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 J C (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our almost 3-year-old has been at nursery since he was approx 9 months old. He's always been really well looked after and has thrived with all the opportunities he has been given. Our older son left last year to go to school after 4 years and was so well prepared for school - academically and emotionally.

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Review from Nicola F (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every member of staff is excellent, they have become our extended family, they care for my son as I would. I couldn't ask for any more from them. A different theme and activities every week to keep the children interested. A fantastic outdoor space is also provided which my son loves. The food is fantastic,
plenty of choice and variance. My son never comes home hungry. I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery and the happy children proves why this nursery has outstanding Ofsted.

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Review from Hannah D (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my kids (1yr & 3yrs) settled quickly at Culham and have brilliant caring key workers that they love. They're always tired at the end of the day, but generally happy and have always eaten excellent healthy food and had fun. Culham has been a life changer particularly for my 3yr old, who was a very
fussy eater but now eats so much better and particularly with all his friends ay Culham. The huge garden is brilliant and I live that the staff take them out in all weather. The manager is particularly approachable and friendly which makes a huge difference. I would definitely recommend Culham to friends.

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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery for 18 months and loves his time there. There is so much for the children to do and learn with a special theme each week in each room. The outdoor space is fantastic and my son loves the food. The staff make a real effort to get to know each child and have been so supportive
with earlier food intolerances and now potty training. My son has formed special relationships with both staff and other children and it's wonderful to see him so comfortable and happy.

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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and happy nursery. Welcoming but at the same time keeps the children reminded of the need to follow rules thereby developing the children for the world at large. Lots of fun learning together with outdoor play. Meal times help to discipline whilst explaining new tastes. Manners are learnt
in a happy fun environment. Delighted we chose the nursery.

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Review from Toni H (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with the care our son has received since being at the nursery. I always go to work assured that he is well looked after. He is always very happy and excited when I arrive to get him. Showing off and sometimes doesn't want to leave. He developed an amazing bond with the staff in
the baby room, especially with his keyworker who we feel beyond lucky to have looking after our son. His development is coming on brilliantly in all areas which I believe is largely down to the time and commitment invested in him by the staff. An exceptional nursery with exceptional staff.

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Review from Erica R (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is always more than happy to go to nursery and I can understand why. They provide a great range of stimulating activities and all of the staff are caring and supportive.

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Review from Nicola B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has settled in well. Staff are friendly and very approachable. Extremely happy with the services provided by the nursery.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Really positive. My daughter seems very happy and likes to show us what she's been doing every day.

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Review from Alexis G (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone is always very helpful and knowledgeable about my daughter and her activities.

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Review from Bernmari B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our whole family has been ever so impressed with the nursery experience. Our son has come along leaps and bounds. Nursery has made him incredibly sociable and learnt extra skills ie. eating new foods, napping for 3 hours. I have also learnt from his nursery nurses, from the little things like knowing
when he's teething, tired to learning how to help our son use spoon and craft materials. He loves his nursery mummies so much and is always happy to get to nursery.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful nursery, with great staff. The range of activities that the children participate in is very wide. The staff also have a great connection with the children, creating a safe comfortable environment for the to grow and develop in.

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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves it here. I like the relaxed environment that encourages play and education.

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Review from Lindsay C (Grandmother of Child) published on 7 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has really settled into nursery and missed them all when he was unable to attend due to illness. The staff are amazing. I would recommend to family and friends.

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Review from David T (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with nursery. Staff are friendly welcoming and give a lot of detail each day as to what they have been up to. Would highly recommend to others, my son has come on so much since joining. Sometimes he comes home in the wrong clothes when there were clean clothes in his bag, but a very minor
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Review from H L (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very happy with all services provided by the nursery.

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Review from C S S (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is cared for by the nursery as previous her elder brother was. It was an excellent nursery before and has improved on the excellence since under going development to the site. It has not effected it's overall focus only improved on all aspects of care for the children that attend.

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Review from Michael F (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This place is so good politicians get their photo taken here. Total confidence but not cheap. Happy and well fed.

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Review from Sara W (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughters confidence has really grown since starting nursery. I believe it is a fantastic nursery and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone, the staff are all really friendly and very professional.

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Review from Matthew G (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery provides excellent care with emphasis on development. My son loves spending time with the staff and other kids. Great environment.

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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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