Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01869 323730
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Details
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Group/OwnerBright Stars Nursery Group Ltd
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Person in ChargeAmelia Layton (Manager)
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Number of Staff37
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When ClosedOpen 50 weeks per year
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children166
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1830
Josephine E
May 17, 2021 at 12:00 amMy son has been at Child First Bicester for 18 months and although we have had challenges with Covid the pre-school have been informative and the service has been to a very high standard.
My son loves it and has made some amazing friends, in both other kids and the staff. He loves the girls that look after him and always speaks highly of everything.
Child First and all the staff are amazing, extremely helpful and nothing is too much. As a mum I want to know my child is happy and well looked after and Child First offer this to a high standard. They treat every child as an individual.
I love hearing my son tell me what he has learnt and how much fun he has had. Just what a mother wants to hear.
We will be sad to move on to primary school.
Highly recommended, you wouldn’t regret the decision to place your child here.
Rachel S
May 17, 2021 at 12:00 amNothing but praise for Child First Bicester. The staff are amazing and care so much for the children they look after. They are smiley and welcoming which is fantastic, even more so at the moment! The children have access to lots of various activities throughout the day both inside and outside. They have a chef on-site who cooks the most delicious food! The menu looks amazing and it is adapted for summer and winter. The management team are amazing and really accommodating. 10/10 for the team.
Hannah A
May 17, 2021 at 12:00 amBoth of my sons attend Child First Bicester and they (and we!) absolutely love it. The staff are brilliant, not only showing excellent care in very challenging circumstances with Covid risk and measures, but are bringing out the best in our children to give them a great early years foundation before they go into school. The nursery is managed exceptionally well, with great systems and communication in place to make everything tick.
Richard G
May 17, 2021 at 12:00 amMy son has been coming to Child First Bicester for over a year now, when he started he had poor communication skills and the team have been excellent working alongside him. Now my son is a lot better with communicating his needs with us.
I highly recommend the nursery, they have been fantastic in reacting to Covid 19 and keeping parents well informed through communication updates.
Emily C
May 28, 2021 at 12:00 amOur experience at Child First has been absolutely wonderful. Our son, who is 3.5 years old, started back in November, right in the thick of Covid, and he was welcomed with open arms. The moment we met the nursery manager for our tour, we knew that this was a special place and wanted our son to be there. The staff took a great deal of time getting to know my son and “what makes him tick” and have been able to greatly help as he goes through his toddler phase. We have been beyond thrilled with the daily activities, projects and fabulous meals that he enjoys. My husband always remarks how he wishes the chef at Child First could cook for our family too! When I recently gave birth to my daughter, there was no other place that we wanted her to be than Child First when I had to return to work.
Margarita S
June 5, 2021 at 12:00 amMy son loves attending every day. The staff are very friendly, supportive and professional. I know I made the right decision to choose Child First. I cannot recommend Child First highly enough. Thank you to all of you!
Kay B
July 8, 2021 at 12:00 amI have two children attending this nursery and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the care and attention they have received. They have both thrived in their care, they are both so happy when they arrive. I also very much appreciate the daily information sheets which keep us informed of the activities the kids have been doing during the day. I highly recommend Child First.
Mel B
July 14, 2021 at 12:00 amBoth my children have been here and my youngest is off to school. The nursery have prepared the children so well and loved and looked after them brilliantly. I will miss being part of the nursery and would recommend to anyone!
Keely B
August 9, 2021 at 12:00 amSuch an amazing nursery. They have really helped my son to settle, he loves everything about the place. From the positive, friendly staff to the healthy, home-cooked, fresh food cooked on site. Nothing is too much trouble for them, a great team that always go the extra mile for the children and their families.
Mathew B
August 9, 2021 at 12:00 amThe staff are friendly and caring, always have a smile of their faces. My son is always happy leaving us and coming home at the end of the day, the staff make it feel like a home from home. The food is amazing and always cooked fresh.
Csillag M
August 9, 2021 at 12:00 amBoth of my children are very happy in nursery! I feel like the staff genuinely care about them which makes me feel confident leaving them behind. My younger one has multiple allergies and everyone has been excellent with keeping him well and safe. I couldn’t ask for more!
F C
August 9, 2021 at 12:00 amI have been thrilled with the care my daughter has received since joining Child First. Every member of staff is caring, kind and professional and my daughter is so happy at the nursery. Communication is excellent and the daily information pages are informative and a lovely way to find out about what the children are up to. I am so pleased we chose this nursery for our daughter and would highly recommend it.
Gabriela S M
August 17, 2021 at 12:00 amLeaving your child at nursery for the first time is very emotional. I will always remember the general manager at Child First giving me a massive hug as I was leaving the nursery in tears when I dropped my son off for the first time. But I had nothing to worry about. My first son loved this nursery, and my second son is loving it too. He goes in happy and leaves happy. The food must also be amazing as both my sons have always eaten well there. I would highly recommend this nursery. The staff are very caring and supportive… And have fun with the kids!!
Zara S
August 23, 2021 at 12:00 amAfter viewing several nurseries across Bicester I have been so happy with Child First.
The setting is wonderful and they offer early starts and late finishes too.
I have been impressed with the excellent activities offered, including baking, music classes which we receive photo updates of my child taking part.
The communication is outstanding, with a high level of care and attention to any questions/concerns I’ve had and we receive detailed weekly updates in addition to daily updates of what the room has done and anything upcoming.
The rooms and garden areas are very interactive, so much to play with and these are well maintained and constantly updated. Both of my children have attended here and would highly recommend!
A big thanks to all the friendly team there!
Jennifer D
August 27, 2021 at 12:00 amA brilliant nursery with amazing staff! My 3-year-old went for 2 years and looked forward to going every single day! I would highly recommend Child First Bicester to anyone looking for an outstanding nursery for their child.
Jenny W
September 30, 2021 at 12:00 amIt’s been so hard to leave my daughter at nursery after a year of being with her on maternity leave, but the staff at Child First Day Nursery have been exceptional. They are kind, caring and compassionate in their approach whilst recognising the need to be open and honest in their communication. They always make sure she is distracted just after drop off as she finds this hard and settling in has taken time but I feel like she is making progress in her independence and development. They seem to have varied and exciting food choices and encourage my daughter to try new things. I cannot recommend this nursery enough and am really glad I went with my gut instinct when selecting it. My only slight negative is that the car park is currently closed due to Covid and we chose this nursery as it had parking for drop off and pick up. Although there is parking close by this adds time to the process and I’m sure will not be particularly fun in the rain.
Rebecca H
September 30, 2021 at 12:00 am10/10! My daughter started Child First Bicester Day Nursery at 18 months old and settled in beautifully. She enjoys going so much. I know she’s eating well there as they provide great meals for her and she loves the outdoor space where there’s lots to explore. I would recommend this nursery to anyone I know. She learns so much every day and always comes home happy. They provide all her nappies and wipes which is a great plus too.
I love that I can leave her there and know she’s in completely safe hands and having lots of fun.
Sophie A
October 11, 2021 at 12:00 amThe staff are what makes this nursery! When looking around for nurseries I was recommended a few but upon meeting the manager and now seeing how the staff are with my child and how he responds to them makes me happy to know he’s in good hands and genuinely cared for.
The garden is awesome and they’re always doing lots of great activities each week!
Vic C
October 20, 2021 at 12:00 amCould not be more pleased with Child First Bicester Day Nursery. The staff are so friendly and communication has been great throughout the Covid pandemic. The activities are well planned and our daughter is constantly learning new skills and social skills. The food provided is really varied and a good introduction to new foods and flavours, which we may not normally have at home.
Gemma H
February 8, 2022 at 12:00 amI cannot recommend Child First Day Nursery highly enough.
When looking around, I felt instantly reassured by the manager – who genuinely cares about the children and their wellbeing. She could not have been more welcoming and knowledgeable and answered my questions and alleviated worries. Since registering, the team have been fabulous, answering emails in an incredibly timely manner. I feel they have gone above and beyond to help make arrangements for my daughter starting.
This week has been settling-in sessions and like most parents I have been dreading the thought of leaving my child with a stranger, knowing she may cry. I need not have worried. Her room leader met us on the first day, and like all the staff, she is so friendly and accomodating to all of my requests. My daughter has bonded with a fabulous key worker and every day I have been receiving reports on all the fun activities, as well as the wonderful/healthy and varied food on offer. The end of week summary emails are also great!