The Early Years Nursery

About this day nursery

The Early Years Nursery in Kidlington, established in February 2016, provides exceptional childcare for children aged from birth up to 5 years. Located in The Old Farmhouse within the grounds of London Oxford Airport, the nursery offers a unique and homely setting.

The dedicated team of qualified teachers and educators foster a nurturing environment where children can flourish at their own pace. The nursery operates on a philosophy that respects the natural rhythm of childhood, allowing for a harmonious balance of activities throughout the day.

This approach, rooted in repetition, inquiry, and imitation, enables children to learn organically from their experiences. The Early Years Nursery is committed to providing therapeutic and respectful care and education, extending its support to the entire family through their parenting journey.

The premises, with their earth walls, exposed beams, and ample natural light, create a living space that feels deeply connected to the children's well-being and development.

Our ethos

Our ethos is to create and sustain a nursery which provides therapeutic and respectful care and education and to nurture the whole family in their journey of parenting. We work out of an understanding of a respectful pedagogy using rhythm, repetition, inquiry and imitation, allowing the child to learn from life and out of life at a pace naturally set by them. The nursery is designed to be a rhythmical environment, a therapeutic space that prioritises the child’s well-being and allows them to thrive in conditions that reflect their inherent rhythms.

What it's like

Staff know the children well and provide strong levels of support for children's needs. They offer children uninterrupted experiences at nursery, where they make decisions about their play and lead their own learning. Children show high levels of motivation and enthusiasm, with older children taking manageable risks outdoors or solving problems, and babies showing perseverance in physical exploration.

Pricing & funding

Charges cover core hours from 8am to 6pm, with additional fees applying for early breakfast or late finishes. Fees are fully inclusive of all freshly prepared meals, nappies, and wipes. A registration fee is required to secure a place and is later credited back on the first month's invoice.