Culham Science Centre Nursery & Preschool

Culham Science Centre, Culham, Abingdon OX14 3GY
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9.7 128 Reviews
  • Culham Science Centre Nursery & Preschool, Abingdon
Culham Science Centre 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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Care Provided by Culham Science Centre Nursery & Preschool

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

Good to Know

  • 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 Science Centre Nursery & Preschool Reviews (128)

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Culham Science Centre Nursery & Preschool has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.651) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Culham Science Centre Nursery & Preschool has 128 reviews.

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Review from Craig N (Father of Child) published on 2 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves going to nursery here. Every morning when I lift his bag, he gets all excited and will even direct me in the care when I get close. Since moving on to lower preschool his language and numeracy skills have improved immensely. Every day when I pick him up I am shocked at how much he has learnt.
He is never upset when I collect him and he is always keen to tell me what activity he has done for the day. Handovers are always detailed and personal. There isn't a single carer in his room who he doesn't adore and talk about his home. He even runs to give them cuddles before he goes home. I thoroughly recommend this nursery to all our family and friends.

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Review from Michelle B (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We used Culham Science Centre Nursery & Preschool for the first time with our eldest son. We cannot fault the nursery in any way. The team are fantastic and give the children the best care, love and attention. We now have our youngest at Culham Science Centre Nursery & Preschool and both boys absolutely
love coming to nursery. Our eldest is now at school and is doing very well but still talks fondly of his memories of Culham Science Centre Nursery & Preschool. Our youngest is happy, content and settled at Culham Science Centre Nursery & Preschool and I believe this is thanks to your team! Well done.

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Review from Matthew F (Father of Child) published on 2 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff and activities. My son has really thrived in the room.

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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are extremely happy with the care provided for our son and have been throughout the time he has attended the nursery. He is extremely settled and happy at the nursery and has a great relationship with his key worker, room leader and another nursery nurse in his room. The nursery is very focused on
his development and provides a wide range of activities and experiences. As a family, we feel very engaged with and supported by staff.

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Review from Gemma R (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the first time we came to visit, we knew that this was where we wanted our son to been looked after. He has always been so happy and has come along 'leaps and bounds' developmentally. The staff have always been so welcoming and have made leaving him at the nursery an easier process. The activities
are varied and he always tells me he has had fun. It has made going to work easier knowing he is so well cared for.

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Review from Lyndsay W (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I adore this nursery. My daughter has been in attendance (2/3 days a week) for 2 years now and she absolutely loves it. She has great relationships with staff members, lots of little friends and she does so many great activities every day that she's there. The food is wonderful too. I always pick up
a full, tired and happy child! She has learnt excellent table manners and interpersonal skills at Culham and I found the staff a wonderful help with potty training too. In many ways, they lead the charge on that for me, which was just great. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Culham to anyone and I am very grateful to them for the wonderful care and attention that they give to my daughter.

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Review from Jennifer L (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son spent three months in the baby room. (three days per week) Staff took time to understand his routine and accommodated his cloth nappies and bottles of expressed breast milk with ease. We were impressed that he was able to choose his own key person and he formed a strong bond with her. We wish
she could have moved up to the next room with him! The nursery is a lovely environment with a great outdoor space. A variety of toys, food and activities are always reported and our son seems very happy there.

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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful caring environment that has helped my little one to develop and excel. Staff are genuinely caring and have a wonderful relationship with her. Little one looks forward to going every week and is always excited to tell us about her day. Compared to some of the other nurseries we looked at
Culham is worlds apart.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child very much enjoys his time at nursery. I feel safe leaving him there for the day. He is well looked after, happy and supported. Feedback from his key worker is always excellent.

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Review from Kate F (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough! It is an amazing place. The staff are so caring and devoted, they lavish attention on the children and you can see the children blossoming. The activities are so creative and yes also educational. My 3-year-old knows all about healthy eating after the latest
module! I'm always happy that my child has eaten a healthy, nutritious meal and had plenty of time to play outdoors.
The nursery takes it's responsibilities very seriously and I have the utmost faith my child is getting the very best start to their education.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have definitely chosen the right nursery for our daughter.
We don't sit at work worrying that she isn't being well cared for.
The staff are brilliant and provide us with useful feedback at the end of each day.
They are also prepared to work with us when it comes to things like sleeping and weaning.

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Review from Bashaer A (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery feels like home, as our daughter got used to the place quickly. The staff are nice to both children and parents. The management is respectful and flexible, which is something we missed in other nurseries.

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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Culham Nursery has been fantastic for the care and development of my daughter. She started at 11 months and is now 17 months and has come on in leaps and bounds. The staff are extremely friendly and caring and I am glad I have somewhere so reliable and caring I can leave her while I am at work.

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Review from V W (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2017
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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
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Overall Experience  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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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.651)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.651) out of 10 for Culham Science Centre Nursery & Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 19 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 4.991 for Culham Science Centre Nursery & Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (225 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.991

  • 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 4.66 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Culham Science Centre Nursery & Preschool is based on 19 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 144 number of registered child places is 28.8. 19 Positive Reviews ÷ 28.8 = 0.66

  • 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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