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Nursery Care Oxford

Why Choose THE OXFORD NURSERY

The most important decision to make

Choosing the right nursery for your little ones is an important decision to make. We can think of lots of reasons why The Oxford Nursery should be top of your list.

Here is what makes us special...

Famly

Our Famly software provides many benefits including fast communication with Nursery and regular updates including photos and detailed learning observations.

Inclusive Costs

Our costs are inclusive of everything e.g. nappies, formula, meals and milk.

Family Ethos

Family Ethos of the business including nursery events and trips.

Key workers

Continuity of staff support/key workers for siblings within families.

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Longevity of staff members

Longevity of staff members service and the low staff turnover. We have over 150 years of childcare experience in our Senior Team.

Homely Setting

Home from Home environment

Family-run

Small family run business prioritising the individual needs and development of our children.

Consistent Staff

No Agency staff

Opening Hours

52 weeks per year, 7.30am – 6pm (except Training Days and bank holidays)

Following the EYFS

We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) alongside Birth to Five Matters and White Rose Maths Education.

Training Days

Comprehensive Training Days for all staff throughout the year, including up to date information and guidance on Safeguarding.

Training for new staff

Thorough and robust training for new recruits.

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Meet the team

Roger and Dawn set up The Oxford Nursery Ltd in 1997. Roger is a Management Accountant and Director of several businesses. In his spare time he loves to travel, play baseball and spend time with his family and dogs.

Roger

Director

Dawn established The Oxford Nursery Ltd with Roger in 1997. Dawn is a qualified teacher and has Early Years Professional status (EYP). Dawn champions the theory that children learn best through experience (Kolb’s experiential learning theory) and the curriculum and fun learning at the nurseries is reflective of this with wall-to-wall events. Dawn is very much into nature and a visit to Denmark to see forest school experiences for under 5’s firsthand inspired the vision of outdoor classrooms to maximise learning and education.

Dawn

Director

Julie is celebrating her 10th year working for Oxford Nursery in 2025 and has worked in Early Years for over 24 years. Outside of work Julie loves exotic holidays and spending time with her family and her dogs.

Julie

Nursery Operations Manager

Kerry has worked at Oxford Nursey for over 22 years. When she is not working, Kerry enjoys going to concerts or the theatre, making memories with her family and baking.

Kerry

Nursery Manager

Michelle has worked for Oxford Nursery for almost 20 years. Outside of nursery life, Michelle loves spending time with her family and baking birthday cakes for everyone.

Michelle

Deputy Manager & Under 2s Co-Ordinator

Bernadette joined Oxford Nursery in 2022. Outside of nursery, she loves studying, travelling, going to musicals and walking her dog.

Bernadette

Deputy Nursery Manager

Emma has been with the Oxford Nursery for over 9 years, Emma loves reading, spending time with her family on days out and adventures, and socialising with friends.

Emma

Relief Manager & Over 2s Co-Ordinator

Amanda has worked for The Oxford Nursery for almost 6 years. When she is not at work, Amanda loves taking on extra study, reading, astronomy, nature and keeping fit.

Amanda

Deputy Manager & Over 2s Co-Ordinator

Lydia attended The Oxford Nursery when she was 3 in 1997… our very first customer! Later she returned to join the team after university. Lydia is a qualified Teacher with experience in Primary Schools and now leads curriculum and team inductions in Oxford Nursery, focusing heavily on safeguarding and educational development. Lydia plays hockey, is a keen dog owner and loves to travel.

Lydia

Recruitment & Quality Provision Manager

Amy has worked for the nurseries for almost 9 years. When she isn’t working, Amy enjoys travelling, going to the gym and spending time with family and friends.

Amy

Head of Marketing, Communications & Admin

Meet the team

Roger and Dawn set up The Oxford Nursery Ltd in 1997. Roger is a Management Accountant and Director of several businesses. In his spare time he loves to travel, play baseball and spend time with his family and dogs.

Roger

Director

Dawn established The Oxford Nursery Ltd with Roger in 1997. Dawn is a qualified teacher and has Early Years Professional status (EYP). Dawn champions the theory that children learn best through experience (Kolb’s experiential learning theory) and the curriculum and fun learning at the nurseries is reflective of this with wall-to-wall events. Dawn is very much into nature and a visit to Denmark to see forest school experiences for under 5’s firsthand inspired the vision of outdoor classrooms to maximise learning and education.

Dawn

Director

Julie is celebrating her 10th year working for Oxford Nursery in 2025 and has worked in Early Years for over 24 years. Outside of work Julie loves exotic holidays and spending time with her family and her dogs.

Julie

Nursery Operations Manager

Kerry has worked at Oxford Nursey for over 22 years. When she is not working, Kerry enjoys going to concerts or the theatre, making memories with her family and baking.

Kerry

Nursery Manager

Michelle has worked for Oxford Nursery for almost 20 years. Outside of nursery life, Michelle loves spending time with her family and baking birthday cakes for everyone.

Michelle

Deputy Manager & Under 2s Co-Ordinator

Bernadette joined Oxford Nursery in 2022. Outside of nursery, she loves studying, travelling, going to musicals and walking her dog.

Bernadette

Deputy Nursery Manager

Emma has been with the Oxford Nursery for over 9 years, Emma loves reading, spending time with her family on days out and adventures, and socialising with friends.

Emma

Relief Manager & Over 2s Co-Ordinator

Amanda has worked for The Oxford Nursery for almost 6 years. When she is not at work, Amanda loves taking on extra study, reading, astronomy, nature and keeping fit.

Amanda

Deputy Manager & Over 2s Co-Ordinator

Anisa has been with Oxford Nursery for almost 4 years. In her spare time Anisa loves shopping, cooking and party planning.

Anisa

Third in Charge & Over 2s Room Leader

Lydia attended The Oxford Nursery when she was 3 in 1997… our very first customer! Later she returned to join the team after university. Lydia is a qualified Teacher with experience in Primary Schools and now leads curriculum and team inductions in Oxford Nursery, focusing heavily on safeguarding and educational development. Lydia plays hockey, is a keen dog owner and loves to travel.

Lydia

Recruitment & Quality Provision Manager

Amy has worked for the nurseries for almost 9 years. When she isn’t working, Amy enjoys travelling, going to the gym and spending time with family and friends.

Amy

Head of Marketing, Communications & Admin

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