Child First Bicester

32 Launton Road, Bicester OX26 6PZ
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9.5 101 Reviews
  • Child First Bicester, Bicester
Child First Bicester is a private daycare nursery which has a vibrant environment in which children can learn through play and be involved in meaningful experiences.

The nursery cares for children from 3 months to 5 years and is open from 7:30 am - 6:30 pm Monday to Friday.

In a free-flow environment, children are able to choose from a wide range of resources, exploring and developing new skills with the support of dedicated staff.

Extra-curricular activities include singing, dancing, music, cookery, Spanish, football and drama, while children also grow vegetables and enjoy a variety of festivals, events and special days.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Amelia Layton (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 37

Total Places for Children

  • 166

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

  • Open 50 weeks per year

Child First Bicester Reviews (101)

9.5

Child First Bicester has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.472) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Child First Bicester has 101 reviews.

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Review from Zuzanna S (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with this nursery. From the very beginning the team has been so warm, caring and genuinely supportive - it really feels like a small family rather than just a childcare setting.
Leaving your child with someone else is never easy but the staff made this transition so much smoother
for us. They are incredibly attentive, patient and truly care about each child as an individual. You can see how much love and effort they put into everything they do every single day.
Our daughter is always happy to go in and that says everything. She has grown so much in confidence, independence,and happiness since starting here,and we feel so reassured knowing she is in such safe and kind hands.
Communication is clear, the environment is calm and well organised and overall it's just a very positive and friendly place. Thank you for everything you do!
Reply from Gemma Bateman, Manager at Child First BicesterThank yo so much for your kind comments. We are so happy to hear that your child is so settled in the nursery and that the transitions have been easy for you when starting at a new setting.
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Review from Jordan W (Father of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What I can gather from Taylen is he is very happy here and his progress with talking and other stuff has improved alot. I think Hannatt is a amazing worker and I know Taylen loves her to bits. She is always very smiley and bubbely and makes Taylen feel very safe and happy. Every staff are good but as
Taylen key worker I wouldn't want anyone else as she is very good. Amy is also a very good worker and is always happy and friendly.
Reply from Gemma Bateman, Manager at Child First BicesterThank you for your kind words, we are glad you have had such positive experiences.
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Review from Tracey M (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a wonderful experience so far. The staff are incredibly caring, attentive and genuinely interested in my sons development. We felt welcomed and reassured that out son is in a safe and nurturing environment. We feel well informed about our sons progress and daily experiences.
Reply from Gemma Bateman, Manager at Child First BicesterThank you so much for your kind words. It is lovely to hear that your son is so well settled and you are enjoying your experiences with the nursery.
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Review from Danielle C (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Child First Nursery Bicester has been supportive, accommodating and very understanding to the challenges that first time parents face. Havin a hundred and one questions to be met with positive re-assurance and meeting requests takes that 'mom-guilt' away. My baby is having an incredible time here and
her development has been phenominal! I cannot recommend this nursery enough. They take great care of you and your child's well being and mental health knowing your baby is in a great place filled with trained, qualified staff and new friends.
Reply from Gemma Bateman, Manager at Child First BicesterThank you so much for your kind words. We are so happy that you have had such a positive experience with us and feel so supported by the setting.
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Review from H O (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am hugely appreciative of the caring and supportive team at Child First. My children's speech and social skills are monitored and scaffolded; it's great to receive digital updates on their progress so frequently. It's clear both my son and daughter feel safe and happy with staff. The manager, Gemma
has been amazing in collaborating with outside agencies to help my children access specialist funding and support services.
Reply from Gemma Bateman, Manager at Child First BicesterThank you for such lovely comments. We are so happy that your experience at the nursery has been such a positive one.
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Review from Lauren L (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Incredible staff - so much support. Have had the best couple of years at Child First. Our little one loves going in and seeing all of his friends and has amazing bonds.
Reply from Gemma Bateman, Manager at Child First BicesterThank you for your kind words. It is so lovely to watch the bonds that the children make as they move through the nursery!
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Review from Stephanie M (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Child First Bicester is a wonderful setting that really supports children to thrive. My son started 7 months ago and has developed in confidence and loves going to nursery. He is always happy, exploring and singing!
Reply from Gemma Bateman, Manager at Child First BicesterThank you for your comment, it is so good to hear that your little one has settled so well in to the nursery.
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Review from R R (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
One or both of my children have attended Child First Bicester since November 2019, with my youngest currently in preschool. The standard of care for the children is excellent, I have consistently been impressed with the close personal relationships staff have formed with my children and how staff have
adapted activities to cater for individual needs or preferences. The environment has always felt safe and nurturing. My eldest was prepped brilliantly for starting school and I am now seeing the same in activities conducted with my youngest. The staff in the room are always warm and friendly, and management staff have my full confidence in their running of the nursery. A variety of additional activities and theme days are frequently run, and a great connection formed with parents by running regular drop-in sessions or activities for parents to attend. I have happily recommended the nursery to others and will continue to do so.
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Review from Naomi B (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Child First Bicester from August 2024 and we could not have been happier with the care and support she has had. The staff accommodated everything that was important to us with her care, giving her breast milk, using reusable nappies we provided, and comprehensively managing
her dietary requirements. We love receiving the updates and photos while we are at work, knowing that she is having fun with her friends and developing new skills. Picking her up at the end of the day is always a highlight, as we get positive and detailed updates from the staff, who are always kind and considerate. The rooms are clean, thoughtfully managed, and provide constant access to quality outdoor space. We have made good friends there and would recommend the nursery to anyone.
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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children have attended this nursery over the span of a decade. The oldest is now 12. My youngest has just finished for the summer.
I can honestly say that all of my children had a wonderful experience here and were always really happy. There are a lot of staff who are still there 10
years after my first child attended so it's lovely to have had that consistency and to know they've worked there a long time and know what they are doing. Staff have always been kind, polite and helpful. My youngest had a lot of health issues when born but was well looked after when he started nursery and this helped me to get back into work with minimal worry. I would recommend this nursery to others based on my children's experiences and happiness. Thank you for everything Child First Bicester
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience at Child First has been really accommodating. They are all really lovely & will go out there way to make sure everything they do is the best for my little boy. Especially when it came down to food alternatives, as my boy is very limited, but they have been so accommodating.
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Review from Joanna B (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All four of my children have attended this nursery over the past 11 years and we cannot praise them highly enough. Two of my children have additional needs and one of these had struggled at a nursery in another town and then never had a problem at Child First. Staff are highly trained and the retention
of staff shows that they support everyone there. The children are genuinely valued and have access to a huge variety of activities and opportunities. A wonderful nursery.
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Review from Shannon B (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Child First in Bicester for just over a year and the experience has been nothing short of fantastic!


I was very nervous when her settling in days came around but I was very quickly put at ease by the fantastic team.


Since moving up rooms recently I have noticed

her development as a whole improve drastically. All key workers/ room leaders have been amazing - It's very reassuring as a working mum knowing that she is happy and safe at nursery!


I must admit I was very worried initially, and was concerned I wasn't making the correct choice sending my daughter to nursery - I couldn't have been anymore wrong!


Thank you Child First Bicester for helping giving my daughter the best possible start to life!

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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to nursery. She's really well settled and has developed a lot since being at Child First. The team there are really lovely and trained well. They look after each child with care and compassion. Teaching each child in a caring and considerate manner. My daughter has learnt a lot
at Child First. They go through a variety of activities and learning. Also support with potty training and preparing each child ready for school.
Reply from Gemma Bateman, Manager at Child First BicesterThank you so much for your lovely feedback. We take pride in ensuring our children are best prepared for the transition to school and we are so happy that your child enjoys her time with us and is so settled.
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, supportive and enthusiastic team of staff. Children are (and have always) been happy to attend. They encourage and develop the children well and always listen to any concerns. I always recommend.
Reply from Gemma Bateman, Manager at Child First BicesterThank you so much for your positive feedback. We are so happy that the children are happy to attend the nursery and we enjoy supporting them to develop and grow.
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest child has just left to go to school and I had no worries about him going. He was given a great foundation for Reception through structured activities and maths and literacy sessions. He had a great bond with his key person and still wants to see them when we do the nursery run with my youngest.
I had no hesitations in sending my youngest to start at Child First over a year ago and his social skills and language have gone from strength to strength in his settings. A quick summary at handover gives me an understanding of what has happened in the day and the online portal indicates meals eaten and some observations are often recorded here which is really great to see.
Reply from Gemma Bateman, Manager at Child First BicesterThank you for such positive feedback on your experiences with us. We love that the school leavers still come back to let us know how they are getting on at big school.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have only had positive experiences with the staff at Child First Bicester. We've had great support with our two year old who is potty training and dropping her day nap. Daily feedback is spot on and she is almost there after an earlier false start. Our first daughter likes to say hi to the office
staff when we pickup her younger sister.
I feel it has been a smooth transition with the change of management.
Reply from Gemma Bateman, Manager at Child First BicesterThank you for the feedback. We love that our school leavers still enjoying coming back to say hi.
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Review from Caroline R (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had two children go through Child First Bicester and been so happy sending them there. Team are warm and friendly, the children do such wide ranging activities (usual craft, outside play, to dance class and Rugby Tots). My children are very different characters but Child First have nurtured
them both brilliantly and we are very pleased we chose this nursery.
Reply from Gemma Bateman, Manager at Child First BicesterThank you for your kind words about our nursery. We are delighted that you have had such a positive experience.
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Review from Megan R (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery, the staff are very personable and friendly, and they care for my little one incredibly well, she has a metabolic condition and they have done everything possible to understand it and work with us at home to ensure they get everything right. The chef is incredible and goes
above and beyond to cater for all children and even those with specific dietary and medical problems. Their communication is fantastic and we are very happy with the nursery. I wouldn't want my little one being in the care of anyone else now
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Review from Nicola G (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Child First in 2020 when covid restrictions were still very high so it was a worrying time sending him to nursery. The staff were amazing and I was instantly reassured that he was in safe hands. He has now worked his way through all of the rooms and he has been happy and settled in
all of them. All of the staff are so caring and understanding and take the time to get to know all of the children. They have been quick to respond to any queries I have had and build good relationships with parents as well as the children. My son will be starting school soon and I feel that he has been given such a good foundation for this through the variety of activities and preparation provided by the staff both in learning and socialising skills.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.472)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.472) out of 10 for Child First Bicester 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 19 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 4.925 for Child First Bicester is calculated as follows: ( (211 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.925
  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 4.547 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Child First Bicester is based on 19 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.975
    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 166 number of registered child places is 33.2. 19 Positive Reviews ÷ 33.2 = 0.572
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Child First Bicester

What is the Age Range of Children that Child First Bicester accepts?

Child First Bicester accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Child First Bicester Open?

Child First Bicester 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 Child First Bicester have capacity for?

Child First Bicester has capacity for a total of 166 Children.

How far is Child First Bicester to the centre of Bicester?

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

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