Smart Tots Nursery Banbury

25 Horse Fair, Banbury OX16 0AE
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8.5 59 Reviews
  • Smart Tots Nursery Banbury, Banbury
Smart Tots Nursery is a beautiful Georgian town house with secure gardens for outdoor adventures.

Children’s daycare in full time or sessional places for children age 3 months to 5 years old.

The cook prepares home cooked nutritious meals - all part of the all-inclusive package - along with nappies, wipes and formula milk.

All staff are highly-trained up to Level 6 (early years teacher status) to support EYFS goals. Cook school, Boogie Mites (singing, dancing and more) and phonics are provided.

Children have daily access to the 2 garden areas.

The online parent portal keeps parents up-to-date with the child's day. Parents are invited to regular parents' evenings and events and the setting offers a flexible settling in period.

The early opening time of 7.30am makes this a popular nursery for working families.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rebekah Mascall (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 9

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

  • from 0 years
  • to 5 years

Funding & Fees

  • We offer spaces as a standard day (8 am to 5.30 pm) , extended day (7.30 am to 6 pm) or Daytime sessions (8-4pm) Please contact the nursery direct for a copy of our fees sheet.

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 & Christmas

Smart Tots Nursery Banbury Reviews (59)

8.5

Smart Tots Nursery Banbury has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.500) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Smart Tots Nursery Banbury has 59 reviews.

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Review from Alison H (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby is so happy at Smart Tots, all the staff are very friendly and helpful and seem to really care about her.
She’s always tired out at the end of the day and has settled in really well.
There is a lovely relaxed atmosphere.
I would definitely recommend Smart Tots to friends and family.
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Review from Yasmeen (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommended nursery! The staff have always been so friendly and supportive since my son started back in 2017. Now my daughter will be starting this year and I'm very excited about her journey here at Smart Tots!
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Review from Katriona J (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so pleased with Smart Tots and the level of care they have shown for our son. The staff are all so warm and friendly and we feel that he is in extremely safe hands. He settled in in no time and is now excited to see everyone when he arrives each morning. Having had to find him a place and
start his nursery care in a rush, we couldn't have been happier with the support and reassurance everyone at the nursery has given us.
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Review from Gail (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little boy started at Smart tots at 16 months old when we moved to the local area, we did some research and felt this was the best and most diverse perfect for his childcare.
The girls working here take care of the children as they would their own therefore it’s great peace of mind especially as
we both travel for work and we’re out of town a lot! I wouldn’t hesitate to enrol your child or infant at Smart Tots Nursery.
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Review from Susan B (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at this nursery when she was ten months and has been attending for just over a year. I am so pleased with the standard of care and all of the staff are brilliant. They all show a real interest in making sure my daughter is happy and have been key to her development. I am really looking
forward to seeing her progress further as she moves up through the nursery. I really like the parent portal too, it enables me to get regular notification updates throughout the day of how my daughter is and get updates of things she is doing. In summary a fantastic nursery with brilliant staff.
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Review from Jo H (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children started at Smart Tots at around 8 months old, they both thoroughly enjoyed their time there! The staff were amazing from the start which helped them settle in very quickly and made it easier for me to go back to work, from that day on they loved going to nursery. I would definitely
recommend Smart Tots in the future.
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Review from Nicole H (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Entrusting the care of your child to someone can be a really difficult decision, however, the staff at Smart Tots made this extremely easy, with their caring, supportive and helpful approach. My daughter absolutely loves going to Smart Tots and really excels with all the creative and interesting activities
to do. Well worth the money and the care and attention the staff bring make the experience for both my daughter and us as parents a positive one. We would recommend Smart Tots to anyone who is looking for the same level of care a parent would give with the added fun of different activities such as learning French that you might not get in a typical nursery. 5* to all the staff there!
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Review from Louise M (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Smart Tots last year and had not really ever been left with many people. The staff were outstanding at helping him settle in and gave me the confidence to leave him with them. I always feel that they genuinely care about the children and that they enjoy what they do. My son’s speech
has come on amazingly with their help and he always comes home singing songs he has learnt there. All the staff are so friendly and helpful. I also love that it is a slightly smaller setting than some of the nurseries I looked at in the area. Would highly recommend!
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Review from Zoe (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started here when she was 9 months and settled in instantly! This was mainly down to the amazing staff making us feel at ease. She has grown in confidence from being at nursery and she always leaves happy!! I can not recommend highly enough!
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Review from Nic M (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Smart Tots Nursery Banbury highly enough. My son has attended for two years and after taking some time to settle he now loves it. He is a shy boy but the time care and dedication he has been shown by all the staff has truly brought him out of his shell. My 11-month-old is due to start
in September and I have no doubt he will do equally as well and be as well cared for. My husband and I work shifts and the manager’s ability to accommodate us with such understanding has made arranging childcare so simple. With no local family support, I honestly don’t know what we would have done without them. All the staff are just lovely and so good at their jobs so don’t hesitate if you are considering sending your little ones here!
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Review from Susie B (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Smart Tots have always been very friendly and flexible, particularly as our family situation is very particular. Furthermore the staff are very personable and have not only been interested in my son and his development at the nursery, but my wider family situation.
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Review from Lauren H (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to nursery and always has a great time there. I love the online portal which means I can see what she is eating, how much much she sleeps as well as some of the fun activities she gets up to. There always seems to be lots going on, from art, French lessons and music to trips
to the park.
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Review from Phillipa M (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wanted to take the time to review this nursery because it is excellent. Both of my children are happy here and never cry when left. I am confident that I am leaving them in a safe environment where the staff are all caring and professional. I am a shift worker and therefore need flexibility which
this nursery is able to provide. I wouldn't be able to do the job I do without the support of this nursery. The staff are all friendly and helpful and the nursery itself is calm and well managed. I couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough.
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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are so caring and efficient at this nursery, I know my children are very well looked after. They are so excited to go in the mornings that I know staff are doing a wonderful job! The range of activities they do is great and preparing them well for school.
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have genuinely had the best experience with Smart Tots. Having had problems with our previous (international) child care, meeting the manager and her team has been so relieving. They are truly dedicated to giving each child the personal attention deserved and required to be happy and comfortable.
The admission and induction process can be stressful for new parents but Smart Tots take all the worry away and really gave us the peace of mind to leave our children there.


The quality of food is incredible and the daily updates and photos available via the website is great to see how the children are getting on throughout the day.

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Review from Samantha F (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so impressed with Smart Tots since our daughters first day. She settled quickly into the nursery and clearly enjoys her time there. Staff are always so welcoming and accommodating. We are glad we chose Smart Tots!
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Review from Seline A (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our darling daughter was very warmly welcomed and staff are very caring for her despite her food allergies. You can see that she looks forward to staying at Smart Tots and happy there. The parent's portal allows me to see what she does throughout the day, her meals, her activities with useful photos
when we download and build a nursery book. The staff are polite, friendly and aim to please. The children are active, well behaved and enjoy a large range of activities from little movers, French and even get pets visiting.
Reply from Lisa White, Manager at Smart Tots Nursery Banbury
Thank you for a lovely review.
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Review from Meg S (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff here are amazing. My two children love coming to nursery everyday due to the effort, care and attention of the girls here. They go above and beyond with caring for my children, including cuddles when they are sad, painting pictures for mothers day and I love the fact they genuinely care about
their lives at home. Everyday they provide a great varied diet for the and produce a daily report which tells me about what they have eaten and activities. Cannot thank you enough. Highly recommended.
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Review from Pippa A (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my sons have attended Smart Tots with the eldest now at school. I love the fact that the same staff are still at the nursery looking after my youngest and they take the time to greet my eldest and chat to him whenever they see him. The continuity and attention that families are given is wonderful.
Staff are accommodating and helpful and will give advice and support if asked for. The food is varied, healthy and home cooked.
The activities are varied and there are lots of opportunities to be artistic. The big plus for me is the parent portal. I can log on during my working day and see a picture of my son; sometimes a video. I know how much and what he has eaten, how long he slept and what he has enjoyed in his day. It is so reassuring. On top of everything else, I like how absolutely everything is included in the price. There are no extras.
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Review from Jessica K (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the first day my son has enjoyed his time spent at smart tots, especially the food which more times than not he has seconds! I enjoy the daily reports we get home so we know what he has been up to and also the arts and crafts that my son comes home with! Although being nervous to leave him to begin
with, the staff are absolutely wonderful and I always feel that Freddie is well looked after. His confidence has grown since starting at smart tots and I couldn't be happier with the service that they provide! Would definitely recommend!!
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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.500)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.500) out of 10 for Smart Tots 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 4 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 4.875 for Smart Tots Nursery Banbury is calculated as follows: ( (43 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.875
  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 3.625 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Smart Tots Nursery Banbury is based on 4 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 = 3.375
    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 80 number of registered child places is 16. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.25
  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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