Trust - We support our children to make friends and help them to think about what makes a good friend The co-operative childcare acquires Buffer Bear Nurseries. For more information click here. Responsible - Our outdoor play areas offer our children the freedom to explore and use all their senses Many parents received over £500 in the last year as a share of our profits by simply becoming a member. For more information click here. Ethical - We care about our world and share our values with our children Nutrition - We provide our children with healthy meals, including fresh fruit everyday The Midcounties Co-operative ranked 24th in the Sunday Times 100 best companies to work for. For more information click here.
Welcome to The Co-operative Childcare
The Co-operative Childcare is a leading ethical childcare provider dedicated to providing the best possible care for your child. We operate nurseries nationwide and our highly skilled and qualified teams provide our children with the very best early years experience in a safe and stimulating environment where they can learn, play and develop to their full potential.

Our co-operative values and principles are very closely linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and being a co-operative business gives our parents and carers peace of mind, security and a host of other benefits including a share of our profits on your nursery fees by becoming a member.

We never take for granted how privileged we are to care for the most important people in your life and that’s why our values are important….values you can trust.

What our children and parents say about us
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the high quality care you provide. I would, and already have, recommended you to friends”
Mrs Freeman, Oxford... read more
What Ofsted says about us
"Staff are very attentive to children's individual needs and place excellent emphasis on treating each child as unique by undertaking individual planning for their key child"
Blackbird Leys, Oxford... read more
What the EYFS says
The four Themes of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) that we follow are - A Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments, Learning and Development... read more
What our members say
Many parents say a big ‘thank you’ for receiving in excess of £500 in the last year as a share of our profits by simply becoming a member... read more
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