# Harwell Day Nursery

Harwell Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Harwell International Business Centre, Curie Avenue, Didcot, OX11 0QQ, in Hendreds, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 92 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harwell-day-nursery-ey492874  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Harwell International Business Centre, Curie Avenue, Didcot, OX11 0QQ
- Registered places: 92
- Phone: 01235 422053
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/harwell-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY492874

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492874

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY492874). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492874)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492874)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492874)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Harwell International Business Centre, Curie Avenue, Didcot, OX11 0QQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.583509,-1.311008

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pico Park, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Oxfordshire there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton County Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Amand's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Harwell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| The Hendreds Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-ey394125) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Wildflowers Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wildflowers-montessori-2831192) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Pippins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pippins-pre-school-133726) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Hendreds Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hendreds-preschool-ey493645) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Little Fishes Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-nursery-2753222) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Kids Planet West Hagbourne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-west-hagbourne-ey462210) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Harwell Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Harwell Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 27 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Harwell Day Nursery take?

Harwell Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

### Who runs Harwell Day Nursery?

Harwell Day Nursery is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### How do I contact Harwell Day Nursery?

You can call 01235 422053 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492874)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Harwell+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJP_JtjSK6dkgRpHk-az4-_tk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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