Child First Bicester

32 Launton Road, Bicester OX26 6PZ
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8.9 89 Reviews
  • Child First Bicester, Bicester
Child First Bicester is a private daycare nursery which has a vibrant environment in which children can learn through play and be involved in meaningful experiences.

The nursery cares for children from 3 months to 5 years and is open from 7:30 am - 6:30 pm Monday to Friday.

In a free-flow environment, children are able to choose from a wide range of resources, exploring and developing new skills with the support of dedicated staff.

Extra-curricular activities include singing, dancing, music, cookery, Spanish, football and drama, while children also grow vegetables and enjoy a variety of festivals, events and special days.

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Care Provided by Child First Bicester

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amelia Layton (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 37
  • Total Places for Children
  • 166
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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
  • Open 50 weeks per year

Funding & Fees Guide for Child First Bicester

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

Child First Bicester Reviews (89)

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Child First Bicester has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.874) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Child First Bicester has 89 reviews.

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Review from Kay B (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children attending this nursery and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the care and attention they have received. They have both thrived in their care, they are both so happy when they arrive. I also very much appreciate the daily information sheets which keep us informed of the activities
the kids have been doing during the day. I highly recommend Child First.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback on the care your children are receiving.


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Review from Margarita S (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves attending every day. The staff are very friendly, supportive and professional. I know I made the right decision to choose Child First. I cannot recommend Child First highly enough. Thank you to all of you!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys his time with us at Nursery.


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Review from Emily C (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience at Child First has been absolutely wonderful. Our son, who is 3.5 years old, started back in November, right in the thick of Covid, and he was welcomed with open arms. The moment we met the nursery manager for our tour, we knew that this was a special place and wanted our son to be there.
The staff took a great deal of time getting to know my son and "what makes him tick" and have been able to greatly help as he goes through his toddler phase. We have been beyond thrilled with the daily activities, projects and fabulous meals that he enjoys. My husband always remarks how he wishes the chef at Child First could cook for our family too! When I recently gave birth to my daughter, there was no other place that we wanted her to be than Child First when I had to return to work.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your fantastic review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback on our Nursery.


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Review from Josephine E (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Child First Bicester for 18 months and although we have had challenges with Covid the pre-school have been informative and the service has been to a very high standard.
My son loves it and has made some amazing friends, in both other kids and the staff. He loves the girls that
look after him and always speaks highly of everything.
Child First and all the staff are amazing, extremely helpful and nothing is too much. As a mum I want to know my child is happy and well looked after and Child First offer this to a high standard. They treat every child as an individual.
I love hearing my son tell me what he has learnt and how much fun he has had. Just what a mother wants to hear.
We will be sad to move on to primary school.
Highly recommended, you wouldn't regret the decision to place your child here.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys nursery with us.


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Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nothing but praise for Child First Bicester. The staff are amazing and care so much for the children they look after. They are smiley and welcoming which is fantastic, even more so at the moment! The children have access to lots of various activities throughout the day both inside and outside. They
have a chef on-site who cooks the most delicious food! The menu looks amazing and it is adapted for summer and winter. The management team are amazing and really accommodating. 10/10 for the team.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your lovely review, we are thrilled to hear your positive thoughts on our nursery and team.


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Review from Hannah A (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my sons attend Child First Bicester and they (and we!) absolutely love it. The staff are brilliant, not only showing excellent care in very challenging circumstances with Covid risk and measures, but are bringing out the best in our children to give them a great early years foundation before
they go into school. The nursery is managed exceptionally well, with great systems and communication in place to make everything tick.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys nursery with us.


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Review from Richard G (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been coming to Child First Bicester for over a year now, when he started he had poor communication skills and the team have been excellent working alongside him. Now my son is a lot better with communicating his needs with us.
I highly recommend the nursery, they have been fantastic in
reacting to Covid 19 and keeping parents well informed through communication updates.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how much your son has developed with us.


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Review from Lucy W (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Where do I start?! A truly wonderful nursery, the care and love they’ve shown to my little boy is second to none. The activities he gets up to, the home-cooked food he eats and the fun he has means he doesn’t want to leave! I can’t thank the team enough for making one of the most difficult areas the
easiest! The reports we receive every day on what he’s done, what he’s eaten and his naps mean the world to us and provide us with such joy - especially with how the world is at the moment. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your wonderful review, we are delighted to hear your kind words.


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Review from Philippa P (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery for the last eighteen months. I cannot speak highly enough of all of the staff within the nursery. From the moment we viewed the nursery we knew it was the right fit for us. Everyone was so friendly, inviting and they couldn't have been more helpful and reassuring.
Having done the settling in visits, I wasn't nervous at all about her first day. In each room she has been in I knew how much love and attention she had from all of the staff. The best part of my day is collecting her and hearing about all the fun activities she has done and the amazing food she has eaten. She has developed so much during her time there, from learning to walk to her large repertoire of nursery rhymes. During what has been a turbulent year with Covid-19 restrictions I have been grateful that she has been looked after in such a safe and loving environment.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your fantastic review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback and thoughts.


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Review from J U (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery since February. It took him only a week to settle and the staff are at all the times very informative and friendly. It is a lovely feeling to see that your child enters the nursery with a smile. He learnt so much in those two months. Every single day he comes back
home with different paintings or crafts that he is so proud of.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your wonderful review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.


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Review from Leanne H (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Child First Bicester, from Ladybirds to preschool. I cannot fault the staff or the facilities the nursery offers. The care, love and attention the staff give to the children is just wonderful. It takes a lot of confidence to hand your little ones over to someone else
and I know they are just as well looked after at Child First Bicester as they are at home. The variety of food on offer, cooked fresh on site is also a bonus. The children always come home with a belly full of delicious food. I have recommended Child First Bicester to others and will continue to recommend them. The staff from management to nursery room staff are always friendly and approachable.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your wonderful review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.


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Review from James K (Father of Child) published on 7 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Child First Bicester now for four months since she was eight months old and I am extremely happy with the staff in her room and the management. They have great communication with parents, despite the current circumstances going on around the world, with well detailed hand
over notes and feedback given to parents everyday. The food sounds amazing and must be if my daughter has seconds if not thirds of most the dishes there, clearly takes after me! Overall I am very happy with the nursery, with the small amount of time my daughter has been there and I would recommend to anyone!

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your amazing review, we are delighted to hear your positive feedback.


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Review from Emily M (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest son attended Child First Bicester and now my youngest attends. The staff are amazing and welcoming, the meals provided are superb and nutritious and I am confident he is kept safe and engaged in various activities. Regular updates are provided and I love how he has grown in confidence and
learnt so much in a small space of time. The team do an amazing job and I can’t thank them enough, especially during a pandemic that was difficult and worrying as a parent. I do and will continue to recommend Child First Bicester to friends, family and anyone looking for childcare.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your kind words, we are thrilled to hear your positive feedback.


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Review from Stacey J (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boys been at the nursery from the age of one and I’ve never had reason to fault the nursery or staff. He’s always been happy and his developments been hugely supported. The meals provided aren’t your ordinary meals, the children eat from a seasonal menu with fresh meat and veg, I’m confident
this is why I don’t have a fussy eater too! Love everything about Child First Bichester, the staff, the activities and the love they have for my son and others alike.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear how happy your son is and how he is having such a positive experience and journey with us.


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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery, staff are so friendly and helpful! Informed about everything. My daughter settled so well, considering she was born in the pandemic and has had very little interaction with others, she has thrived since starting at the nursery! Thrilled with her progress in the first few weeks of
starting. The meals sound delicious and my daughter loves them. Staff work so hard and make sure the children have a wonderful time there and they provide fantastic activities and experiences for them. Nursery provide parents with lots of information about activities and events and support for parents.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear your positive thoughts on our nursery.


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Review from Jennifer W (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Child First Bicester since January 2019 and she loves it.
We've always had such pleasant experiences with every single member of staff and our daughter has developed strong bonds with those in the two rooms she's now been in (CFaterpillars and Butterflies).
The preschool
has handled everything to do with Covid exceptionally well, especially the communication around all things Covid. We regularly recommend the preschool and are very pleased with the choice we made for our daughter to attend here.
We're confident she's having the very best start to her early years learning ahead of starting school in September.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear your positive thoughts on our nursery.


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Review from Bev N (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I decided on Child First Bicester based on feedback from colleagues. I was not disappointed, they are great. Communication is spot on and frequent. Replies to queries are super speedy. As a first-time parent I was nervous about sending my child to nursery especially in the middle of Covid. (Steps they
have in place makes it feel very safe).
The staff have been brilliant and so welcoming. My child has developed so much in the short time she has been there (6 months). She is always happy and excited to be going to nursery so much I think she's disappointed when it's the weekend.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your fantastic review, we are thrilled to hear your positive thoughts on our nursery.


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Review from Lucy F (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were so nervous and emotional about sending our baby boy to nursery (now 13 months) especially during the COVID restrictions. Three months later and we couldn’t be happier- we are so glad he’s there. they are amazing with him and he loves being there. It took him a bit of time to get used to it but
they have really made the effort to build a bond with him. Thank you so much. He has so much fun and grows more in confidence every day. A slightly older building but lovely and cosy, full of sparkly fairy lights and lots of fun.

Reply from The Staff Team, Manager at Child First Bicester

Thank you for your kind review, it is lovely to hear how much your son enjoys nursery with us.


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Review from Lorraine F (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one has attended Child First since she was four months old. I cannot recommend the nursery enough, she is so happy there, she is confident and happy, allowed to explore independently and has developed such a special bond with the staff. Her appetite for food is incredible and I put that down
to the amazing menus they serve. There is an online system where they capture special milestones which for me is invaluable as seeing them makes me feel like I'm with her and not missing special moments. A true testament to how much she loves it here has been her returning after lockdown measures lifted, she has returned happy and excited to be back in her special place. Thank you Child First for being a huge part of her special early years journey.

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Review from Gergana S (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child is very happy to visit her nursery, she goes with pleasure and that is important to me. Teachers are friendly and professionals. She learns a lot and enjoys her time. Thank you to the whole staff!

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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.874)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.874) out of 10 for Child First Bicester 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 8 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 4.833 for Child First Bicester is calculated as follows: ( (80 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.833

  • 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 4.041 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Child First Bicester is based on 8 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 = 3.8

    • 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 166 number of registered child places is 33.2. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 33.2 = 0.241

  • 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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