Smart Tots Nursery Banbury

25 Horse Fair, Banbury OX16 0AE
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8.9 59 Reviews
  • Smart Tots Nursery Banbury, Banbury
Smart Tots Nursery is a beautiful Georgian town house with secure gardens for outdoor adventures.

Children’s daycare in full time or sessional places for children age 3 months to 5 years old.

The cook prepares home cooked nutritious meals - all part of the all-inclusive package - along with nappies, wipes and formula milk.

All staff are highly-trained up to Level 6 (early years teacher status) to support EYFS goals. Cook school, Boogie Mites (singing, dancing and more) and phonics are provided.

Children have daily access to the 2 garden areas.

The online parent portal keeps parents up-to-date with the child's day. Parents are invited to regular parents' evenings and events and the setting offers a flexible settling in period.

The early opening time of 7.30am makes this a popular nursery for working families.

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Care Provided by Smart Tots Nursery Banbury

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Alba Arnauda (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Smart Tots Nursery Banbury

  • We offer spaces as a standard day (8 am to 5.30 pm) or extended day (7.30 am to 6 pm). Funded only spaces are limited.
    Please contact the nursery direct for a copy of our fees sheet.

Smart Tots Nursery Banbury Reviews (59)

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8.9

Smart Tots Nursery Banbury has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.864) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Smart Tots Nursery Banbury has 59 reviews.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in 2023, at 15 months old. The first room she was in she settled into incredibly well and very quickly. The girls working with my daughter have always shown so much care and love towards her, I felt so relieved that my daughter was happy and enjoying her time there after me being
so nervous that she was even attending nursery.
They do so many daily activities, all with updates and photos through their app. Outside playtime is also a daily thing, which is important to growing children!
The food is exciting and fresh, the menu's totally varied, fish (which my daughter still won't eat at home but eats at nursery), curries, roast dinners, pasta, soup (even gazpacho in the summer!), pies, and however many more different foods, which I think is an amazing variety for children. Healthy snacks at snack times, and puddings daily also.
Any incidents which happened have been reported very quickly to me, helping me feel my daughter's safe.
I could go on, but out of space.

Reply from Alba A Gascon, Manager at Smart Tots Nursery Banbury

Thank you so much for your lovely words. We are so happy to hear how pleased you are with the nursery and the staff caring for your little one, and how easy they made your adaptation to your child starting nursery. It means so much to us!


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Review from Sorin M (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my son joined in 2023, the team has done so many amazing things for him that it's hard to list them all-but here are just a few highlights. One staff member has been helping him develop his creativity and language skills. Another has encouraged him to explore mixing paints, fostering both his
creativity and fine motor skills. One has supported his focus on solving puzzles, helping him strengthen his problem-solving and numeracy skills. Another has been guiding him during activities with his friends to build towers and laughing as they tumbled down, promoting his social development and sense of fun.
It's also amazing to have access to the app, where I can see details of his day-like how long he slept, what he ate, and how he played. It's so reassuring as a parent to feel connected to his daily experiences.
A huge thank you to management and the entire team for everything you've done to help him grow and for creating such a supportive, stimulating environment. I'm truly grateful.

Reply from Alba A Gascon, Manager at Smart Tots Nursery Banbury

Thank you so much for your kind words, It is really lovely to read that you feel connected to his daily experiences during his time at nursery - that is exactly what we want! I will make sure to share this with the team, we are really grateful too to work alongside such wonderful families!


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Review from Serena M (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Smart Tots Nursery since the age of 10 months and the wonderful staff has helped her learn and thrive, growing in the happy, confident and smart little girl she is. Their dedication, care, early years experience have been pivotal in ensuring our daughter has a great time, she
is so happy when I tell her in the morning it's another nursery day. The staff provides excellent and diverse play and learning activities, both indoors and outdoors. The food is healthy and cooked on the premises, the menu is varied on a weekly rotation and the staff is very attentive to food intolerance's/allergies. Opening times are very convenient for working parents and Smart Tots offers extra early drop off / late pick up options, which we have used in the past. All in all we are so pleased with our choice as we have peace of mind that when our little one is not with us she is in a stimulating, nurturing environment she loves and where she can learn and have fun.

Reply from Alba A Gascon, Manager at Smart Tots Nursery Banbury

Thank you so much for your lovely words. We are very happy to hear how comfortable you feel leaving your little one under our care and how happy your daughter is coming to nursery everyday. It means the world to us.


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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We looked around several nurseries before choosing Smart Tots for our 1-year-old and could not be happier with our decision. The manager is superb and has been a pleasure to deal with. The staff are all incredibly caring (many longstanding) and engaged with my daughter who loves going in every day to
take part in lots of messy and fun activities which I can see on the brilliant app. The lack of official parking and outside play space hasn't been an issue to date with all other aspects (including the excellent opening hours) making up for this. Thank you Smart Tots for being the best nursery team a full-time working mum could wish for!

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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are welcoming and friendly. My child is happy to be left with any of them, not just her key worker. My child is well socialised and gets plenty of variety during her time at nursery. The app is really useful for keeping updated throughout the day and we really look forward to seeing photos
of what she has been up to each day.

Reply from Pav Bilkhu, Manager at Smart Tots Nursery Banbury

We really appreciate your kind words; many thanks for leaving your review.


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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot recommend this nursery any more. My child has settled in so quickly, and the transition from her old nursery has been smoother than we could ever have wished for. The staff are so lovely, the communication is second to none, and she literally runs in there excited every single day. We only wish
we’d moved her sooner!
Thanks to all staff at Smart Tots!

Reply from Pav Bilkhu, Manager at Smart Tots Nursery Banbury

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are pleased to hear how happy you are with the nursery and the care we are able to provide for your daughter.


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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff. Friendly. Caring. The warmth you feel from the minute the door opens is incredible. I feel that my child is always safe, loved and cared for, just the same as I am with them. They are all informative, very knowledgeable about my child and very forthcoming with how the day has gone. You
cant ask for more when it comes to Smart Tots staff. I love how they make you feel confident with every one of them. When my child gets to the door ready for the day, the smile that beams from their face are amazing. The food is excellent. A good variety every week. Milk feeds to nappy changes, and the app is excellent and easy to use.
The play time outside is a firm favourite for my child. The activities in the day are brilliant and change all the time. I can’t ask for more, and I won’t because what they offer is brilliant. Thank you, Smart Tots.

Reply from Pav Bilkhu, Manager at Smart Tots Nursery Banbury

Many thanks for your review; we really appreciate your kind words.


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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has been going to Smart Tots since he was 12-months-old. We have always found the nursery to be excellent, from the caring staff to the activities they do and the array of meals provided. Would thoroughly recommend this nursery. We have never found anything that isn't too much trouble
for them. Very accommodating to any requests.

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Review from Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Smart Tots since she was 9 months old, I’m extremely happy with the service they give. Since the first settling-in session, she has had a smile on her face every time she is handed over to one of the staff members. The app is amazing and keeps me updated every 1-2 hours
on what she’s eaten/toilet/slept/played with. All the staff are very friendly (although I haven’t met many due to Covid) the Manager always puts me at ease and explains everything for me. They have followed my routine I have given them for what I do with my daughter at home. I’m extremely happy with the service and would highly recommend it.

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

We couldn't be happier with Smart Tots. The girls and the manager have been great. My daughter is happy and enjoying her time at the nursery. She has plenty of learning opportunities through play. Thank you very much, Smart Tots, for helping us and my daughter in this difficult time, Covid-19.

Reply from Alec Hodson, MD at Smart Tots Nursery Banbury

We really appreciate your kind words - it's been a difficult time, but we're proud to have played our part in keeping life enjoyable for the children.


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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this setting since January 2020. Her confidence has grown massively! I truly believe they have helped her so much, become the bright and bubbly character she is today! The manager and the girls work incredibly hard, and they are one of a kind. It takes a lot to trust your
child with someone else, but Smart Tots is a family.

Reply from Pav Bilkhu, Manager at Smart Tots Nursery Banbury

Many thanks for your review. It is lovely to hear how well your daughter is doing in regards to her confidence, and thank you for your kind words in regards to the staff; it is much appreciated.


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Review from Gemma C (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is just what we were looking for. Our daughter has settled in from the moment she arrived at 9 months old. The staff were and still are kind, caring, friendly and extremely helpful. They put the needs of the children at the centre of their focus. They put us at ease returning to work and
we would highly recommend this nursery to anyone. The whole running of the nursery is fantastic and we have no negatives to share.

Reply from Pav Bilkhu, Manager at Smart Tots Nursery Banbury

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are pleased to hear how happy you are with the running of the nursery and care we are able to provide for your daughter.


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Review from Elena D (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I'm very satisfied with the nursery. Very friendly staff. My kid adapted very quickly and loves going there every day. He found friends and mentions some of them very often. After just 2 months my son is more open to other kids and has improved his English very much. Thank you so much for the efforts
and the lovely job you are doing.

Reply from Pav Bilkhu, Manager at Smart Tots Nursery Banbury

Many thanks for you review, it is lovely to know that your son has settled in with us very quickly and that his English is also improving.


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Review from Danielle W (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending since July when my maternity leave finished and I returned to work- we couldn't be happier with our experience so far. She has such a good time and always seems to be having lots of fun- I love seeing what she gets up to during the day through the app. There is such a
wide selection of toys and activities on offer including the outdoor space.
The staff at Smart Tots are professional, friendly and caring and I would definitely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Pav Bilkhu, Manager at Smart Tots Nursery Banbury

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are pleased to hear how happy you are with the care we are able to provide for your daughter.


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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Smart Tots is a lovely nursery! All the staff are welcoming. My daughter has been attending since May 2019.
They have an app that they update throughout the day, so you know what your little one is getting up to. The photos are brilliant.

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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have used Smart Tots since our daughter was seven months old and she is now three and a half. We have been consistently reassured and impressed by the exceptional standard of care given by the staff to the children. Our daughter loves going there and we feel completely at ease when we drop her off,
knowing that she is going to be well looked after. Special thanks to the staff for all that they do. Our daughter has formed a very special bond with her keyworker too which we are truly grateful for.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to nursery and has a brilliant bond with her key worker. Her progress has come on massively. Thank you.

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Review from Elisabeth G (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I got called back into work before Christmas for two days a week before my maternity leave was due to end. I was so worried about childcare, as it was never our plan for our little one to be in a formal setting at such a young age and we didn't have long at all to find a suitable setting for him. I've
been beyond pleased with the experience we've had at Smart Tots, I know how much my little boy loves it and will miss it! The staff made the experience so easy and straightforward for me as a first time mum leaving her baby for the first time and I can tell that my little one has such a strong bond with his two wonderful key workers. I can highly recommend Smart Tots, the care he has received is wonderful.

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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery for over a year now and she has built some amazing bonds with the girls. They provide a home from home environment catering for all her needs.
She enjoys a range of fun and educational range of activities and loves all the meals which are prepared fresh daily
for her.
Highly recommend.

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Review from Sophie P (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children have attended Smart Tots, and both have enjoyed a wonderful experience. Our son has attended for over two years, and he has been extremely well cared for and challenged. The staff are all very warm, supportive and professional. Communication between the nursery and parents is also
very good. There is a real family feel to the nursery, unlike larger nurseries. My children have loved attending and both settled in quickly. My son has particularly enjoyed learning French too.
We highly recommend Smart Tots and thank the team for all their support over the years.

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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.864)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.864) out of 10 for Smart Tots Nursery Banbury is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 6 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 4.889 for Smart Tots Nursery Banbury is calculated as follows: ( (65 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.889

  • 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 3.975 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Smart Tots Nursery Banbury is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 80 number of registered child places is 16. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.375

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Smart Tots Nursery Banbury

What is the Age Range of Children that Smart Tots Nursery Banbury accepts?

Smart Tots Nursery Banbury accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Smart Tots Nursery Banbury Open?

Smart Tots Nursery Banbury 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 Smart Tots Nursery Banbury have capacity for?

Smart Tots Nursery Banbury has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Smart Tots Nursery Banbury to the centre of Banbury?

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

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