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Julia Durbin Day Nursery
Julia Durbin Day Nursery
Julia Durbin Day Nursery
9+ YEARS IN TBR
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JULIA DURBIN DAY NURSERY

(4.9 Score)
The Old Road, Roosevelt Drive, Old Road Campus, Oxford OX3 7JU, UK Directions

Since 1994

Speciality:

✓ Outdoor Play ✓ Learning ✓ Development ✓ Speech and Language ✓ Behavior Management ✓ Skill ✓ Communication

“Julia Durbin Day Nursery focuses on outdoor play, giving all children daily access to the garden to support learning and development. Children enjoy digging for buried treasure in the sandpit, exploring nature, and going on bug hunts. Each day is filled with age-appropriate activities designed according to EYFS principles, helping children learn through play and discovery. Julia Durbin Day Nursery is conveniently located near the station, with fully inclusive fees, and offers free access to an exclusive parent website and app to make communication and updates easy for families.

2025 Update: They ensure that all children can access the garden each day because outdoor play is essential to their learning and development.”

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Nursery World Awards in 2022

Price:

Full-time:
Nil funding: £1,764.75
Universal/working parent funding : £1,476.94
Extended funding : £1,189.13
4 full days:
Nil funding: £1,568.67
Universal/working parent funding: £1,280.86
Extended funding: £993.05
3 full days:
Nil funding: £1,176.50
Universal/working parent funding: £888.69
Extended funding : £743.21
2 full days:
Nil funding: £784.33
Universal/working parent funding : £496.52
Extended funding: £495.47

Contact:

01865 744448

Mon-Fri: 7am - 6:30pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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Sandfield Day Nursery in Oxford
Sandfield Day Nursery in Oxford
Sandfield Day Nursery in Oxford
9+ YEARS IN TBR
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SANDFIELD DAY NURSERY IN OXFORD

(4.8 Score)
Sandfield Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7RH, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Speech and Language ✓ Communication ✓ Self-Care Skills ✓ Vocabulary ✓ Social ✓ Physical ✓ Emotional Development

“Sandfield Day Nursery in Oxford offers care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. The large, age-appropriate garden provides daily access for all children, with features that encourage imagination and creativity. Sandfield Day Nursery Older children enjoy the mud kitchen and construction zone, while babies explore safely in their own purpose-built areas. Each day is filled with activities that support learning and development. Parents are actively involved through regular Parent Partnership Meetings and training sessions, helping to support children’s growth both at nursery and at home.

2025 Update: Sandfield Day Nursery school's fees include all activities, formula milk, nappies, baby wipes, nappy cream, sun cream, freshly prepared, well-balanced meals and snacks throughout the day.”

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Registration 134033

Price:

Full Time (5 days): £1,911.00
4 Full Days: £1,698.67
3 Full Days: £1,274.00
2 Full Days: £849.33
1 Full Day: £424.67
Extra Session (Nil Funding):
Full Day: £98

Contact:

01865 744200

Mon-Fri: 7am - 6:30pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school
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9+ YEARS IN TBR
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LITTLE PIONEERS NURSERY & PRE-SCHOOL

(4.8 Score)
Carole's Way, Ashhurst Way, Rose Hill, Oxford OX4 4UY, UK Directions

Since 2004

Speciality:

✓ Creativity ✓ Learning ✓ Dancing ✓ Communication ✓ Development

“Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School offers a spacious, secure outdoor garden, including a dedicated area for babies with a sandpit and covered soft play. Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school encourages children to make positive environmental changes while prioritising their happiness and well-being. Children enjoy growing and eating their own food, visiting local care homes, and learning to care for others and the world around them. Inside, a versatile four-playroom layout supports engaging early years education, all delivered by highly qualified staff trained in paediatric first aid, ensuring a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.

2025 Update: They cater for children aged 3 months to 5 years and are divided into four rooms according to their age and ability.”

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Registration EY277886

Contact:

0800 954 0669

Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 6:30pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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JULIA DURBIN DAY NURSERY REVIEWS

Our daughter has been at Julia Durbin since she was one year old and is leaving this summer to start school. She has learned so much, not only getting a good start with letters and numbers but arguably more importantly how to 'use her words' when she's upset, and what to do when there's playground tension. She has developed a lovely sense of trust and security around grown-ups (albeit quite high expectations of our knowledge and behaviour!). She has particularly benefitted from all the time outside in the garden and she loves all the creative activities. The staff really go above and beyond, displaying incredible patience, and they're always inventing fun new activities for the children.

We have been extremely pleased with Julia Durbin Nursery over the past 15 months. Our daughter started in the baby room (Caterpillars) and recently moved to the toddler room (Ladybirds2). Both rooms have exceptional staff who run activities tailored to each child's age and developmental stage. The facilities are top-notch, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for the children. The opening hours, from 7am to 6:30pm, are incredibly convenient for working parents. We feel our daughter is not only well looked after but also thriving in this nurturing setting. She genuinely enjoys her time at Julia Durbin, and we couldn't be happier with the care she receives.

I'm really happy with Julia Durbin Day Nursery in Oxford. The staff are excellent at keeping parents informed with regular updates and photos, which is very reassuring. They are highly trained and genuinely care about the kids, creating a warm and nurturing environment. The nursery itself is well-equipped with great facilities both indoors and outdoors, offering a variety of activities that keep the children engaged and happy. I think JD is a fantastic place for early years nursing and education.

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SANDFIELD DAY NURSERY IN OXFORD REVIEWS

Great experience for my son, over 2 years, he enjoyed the nursery. The environment is clean and very welcoming, indeed my son always had a nice time, learning a few things as a child. All staff are very nice and helpful, some of them are very emotional doing their job. My second child will attend the nursery in one month and my wife and I are happy to join them again.

Sandfield Day Nursery is very well run, my child loves attending and always has a smile on her face when arriving in the morning. She is currently in Caterpillars and the staff there are amazing with her and she loves them all. The nursery goes above and beyond to celebrate events such as Mother's Day goodie bags for Mother's Day morning! I am happy that my child is in good hands whilst here for the day.

My son has attended Sandfield from the age of 13 months, he started as a Ladybird and although the settling process was tricky, he soon learnt to love the environment! He is now 3 years and has just moved to pre-school and absolutely loves spending two days a week there. The amount of love and care he receives is next to none and we will always be grateful to those who looked after him.

LITTLE PIONEERS NURSERY & PRE-SCHOOL REVIEWS

The staff are really lovely, our kids have formed strong attachments to all of their keyworkers. We get timely feedback on what they've been up to each day via the parents' app and in person at the end of the day. It's really nice that sometimes they go on little trips to the park next door sometimes too. The atmosphere at the nursery is very warm and friendly.

My son has been at the Rose Hill Little Pioneers since before his first birthday. He absolutely loves it! Every morning he goes in with a beaming smile, ready to face the day ahead. The staff are wonderful and so welcoming and friendly. My older son, who previously attended the nursery, likes going to visit regularly - the place has had a very positive lasting impact.

I am very happy with the care my daughter receives at the nursery and think the staff are really lovely. The recent room move has gone really smoothly and she seems happier than ever. We get good updates and feedback.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

JULIA DURBIN DAY NURSERY Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SANDFIELD DAY NURSERY IN OXFORD Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Business Hours: 8
Acknowledgements: 9
Complete Info: 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

LITTLE PIONEERS NURSERY & PRE-SCHOOL Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Business Hours: 8
Complete Info: 9
Experience: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Videos: 10
Website Standard: 10
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