# Smart Tots Day Nursery

Smart Tots Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 25 Horse Fair, BANBURY, OX16 0AE, in Banbury, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Complete Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smart-tots-day-nursery-ey375472  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 25 Horse Fair, BANBURY, OX16 0AE
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 01295 259393
- Website: https://www.completechildcare.co.uk/smart-tots-day-nursery.aspx
- Run by: [Complete Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/complete-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY375472

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 April 2022, 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/EY375472

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2008 (Reference EY375472). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375472)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375472)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375472)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/222292)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 25 Horse Fair, BANBURY, OX16 0AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.060778,-1.339634

- Station: Banbury, 0.5 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: People's Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Spiceball Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Bridge Street Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Easington Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Kids Playzone, 0.3 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Priory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Harriers Banbury Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Frank Wise School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Queensway School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dashwood Banbury Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Orchard Fields Community School | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St John's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Mary's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playgroup-133606) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Child First Banbury Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/child-first-banbury-nursery-2579605) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Close Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-close-day-nursery-school-ey556105) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Quackers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quackers-day-nursery-ey457754) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hobby Horse Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hobby-horse-childrens-centre-133593) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Nära Horton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nara-horton-2699563) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smart Tots Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smart Tots Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smart Tots Day Nursery take?

Smart Tots Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### Who runs Smart Tots Day Nursery?

Smart Tots Day Nursery is run by Complete Childcare Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Smart Tots Day Nursery?

Banbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Smart Tots Day Nursery?

You can call 01295 259393 and visit www.completechildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY375472)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smart+Tots+Day+Nursery+and+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJI8D3qTYmd0gRsMQ--45thZE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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