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The Close Day Nursery School # The Close Day Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 4.5 (2 parent reviews) · 14 Prospect Road, Banbury, OX16 5HH · Oxfordshire Number of places 52 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 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 The Close Day Nursery School, located in Banbury, offers a stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years, operating 50 weeks a year. This family-run establishment is committed to providing outstanding care and education, consistently earning 'Good' or 'Outstanding' ratings from Ofsted. They pride themselves on their highly qualified, experienced, and compassionate Early Years Practitioners who strive to create a 'home from home' atmosphere. The nursery offers flexible full-time and term-time contracts, with an emphasis on creating a safe and secure setting through meticulous admissions policies and ongoing health and safety training for staff. They implement a Key Worker system to foster strong relationships between staff, children, and parents, supporting each child's individual progress. The Close Day Nursery promotes healthy eating with provided breakfasts, afternoon tea, and snacks, while encouraging parents to pack lunches. They maintain an 'Open Door' policy for parental involvement, offering workshops, parent evenings, and various events to strengthen the partnership between home and nursery. The nursery has received awards, including being a Top 20 Rated Nursery in South East England. What it's like Staff know children well and demonstrate a wealth of knowledge about them and their progress. Generally, staff know what children need to learn next and build on their prior learning experiences successfully. This encourages all children to become confident and capable communicators. Family-run nursery Ofsted "Good" or "Outstanding" Key Worker system Flexible contracts ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged on an hourly basis and vary depending on the child's age group, with different rates for the Baby, Middle, and Big rooms. Invoices are billed monthly. A holiday discount is available exclusively for full-time children under specific conditions. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A non-refundable registration fee is required upon booking. - Payments are due by the 9th day of every month. - Late payments incur an admin charge and an ongoing monthly fee. - Late collection is charged hourly and calculated at 15-minute intervals. - Full-time children can access a 50% holiday discount for up to 4 weeks based on prior attendance. ## Key facts Food Parents provide packed lunches; nursery provides breakfast, light afternoon tea, and mid-morning/afternoon snacks Opening hours 8am – 6pm, 50 weeks a year Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Close Day Nursery School Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10388717 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278197)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556105) 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.cdns-banbury.co.uk/) 14 Prospect Road, Banbury, OX16 5HH Opening hours 8am – 6pm, 50 weeks a year [© 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#/-1.33588/52.05737/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Banbury - [Day nurseries in Banbury](/search?q=Banbury) - [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=the-close-day-nursery-school-ox16-5hh-ey556105) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Close Day Nursery School Last inspected 29 April 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Staff know children well and demonstrate a wealth of knowledge about them and their progress. Generally, staff know what children need to learn next and build on their prior learning experiences successfully. This encourages all children to become confident and capable communicators. Inspector highlights - Children display high levels of engagement and interest in activities. - Children have rich opportunities to explore mathematics. - Staff encourage babies to practise using the small muscles in their hands. - Key person relationships are strong, and children form close attachments with the staff who care for them. - Mealtimes are well organised, and staff supervise children closely when they eat to keep them safe. Areas to develop - 1 develop a clearer and more easily understood curriculum intent so that staff follow a singular, cohesive approach to supporting children's learning and unnecessary paperwork is reduced, meaning staff can focus on their good ability to support children's learning and development - 2 provide consistently challenging and exciting opportunities for babies to explore freely using their increasing physical skills - 3 give children clear and consistent messages about healthy food choices. Inspection #10388717 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278197) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress because staff quickly identify any gaps in children's development and take action to provide targeted support. Outdoor space Children display high levels of engagement and interest in activities. This is especially evident when they play outdoors. ## Parent Reviews of The Close Day Nursery School 4.5 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVbULdLzWbRP1BwAfdVBKMy0XjG2YJWtCx5VYbQqBK2rvNKxww=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ana Maria Sandru a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURneGJEQklnEAE!2m1!1s0x4877274cf2455257:0x49d1b7bcc64e6ddd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK3XFDpl8jwenI7ByhtNY-DGPxF-Nd2i0gXV8us0N76F6iGdA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Linda Darnell a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNibktmWWFREAE!2m1!1s0x4877274cf2455257:0x49d1b7bcc64e6ddd) Reviews from Google for The Close Day Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5319234656310029789&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2019 - April 2025 Good - July 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about The Close Day Nursery School ### What is the staff team like at The Close Day Nursery School? ### How does settling in work at The Close Day Nursery School? ### How many children attend The Close Day Nursery School? ### What are the opening hours at The Close Day Nursery School? ### Which funded childcare hours are accepted at The Close Day Nursery School? ### Does The Close Day Nursery School take babies? ### Is The Close Day Nursery School a day nursery or preschool? ## About the setting The Close Day Nursery School registered in 2018 and is based in Banbury, Oxfordshire. The nursery employs 17 members of childcare staff. Of these, 15 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above, including four who are degree level qualified. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. The setting offers government funded places for children aged nine months to four years and children in receipt of funding for disadvantage. 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