Established and trusted
We have been providing childcare in Banbury for over 30 years, building strong relationships with families and the local community.
Welcome to Banbury School Day Nursery
A safe, happy place
for your little one to grow
Childcare in Banbury for children aged 9 months to 5 years, with experienced staff, purpose-built rooms and a caring environment where every child is supported as an individual.
- 30+ years supporting Banbury families
- Purpose-built rooms for ages 9 months to 5 years
- Open all year, Monday to Friday
- Experienced staff and a caring environment
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Nursery of the Year
Banbury Guardian 2018 -
Best Independent Nursery
National Nursery Recognition Awards 2019
Latest inspection
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Ofsted rated us Good
Our latest inspection report records Good judgements across all inspection areas.
Why Parents Choose Us
We know families want reassurance quickly. Our nursery combines warmth, experience and practical year-round support so children can settle confidently and thrive.
Rooms by age and stage
Children are cared for in specialist rooms that match their developmental stage, helping them feel secure and well supported.
Year-round practical support
Open from 8:00am to 5:30pm all year round, we help families balance reliable childcare with busy day-to-day life.
Learning through care and play
Every child is supported as an individual through caring relationships, play-based learning and routines that build confidence.
Our Rooms
Each room is designed around the developmental needs of the children in it, staffed by experienced and qualified practitioners.
Star Room
For babies and toddlers aged 9 months to 18 months. A calm, nurturing space focused on attachment and early development.
Moon Room
For children aged 18 months to 2½ years. Focused on language development, independence and creative exploration.
Sun Room
Our pre-school room for children aged 2½ to 5 years. Preparing children for school through structured play and the EYFS curriculum.
A Typical Day At Nursery
Every day balances routines, play and care so children feel secure while building confidence and independence.
Arrival and settling in
Children are welcomed into the room, settle with staff and begin the day feeling safe and known.
Morning play and activities
Planned activities and child-led play support learning, curiosity and early friendships.
Snack and lunch
Mealtimes help build routines, independence and social confidence as part of the nursery day.
Outdoor play
Children enjoy fresh air, movement and exploration in our enclosed outdoor spaces.
Rest and quiet time
Sleep, quiet activities and calm moments are built around each child’s stage and individual needs.
Stories, songs and home time
The day ends with familiar routines, shared moments and handovers to families.
Learning and development
Supporting children through the EYFS
Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping children build confidence, communication, physical skills and early understanding through play.
As children grow, we support school readiness with observations, guided activities and early work on letters, sounds and rhyming in pre-school.
See Our Curriculum
Prime areas first
Personal, social and emotional development, communication and language, and physical development.
Growing wider skills
Literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design.
Current Availability
Banbury currently has no spaces available. The next expected availability is August 2027. Contact us to ask about future places.
Come and see the nursery
Book a visit and meet the team
Seeing the rooms, meeting staff and asking questions in person is often the best next step for families.
“Placeholder for a parent quote about feeling reassured, welcomed and confident in their child’s experience at nursery.”