Business Details
Trusted Childcare & Early Education in Kidlington
Cygnet Nursery is a dedicated early years provider committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment for children up to five years old. Our purpose-built facility in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, offers extensive indoor and outdoor play areas designed to stimulate social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. With four age-specific roomsThe Nest, Fledglings, The Riverbank, and The Swannerywe deliver a balanced curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Our experienced team, led by Manager Stacey Fennell, holds qualifications up to Level III Early Years Educator status, with all staff undergoing rigorous safeguarding and paediatric first aid training.We prioritise individualised care through key-worker systems, daily diaries for parental engagement, and smooth transitions between age groups. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by Ofsted registration and continuous professional development in special needs, health and safety, and safer recruitment practices. Located near Oxford Airport and The Spires Business Park, we serve families seeking flexible, high-standard childcare that fosters confidence and foundational learning in young children.
Services
Early Years Education
Childcare Services
Outdoor Play Areas
Key-Worker System
Transition Support
Parent Engagement
Safeguarding Training
Curriculum Planning
Daily Progress Tracking
Special Needs Support
Highlights and features
- We provide age-specific rooms with tailored learning environments for children up to five years old.
- Our staff hold Level III Early Years Educator qualifications and undergo enhanced DBS checks.
- We implement the Early Years Foundation Stage framework for structured curriculum delivery.
- Daily diaries ensure transparent communication with parents about children's progress.
- Our facility includes extensive indoor and outdoor play areas designed for holistic development.
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
Services
The Nest
Our youngest children (6 months to 2 years) receive tailored care in The Nest, designed for early motor skill development and sensory exploration. The environment follows Department for Education guidelines, with daily diaries tracking progress. Staff focus on building trust and foundational communication skills through gentle interaction.
Fledglings
Fledglings caters to children up to two years old, offering structured play activities that develop coordination and vocabulary. The space encourages social interaction while maintaining close staff ratios. Transition planning prepares children for progression to The Riverbank room when developmentally ready.
The Riverbank
This room supports 2-year-olds with more complex play resources and early learning frameworks. Children develop cooperation skills through group activities while building confidence for the Foundation Stage curriculum. Staff facilitate gradual independence and peer relationships in a secure environment.
The Swannery
For 3-5 year-olds, The Swannery provides structured learning aligned with National Curriculum outcomes. Children engage in guided play and instruction to develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills. The environment encourages choice-making and prepares children for school transition with confidence.
Key-Worker System
Each child is assigned a dedicated key-worker responsible for observation records and developmental tracking. This system ensures consistent communication with parents through daily diaries and informal discussions, creating continuity between home and nursery experiences.
People
Stacey Fennell
Manager
Stacey Fennell holds a Foundation Degree in Early Years and leads our team with expertise in childcare standards. She ensures compliance with Ofsted requirements and oversees staff training in safeguarding and paediatric first aid.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children from 6 months up to 5 years old across four age-specific rooms.
How do you support children's learning?
Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, using structured play and age-appropriate resources to develop key skills.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All staff have at least Level III Early Years Educator qualifications and undergo enhanced DBS checks.
How do you communicate with parents?
Daily diaries track progress, and staff provide regular updates through informal conversations and transition visits between rooms.
What facilities do you offer?
We have four dedicated rooms, extensive outdoor play areas, and secure environments tailored to each age group's needs.
Reviews (2)
Lucian Groza
Oct 06, 2020
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Both my kids attend this nursery and I can say is the best nursery you can send your kids to. The staff are very warm, welcoming and genuinely care for each and every child. The facilities are great, they do a lot of indoor and outdoor activities, learning is part of the day to day. Could not recommend them enough.
Dan Q.
Nov 11, 2017
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Loving, friendly staff provide a great environment for fun and development for babies through preschoolers. Failed an Ofsted inspection in 2016 but were swiftly able to act upon the report and make the necessary changes and have since gone from strength to strength (once this is out of recent memory, I'd upgrade my review to 5 stars). Of particular credit to them is the diversity of play and learning activities they provide and their thorough feedback to parents on their children's development.
