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Grow Learn Play Project CIC

East Street Centre, Calder Close, Banbury, OX16 3WR

Daily rate£36.00 - £64.00 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 08:00 to 18:00
Ages from 9 months to 11 years
Capacity89 places
2000m2 outdoor space
Funded hours supported
Inspection score3/4 inspection score

Ofsted · 11 December 2023

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Rated 4.6/5: 5 reviews

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About this Banbury Nursery

Description

Grow Learn Play Project CIC has been created to offer a stimulating, educational and engaging environment to children aged 0-11 years and their families.

From nursery care and holiday clubs to drop-in and family sessions for everyone to take part in, we offer an inclusive environment set in a large purpose-built location surrounded by extensive play friendly gardens.

Natural based play following the Curiosity approach, allowing children to lead their own development using real life objects in a nurturing home from home environment, is at the heart of what we do.

Our Nursery is structured into four teams, each with their own home base room but with access to soft play and sensory spaces. Baby Cubs 0-21 mths, Baby Bears 21-30mths, Bears 30mths-3 years, Spectacle Bears for our children in their final nursery year before school.

Our Holiday club caters primarily for children from their last summer before school up to the end of primary school.

What parents say about Grow Learn Play Project CIC

An AI summary of parent reviews

Parents are consistently impressed with the warm and inclusive environment at Grow Learn Play Project CIC. There is a strong consensus that children are remarkably happy, often asking to attend even on their days off. The staff are highly regarded for their respectful and affectionate approach, particularly with babies, ensuring every child feels safe and nurtured. Parents value the robust communication provided through daily diaries and the nursery app. The setting is praised for its commitment to supporting children with additional needs and for providing a clean, engaging space where children can flourish and develop their independence.
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Based on reviews in the past three years from Google, third-party review sites, and feedback from parents in the latest inspection results.

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Last inspected 11 December 2023

Inspection ID 10308623

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Oxfordshire is the local authority for this nursery. Apply for funded hours through them, or read our Advice section.

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Here are common questions parents ask about Grow Learn Play Project CIC Nursery.

Grow Learn Play Project CIC Nursery costs from £36 per half day session, and from £64 per full day session, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £602 per month or £7,219 per year. This is lower than the Cherwell average of £78 per day. Extra charges for meals, consumables, or additional hours can be up to £12, where published. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for Grow Learn Play Project CIC Nursery.

Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.

As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £275 per month or £3,302 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Grow Learn Play Project CIC in Banbury. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£435 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,222.£544 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,528.£653 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,834.£785 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,424.£921 / monthIndicative yearly: £11,056.£1,057 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,688.£1,193 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,320.
9-11m£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£58 / monthIndicative yearly: £691.£166 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,997.£275 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,302.£384 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,608.£493 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,914.£602 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,219.
1y£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£58 / monthIndicative yearly: £691.£166 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,997.£275 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,302.£384 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,608.£493 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,914.£602 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,219.
2y£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£58 / monthIndicative yearly: £691.£166 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,997.£275 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,302.£384 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,608.£493 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,914.£602 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,219.
3y£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£58 / monthIndicative yearly: £691.£166 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,997.£275 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,302.£384 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,608.£493 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,914.£602 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,219.
4y+£0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0.£58 / monthIndicative yearly: £691.£166 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,997.£275 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,302.£384 / monthIndicative yearly: £4,608.£493 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,914.£602 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,219.

For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.

Grow Learn Play Project CIC Nursery was last inspected by Ofsted on 11 December 2023 with an overall inspection score of 3/4.
Grow Learn Play Project CIC Nursery is registered for up to 89 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Grow Learn Play Project CIC Nursery accepts children from 9 months to 132 months. Published room age ranges: Baby Bears: from 21 months to 30 months. Spectacle Bears: from 38 months to 60 months. Holiday Club: from 60 months to 132 months. Baby Cubs: from 9 months to 21 months. Bears: from 30 months to 37 months.
Grow Learn Play Project CIC Nursery is open 8am - 6pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Grow Learn Play Project CIC Nursery accepts the 30 hours childcare entitlement for eligible working families. This scheme, which totals 1,140 hours per year, is now available for children from 9 months old up to school age. While all 3-year-olds receive a universal 15 hours, the full 30 hours requires families to meet specific income requirements. You can stretch your 1,140 hours across the full year or use them during term-time. For a custom quote, use Nuuri's Grow Learn Play Project CIC Nursery child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in England.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for Grow Learn Play Project CIC Nursery is 1 session a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.
You can book a tour to visit Grow Learn Play Project CIC Nursery using the online booking system.
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On average, nursery costs £78 per day in Cherwell, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Grow Learn Play Project CIC Nursery complies with the updated Early Years Foundation Stage safeguarding and welfare requirements. Before a child is admitted, Grow Learn Play Project CIC Nursery is required to obtain full information regarding food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary preferences. This data is maintained in Allergy Action Plans and shared with the entire staff team. In line with Department for Education nutrition guidance, Grow Learn Play Project CIC Nursery ensures that staff are trained to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis and that clear procedures are in place at every meal and snack time to verify that food meets each child's specific requirements.

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