Is The Town Nursery a good nursery?

The Town Nursery is rated 'Good' by Ofsted, with staff providing a warm and welcoming environment where children feel secure and eager to learn. The nursery offers an ambitious curriculum and promotes physical development through excellent outdoor spaces. Parents hold the manager and staff in high regard, noting that children leave well-prepared for future learning.

What is The Town Nursery's Ofsted rating?

The Town Nursery received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted on 23/08/2023. This rating reflects the nursery's commitment to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel safe and secure, fostering confidence and enthusiasm for learning.

How much does The Town Nursery cost?

This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask.

Does The Town Nursery accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare?

The Town Nursery accepts 15 hours of free childcare for eligible two-year-olds who are disadvantaged, and also for all three and four-year-olds. The information about 30 hours of free childcare is not published, so please contact the nursery directly to confirm.

Does The Town Nursery take 9-month-old funded places for working parents?

This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask.

Does The Town Nursery take 2-year-old funded places?

The Town Nursery accepts 15 hours of free childcare for eligible two-year-olds who meet the disadvantaged criteria. For more details on eligibility for 2-year-old funded places, please contact the nursery directly.

What are The Town Nursery's opening hours?

The Town Nursery opens every weekday from 8am to 6pm, and operates all year round. This provides consistent care for children within a nurturing and stimulating learning environment in Chipping Norton.

What age range does The Town Nursery accept?

The Town Nursery accepts children from 0 to 4 years of age. They provide a nurturing and stimulating environment tailored for different developmental stages, ensuring all children feel safe and secure.

Does The Town Nursery have outdoor space?

Yes, The Town Nursery has outdoor spaces that are exceptionally well-utilised to promote children's physical development. The outdoor area provides rich opportunities for older children to develop movement and balance, while younger children are encouraged to move in different ways.

How does The Town Nursery support children with SEND?

This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask.

What do parents say about The Town Nursery?

Parents consistently provide positive feedback, holding the manager and staff of The Town Nursery in high regard. They note that children leave the nursery with a broad range of skills, knowledge, and confidence, well-prepared for their future learning.

How do I contact The Town Nursery or arrange a visit?

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The Town Nursery

Ofsted: Good

(Aug 2023)

·24 London Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5AX · Oxfordshire

Number of places

57 places

Age range

0–4 yrs

Last inspected

Aug 2023

Local authority

Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

The Town Nursery, located in Chipping Norton, offers childcare services from its historic premises within the Holy Trinity Church grounds. Established in 1986, the nursery operates from a main house and two former school halls, benefiting from high ceilings and large windows that create a bright and airy environment for the children.

Outside, there's a secure walled courtyard and an extensive additional outdoor area. Conveniently situated a five-minute walk from the town centre, the nursery focuses on providing stimulating and safe environments that encourage children's self-regulation, social aptitude, and communication prowess.

They are dedicated to fostering strong connections with families, respecting each child's unique qualities, and promoting diversity and equality, with safeguarding as a core principle. The nursery strives to offer rich, nurturing, and stimulating experiences, maintaining a 'home-from-home' atmosphere where children's development and well-being are paramount.

Our ethos

The Town Nursery is dedicated to fostering strong connections with families, respecting each child's unique qualities, and promoting diversity and equality. They strive to offer rich, nurturing, and stimulating experiences, maintaining a 'home-from-home' atmosphere where children's development and well-being are paramount, encouraging self-regulation, social aptitude, and communication prowess.

What it's like

Staff offer an extremely warm welcome to children and their families, who feel safe and secure. Children are confident to explore and practise new skills, knowing staff will support them. This leads to them becoming curious and inquisitive learners.

Established 1986Secure Walled CourtyardFocus on Holistic Development

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

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

Open 51 weeks a year, closing only for bank holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year.

Session types

Full Day (9am-4pm), Early Session (8am-9am), Late Session (4pm-6pm), Funded Term-Time (1pm-4pm)

Food

All meals, snacks, and personal care equipment are included in the fees.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2001

Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of The Town Nursery

Inspection date: Aug 2023
Inspection no.: 10301515
Lead inspector: Sarah Holley

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

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24 London Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5AX

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Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Town Nursery

Last inspected 23 August 2023 · Sarah Holley

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

Inspector highlights

The manager leads her team of committed staff extremely effectively, with a collaborative approach to curriculum development.
Children's physical development is extremely well promoted, with staff using furniture and resources to encourage movement.
Staff make learning memorable for children, helping them remember what they have learned and develop a positive attitude towards learning.
Children develop a love of songs and stories because staff deliver high-quality singing and story times.
Children show very high levels of emotional well-being due to staff creating a homely environment and replicating home experiences.

Areas to develop

1support staff to fully embed the curriculum for mathematics, so children have more opportunities to develop their understanding of numbers, shapes and other mathematical concepts
2develop children's understanding of how to use technology purposefully and safely.

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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

The outdoor space provides older children with rich opportunities to develop their movement and balance.

Inspection history

Date: July 2011

August 2023Good
January 2018Good
March 2015Good
July 2011Good

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How they support every child

Frequently asked about The Town Nursery

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