Oxford prep school launches full-time nursery for toddlers

Chandlings Prep on Bagley Wood Road, near Kennington, announced the launch of its all-year-round nursery scheme, which will open in September 2026.

It will run alongside the school’s existing term-time nursery, providing families with greater flexibility while maintaining Chandlings’ established nurturing Early Years environment.

A spokesman for Chandlings Prep said: “The nursery is designed to help young children develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning from the very beginning.”

Located within 60 acres of countryside just five miles from Oxford, the nursery emphasises nature, outdoor learning, and child-led discovery.

The provision includes outdoor learning, swimming, PE, library, drama and languages as part of the curriculum.

The spokesman said: “This holistic approach reflects Chandlings’ commitment to balancing play, exploration and learning in a setting where childhood is celebrated and each child is known and valued.”

The new all-year-round nursery will operate for 50 weeks of the year, offering greater continuity and convenience for parents.

The spokesman added: “The introduction of the All-Year-Round Nursery offers families extended childcare across 50 weeks of the year, providing greater continuity and convenience for parents while preserving the same high-quality provision and sense of community.”

Chandlings Prep said the scheme upholds its focus on nurturing every child’s early education with play-based learning and outdoor experiences.

The nursery emphasises play, exploration and learning.