Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10398859 Lead inspector Nicky Butler Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50281360)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134023) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery 40 St. Thomas Street, Oxford, OX1 1JP Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8.15am until 5.30pm [© 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#/-1.26635/51.75193/14) [](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=st-thomas-s-day-nursery-ox1-1jp-134023) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work effectively with parents and other agencies. This helps to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. Leaders use advice from other professionals to ensure they plan precisely for children's next steps. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Children have ample opportunities to be outdoors. Staff plan a wide variety of activities in the garden that capture children's interest. As a result, children are highly engaged and spend an extended amount of time at their chosen activity, developing their physical skills. EAL / language support Staff work effectively with parents and other agencies. This helps to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. ## Parent Reviews of St Thomas's Day Nursery 4.5 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUPMp1PkZ1wSJdZ_OyhfjTHa20EWU_w_OFjdaA8NDc_p_hPXzjFyQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Jakub Tomek 5 years ago This is a really great nursery. Our little one went there since he was 10 months old, and we were all very happy. Key strengths were a) Very caring staff who were genuinely interested in our baby's development, b) many fun and stimulating activities for the little ones to do, c) great communication between us and the staff, d) while there was a schedule to the activities, the staff were flexible and trying to accommodate everyone's needs (and they helped our non-sleeper to learn how to nap after lunch), e) fresh food cooked in-house. If you have a look at the Ofsted reports of the nursery, you'll see this one is among the best ones in Oxford, and our experience was indeed very positive. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNpX19fR0VREAE!2m1!1s0x4876c6a317a9e2c3:0xff7082827ff3b292) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW6ozJdU1wCAaTpW4rf0gkY8rZQOe9ORk_Is2U6c_0uWilupstG=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Alex Dunn 6 years ago I went here years ago. I remember it being quite fun, with lots of activities and friendly staff [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURrbmZfM1pREAE!2m1!1s0x4876c6a317a9e2c3:0xff7082827ff3b292) Reviews from Google for St Thomas's Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18406355174067253906&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2004 - July 2025 Good - June 2025 Good - December 2019 Good - November 2019 Outstanding - March 2015 Outstanding - February 2015 Outstanding - April 2011 Outstanding - March 2011 Outstanding - May 2007 Good - April 2004 Good ## Frequently asked about St Thomas's Day Nursery ### What is St Thomas's Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### Does St Thomas's Day Nursery offer funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for St Thomas's Day Nursery? ### Does St Thomas's Day Nursery support children with special educational needs? ### When was St Thomas's Day Nursery established? ### Does St Thomas's Day Nursery provide outdoor learning opportunities? ### How does St Thomas's Day Nursery prepare children for school? ### How can I contact St Thomas's Day Nursery? ## About the setting St Thomas's Day Nursery opened in 1986. It operates from a converted office building on two floors in the centre of Oxford, Oxfordshire. The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8.15am until 5.30pm, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff, with the manager holding an early years qualification at level 7. 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