Delivering high quality care and education

A WARM AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT
Delivering high quality care and education

HOME FROM HOME FEEL
Delivering high quality care and education

CARING FOR YOUR CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
Delivering high quality care and education

A SAFE PLACE TO LEARN AND DEVELOP
Delivering high quality care and education

RATED 'GOOD' BY OFSTED

WELCOME TO FUNDAMENTALS CHILDCARE

COVID-19

** The nursery closed on 23rd March at 1pm due to Covid-19 **

As a provider of childcare we take health and safety very seriously. We will be monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak situation and all government guideline updates closely and will share with you any news as soon as we can. We are HOPING reopen on the 1st June 2020 for the children of key workers and vulnerable children who still require childcare in these uncertain times – BUT this decision will depend on the guidelines and updates from the government. Please check the website regularly or contact us for further information as the situation develops. We will do everything we can to help and hope that we will be able to accommodate your needs as soon as possible. Stay safe.

Based in Bicester Oxfordshire the nursery name Fundamentals, is new, although the nursery has been operating for over 28 years. It has recently been refurbished to a very high standard and continues to offer a warm, intimate, and caring environment in which your child will thrive.

We are proud of our family teaching approach which enables children of all ages to learn from and support each other, gently helping them to become aware of their place in the world and the wealth of exciting things to learn. We provide a challenging learning environment in which children are encouraged to explore, make decisions and be creative. Children are always treated with dignity, respect, love and understanding of their own and others spiritual and cultural beliefs, helping to break down boundaries and stereotypes.

Whilst we are still new, we welcome families to come and pay us a visit to see for yourself the wonderful start your child will receive at Fundamentals. We would be pleased to discuss personally any requirements for your child or alternatively contact us below.

We offer care from 6 months to school age and our long serving staff members are all diploma qualified to level 3 or above. The team’s wealth of experience and diversity strongly supports thesuccessful delivery of Fundamentals ethos.

Fundamentals nursery, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for all the time, effort, love and kindness shown to our daughter. She really has grown so much, you have set her up for her new venture.

Qu

Dear Fabulous Fundamentals Team, We would like to say an enormous thank you for the care and nurture you have given our daughter over the past year. She has thrived at your nursery and we are so very grateful for all your support, efforts and attention. Our daughter is well prepared for her next adventure and this is down to you.

Fiona

I can't fault Fundamentals at all. My little girl started when it was still outset, Sonja and Ann took over in December 2017 and it has become even better. Loads of things for the children to do/play with. They do their best to ensure they get loads of fresh air during the day. The food is fab, my daughter eats more for them than she does for me 10/10.

Alison

All teachers, Its time to say goodbye. Thank you so much for caring our son over the last year. Our son really enjoyed his time with all the teachers, we truly appreciate all your hard work. We will miss you all, we wish you a bright future.

Miexa

I would definitely recommend Fundamentals. What makes it so special is that all the children different ages are together. There is no division for age groups, that is what I love about it. In my opinion children segregated have no one to follow/copy. My daughter loves following older children and copying what they do. Fundamentals is the only one in the area that I know of that integrate the different ages together. They have a newly refurbished safe baby area too were the older ones are welcome and can interact with them under adult supervision. It has a unique lay out and principles that make it stand out.

Aleksandra

As parents we loved it as outset but you guys have done absolute wonders, it’s still got the homely feel due it’s size and the warm and caring staff but is much slicker, brighter, all signing, all dancing now! I’ll always recommend Fundamentals to people as I can’t rate the level of care and environment enough. And we can’t thank you guys enough for looking after our child and nurturing her the way you have done. It’s so important and comforting for a parent to know how well their child is being taken care of when they are at work and how well they are developing into a strong, sociable, independent lovely little lady!

H. Jeffrey

MEET THE STAFF

Our staff members are all diploma qualified to level 3 or above, as such we collaborate valuing and celebrating the team’s wealth of experience and diversity to successful delivery of Fundamentals ethos.

Ann Middleton

Operations Director

Sonja Fenton-Pryor

Early Years Director

Nicola

Deputy Manager

I am a mother of 2 children, I have worked in childcare for over 18 years. The best thing I like about Fundamentals is the personal approach

Megan

Nursery Support Staff

I re-entered childcare after a period absence, as my caring nature blends in well with the Fundamentals ethos.

Lisa

Events Organiser

I am a creative, chatty mother of two. I have many years experience in childcare including childminding.

Ana

Nursery Support Staff

My country of origin is Portugal, I speak fluent Portuguese and have a generous love and passion for the early years.

Emma

Nursery Support Staff

I am a mother and a grandmother, I have a calming influence on children which I put to good use at Fundamentals.

Lesley

House Keeping Staff

I have the important position of keeping Fundamentals to a very high standard of sanitary cleanliness

SERVICES

Fundamentals provide an array of services to support busy families in modern day living.

FOOD MENU

To view our latest menu, please click or tap here.

If your child has any special dietary requirements, please call us on 01869 321301 or contact us using the form provided.

OPENING HOURS

We are open, Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year.
The nursery closes for one week at Christmas and bank holidays respectively.
Our official opening hours are from 7.30 -18.00, please see the Fees section below for more information on pricing.
Please note that there is late charge fee per hour please see our fees and funding section below.

FEES

For the latest information on our fee's, please click or tap the link below.

Our fees

If you require more information please contact us.

FUNDING

For the latest information on child registration and parent voucher information, please click or tap one of the links below.

If you require more information please contact us.

INCENTIVES

When contacting the nursery mention which incentive you are interested in by quoting the relavent code(s) below:

FD1 - Register and book five full days at the nursery and only pay for 4 days for the first 3 months.
FD2 - Register and book for 5 am sessions and pay for only 4am sessions for the first 3 months.
FD3 - Register and book for 5 pm sessions and pay for only 4pm sessions for the first 3 months.
FD4 - 50% off the registration fee with the code or voucher.

Recommendations from existing parents:

Our parents are a true reflection of our provision and would like to thank you for recommending us to your friends and anyone you meet.

As such, if you make a recommendation and they register with the nursery for 2 sessions per week or more, once they have been with the nursery for a period of 3 months, we will give you a 5% discount on your monthly fees for 3 months.

(Remind them to mention that you recommended them at their show round, they can also ask for the 50% off the registration fee and one of the incentives above)

Christmas shopping sessions in November and December:

During November and December, we are offering extra sessions at a special discount rate, please note that the sessions are limited to availability for Christmas shopping or just well-deserved pampering times for yourselves.

Please note incentive offers are available on a one incentive per family basis only, for more information on this or any other incentive, please contact us.

Full day

under 3’s £54.00
over 3’s £50.00

AM sessions

under 3’s £27.00
over 3’s £25.00

PM sessions

under 3’s £26.00
over 3’s £24.00

OFSTED REPORTS

Fundamentals Child Care are proud to announce the successful 2019 inspection by Ofsted where we assed to have a 'strong, solid and good' rating. For more detailed information, please click here to download a PDF copy of the report.

Prior to our renaming to Fundamentals Childcare, the nursery used to operate under the name Outset Day Nursey. As such, if you wish to view our previous Ofsted reports pertaining to Outset Day Nursey, please click here

ACTIVITIES, EXPERIENCES, EVENTS

Please see our yearly calendar below

NEWS LETTERS & MEETING MINUTES

Keep up to date with the latest news at Fundamentals Childcare.

To view the latest news and information, please click or tap here to download/view a copy.

To view Novembers PNA Meeting minutes, please click or tap here to download/view a copy.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Here you will find all information regarding our Policies and Procedures for Fundamentals. If you have any quetions regarding the following documents please get in touch using the form below and we will be happy to answer any queries you may have.

CAREERS

Current vacancies:

Required Level 3 Nursery Nurse for small family orientated nursery, this is a full time position 40 hours a week.
To read more about this position please click here to download a copy of the description and its requirements.
To apply for this position, please download and complete the job application form here and return it as an attachment via email to, Admin@fundamentalschildcare.co.uk or alternativley use the Contact us section below to submit your application.
Please note that the application form is a .docx format and may require additional software to be opened/edited, alternativley you can open it using any PC with installed with Microsoft Office.

GALLERY

Here you can view our latest images of Fundamentals Child Care. Be sure to check back later for more images of our special events.

The Fundamentals Team loved to see all our graduates from Nursery to school on the 18th July, you looked amazing in your robes. The leaving song was wonderful and very well delivered, we once again want to wish you all a wonderful time in your new adventures.