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Quackers Day Nursery Banbury

Unit 4, Bridge Wharf, Lower Cherwell Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5AY
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Formerly known as Rainbows Day Nursery, Quackers Day Nursery and Pre-School has been providing high-quality childcare to the parents of Banbury since March 2024. The owners, who have a young family of their own, believe that the care provided by Quackers Day Nursery and Pre-School should meet the same high standards they expect for their own children.

With newly improved facilities, a fantastic new garden, and the inclusion of breakfast, lunch,...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Lela White(Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Total Places for Children

  • 54

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-18:30
  • Tuesday07:30-18:30
  • Wednesday07:30-18:30
  • Thursday07:30-18:30
  • Friday07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Quackers Day Nursery offers plenty of allocated parking bays onsite, making drop-offs and pick-ups more convenient and less stressful for parents and caregivers.

Quackers Day Nursery Banbury Reviews (11)

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Quackers Day Nursery Banbury has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.737) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Quackers Day Nursery Banbury has 11 reviews.

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Review from X M (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Today was our son's last day at Quackers Day Nursery after attending from the age of 1 until 3. We are leaving with nothing but happy memories and gratitude. From his very first day, every member of staff made him feel safe, loved, and supported.
Watching him grow in confidence, independence, and happiness over the past two years has been incredible, and we know that Quackers has played a huge part in his development. He has built wonderful friendships, learned so much, and always looked forward to coming to nursery.
A heartfelt thank you to every member of staff for your kindness, patience, dedication, and genuine care. You have made such a positive difference in our son's life, and we will always be grateful for everything you have done.

We highly recommend Quackers Day Nursery to any family looking for a warm, caring, and nurturing environment. Thank you for giving our son the very best start to his journey. We will miss you all!

↩Reply from Lela White, Nursery Manager at Quackers Day Nursery Banbury

We are very sad to see him go but know he will continue to flourish in his next venture! Thank you for your kind words.

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Review from Emilee F (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My son has been attending this nursery since April 2025, starting in Ducklings and has now moved to Ducks. From the day he started all of the staff at Quackers have been amazing. He comes home after each session so so happy. He has come on leaps and bounds since being at nursery, the staff know exactly what will make him happy and all of his interests. Special mention to his key worker: Ellie, every morning he is so excited to go into nursery to see her. I can not recommend this nursery enough.

↩Reply from Lela White, Nursery Manager at Quackers Day Nursery Banbury

Thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear how much he enjoys his time at nursery and has bonded so well with his key person.

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Review from Sathsarani J (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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We are very happy with Banbury Nursery. Our daughter has grown in confidence so much since joining, especially as we moved here from another country. The staff have welcomed her with open arms and made her feel safe, happy, and included from the very beginning.
All the staff are caring, friendly, and supportive, and they always greet her warmly. We are truly grateful for everything they have done to help her settle in, develop new skills, and build her confidence.

The nursery provides a wonderful environment for children to learn, play, and grow. We highly recommend Banbury Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive place for their child.

↩Reply from Lela White, Nursery Manager at Quackers Day Nursery Banbury

Thank you for your wonderful review. It has been an absolute pleasure to have your family as part of our nursery community. We have loved watching your child grow and thrive, and we wish them every success and happiness as they begin their exciting journey at primary school!

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Review from Jori L (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website•
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My son has been attending this nursery for two months now, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. He settled in so quickly and comes home every day full of joy. The teachers are truly wonderful-caring, patient, and dedicated. A special thank-you to Erjona, who looks after him throughout the day. We feel incredibly grateful knowing he is in such good hands. We highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a loving and supportive environment for their child.

↩Reply from Jenna Forey, Manager at Quackers Day Nursery Banbury

Thank you for such lovely feedback. It is a pleasure looking after your son.

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Review from Hannah J (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website•
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A truly wonderful nursery.
My son started in January this year in the baby room, and from day one the staff made me feel completely at ease - especially important after a previous bad experience elsewhere. Every member of the team seems to genuinely know my child: his interests, his quirks, and what sparks his curiosity.

He leaves nursery smiling, and at home he talks about the staff by name, which says everything. He's become such a happy, confident little boy, and that's down to the care, attention, and hard work they put in every single day.

I honestly can't express how happy I am with this nursery. A real gem, right near the centre of town.

↩Reply from Jenna Forey, Manager at Quackers Day Nursery Banbury

Thank you Hannah for your lovely feedback. It is a pleasure caring for your son.

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Review from Agata S (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Great nursery with truly wonderful staff! My daughter always lights up when she sees her key worker, Erin. Even though she hasn't been at the nursery for long, she bonded with Erin immediately and really enjoyed her time there.
The facilities are lovely, and I especially appreciate that children spend so much time outdoors in the beautiful garden next to the canal.

We have been with the nursery for about a month and a half. The only reason we are moving is that a nursery closer to our home, which previously had no spaces, is now able to take our daughter. Otherwise, we would have happily kept her in the safe and caring hands of this nursery.

↩Reply from Anthony Pickford, MD at Quackers Day Nursery Banbury

Thank you for taking the time to share a review and your kind words, we're delighted you've had a great experience with our nursery.

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Review from Leona R (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Both my daughters attend Quackers and I have nothing but positive feedback!
We're so happy with Quackers; the staff, the care, the communication! Our girls always come home happy and although they are both in separate rooms based on age group (babies and pre-school), we love that they get to see and play with each other throughout the day. We also love that our youngest has a handover book with a full write up off her day - sleep, food, nappies etc.
The communication through learning journals is fab, and we love the updates, pictures and reports on the girls development. I particularly love getting updates when I'm at work and can see that the girls are happy and enjoying themselves!
The new look of the nursery is great and we're really impressed with the care and attention that's gone into making it a wonderful space for children to blossom.

Last but not least we're extremely happy with how the 30 funded hours are allocated in term time - a nice surprise for September!

↩Reply from Anthony Pickford, MD at Quackers Day Nursery Banbury

Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to share a review. We're delighted to hear that both your daughters are so happy at Quackers.

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Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My son started in February 2025, he loves nursery and has grown in confidence since starting Quackers. He comes home talking about the staff members and activities, and says their names and his friends names in excitement when he knows we are going to nursery. He runs in happly and sometimes it is hard to get him to leave when he is having lots of fun.

↩Reply from Anthony Pickford, MD at Quackers Day Nursery Banbury

Thank you for your kind words, we are really glad that your son enjoys our nursery :)

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Review from M Z (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Wonderful Nursery with exceptional staff.
We've had such a fantastic experience with this nursery. My daughter started here when she was just 8 months old and I couldn't have asked for a better environment for her first steps into childcare. The staff are so warm, caring and attentive, they truly treat each child like their own.
Even now, she loves coming back during her school holiday breaks to spend time with the staff and revisit all the lovely memories. It speaks volumes about the nurturing and fun atmosphere they've created. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, welcoming and joyful place for their child to grow and thrive.

Thank you for everything you've done for my daughter.

↩Reply from Anthony Pickford, Owner at Quackers Day Nursery Banbury

Thank you very much for your kind words and for taking the time to write.

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The preschool staff team were amazing in helping my son settle in. He was extremely anxious when he first started. He would have a nappy on the way to nursery and also scream and cry. He is now happy, and confident and his face lights up when we speak about the activities that he has taken part in. He enjoys sharing pictures from the parents' app. Also with the ongoing support and communication - we managed to work together to toilet train my son. Thank you once again for everything you do!

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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2024 Submitted via Website•
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My little one loves coming to Quackers Day Nursery. She settled in quickly and was always excited to go. She always comes home with little pieces of artwork from the day and the staff are always approachable, caring and eager to fill me in on what she's been doing.

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Meet the Team (2)

Lela White
Lela WhiteJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2025

Lela is a dedicated and experienced Nursery Manager with over nine years of expertise in managing diverse nursery settings. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of care, education, and professional development, Lela plays a key role in fostering a nurturing and enriching environment for young learners.

She holds a Level 3 qualification and is an Early Years Teacher Qualified, ensuring exceptional leadership in early childhood education. As the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Lela is passionate about child safety and well-being, making sure every child thrives in a secure and supportive setting.

Barbara Watts
Barbara WattsJob Title:Deputy Nursery ManagerJoined: 2025

Barbara brings a wealth of hands-on experience and has progressed from Room Leader to her current role supporting Lela, as Deputy Manager. She also leads our Ducks Room, ensuring a nurturing and engaging environment for the children.

She is Level 3 qualified and serves as one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads, demonstrating her commitment to both high-quality care and safety.

Frequently Asked Questions about Quackers Day Nursery Banbury

What is the Age Range of Children that Quackers Day Nursery Banbury accepts?

Quackers Day Nursery Banbury accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Quackers Day Nursery Banbury Open?

Quackers Day Nursery Banbury is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Quackers Day Nursery Banbury have capacity for?

Quackers Day Nursery Banbury has capacity for a total of 54 Children.

How far is Quackers Day Nursery Banbury to the centre of Banbury?

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

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