Culham Nursery & Preschool

Culham Science Centre, Culham, Abingdon OX14 3GY
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9.4 135 Reviews
  • Culham Nursery & Preschool, Abingdon
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.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Nikki Durkin (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

  • 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

Culham Nursery & Preschool Reviews (135)

9.4

Culham Nursery & Preschool has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.432) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from V W (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has loved coming to the nursery. Each time he has moved rooms, has always been when he is ready and happy. The staff always make time to speak with us at the beginning and end of the day so we always know how his day has been. The meals provided are cooked each day and a good variety is offered.
I have always been confident that my son is well looked after, safe and happy.
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Review from Louise T (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff are very professional, friendly and helpful. Our son has really developed well since he started at this nursery, gaining confidence and becoming more independent. He has a good bond with his key worker which is lovely to see and all other staff are also well-liked. He has healthy meals
which he usually enjoys. We are so glad we decided to send him here. We cannot fault it.
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Review from Dorothy O (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has loved her time at the nursery. She has learnt so much through creative play, made friendships, come a long way linguistically and thrived here.


We can't thank the staff enough and would highly recommend the nursery to anyone. She will really miss coming here but we will be back for

sure.
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Review from Annabel T (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended both the nursery and pre-school for two years now, starting at 18months old. I can’t recommend this facility enough. The setting is modern and clean and boasts a wonderful garden with lots of outdoor play and learning. The staff have been excellent in building a rapport with
my daughter and I have every confidence in leaving her in their care each day. My daughter has thrived in the environment and seems to relish the increased structure of learning that pre-school provides. I have every confidence Culham Science Centre Nursery & Pre-school is absolutely the right place to nurture a love of learning and prepare my daughter so well for school and her next adventure!
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Review from John B (Father of Child) published on 4 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent start to life! Learnt so much with time spent here and fully prepared her for the start of school.
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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attended Culham and we couldn't have been happier. It really is outstanding from the excellent facilities, toys, food, learning to the most wonderful staff that go above and beyond to give your children the best care and start in early years learning. We will certainly miss all the
staff and children at the nursery. It has been the best decision bringing them to Culham and the hardest having to leave early. I cannot thank you all enough.
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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined the nursery at 6 months old. He has loved every single day he has spent there over the last two years. The nursery staff have helped nurture his personality, his social skills and they have helped create a very happy, intelligent and able little boy.
He is leaving the nursery at 2 years
and 4 months old ( we are relocating) he is able to eat properly with a knife and fork, able to talk and fully potty trained.
Thank you, Culham staff for allowing us to go back to work knowing our precious boy was having the time of his life! We will miss you.
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our almost 3-year-old has been at nursery since he was approx 9 months old. He's always been really well looked after and has thrived with all the opportunities he has been given. Our older son left last year to go to school after 4 years and was so well prepared for school - academically and emotionally.
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Review from Nicola F (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every member of staff is excellent, they have become our extended family, they care for my son as I would. I couldn't ask for any more from them. A different theme and activities every week to keep the children interested. A fantastic outdoor space is also provided which my son loves. The food is fantastic,
plenty of choice and variance. My son never comes home hungry. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery and the happy children proves why this nursery has outstanding Ofsted.
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Review from Hannah D (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both my kids (1yr & 3yrs) settled quickly at Culham and have brilliant caring key workers that they love. They're always tired at the end of the day, but generally happy and have always eaten excellent healthy food and had fun. Culham has been a life changer particularly for my 3yr old, who was a very
fussy eater but now eats so much better and particularly with all his friends ay Culham. The huge garden is brilliant and I live that the staff take them out in all weather. The manager is particularly approachable and friendly which makes a huge difference. I would definitely recommend Culham to friends.
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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at the nursery for 18 months and loves his time there. There is so much for the children to do and learn with a special theme each week in each room. The outdoor space is fantastic and my son loves the food. The staff make a real effort to get to know each child and have been so supportive
with earlier food intolerances and now potty training. My son has formed special relationships with both staff and other children and it's wonderful to see him so comfortable and happy.
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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly and happy nursery. Welcoming but at the same time keeps the children reminded of the need to follow rules thereby developing the children for the world at large. Lots of fun learning together with outdoor play. Meal times help to discipline whilst explaining new tastes. Manners are learnt
in a happy fun environment. Delighted we chose the nursery.
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Review from Toni H (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with the care our son has received since being at the nursery. I always go to work assured that he is well looked after. He is always very happy and excited when I arrive to get him. Showing off and sometimes doesn't want to leave. He developed an amazing bond with the staff in
the baby room, especially with his keyworker who we feel beyond lucky to have looking after our son. His development is coming on brilliantly in all areas which I believe is largely down to the time and commitment invested in him by the staff. An exceptional nursery with exceptional staff.
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Review from Erica R (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is always more than happy to go to nursery and I can understand why. They provide a great range of stimulating activities and all of the staff are caring and supportive.
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Review from Nicola B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled in well. Staff are friendly and very approachable. Extremely happy with the services provided by the nursery.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Really positive. My daughter seems very happy and likes to show us what she's been doing every day.
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Review from Alexis G (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone is always very helpful and knowledgeable about my daughter and her activities.
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Review from Bernmari B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our whole family has been ever so impressed with the nursery experience. Our son has come along leaps and bounds. Nursery has made him incredibly sociable and learnt extra skills ie. eating new foods, napping for 3 hours. I have also learnt from his nursery nurses, from the little things like knowing
when he's teething, tired to learning how to help our son use spoon and craft materials. He loves his nursery mummies so much and is always happy to get to nursery.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a wonderful nursery, with great staff. The range of activities that the children participate in is very wide. The staff also have a great connection with the children, creating a safe comfortable environment for the to grow and develop in.
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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves it here. I like the relaxed environment that encourages play and education.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.432)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.432) out of 10 for Culham Nursery & Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 13 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 4.981 for Culham Nursery & Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (153 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.981
  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 4.451 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Culham Nursery & Preschool is based on 13 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 144 number of registered child places is 28.8. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 28.8 = 0.451
  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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