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Nursery Schools and Preschools
Annabelles Nursery
4 Oakley Court Southampton Street, Faringdon, SN77AD
Tel: 01367 240688
We're a friendly, flexible day nursery, offering high standards of care and exciting opportunities for children aged 3 - 12 years.
Bowood Nursery School
Coleshill
01793 762521
 
Chestnut Trees Preschool
Memorial Hall
Highworth Road, Shrivenham, SN6 8EL
Contact Laura Howell
Tel: 0776 395 6946
More information on Chestnut Trees website

Pre-school for children aged 2.5 to 4 years old. Curriculum leading to national Early Learning Goals.
Childrens' Nursery School
The Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall
Uffington
Tel: 07880 822520

Contact Wendy Thompson: 01367 242605
Nursery education for 2.5 to 5 year olds using a Montessori method.
A caring staff team consisting of two qualified teachers and two qualified nursery nurses.

Excellent record of OFSTED inspections.

Government funding for under 5's.
Cottage Nursery
RMCS
Shrivenham
01793 783900
Civilian places available
8 months - 5 years.
Early Birds
Ashbury Primary School
Ashbury
01793 710259
 
Faringdon Pre-school
Canada Lane
Faringdon
01367 242801
faringdonpreschool@hotmail.com
Find out all about it from
www.faringdonpreschool.co.uk
First Class Nursery School
Kinks Lane
Longcot
01367 241078
 
First Class Nursery
9 Butts Road
Faringdon
01367 244771
 
Oakley Court Nursery
Southampton St
Faringdon
01367 240631
 
The Old Station Nursery
The Old Station,
Park Road,
Faringdon, SN7 7BP

Contact: Sarah Steel
01367 243800
sarahsteel@theoldstationnursery.co.uk.
Children's day nursery in the heart of Faringdon, offering the best childcare for children from 3 months to five years.
Caring, friendly staff in an attractive, well equipped premises.
Full time and sessions available. Come and see us!
Pinocchio House Nursery School
Village Hall, Kingston Lisle
01367 243614
julie@pinocchiohouse.co.uk
Very good 2005 OFSTED.
Large outside area.
High teacher-child ratios.
Funding for all 3-5 year olds.
Prospectus/OFSTED report available on request.
Positive Steps Children's Day Nursery
Home Farm
Church St, Shellingford, SN7 7QA
Tel: 01367 718888
Fax:01367 718222
info@positivestepsnurseries.co.uk
Positive Steps Nurseries are dedicated to providing the finest quality childcare and education for children aged from 6 weeks to 5 years.
We offer full and part time sessions for all children with the option of school hour sessions for the Pre-school department, (3-5 years), all at competitive rates.
Our nurseries are registered with Ofsted and inspected to ensure we meet the education requirents of the Government's Early Learning Goals.
www.positivestepsnurseries.co.uk
Southmoor Pre-school
Village Hall
Southmoor
01865 821132
 
St Peter's Nursery School
Filkins
01367 860594
 
Stanford-in-the-Vale Playgroup
Village Hall
Stanford-in-the-Vale
01367 710462
 
Watchfield Primary School Nursery Unit
North St, Watchfield, SN4 OAE
Tel: 01793 782623
Fax: 01793 784710
Email: office.2572@watchfield.oxon.sch.uk
52 place Nursery Unit which is a part of Watchfield Primary School.
Watchfield Kindergarten
Watchfield Village Hall
Watchfield
01793 782182
 
White Horse Pre-school (PFSU)
Broad St, Uffington, SN7 7RA
01367 820415
office.3251@uffington.oxon.sch.uk
Set in a brand new purpose built unit in partnership with Uffington Primary School, sessions are organised for two-and-a-half to four year olds.

Open 5 days a week. Ofsted approved.

It has a high ratio of adults to children, and offers children and parents the a service which promotes equality and values diversity.

For more information go to our website.
www.uffington.oxon.sch.uk/pfsu/index.htm
Activities for under fives

All Saints All Sorts
All Saints Church
Faringdon
01367 240106

1.30 pm on 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, except August

More info............

Ballet and tap for over 3's
Contact Karen Brind
01235 769109

 
Cheeky Little Monkeys Music Group
United Church
Tel: 07985 986587 or 07799 433814
info@cheekylittlemonkeys.net

Wednesdays 10am - 11am
Need to meet other Mums/carers and have fun with your tot(s)?

Our 'Cheeky Little Monkeys' sing-along and fun-time sessions are for babies and tots of all abilities. Interactive songs, rhymes and musical instruments in an informal and friendly environment.
Aimed at helping children express themselves and build confidence, including 30 mins of social free play

www.cheekylittlemonkeys.net

Faringdon Leisure Centre and Pool
Faringdon
01367 241755

Wet and Dry activities for all ages

Faringdon Baby & Toddler Group
Faringdon United Church, SN77EA
Tel: 01367 240701
Email: mattandannafletcher@btinternet.com

Every Tuesday and Thursday 9.30-11.00 am (term time only)
We are a friendly group run by parents for parents and carers of children from 0-4 years.
We have a selection of toys, ride-ons, baby soft play section, trampoline, slide... We also have craft activites and singing.
Come along for a chat and a coffee.
First visit free

www.faringdonbabyandtoddlers.co.uk
Little Shells
Shellingford Village Hall
Tel: Shellingford School 01367 710301
Beth 01367 710738
Michelle 01367 710124
For age 0-5
1.15pm onwards Fridays

Would you like to bring your Parent/Carer to see what we do?
We are a small friendly group of children who meet term time only for interaction with others.
We have loads of FUN!
Please bring an adult for that needed cuppa and a biscuit.
Oh and don't forget your £1 entry.

Mini Bugs
Faringdon Leisure Centre
Faringdon
01367 241755

Gym activities for the under 5's

Messy Time with Billie
Tel: Billie Hayter 01367 241289
email: billie_hayter@hotmail.com
Craft sessions for 2-4 year olds.
Parents/carers come and enjoy creating (havoc) with your toddler... and leave the mess with me.
Small groups, informal setting.
Current sessions:
Mon 10.30 - 11.30am, Tues 1.30pm - 2.30pm, Fri 10.00am - 11.00am

Messy Time takes place during term time only.
Parents must pre-book a space for the term and pay in advance.
Cost £36 for 6 week term.

Music for fun
Faringdon
Ashbury, Buckland, Faringdon, Kingston Bagpuize
01367 241755

 

National Childbirth Trust
01367 243800
Sarah Steel
sarahsteel@theoldstationnursery.co.uk

Support for parents and parents-to-be through regular social meetings,library,fund-raising events,postnatal support etc

Tumble Tots
Swindon, Wantage, Witney, Abingdon
Sue Dobson, Donna Dallaway
01235 832305

Gym activities for young children.

Parent, Baby and Toddler

Buckland
Village Hall
01367 870506
Contact Louise Brown

Tuesday 09.30 - 11.30

Faringdon Toddler Playgroup
Faringdon United Church
01367 240701
Contact: Anna Fletcher
Email: mattandannafletcher@btinternet.com

Tuesdays and Thursdays (term time) 09.30 - 11.00

We are a friendly group run by parents for parents & carers of children from 0-4 years.

Come along for a chat and a coffee. First visit free.

Littleworth Baby and Toddler Group
Village Hall
01367 241743
Contact Anna Marlow

We are a small group of parents with children aged from 0-4 years who meet on Wednesday's from 10:00am to 12:00pm during term times.
Please come and join us for a coffee and a chat whilst your children play - we'd love to see you!

Longcot
Community Room
Longcot School
01793 783651
Contact Sharon McHenry

Thursday 13.30 - 15.30

Shrivenham Mothers and Toddlers
Memorial Hall
01793 784491
Contact: Laura Howell
Email: shrivenhamtoddlers@yahoo.co.uk


Sessions: Thursdays - 10am - Noon

Shrivenham Mums and Toddlers website

Stanford-in-the-Vale
Village Hall
01367 718677
Contact Karen Griggs

Wednesday 13.30 - 15.30

Uffington
Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall
01367 820 647
Contact Jackie Wyard

Email: jackie.wyard@ssnet.co.uk

Thursdays 2 to 4pm.

Watchfield
Village Hall
01793 782094
Contact Helen Turnbull

Tuesday 10.00 - 11.30

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