Co-op Childcare Carterton

West Oxfordshire Business Park, Wavers Ground, Brize Norton, Carterton OX18 3YJ
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9.6 71 Reviews
At Co-op Childcare Carterton, they have a diverse team of nursery practitioners who bring lots of experience and plan creative activities each day.

They make it a priority to keep parents informed with up to the minute information, and host regular parent panels, so parents can have a say in how they run their nursery. For this, they have a ParentZone app which keeps you informed about what your child has been up to all day including observations, assessments, meals, and even toilet training progress!

All staff are pediatric first-aid trained. They know that little things can make a big difference, so they make sure to give children lots of hands-on experiences. There are areas for growing food (and eating it). Children make regular visits to local care homes and focus on doing their bit for the environment.

Each child will learn all about the environment and their local community through a global eco-schools programme which will make them become a real environmental champion!

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Care Provided by Co-op Childcare Carterton

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Nadine Board (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 86
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 5 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • 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
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Co-op Childcare Carterton

  • (0-2) Full day £82.00 / Half Day £45.75
    (2-3) Full day £78.25 / Half Day £43.75
    (3-5) Full day £69.50 / Half Day £36.75

  • 2 Year funding accepted. 15 and 30 hours funding available for all 3 and 4 year olds
    Short Days (8am-6pm) & School Days (9am-3pm) Offered

Co-op Childcare Carterton Reviews (71)

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Co-op Childcare Carterton has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.583) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Co-op Childcare Carterton has 71 reviews.

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Review from Jenny B (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Carterton in November, and he loves it. We can really see his speech coming on, and he's started to sing whilst he's playing at home which is great! The nursery have been great with him, and you can definitely see his confidence levels increasing. If he's a little upset in the mornings,
they always know exactly how to handle him. It's so easy to speak with the nursery too, even if I have what I think is a silly question! We definitely made the right choice for him.

Reply from Nadine Board, Manager at Co-op Childcare Carterton

Thank you for taking time to leave us your review!


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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been fantastic with our daughter. She started of very nervous but they have worked closely with her to become confident.
The nursery has great communication with parents in person and via the app.

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Review from Catherine J (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my girls have been at Carterton Nursery since they were 10months old, both love going and have such fun. The staff are always positive and always there to help.
Kept informed and updated when changes are happening.
Really recommend the nursery to everyone speak to.

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Review from Alice W (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 2-year-old has been going here for 8 months now and loves it. She always talks about her friends and what she has been up to as well as coming out with new things that she’s been learning about. The team are all really friendly, kind and caring and keep us informed at pick-ups and via an app, regularly
getting pictures too. I have seen my daughter’s confidence grow since starting here and this has been supported during potty training also. They always provide great activities for the children and have let them have free flow in the room and outside, going out in all weathers too.

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Review from Kirsty R (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves going to nursery, and since going, he has grown in confidence. The room leaders and nursery practitioners are so lovely and really care about the children. They are always learning something new and always kept busy. My son has thrived in preschool, and I couldn't have picked
a better nursery. Thank you so much to the manager and the team!

Reply from Becky Starkey, Deputy Manager at Co-op Childcare Carterton

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our nursery.


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Review from Sean T (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl loves coming to nursery and thrives here every day. Her speech and confidence have come on so much since being here, and every member of staff she passes takes the time to say hello and ask her how she is with a big smile on her face. It's our home from home.

Reply from Becky Starkey, Deputy Manager at Co-op Childcare Carterton

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our nursery.


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Review from S H (Father of Child) published on 16 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have nothing but good things to say about the nursery, particularly the staff, the management are really efficient and super responsive and the room staff are very caring, enthusiastic and brilliant with our son.
I have no hesitations in recommending the nursery, we are very happy with the care
our son receives.

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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter just finished her three and a half year journey with the Co-op nursery. From the sad, shy little twelve months old baby to a confident, beautiful girl ready to start her next adventure at primary school, the Co-op staff were there with us along the way. All through Covid and beyond, we
couldn’t be any more grateful for the years of love, support, care, occasional tears, but mostly knowledge they gave her, especially in the last year in preschool, in order to provide her with an amazing start on her next adventure. All the staff been amazing, all the way from ladybirds to preschool. Our daughter will really miss seeing you all, but not too much as we are continuing our Co-op journey with our second eighteen month old daughter and we wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you for everything!

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at this nursery are all brilliant, friendly and great with my two children. There’s lots of different activities and my eldest has amazing writing and spelling skills already, which can only be down to the staff teaching him.

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Review from F M (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended for 3 years, full days, 4 times a week and absolutely loved it. Everyone was so caring and helped her become the confident little lady she is today. She was in very safe hands and I could not have asked for anything more.

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Review from Toni R (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had the best experience here over the last eight years with our children. Both of our girls joined from five months old and each settled instantly. Throughout all of the rooms they have been in, they have had excellent care and built strong bonds with the staff.
Each day there was various activities,
all of which ensured their days were fun filled. Preschool really helped to get them ready for starting at primary, from using phonics to practicing handwriting.
We are going to miss the staff here a huge amount, the support they give to families is invaluable and goes a long way to ensuring that we were, as parents, confident they were giving the best care.

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Review from Simone P (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All 3 of my children attended this setting, and 2 still do, it has been wonderful to watch my children grow and interact with other children and staff members. I always receive a detailed handover, and feel that my children are well cared for and given individualised care with learning etc. They are
always happy while in the nursery/preschool and fed well. Staff are very hot on accident forms and letting us know of any head bumps, and on days that they are sad leaving mummy I get pictures of them playing happily minutes after I leave.

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Review from Terri-Anne W (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to this nursery since September 2021. Management, key workers and staff in general are all friendly and kind, nothing is ever too much. My son settled in quickly and he absolutely loves going to nursery, sometimes cries if I pick him up early (I think he feels like he’s missing
out!). I can’t thank the Co-op Nursery Carterton enough for being part of my boy's journey and helping him grow. He’s leaving such a different boy to what he started as, and he’ll definitely miss everyone when he leaves this month as he’s going to big school in September. We will never forget you all. Thank you for being such a big part of our lives, the help and kindness shown and for helping our little boy to grow, shine and flourish. A nursery definitely recommended.

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Review from Hannah R (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has settled in beautifully to the nursery. He is very happy and has a great relationship with the adults. He goes to nursery enthusiastically and comes home every day full of stories about his day. We feel confident that he’s safe and nurtured throughout the day.

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Review from Shelley S (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really lovely friendly staff in all 3 rooms my child has transitioned through. My son really loves coming to nursery now to explore and make connections with other children his age. The app is brilliant for a parent to see the up-to-date info. I especially love seeing what my child has eaten, it gives
me inspiration on meals at home.

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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in September 2022 and absolutely loves attending. The staff are always so lovely, welcoming and helpful. My daughter has made such good bonds with the staff and always looks forward to going in and seeing them. The management team are also super helpful when I’ve had enquiries etc.
Cannot fault the nursery at all, looking forward to my youngest joining in the upcoming months and seeing her have the same positive experience as the staff always talk to her at drop off/pick up too. Highly recommend this nursery!

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Review from Kimberley O (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 20-month-old son has been going to this nursery since he was about 6 months old. All the staff are amazing with him, he clearly loves them as he's always so happy when I see him in his room and the interaction he has with them all.
Just lately he went from being so easy to drop off to a little bit
more clingy to me due to his age I think and a phase! But the room manager and the rest of the girls in the room constantly helped with this and really worked with my boy to help him settle in quickly! He now is so much better! As a mum, this was so reassuring for me that my boy is in the best care when away from me - so for that I'm so grateful.
Also, all the different activities and fun play they do is great - all the updates on the app are amazing and again I love seeing my boy so happy!
I would 100% recommend the nursery to anyone thinking of sending their child here.

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Review from Roxanne F (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son began attending this nursery when he was just over 2 years old. He has loved every single day of nursery and is always full of excitement to see his friends. He has learnt so much, becoming confident in forming relationships, with his speech and trying new things and he has also learned to be
independent. The staff have hugely helped with ditching his dummy and providing their recommendations which we have mirrored at home and this has been a huge success! The activities are varied and keep the children occupied and they regularly feedback about my son's favourite interests. I highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Caroline W (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled so well at the nursery and the staff go out of their way for the children. She absolutely adores every single one of them! Since starting nursery a few months ago my daughter's development has come on so much and most importantly I know she is happy and well looked after there
which makes my working day that little bit easier. The nursery have put on special little events to really make the parents feel involved, such as food tasting evenings, parent's evening and a tea party. I highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Sean G (Father of Child) published on 4 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started here in April and has now been in a full time placement for a month now. Drop off and pick-up times are super flexible - drop off and pick up between the opening hours. Food and nappies are included. We've been invited to a parent's evening, a jubilee picnic and to be classroom
ambassadors already, so it's safe to say they are very engaging. In addition to that, we get updates almost hourly via the parent app, 3 or more photos a week and updates on nappy changes, sleeps, food and activities. I recommend the nursery and haven't had any problems so far.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.583)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.583) out of 10 for Co-op Childcare Carterton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.827 for Co-op Childcare Carterton is calculated as follows: ( (133 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.827

  • b) 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 4.756 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Co-op Childcare Carterton 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:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 86 number of registered child places is 17.2. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 17.2 = 0.756

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Nadine

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Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2004

I have worked for The Co-operative Childcare since 2004, working from a Nursery Practitioner to a Nursery Manager.
I am Level 4 qualified in Childcare.

I have two children who attend our nursery and absolutely love the time they spend here.

Being part of a child's life and watching them grow and develop has to be the most rewarding job in the world.
It is a wonderful feeling knowing a family has chosen our nursery setting to look after their most precious gift.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Co-op Childcare Carterton

What is the Age Range of Children that Co-op Childcare Carterton accepts?

Co-op Childcare Carterton accepts Children aged from 0 years 5 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Co-op Childcare Carterton Open?

Co-op Childcare Carterton is open: 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.

How many Children does Co-op Childcare Carterton have capacity for?

Co-op Childcare Carterton has capacity for a total of 86 Children.

How far is Co-op Childcare Carterton to the centre of Carterton?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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