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Nurseries in Chipping Norton

Chipping Norton is a Cotswold market town in north west Oxfordshire, centred on its historic High Street and Market Place and surrounded by smaller rural communities. Known locally as “Chippy”, the town sits on the edge of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and is centred on the OX7 postcode district. Funded early years childcare is administered by Oxfordshire County Council.

Postcodes: OX7

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton
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Ofsted: Good

Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Walterbush Road, off Evans Way, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5QX
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 136 Limited spaces
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£186/week
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What postcode covers nurseries in Chipping Norton?

OX7 is the main postcode district for Chipping Norton. It also covers surrounding villages and countryside, so checking the full address can help when comparing nearby childcare.

How much funded childcare can Chipping Norton families receive?

All 3 and 4 year olds can receive 15 funded hours a week. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from 9 months old until school age, normally across 38 weeks of the year.

Can some 2 year olds receive 15 funded hours?

Yes. Some 2 year olds can receive 15 funded hours if their family receives qualifying support or the child meets criteria such as having an EHC plan or receiving Disability Living Allowance. Once eligibility is confirmed, this entitlement continues until the term after the child turns 3.

Can I start with fewer funded hours and increase them later?

For the additional support entitlement for 2 year olds, families can start with fewer weekly hours and build up to the full entitlement where the provider can accommodate it. The agreed weekly pattern normally stays the same for that term.

Can Chipping Norton funded childcare be stretched across the year?

Yes, where the provider offers it. Instead of using the full weekly entitlement over 38 weeks, families may be able to use fewer funded hours each week across up to 52 weeks.

What extra nursery costs might I still have to pay?

Funded hours cover the childcare itself, but providers may charge separately for meals, nappies, trips or additional private hours. These extras should not be mandatory conditions of accessing the funded entitlement.

Can I use funded childcare if I live in a village outside Chipping Norton?

Yes. Families can choose an approved childcare provider that suits their needs rather than being restricted to their own village. This can be particularly useful around Chipping Norton, which serves a number of surrounding rural communities.

What support is available if my child has SEND?

Oxfordshire provides several early years SEND funding routes, including Inclusion Funding, Early Years Additional Funding and Disability Access Fund. For 2026 to 2027, Disability Access Fund is £975 per eligible child per year for children receiving Disability Living Allowance and funded early education.