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Staff are extremely important to children and the service ensures they are highly qualified and love little people.
The nursery has excellent purpose built facilities both indoors and outdoors, placing a great emphasis on spending lots of...
Culham Nursery & Preschool is a warm happy and homely environment where the top priority is to have safe contented children. Owners believe the nursery should be about making friends and learning through play.
Staff are extremely important to children and the service ensures they are highly qualified and love little people.
The nursery has excellent purpose built facilities both indoors and outdoors, placing a great emphasis on spending lots of time outside in the fresh air. Culham Science Centre has an exceptional garden and staff use both the indoors and outdoors to deliver all areas of the early years curriculum to a high standard.
The team constantly strives to give children memorable experiences with exciting opportunities to learn through play that they might not always be able to do at home and of course give them the opportunity to make some of their first friends.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- ICP Educare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Leanne Le-Marinel (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 50
Total Places for Children
- 144
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Culham Nursery & Preschool Reviews (150)
Culham Nursery & Preschool has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.608) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Culham Nursery & Preschool has 150 reviews.
We couldn't be happier with our daughter's nursery. She settled in so quickly, which is a true reflection of how warm, caring and welcoming the whole team are. Everyone is absolutely amazing and it's so reassuring to know she is in such kind and capable hands. The environment is lovely, nurturing...
We couldn't be happier with our daughter's nursery. She settled in so quickly, which is a true reflection of how warm, caring and welcoming the whole team are. Everyone is absolutely amazing and it's so reassuring to know she is in such kind and capable hands. The environment is lovely, nurturing and full of fun - she is always so happy to go in! We're so grateful to the wonderful team for making her experience such a positive one.
My child began attending the nursery at 12 months and the past few months have been brilliant for her. The staff are dedicated and always have the details on how she has been, what she has liked and disliked and have been encouraging with her food journey. She has developed attachments quickly to...
My child began attending the nursery at 12 months and the past few months have been brilliant for her. The staff are dedicated and always have the details on how she has been, what she has liked and disliked and have been encouraging with her food journey. She has developed attachments quickly to her teachers and I cannot thank Culham enough for the development we have seen in my child. The babies garden is great and plenty of opportunities for adventures every day.
The staff have been extremely supportive to us with our son starting nursery for the first time at 11 months old. They have been adaptable to his schedule and needs. Everyday they have a fantastic knowledge of what my son has done and he always comes home happy but exhausted.
The staff have been extremely supportive to us with our son starting nursery for the first time at 11 months old. They have been adaptable to his schedule and needs. Everyday they have a fantastic knowledge of what my son has done and he always comes home happy but exhausted.
My child has thoroughly enjoyed their time at the nursery and cannot wait to go there in the morning. The staff are genuinely pleased to see her when we get there, and seem to put real thought and care into her learning every day.
My child has thoroughly enjoyed their time at the nursery and cannot wait to go there in the morning. The staff are genuinely pleased to see her when we get there, and seem to put real thought and care into her learning every day.
My child has a wonderful time at Culham. Her key worker and other teachers have built lovely relationships. She has so much fun, can't wait to get to nursery in the morning, and has learned really good habits from nursery. The food seems excellent and she has a large range of activities.
The...
My child has a wonderful time at Culham. Her key worker and other teachers have built lovely relationships. She has so much fun, can't wait to get to nursery in the morning, and has learned really good habits from nursery. The food seems excellent and she has a large range of activities.
The admin could be better (sorting out settling in days, invoicing, getting back on dietary queries) but it seems to be improving.
Our son has been so happy at Culham Science Centre Nursery and preschool and we have seen so much growth in him. They accommodated him quite last minute after we were let down by another setting and have been great from day one. They feed him a nutritious home cooked meal for lunch every day, and...
Our son has been so happy at Culham Science Centre Nursery and preschool and we have seen so much growth in him. They accommodated him quite last minute after we were let down by another setting and have been great from day one. They feed him a nutritious home cooked meal for lunch every day, and he has become very attached to the caring staff. The only thing I wonder if could have been done better is the settling in process. We didn't get to spend any time in the setting getting him acquainted with it before we left him and he was quite upset for the first few weeks.
Culham is a brilliant place for my children. The staff are engaging and know all the children, and they put lots of effort in creating great activities for the kids. Being outside is part of the daily life of the nursery, whatever the weather, and is one of my favourite things about it.
Culham is a brilliant place for my children. The staff are engaging and know all the children, and they put lots of effort in creating great activities for the kids. Being outside is part of the daily life of the nursery, whatever the weather, and is one of my favourite things about it.
While in the baby room my son made strong connections with the staff and...
While in the baby room my son made strong connections with the staff and developed really well and quickly.
The nursery is lovely and all the staff are great. We are so happy with the quality of the food and learning provided. We only wish the outside space was as good as it used to be when the old nursery was there. We miss the greenery and shade from the trees. Cost of the nursery is also very...
The nursery is lovely and all the staff are great. We are so happy with the quality of the food and learning provided. We only wish the outside space was as good as it used to be when the old nursery was there. We miss the greenery and shade from the trees. Cost of the nursery is also very expensive compared to most others in the area. The nursery is great overall.
We have found Culham Nursery and Pre-School to be fantastic for both our children. They helped our eldest develop and prepare for school and support our youngest who currently attends and needs some extra support. The staff are kind and friendly and find creative ways to engage with the children...
We have found Culham Nursery and Pre-School to be fantastic for both our children. They helped our eldest develop and prepare for school and support our youngest who currently attends and needs some extra support. The staff are kind and friendly and find creative ways to engage with the children and teach them.
The changes from the new management have been innovative and positive and have made a clear impact on the children and parents.
For both children, I have felt very reassured and confident that my child is...
For both children, I have felt very reassured and confident that my child is being well looked after. The staff all seem friendly and competent, often going the extra mile. The classrooms and outdoor areas are excellent, and the freshly cooked lunches on site are great.
Neither of my children ever made a complaint!! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Wonderful staff and high quality centre, would highly recommend. The team is very accommodating for the needs of the child and we have always found our daughter has a positive experience when attending.
Wonderful staff and high quality centre, would highly recommend. The team is very accommodating for the needs of the child and we have always found our daughter has a positive experience when attending.
My son was at Culham Science Centre Nursery for a total of six months before a (pre-planned) move (due to location). I could not fault them at all. My son was only six months old when he started so naturally I was nervous - but I needn't have been. He settled so well in the baby room and I was put...
My son was at Culham Science Centre Nursery for a total of six months before a (pre-planned) move (due to location). I could not fault them at all. My son was only six months old when he started so naturally I was nervous - but I needn't have been. He settled so well in the baby room and I was put at ease so quickly. Everyone was so friendly and I was confident that he was in great care and having so much fun. Photos were uploaded to an app, and I received feedback daily when I picked him up as to sleep, food, play and other skills/development. I would highly recommend. Thank you to everyone at Culham Science Centre Nursery for our experience and time there.
She...
She absolutely loves the big garden and spends so much time playing outside which has been brilliant for her confidence and independence. We've noticed how much she's grown in doing things for herself.
Her relationship with her key worker is wonderful. She is warm, consistent and attentive. She is also very comfortable with all the adults in her room which shows how nurturing the whole team is. She talks about them when at home.
We couldn't be happier with the care she receives. She feels safe, supported, and excited to learn each day.
We have been using the nursery since 2024 and have nothing but positive things to say. My child is currently in lower preschool 2 and she is thriving. The staff are wonderful, my child loves every single one of them and it's hard to get her to leave at the end of the day! She does so many...
We have been using the nursery since 2024 and have nothing but positive things to say. My child is currently in lower preschool 2 and she is thriving. The staff are wonderful, my child loves every single one of them and it's hard to get her to leave at the end of the day! She does so many activities and her development has come on leaps and bounds. Every single staff member we deal with are professional and all clearly passionate about their jobs. We feel very lucky to have a place here.
We are very pleased with the nursery. Our son is thriving there, and he loves coming in the mornings. The staff is lovely and caring. We have no worries dropping him off.
We are very pleased with the nursery. Our son is thriving there, and he loves coming in the mornings. The staff is lovely and caring. We have no worries dropping him off.
A fantastic nursery! Our son has been here since he was 10 months and is now 2.5 years old. He has been through the baby, toddler and lower preschool rooms so far. The staff have all been amazing throughout, they really take time to get to know the whole family and support the child in their...
A fantastic nursery! Our son has been here since he was 10 months and is now 2.5 years old. He has been through the baby, toddler and lower preschool rooms so far. The staff have all been amazing throughout, they really take time to get to know the whole family and support the child in their learning and development. The outdoor facilities are brilliant; we like that there is some shared space with other classes - but it's also great that the smaller children have a different space to the older ones. We feel that our son is developing really well under the care and leadership at Culham. We like the verbal updates and regular parents' updates (instead of an app!). The food always sounds healthy and varied. Overall, we are so happy and - most importantly - our son is too.
Excellent facilities with kind staff. I never felt uncomfortable/worried leaving our son. He was assigned a key worker, and we were provided with regular updates on his development and daily routines. He loved his time here; if we weren't moving away, we would have loved him to stay. It's given him...
Thank you for all your hard work.
They give us detailed updates of our child, such as always what she can do or not, what she eats or not, how many hours she sleeps, etc. These updates are really appreciated and help us to understand her progress and development.
They give us detailed updates of our child, such as always what she can do or not, what she eats or not, how many hours she sleeps, etc. These updates are really appreciated and help us to understand her progress and development.
My child has been at the nursery since 2023, and in that time, he has thrived there. The support from the staff through his interests, which have been nurtured, and through big life events (moving house, sibling) has been outstanding. Now we are looking at primary schools for our child, it has...
My child has been at the nursery since 2023, and in that time, he has thrived there. The support from the staff through his interests, which have been nurtured, and through big life events (moving house, sibling) has been outstanding. Now we are looking at primary schools for our child, it has become even more clear how well 'set up' our child is for school, with not only more 'academic' type tasks - but also socially, and importantly - emotionally. Our children's language skills are tremendously nurtured at nursery, and the ability to articulate feelings because of a wonderful focus on wellbeing of the children is something that has really stuck out to us as parents. Thank you for such a wonderful environment for our child! All of the staff, in all roles, have been fantastic!
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- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: ICP Educare
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Frequently Asked Questions about Culham Nursery & Preschool
What is the Age Range of Children that Culham Nursery & Preschool accepts?
Culham Nursery & Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Culham Nursery & Preschool Open?
Culham Nursery & Preschool is open: 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.
How many Children does Culham Nursery & Preschool have capacity for?
Culham Nursery & Preschool has capacity for a total of 144 Children.
How far is Culham Nursery & Preschool to the centre of Abingdon?
2.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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