Spring Nursery RAF Benson

(Bldg 249) RAF Benson, Wallingford OX10 6AA
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9.1 39 Reviews
  • Spring Nursery RAF Benson, Wallingford
Spring RAF Benson is a large purpose built nursery and new out of school club (Winter 2017) that supports the children and families of RAF Benson and the surrounding areas.

It enables the children to access high-quality provision and with the support from dedicated qualified practitioners the children are able to explore, experiment, play, learn and achieve during their time at the setting.

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Care Provided by Spring Nursery RAF Benson

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Michelle Williams (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 17
  • Total Places for Children
  • 104
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-17:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Spring Nursery RAF Benson

  • 2, 3 & 4 year funding 15 and 30hrs. Wrap around care Breakfast, after school and holiday club.


    Fees can be requested by emailing direct or booking a tour.
  • Parking

  • A car park is situated adjacent to the nursery building


Spring Nursery RAF Benson Reviews (39)

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Spring Nursery RAF Benson has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.091) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Spring Nursery RAF Benson has 39 reviews.

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Review from David A (Father of Child) published on 13 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has spent all of his preschool and school life so far in this setting, apart from a 2-year ‘holiday’, and we, as parents, wouldn’t change it for the world. All the staff we have had the pleasure of meeting, both past and present have been excellent and massively contributed to his development,
and he wouldn’t have the personality he is now without all the time and encouragement the staff have given him and still do. The facilities are brilliant, and the setting contributes positively to the family atmosphere. It was an easy choice for us as a family to put him back into the familiar setting, knowing how good it would be. Many thanks go to the chef who keeps him on his toes and manages to make him try new foods all the time.

Reply from Michelle Williams, Manager at Spring Nursery RAF Benson

Thank you for the lovely comments. It has been great to see you back with us after your two year holiday. Regards.


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Review from Danielle C (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have been excellent. My daughter has been at Spring Benson since she was 5-months-old, and the staff who have supported her have been exceptional. Particularly her key worker. I would highly recommend this nursery to other parents.

Reply from Michelle Williams, Manager at Spring Nursery RAF Benson

Thank you for your feedback. It's good to hear about the support your child has received from the staff. Thank you.


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Review from T C (Father of Child) published on 13 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two boys both attend the nursery and have experience of all classes, baby room to before/after school club.
The boys are always excited to go and have such a lovely time. The staff are lovely and are excellent with all the kids. They fill the day with interesting, fun and educational activities.
The app that is used is excellent for keeping us informed in all of their adventures and makes sure we don’t miss out - I love receiving photos of them having a great time!
I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone.

Reply from Michelle Williams, Manager at Spring Nursery RAF Benson

It was lovely to read your review, thank you. I will make sure the praise is feedback to the staff and it is good to hear your thoughts on the famly app. Thank you.


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Review from Rachael O (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter had been attending the nursery for the last 3-months. The staff in the baby room have been brilliant and are so caring with my daughter. I receive daily updates on my daughter's development and what they have been doing. She runs into nursery every morning now with a cuddle for the staff!

Reply from Michelle Williams, Manager at Spring Nursery RAF Benson

Thank you for your comments. I will make sure these are passed on to the staff.


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Review from Anna C (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children attend this setting and my eldest has done for over 2 years. The manager and her team are fantastic. They really know my children and their little idiosyncrasies. From baby room to out of school club we have experienced every age and the care, attention and start to their education
that my children have received is first class - not to mention the well balanced yet tasty meals (I wish they did a take out service!) I would highly recommend Spring Nursery at Benson to anyone looking for childcare for their little ones.

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Review from Shaz G (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is in the baby room and is thriving at this nursery. Every day I am updated on her schedule and am often updated about the new ways she is playing, learning and exploring. She takes part in messy play, painting, music time, and all sorts of other activities which are helping her brain to
grow and develop.
I send her there every time with confidence she will be safe and happy, and she gets very excited when she sees the building and the girls.
She also loves the meals cooked by the nursery chef.
I feel very lucky that our local nursery is so wonderful.

Reply from Michelle Williams, Manager at Spring Nursery RAF Benson

Thank you for your review, I will make sure your comments are passed onto the staff in the baby room.


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Review from Jacky A (Mother of Child) published on 24 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery for past year and loves going. He has come on so much in baby room, thanks to all the hard work of all the staff, even with a change in his key worker he adapted with no problems.
My daughter also goes to the breakfast and after school club.
The staff are all so lovely,
the children always seem to be doing such fun activities bringing back lots of artwork and come home with smiles on their faces.

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Review from S M (Father of Child) published on 20 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our three children attended Spring Nursery and we are thrilled with the care and attention they receive. Varied activities indoors and outdoors, they always run in to see their friends and staff. The food is healthy and has definitely stopped them from being fussy eaters as there is so much choice.
They try so many different foods that we know the staff genuinely care, love and teach our children. We trust them all and have no hesitation in recommending them.

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Review from Phil R (Father of Child) published on 13 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Superb nursery with excellent staff who are very friendly and amazing with children. They do great work with the kids and I love the fact my little ones go there.

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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves Springs at Benson and asks to go to nursery every day - even weekends. The staff are fantastic, so genuinely caring and enthusiastic. My daughter is absolutely thriving and I am so happy she is getting the best start to her education.

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Review from Nikki G (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of my children have attended this nursery from baby room to out of school club and they have all loved it. My youngest is currently in the out of school club and the variety of stimulating activities she takes part in are incredible. She’s also provided well-balanced meals and, more importantly,
is in a setting where the staff genuinely care about every child. As a working parent, they also support me with liaison with the school and providing updates I might otherwise miss out on. I would thoroughly recommend.

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Review from Carol-Ann H (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic staff who are very helpful and understanding to my son who has GDD and hypermobility. He is learning new things almost every day and always comes home happy and stimulated.

Reply from Michelle Williams at Spring Nursery RAF Benson

Thank you for the feedback, it has been fantastic to see him progress so much since he has been with us.


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Review from Cressida M (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What really makes this nursery is the lovely staff. Everyone is really friendly, welcoming and they genuinely care for the welfare and happiness of all the children who attend.


There is a real drive to do fun, exciting activities to engage the children. My children have attended all 3 rooms in our

time and each has been excellent. At the moment my little boy is in toddlers and is really thriving.


The nursery uses the Famly app and this has been very beneficial in sharing news, following my child’s progress and generally how he is getting on through the day. It is very reassuring and the staff use it well and keep it updated.


I would definitely recommend spring nursery Spring Nursery RAF Benson to other families.


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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my boys have attending Spring Nursery since they were 1 year old. They both still love attending and have built lovely relationships with the staff. I know they are well cared for and have a fantastic time which makes leaving for work less stressful.

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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since moving my son from another local provider to Spring Nursery at RAF Benson he has grown in confidence, not only in himself but with other children. They have supported and worked hard on his speech development (which he was behind on for his age) which has improved dramatically.
I work full time
as a single parent and their support has been appreciated and my son leaves every day happy and content. The staff are all friendly and I'm more than happy with the care they provide.

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Review from Alison N (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery! My son is very happy when attending there. Very lovely staff and always willing to help.
Great activities throughout the day, always meet the needs of my son's development.
Excellent menus and overall happy with the quality of the care my son receives.

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Review from Kelly W (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended this nursery for the last 2 years and thoroughly enjoys it. I have seen a marked leap in her confidence and development since starting. The staff are brilliant with the children and very friendly.
Would recommend the nursery to everyone.

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Review from Tammy W (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son first started in babyroom at the age of 18 months and is now in the preschool room. He absolutely adores his keyworker and often asks if she can come for tea!
I am happy with the standard of care he receives daily and I am confident that he will leave to go to big school with key skills that
will be needed to extend his life long learning.

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Review from Annette M (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been in fulltime care for over 2.5 years here since he was one. We have always found the staff to be caring, considerate and loving towards him. They have listened to our requirements and I have no concerns at all about his care here. All staff work hard and are dedicated to making rooms
fun, lively and educational where requirements dictate. We credit the nursery with helping our son potty train and we also know many of his capabilities are due largely to the attention and drive the staff have to nurture him. He loves attending and we are always supportive of the nursery. The new app is great. We already have our next children down on the list and are delighted with the setting, staff and facilities.


I would just like to see some investment in the garden area but I know the staff make excellent use of what they have and the children adore what they do in that space. The Nursery serves a unique population and we are very happy here. Thank you.


Reply from Michelle Williams, Manager at Spring Nursery RAF Benson

Thank you for your kind comments, I will make sure these are passed onto the staff.


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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.091)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.091) out of 10 for Spring Nursery RAF Benson 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 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 4.906 for Spring Nursery RAF Benson is calculated as follows: ( (88 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.906

  • 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 4.185 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Spring Nursery RAF Benson 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 104 number of registered child places is 20.8. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.8 = 0.385

  • 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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MIchelle Williams

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Michelle and her team are waiting to welcome you to Spring Nursery RAF Benson, open to the community providing high-quality, fun, child-centred care for your babies and toddlers.


In the heart of the community, with great partnerships with local health and school providers, come along and see what your child could achieve in our Spring setting.


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