Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm
The Oxford Nursery Eynsham
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
Number of places
52 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Oxfordshire
About this day nursery
The Oxford Nursery, a family-run establishment, offers exceptional childcare in two locations: Summertown and Eynsham. The nursery emphasises a child-led approach to play and learning, both indoors and outdoors, fostering a safe and secure environment where children are encouraged to explore and develop with gentle guidance from experienced staff.
The curriculum sparks imagination through various activities, from fine motor skills to creative play, ensuring a fun and educational experience. The nursery utilises the Famly digital platform to facilitate collaboration between educators and families, enhancing the nurturing of each child.
Parents can expect a team of dedicated and knowledgeable staff committed to providing the best start in life for their children. The Oxford Nursery welcomes children from nine months old through to five years, structuring their journey through "Freshers" (0-2 years), "Sophomores" (2-3 years), and "Scholars" (3-5 years) stages, where they build friendships and interact with peers and carers.
The nursery embraces messy play and a wide range of daily activities, proudly showcased on its Facebook page, to encourage imaginative development and learning through exploration.
Our ethos
The Oxford Nursery Eynsham emphasises a child-led approach to play and learning, both indoors and outdoors, encouraging exploration and development with gentle guidance. They foster imagination through various activities, embrace messy play, and use the Famly platform for family collaboration. The nursery provides a fun and educational experience for children aged nine months to five years.
What it's like
Children are happy and feel safe at the nursery, confidently leaving their parents due to COVID-19 changes. Staff warmly greet children, know them well, and provide purposeful interactions and play opportunities, helping them to develop concentration, language skills, and positive behaviour.
Family-runChild-led learningIndoor and outdoor playExperienced staffFamly digital platform
Pricing & funding
Fees are calculated on an annual basis, with discounts applied for full-time places. Rates include all nappies, food, and milk.
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Good to know
- Fees are calculated on an annual basis.
- A 10% sibling discount and corporate discounts are available.
- Discounts are applied for full-time places.
- Nappies, food, and milk are included in the fees.
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2001
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Oxford Nursery Eynsham
Last inspected 9 March 2022 · Tracy Bartholomew
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are happy and feel safe at the nursery, confidently leaving their parents due to COVID-19 changes. Staff warmly greet children, know them well, and provide purposeful interactions and play opportunities, helping them to develop concentration, language skills, and positive behaviour.
Inspector highlights
- Staff are attentive and provide activities that children enjoy.
- Staff have a good understanding of the curriculum and the learning intentions of activities.
- Staff promote language well and support children in the development of their speech and language.
- Children play in a secure environment which is well designed to meet their individual needs.
- Partnerships with parents and other professionals involved with children are good.
Areas to develop
- 1review and make changes to daily routines and organisation, to ensure children are consistently engaged in purposeful play, in order to further support their continued learning
- 2build on the good behaviour management strategies to help support children's understanding of the rules and boundaries even further.
Inspection #10213434 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment positively about the staff and how they are supportive of their children's ongoing development.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff promote language well and support children in the development of their speech and language, interweaving sounds and phonic letters.
Outdoor space
The leadership team and staff have reorganised the nursery to meet children's needs, including a soft-play area inside where they can learn to take appropriate risks and challenge their physical skills.
Parent Reviews of The Oxford Nursery Eynsham
5.0
(12)
Holly Allen
2 months ago
Our little one started at The Oxford Nursery in January and has settled in so well. All the staff are so warm and kind, and we feel they really know and care for him. We really look forward to pick up time where we learn about all the amazing things our child has been up to that day. The app is updated regularly in the day so we always know what little one is up to, which is so reassuring. Thank you to all the wonderful staff, especially Sobha, Jessie, Hema & Charuni🩵
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Hsu Chia-Chen
2 months ago
We are so grateful to Eynsham Nursery for the incredible love and care they show our daughter every day. The staff are warm, kind, and truly dedicated, and it’s wonderful to see how happy she is and how much she continues to learn and grow. Thank you for helping her thrive - we couldn’t ask for more!
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Iona Forbes
2 months ago
The Oxford nursery have been so accommodating and nurturing of our child. We love it and so does he! The staff are all kind and supportive.
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Khursand Yorov
2 months ago
The teachers and the managers are very supportive. Especially Miss Bernadette. Our 3.5 year old son is also happy. Thanks!
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frances hale
2 months ago
Lovely staff, and feels like a real home-from-home environment. My daughter is very happy here! Would 100% recommend
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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022
Date: October 2010
- March 2022Good
- October 2021Inadequate
- August 2016Good
- October 2014Requires improvement
- April 2014Inadequate
- October 2010Good
Frequently asked about The Oxford Nursery Eynsham
About the setting
The Oxford Nursery Eynsham registered in 2001 and is located in Eynsham, Oxfordshire. It is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. There are eight members of staff employed to work with the children. The management team holds qualifications that include a foundation degree and qualified teacher status. A further four staff hold qualifications between level 2 and 6.
- URN
- 403347
- Registered person
- Acacia Care and Education Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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