Two nurseries in Oxford have claimed a top 10 position in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.

Julia Durbin Day Nursery and Sandfield Day Nursery in Headington are rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Manager of Julia Durbin, Emma Wallbridge said following the announcement: “It is a very personal achievement because we are all employee owners and what we say really does make a difference.

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“When you are committed to giving young children the very best start in life, a happy supported staff team, who love their work and workplace, is vital.”

The two nurseries are part of Childbase Partnership, a childcare company.

Childbase Partnership is an employee owned company.

Sandfield Manager, Kim Hambridge, said: “Ofsted inspectors have told us repeatedly that a happy and engaged staff team equals happy children.

“Our pride in our nursery and our company is reflected in our happy and confident children and there is nothing more rewarding or satisfying than that.”