Quackers Day Nursery Banbury

Unit 4, Bridge Wharf, Lower Cherwell Street, Banbury OX16 5AY
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9.1 6 Reviews
  • Quackers Day Nursery Banbury, Banbury
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, and tea, Quackers Day Nursery warmly welcomes families to experience its exceptional service.

Conveniently located just 5 minutes from the bus and train stations, Quackers is centrally positioned near the town centre, making it easily accessible for busy parents.
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Type of Service

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

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

  • 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

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 (6)

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Quackers Day Nursery Banbury has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.086) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Quackers Day Nursery Banbury has 6 reviews.

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Review from Agata S (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.086)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.086) out of 10 for Quackers Day Nursery Banbury is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 6 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 4.930 for Quackers Day Nursery Banbury is calculated as follows: ( (66 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 71 Ratings = 4.93
  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 4.156 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Quackers Day Nursery Banbury is based on 6 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 + 0.1 = 3.6
    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 54 number of registered child places is 10.8. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.8 = 0.556
  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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Meet the Team (2)

Lela

Lela White

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 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

Barbara Watts

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager Joined: 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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