Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington

Masons Court, Ardington, Wantage OX12 8TP
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8.7 25 Reviews
  • Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington, Wantage
Busy Bees at Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington is a purpose-built nursery offering high quality childcare. To ensure your child receives the very best start in life, the nursery is supported by a dedicated team of highly qualified professionals.

With a focus on making every day an exciting adventure, Busy Bees offers a wide range of engaging experiences to cater to each child's needs and interests. From arts and crafts to sensory exploration, children are encouraged to unleash their imagination and creativity.

The nursery's large garden area, complemented by individual gardens connected to base rooms, creates a seamless free flow system between indoor and outdoor play. To enhance physical well-being, mindfulness, and relaxation for children, Bramleys Day Nursery proudly offer outdoor yoga sessions with Buzz.

Nestled in a beautiful woodland location, children can embrace nature through exciting Welly Walks. These walks provide children with the opportunity to explore the wonders of the outdoors and develop an appreciation for the environment.

To further support children's learning and development beyond the nursery, Busy Bees offers the 'UP' app, providing parents with resources, activities, information, and advice for continued learning at home.

Want to learn more about Busy Bees at Bramley's Day Nursery? Book a visit today.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Pitts (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 102

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington Reviews (25)

8.7

Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.712) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington has 25 reviews.

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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery location is just beautiful! The nursery is close to the woodlands and my children really enjoys exploring the woods with his friends. The gardens are huge and they spend a lot of time outside, the staff are very friendly and always willing to help.
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A really lovely nursery, with fantastic outside space. The staff are brilliant and well led by a good senior team. Both of my boys have enjoyed their experience, and as parents, we feel lucky to have such a great nursery on our doorstep.
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I adore this Nursery! My daughter has been coming to Ardington for around a year. The preschool is fantastic with her. She struggles with attachment and they have been so supportive and patient with her. The managment and her team are amazing. Communication with Ardington is top! The office staff and
management are kind and caring and I never feel like I'm putting them out or bothering them. They always welcome us in with a smile. Dream team and my little one is so happy.
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Review from Dawn G (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
wonderful activities in a wonderful environment, staff are all very approachable and knowledgeable. love the detailed hand over at the end if each day and hearing all the anecdotes about my childs day. also have been very supportive through toilet independence training.
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Review from V M (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team are exceptional and my daughter loves going to nursery every day! They have a true love for each child and teach them lots of things and do great activities each day. It is so reassuring to have a great team looking after my daughter full-time.
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Review from H J (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves Bramleys Day Nursery. He is really happy, settled and has made great connections with the staff and his key worker. His development has greatly improved since attending nursery and we are beyond impressed with the care and attention his key worker gives him.
We would certainly recommend
to friends and family in the area.
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington
Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Bramleys Day nursery.
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Review from Alison S (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been with Bramleys Day Nursery, Ardington since 4 months old and not a day has gone by where we don’t absolutely appreciate the staff there! Everyone has taken such amazing care of her and everyone seems to know her! From those early days where she needed rocking to sleep for a nap, to
now dealing with the rambunctious toddler she’s become. We feel Ardington have played a huge part in helping us raise our daughter and wouldn’t trust her with anyone else for day care!
Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington
Hello, we love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team at Bramleys Day Nursery, Ardington.
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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in the baby room just before she was 1 and will be leaving to start school in September. The nursery has been invaluable to her development and progression. Whilst she definitely has her favourites, all the staff are patient and kind and have the best interests and safety of all
the children at heart. When I had concerns about my child, the management always dealt with me professionally and quickly.


The food options on the menu aren't to my preference and I would question some of the dishes being offered but on the whole, I believe a nutritional balance has been reached.


Overall, the nursery ethos is an extension of my beliefs and has helped my daughter be the best that she can be and has prepared her for "big school". Thank you.

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Review from Daniel G (Father of Child) published on 16 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery in an idyllic setting. It is in a small village backing on to woods that is used for woodland walks and nature exploring. The staff are great with the children and they do a lot of different activities with them to help with the development of skills. They have recently replaced
a lot of toys and equipment that my son loves playing with and a lot of the time does not want to leave he has so much fun. His connection with his key worker is amazing and I always look forward to hearing what he has been up to.


The food they supply is amazing quality and varied and in fact, I think my son eats better at nursery than I do.


I can't thank the staff enough, they have developed my son so much over the last 18 months.

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Review from Sally T (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a warm and friendly place where the children feel protected, nurtured and loved.
They concentrate in making learning fun, social development and awareness of the outside world.


My children are always happy to go and look forward to it. They have developed good relationships with the nursery

workers and are made to feel part of the larger family.
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Review from Stephanie (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery in great settings. Good structure to the day and they follow the EYCS really well. Staff are really friendly and helpful.
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Review from Paul C (Father of Child) published on 16 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 2.5 year old daughter has attended Ardington since she was 8 months old, and absolutely loves it.


The staff are more than helpful and can't do enough to assist and the facility is first class. The ideal setting for a young person's development and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it!

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Review from Sam M (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Bramleys for 2 years and has settled well, the staff are supportive and know the children well. The outdoor space is a real positive despite the muddy clothes! We feel the food is varied and well prepared. We have had a few invoicing issues which were sorted eventually.
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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending the nursery since 1 years old and now is in the 2-3 year old room. The staff are lovely, and although I know who my child’s key worker is, I am comfortable talking to any of the ladies there, as they all know my child well. There are plenty of opportunities for outside play
and great stimulation for the children in the different planned activities they do each day. I’m happy knowing that my child has been offered a good variety of food.
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Review from J A (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter attends this nursery and has done since she was a year old. The staff are lovely and are amazing with the children, our little girl loves it and has learnt so much since she started. She is confident and always comes home with something new to share with us.


The menu is fantastic - so

much so I feel quite jealous of what’s she’s eaten during the day. The activities she does always sound fun and filled with opportunities to learn something new.


We are very lucky to be able to send our little girl to such a lovely nursery with such caring and knowledgeable staff. Her days are filled with fun, learning and nutritious food! What more could you ask for.

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Review from Natalie D (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy, now just 3, has been at the nursery since he was 8 months old - full time. I wouldn’t have left him anywhere unless I had full confidence in the staff, management and policies. Not only is he developing into a confident, albeit cheeky, little 'threenager', his language, social skills
and ability to play seem to surpass most of his peers who do not go to nursery. The personal and friendly approach of the carers in each room makes it a pleasure to bring him to nursery each morning. I am delighted that he has had such a good grounding in his very early, but such formative, years. Feedback is welcomed in the good spirit in which it is given and this continuous learning journey for nursery, children and parents is as it should be.
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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves attending The Bramleys Day Nursery in Ardington and has lots of friends. She has been there since 11months old and always enjoys her time there. Her confidence and communication grows all the time and we are so happy with the care she receives from all of the wonderful staff. The nursery
is in a lovely setting with great outdoor and indoor space. I would highly recommend this nursery!
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Review from E_E (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Daughter started nursery back in July and the staff have been fantastic at reassuring me that she is doing well and making me feel at ease. They have truly made my return to work a pleasure rather than the nightmare I was fearing. I am happy to leave my daughter in their care and love reading her
book at the end of the day to find out what new foods she has tried and the activities she has enjoyed. I love the setting of the nursery and love that the children get to enjoy the beautiful countryside around them by going on walks. I'm looking forward to many happy years of my daughter attending this nursery.
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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff have been fabulous helping our little girl settle in and she's bonded well with her key worker.


They are always helpful, listen and really take note of what you want and suggest ways they can help. Likewise, if you want to specifically do something, they will help to achieve this

for you.


Couldn't recommend more highly, they are great!!

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Review from Nicky (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was recommended this nursery when moving to the area. I did visit a few others, but Bramleys in Arlington immediately had a good feel, plus it had a reasonable amount of parking for the inevitable busy drop-offs and pick-ups. I have two boys using the nursery, one started in the baby room and is
progressing through the earlier rooms, the other progressed through the older rooms, such that we have now experienced them all. In all, they have been well supported in their development and they both enjoy each and every day. The elder being more able to tell us all about what he has been doing, as well as producing a lot of artwork! The staff really care about the kids and some dedicate a lot of their evenings to preparing or responding to requests (such as extra masks for decorating, they were a huge hit)! They also have a varied menu that is helping them try a lot of different things, which helps to ensure they don't become fussy eaters and they do enjoy their food.
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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.712)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.712) out of 10 for Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.7 out of 5 from 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.967 for Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington is calculated as follows: ( (59 Excellents x 5) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.967
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.745 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 102 number of registered child places is 20.4. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.4 = 0.245
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Sarah

Sarah Pitts

Job Title: Centre Director Joined: 2020

Hello, I'm Sarah, I have worked in childcare for 18 years. I have a huge passion for childcare and when the opportunity to join Busy Bees arrived in 2020 I jumped at the chance. In my free time, I enjoy being with my family, baking and running a Girl Guide unit.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington

What is the Age Range of Children that Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington accepts?

Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington Open?

Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington have capacity for?

Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington has capacity for a total of 102 Children.

How far is Bramleys Day Nursery Ardington to the centre of Wantage?

2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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