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Child First Bicester

32 Launton Road, Bicester OX26 6PZ
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Child First Bicester, Bicester
Child First Bicester, Bicester
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...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 Lydia C (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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It was very difficult for me to leave my little baby boy at a nursery, and after looking around I felt reassured by the manager of Child First Bicester. The team has been fabulous in answering my questions and emails immediately and in an incredible manner. They have gone beyond and above helping my son. I did dread leaving my son at first with strangers, but can say that I needed not have worried as they have been incredible with my son. His room leader is amazing, and all the staff is friendly and accommodating. My son has definitely bonded with his key worker and every day I receive reports of all his activities as well as healthy and varied food.

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Review from Gemma H (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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I cannot recommend Child First Day Nursery highly enough.
When looking around, I felt instantly reassured by the manager - who genuinely cares about the children and their wellbeing. She could not have been more welcoming and knowledgeable and answered my questions and alleviated worries. Since registering, the team have been fabulous, answering emails in an incredibly timely manner. I feel they have gone above and beyond to help make arrangements for my daughter starting.

This week has been settling-in sessions and like most parents I have been dreading the thought of leaving my child with a stranger, knowing she may cry. I need not have worried. Her room leader met us on the first day, and like all the staff, she is so friendly and accomodating to all of my requests. My daughter has bonded with a fabulous key worker and every day I have been receiving reports on all the fun activities, as well as the wonderful/healthy and varied food on offer. The end of week summary emails are also great!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.

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Review from Vic C (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2021 Submitted via Website
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Could not be more pleased with Child First Bicester Day Nursery. The staff are so friendly and communication has been great throughout the Covid pandemic. The activities are well planned and our daughter is constantly learning new skills and social skills. The food provided is really varied and a good introduction to new foods and flavours, which we may not normally have at home.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

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Review from Sophie A (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2021 Submitted via Website
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The staff are what makes this nursery! When looking around for nurseries I was recommended a few but upon meeting the manager and now seeing how the staff are with my child and how he responds to them makes me happy to know he’s in good hands and genuinely cared for.

The garden is awesome and they’re always doing lots of great activities each week!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

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Review from Jenny W (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2021 Submitted via Website
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It’s been so hard to leave my daughter at nursery after a year of being with her on maternity leave, but the staff at Child First Day Nursery have been exceptional. They are kind, caring and compassionate in their approach whilst recognising the need to be open and honest in their communication. They always make sure she is distracted just after drop off as she finds this hard and settling in has taken time but I feel like she is making progress in her independence and development. They seem to have varied and exciting food choices and encourage my daughter to try new things. I cannot recommend this nursery enough and am really glad I went with my gut instinct when selecting it. My only slight negative is that the car park is currently closed due to Covid and we chose this nursery as it had parking for drop off and pick up. Although there is parking close by this adds time to the process and I’m sure will not be particularly fun in the rain.

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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2021 Submitted via Website
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10/10! My daughter started Child First Bicester Day Nursery at 18 months old and settled in beautifully. She enjoys going so much. I know she’s eating well there as they provide great meals for her and she loves the outdoor space where there’s lots to explore. I would recommend this nursery to anyone I know. She learns so much every day and always comes home happy. They provide all her nappies and wipes which is a great plus too.

I love that I can leave her there and know she’s in completely safe hands and having lots of fun.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

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Review from Jennifer D (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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A brilliant nursery with amazing staff! My 3-year-old went for 2 years and looked forward to going every single day! I would highly recommend Child First Bicester to anyone looking for an outstanding nursery for their child.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

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Review from Zara S (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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After viewing several nurseries across Bicester I have been so happy with Child First.
The setting is wonderful and they offer early starts and late finishes too.
I have been impressed with the excellent activities offered, including baking, music classes which we receive photo updates of my child taking part.
The communication is outstanding, with a high level of care and attention to any questions/concerns I’ve had and we receive detailed weekly updates in addition to daily updates of what the room has done and anything upcoming.
The rooms and garden areas are very interactive, so much to play with and these are well maintained and constantly updated. Both of my children have attended here and would highly recommend!

A big thanks to all the friendly team there!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

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Review from Gabriela S M (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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Leaving your child at nursery for the first time is very emotional. I will always remember the general manager at Child First giving me a massive hug as I was leaving the nursery in tears when I dropped my son off for the first time. But I had nothing to worry about. My first son loved this nursery, and my second son is loving it too. He goes in happy and leaves happy. The food must also be amazing as both my sons have always eaten well there. I would highly recommend this nursery. The staff are very caring and supportive... And have fun with the kids!!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

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Review from Mathew B (Father of Child) published on 9 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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The staff are friendly and caring, always have a smile of their faces. My son is always happy leaving us and coming home at the end of the day, the staff make it feel like a home from home. The food is amazing and always cooked fresh.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

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Review from Csillag M (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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Both of my children are very happy in nursery! I feel like the staff genuinely care about them which makes me feel confident leaving them behind. My younger one has multiple allergies and everyone has been excellent with keeping him well and safe. I couldn’t ask for more!

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Review from F C (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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I have been thrilled with the care my daughter has received since joining Child First. Every member of staff is caring, kind and professional and my daughter is so happy at the nursery. Communication is excellent and the daily information pages are informative and a lovely way to find out about what the children are up to. I am so pleased we chose this nursery for our daughter and would highly recommend it.

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Review from Mel B (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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Both my children have been here and my youngest is off to school. The nursery have prepared the children so well and loved and looked after them brilliantly. I will miss being part of the nursery and would recommend to anyone!

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Review from Kay B (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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I have two children attending this nursery and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the care and attention they have received. They have both thrived in their care, they are both so happy when they arrive. I also very much appreciate the daily information sheets which keep us informed of the activities the kids have been doing during the day. I highly recommend Child First.

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Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback on the care your children are receiving.

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Review from Margarita S (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son loves attending every day. The staff are very friendly, supportive and professional. I know I made the right decision to choose Child First. I cannot recommend Child First highly enough. Thank you to all of you!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys his time with us at Nursery.

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Review from Emily C (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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Our experience at Child First has been absolutely wonderful. Our son, who is 3.5 years old, started back in November, right in the thick of Covid, and he was welcomed with open arms. The moment we met the nursery manager for our tour, we knew that this was a special place and wanted our son to be there. The staff took a great deal of time getting to know my son and "what makes him tick" and have been able to greatly help as he goes through his toddler phase. We have been beyond thrilled with the daily activities, projects and fabulous meals that he enjoys. My husband always remarks how he wishes the chef at Child First could cook for our family too! When I recently gave birth to my daughter, there was no other place that we wanted her to be than Child First when I had to return to work.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your fantastic review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback on our Nursery.

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Review from Josephine E (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son has been at Child First Bicester for 18 months and although we have had challenges with Covid the pre-school have been informative and the service has been to a very high standard.
My son loves it and has made some amazing friends, in both other kids and the staff. He loves the girls that look after him and always speaks highly of everything.
Child First and all the staff are amazing, extremely helpful and nothing is too much. As a mum I want to know my child is happy and well looked after and Child First offer this to a high standard. They treat every child as an individual.
I love hearing my son tell me what he has learnt and how much fun he has had. Just what a mother wants to hear.
We will be sad to move on to primary school.

Highly recommended, you wouldn't regret the decision to place your child here.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys nursery with us.

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Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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Nothing but praise for Child First Bicester. The staff are amazing and care so much for the children they look after. They are smiley and welcoming which is fantastic, even more so at the moment! The children have access to lots of various activities throughout the day both inside and outside. They have a chef on-site who cooks the most delicious food! The menu looks amazing and it is adapted for summer and winter. The management team are amazing and really accommodating. 10/10 for the team.

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Thank you for your lovely review, we are thrilled to hear your positive thoughts on our nursery and team.

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Review from Hannah A (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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Both of my sons attend Child First Bicester and they (and we!) absolutely love it. The staff are brilliant, not only showing excellent care in very challenging circumstances with Covid risk and measures, but are bringing out the best in our children to give them a great early years foundation before they go into school. The nursery is managed exceptionally well, with great systems and communication in place to make everything tick.

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Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys nursery with us.

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Review from Richard G (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son has been coming to Child First Bicester for over a year now, when he started he had poor communication skills and the team have been excellent working alongside him. Now my son is a lot better with communicating his needs with us.

I highly recommend the nursery, they have been fantastic in reacting to Covid 19 and keeping parents well informed through communication updates.

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Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how much your son has developed with us.

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