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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. The Village Nursery, Shenington # The Village Nursery, Shenington Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · Shenington Airfield, Rattlecombe Road, Banbury, OX15 6NY · Oxfordshire Number of places 34 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority Oxfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Village Nursery, situated in a picturesque rural area near Banbury, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children ranging from one year old up to school age. The nursery is committed to providing outstanding childcare, fostering creativity and growth through engaging, play-based learning activities. With operating hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday, they offer both full-time and term-time placements. Qualified staff facilitate holistic development, and the extensive outdoor space provides ample opportunities for exploration. The nursery also focuses on integrating its beautiful rural surroundings into the learning experience, ensuring children develop essential skills for their future academic journeys. They actively support families by accepting government funding, making quality early years education accessible to a wider community. Our ethos The Village Nursery is committed to providing outstanding childcare through engaging, play-based learning activities that foster creativity and growth. They integrate their rural surroundings into the learning experience to help children develop essential skills. What it's like Children are happy and enjoy their time at nursery, engaging in stimulating activities and forming secure friendships. They explore the garden, managing their own risk while climbing, and demonstrate good behaviour with minor conflicts resolved quickly. Staff model positive behaviour and encourage good communication and language skills through descriptive interactions and open-ended questioning. Rural setting Play-based learning Accepts government funding ## Pricing & funding Fees for extra, non-funded hours or days are charged at a flat hourly rate. This standard rate applies to children of all ages. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Additional non-funded hours or days are charged hourly. - The hourly rate applies to all ages. ## Key facts Food Children can bring a packed lunch, or a locally produced hot lunch from Eastwood Farm is available at an extra cost. Snacks and a light tea (if staying after 4:30 PM) are included in the fees. Opening hours 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday Age range 1 year to school age Term time / All Year All Year Session types full time, term time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Village Nursery, Shenington Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10217041 Lead inspector Lisa Robinson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184173)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482561) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-village-nursery-shenington-ox15-6ny-ey482561) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Village Nursery, Shenington Last inspected 14 April 2022 · Lisa Robinson 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 are happy and enjoy their time at nursery, engaging in stimulating activities and forming secure friendships. They explore the garden, managing their own risk while climbing, and demonstrate good behaviour with minor conflicts resolved quickly. Staff model positive behaviour and encourage good communication and language skills through descriptive interactions and open-ended questioning. Inspector highlights - The manager has made significant improvements to the nursery, and staff training has been effective. - The manager is ambitious in what she wants children to learn and shares this effectively with staff. - Children develop good language skills and vocabulary through staff interactions. - Children of all ages play well together and enjoy sharing resources. - Children manage risks in their play well and staff are on hand to ensure safety. - Partnerships with parents are good, with regular feedback and ideas for home activities. Areas to develop - 1 extend staff interaction and communication while outside to facilitate more learning and challenge to the children - 2 review the organisation of daily routines to extend learning opportunities for the children Inspection #10217041 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184173) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children explore the garden, showing great joy at digging in the large sandpit with a sit-on digger. Children manage their own risk when climbing in the garden and help each other by offering a hand to support balance. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022 Date: August 2016 - April 2022 Good - November 2021 Inadequate - August 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about The Village Nursery, Shenington ### How many children are on roll at The Village Nursery, Shenington? ### What outdoor space does The Village Nursery, Shenington have? ### How was The Village Nursery, Shenington rated by Ofsted? ### What are the fees at The Village Nursery, Shenington? ### Which funded hours does The Village Nursery, Shenington accept? ### Is The Village Nursery, Shenington a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Banbury Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Village Nursery, Shenington. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Tysoe Children's Group Tysoe · CV35 0SR ](/nursery/tysoe-children-s-group-limited-cv35-0sr-ey284242) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.7 mi ### NOA's Ark Nursery Banbury · OX16 0UD 4.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/noa-s-ark-nursery-ox16-0ud-ey481578) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.0 mi ### The Sunshine Centre Banbury · OX16 0PJ 4.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/the-sunshine-centre-ox16-0pj-ey338625) - [ Awaiting first inspection 5.2 mi ### Little Dorothys Childcare Banbury · OX16 1XE ](/nursery/little-dorothys-childcare-ox16-1xe-2848406) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 5.5 mi ### Kineton Playgroup Kineton · CV35 0HS ](/nursery/kineton-playgroup-ltd-cv35-0hs-ey359930) - [ Ofsted: Good 5.7 mi ### Hobby Horse Children's Centre Banbury · OX16 9PA ](/nursery/hobby-horse-children-s-centre-ox16-9pa-133593) [See all nurseries in Banbury →](/search?q=Banbury) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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