Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery

The Field Barn, Weston Park Farm, Weston on the Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX25 3QE

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Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery, Bicester

Sparkling Minds has a team of well-qualified staff who provide high-quality care and education. They employ passionate and enthusiastic staff to nurture the children in their care.

Situated in farmland yet readily accessible from Kidlington and Bicester, the location has allowed the development of a Forest School area and separate large (age specific) outdoor areas. The building is light and bright, whilst the learning environment is divided into 3 age... Read more

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Type of Service

Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery Ltd
Private Owned

Person in charge

Katarina Turbe (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

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Age Range

from 0 years 3 months
to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

Monday08:00-18:00
Tuesday08:00-18:00
Wednesday08:00-18:00
Thursday08:00-18:00
Friday08:00-18:00

When Closed

Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

Private onsite Car Park for staff and parents.

Funding & Fees

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Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery Reviews (50)

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Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from Daniela D (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2022 Submitted via Website•

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My 3-year-old has been attending Sparkling Minds for just over a year and has loved it from day one.
The site, the facilities, the staff - all brilliant.
I will be so sad the day he leaves.

It's a wonderful nursery.

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↩Reply from Jennifer Walker, Director at Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery

Such kind words, thank you.

My husband says "the children are our clients", and I think, from this review, we have a happy client (and happy parents). We are continuing to improve the site and facilities according to the developmental needs and interests of the children. Hopefully, it is evident... Read more

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Review from Alex H (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2022 Submitted via Website•

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I cannot speak more highly of Sparkling Minds. After such a long period without much interaction with others due to lockdown, my son started around 11-months-old, and I was so unsure how he would get on. The staff are all amazing, great at putting us parents at ease, but also all clearly love their job and treat the little ones with the most love and care. I have never doubted my decision to send him.

He is absolutely flourishing from his time at nursery, and this is a credit to all the amazing activities that are set up each day - lots of time in the garden and him being made to feel at home!

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↩Reply from Jennifer Walker, Director at Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery

I love that you feel your little one is flourishing with us! The team work hard to accommodate individual needs and interests, and having recognition for this really will remind them of how important it is for happiness and development. Garden time is always popular and with preparation for further... Read more

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Review from Juliet R (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2021 Submitted via Website•

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Sparkling Minds is a truly special place. My daughter has been at the nursery since she was one up until this September before going to school.
The staff are so nurturing with the children and genuinely care about them. They are welcoming to the parents too, and made myself and my husband feel very included. Through the nurturing nature of the nursery, I feel my daughter has thrived and grown. The learning is natural and fun, and they are led by the children's interests in play.

The office staff, owners and management are also great and want to make a difference, and think about innovative ways to keep on effect change, for example, meetings individually to think about the transition to school with lots of helpful, thoughtful ideas for us to help with.

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↩Reply from Jennifer Walker, Director at Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery

Thank you for such a wonderful review.

It's so reassuring to read how the personal touch has continued during the pandemic and the change over to our ownership. It is so important for the children to learn through their interests and play, but also for our families to feel confident in our... Read more

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Review from Liz F (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2021 Submitted via Website•

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We have been using Sparkling Minds since January 2018, when we dropped off our 11-month-old. Words can not honestly express how positive our experience has been in this setting. Our daughter has thrived, gained so much curiosity and has built strong relationships with the staff and her peers. All the staff are absolutely fantastic and truly engage with the children and learn about them all as individuals.

Drop off and collections are always a pleasure - and nothing ever seems too much of a problem.

We have been at the nursery through the change of ownership, and again, we have had nothing but a positive experience, and the nursery is going strength to strength. The new owners are very present, and the emphasis on child-led and staff wellbeing is excellent.

Sparkling Minds has become a trusted part of our family, which we will be forever grateful for.

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↩Reply from Jennifer Walker, Director at Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery

Such kind words. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience over the years. When children ask questions and demonstrate how to make links in their experiences and learning, we know we must be doing something right. Good partnerships between settings and families support children to grow... Read more

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Review from Laura D-H (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2021 Submitted via Website•

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My daughter has been coming to this nursery since she was 10-months-old and has left today after 3-years to go to school! We cannot recommend this nursery highly enough, all the staff are so warm and cannot do enough for the children, it feels like a real family environment and my daughter has always been so happy here, I also feel the staff have really helped with her development. The owners are lovely, very present at the nursery and are putting so much into making it the lovely nursery it is, as well as the fantastic manager. My son will be starting the nursery next year, and I’m sure he will be as happy as my daughter has been! Thank you, Sparkling Minds.

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↩Reply from Jennifer Walker, Director at Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review for us (especially while juggling a 3-year-old bundle of energy and a new baby)! I know other families will feel reassured by your kind words, and the team will also appreciate your positive comments. We are all looking forward to having... Read more

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Review from Alia E (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2021 Submitted via Website•

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Incredible setting with absolutely lovely staff. My daughter was thrilled with her experience, and she would always be eager to start each day. Can't recommend it enough! They take great care with the children. An amazing start to our daughters learning journey.

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↩Reply from Jennifer Walker, Director at Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review. I will share the positive feedback with the team!

We loved having her with us and miss her already.

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Review from Fiona W (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2021 Submitted via Website•

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My son flourished in his 3 1/2 years here. The staff were all amazing; they really were like an extension to the family. An educational environment that puts the needs of the child first with a caring, supportive ethos. An ability to adapt to all circumstances - highlighted by their response to the last 18-months during the global pandemic. Great support to children and their parents when they are transitioning to school.

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↩Reply from Jennifer Walker, Director at Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery

We are so grateful for your positive review. The children will always come first and our four core values will remain at the heart of all that we do. The past 18 months have been extremely difficult for all of our families and staff, so to hear that the hard work and dedication of the team has been... Read more

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Review from Shona M (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2021 Submitted via Website•

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My daughter goes to the nursery and absolutely loves it. She is in Starlight room (pre-school) and has only been there since we moved down in February, but she settled in straight away thanks to the lovely caring staff. The staff are amazing with her, and she absolutely adores them. I love how the manager everyday interacts with all the different rooms and gets to know the children; my daughter talks about her often.
I think she has come on so much since she has been here; people often think she is older than she actually is.

100% recommend they are a great nursery.

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↩Reply from Jennifer Walker, Director at Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery

We are so pleased she settled in so well and that the care of the team is recognised. I feel it's important (as the owner and a practitioner) to be on-site as much as possible and interact with all staff and children. We cannot make promises to families and make statements on our website about... Read more

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Review from Kelly W (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2021 Submitted via Website•

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I would really recommend anyone considering bringing their child to Sparkling Minds. We are relatively new to the nursery but have been extremely impressed with how settled our son has been, and his bond with his key worker is really lovely to see. We love the interaction via the app, and it's great to be able to see what he's been up to as well as get key updates on feeds, bottles and sleep. A really great nursery!

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↩Reply from Jennifer Walker, Director at Sparkling Minds Pre-School and Day Nursery

Wow! Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. The App is new since our take over in December, and the positive comments prove it to be a successful addition. Communication between us and parents is key for a positive parent partnership. I remember how difficult it was to leave my own children at... Read more

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Review from Clare J (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2017 Submitted via Website•

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My son absolutely loved going to the nursery and the staff were all fantastic with him. They're so caring and welcoming and I trusted them 100% with looking him. They couldn't do enough for him during his time with them, nothing was ever too much trouble and he blossomed so much during his time there. I would strongly recommended this nursery to anybody looking for somewhere safe, nurturing and fun!

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Meet the Team (4)

Jen Job Title Director & Primary Teacher (QTS) with EYFS Specialism

Level 6.
BA(Hons) Primary Education with QTS for 3-11 years.
Experienced Lead within Primary Education.

Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Gemma Job Title Manager & Early Years Educator

Level 3 Qualified.
Highly experienced.

Designated Safeguarding Officer.

Lianne Job Title Deputy & Primary Teacher (QTS)

- Level 6 Qualified (QTS)
- Highly experienced.

- Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Sam Job Title Senior Lead, SENDCo & Early Years Educator with Early Years Professional Status

Level 6.
Qualified EYPS.
Highly experienced.

Designated Safeguarding Lead.

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