--- title: "39 Day Nurseries in Reading, 2 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" description: "Compare 39 day nurseries in Reading: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.6★ from 387 parent reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Reading are rated Outstanding?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Reading, including Park Day Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about nurseries near Reading?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Across 28 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Reading have left 387 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Reading?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "22 of the 39 nurseries in Reading (56%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Reading take babies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "21 settings in Reading are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common." } } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) [Home](/) › [Nurseries](/nurseries) › [South East](/nurseries/south-east) › Reading # Find a Nursery in Reading **4.6★** average from **387** parent reviews on Google We track 39 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Reading. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 26 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement, 1 judged Inadequate — 93% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 7 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 387 Google reviews across 28 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 22 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 21 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews. ## Nurseries in Reading at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Reading. 39 Ofsted-registered nurseries 93% Good or Outstanding 4.6★ 387 parent reviews 22 Accept funded hours 21 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 26 - Requires improvement 1 - Inadequate 1 9 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 7 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Reading - [Mary Seacole Day Nursery & Family Support Unit](/nursery/mary-seacole-day-nursery-family-support-unit-rg1-2td-2843889) · 4.8★ (12) - [Little LLamas Montessori Nursery](/nursery/little-llamas-montessori-nursery-rg1-7rd-2820347) · 5.0★ (10) - [Park Day Nursery](/nursery/park-day-nursery-rg6-1qb-ey462198) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (15) ## Towns & areas in Reading - [ Reading 15 nurseries ](/nurseries/south-east/reading/reading) ## All day nurseries in Reading - [Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham](/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-caversham-rg4-8ed-ey501395) · Reading - [Bees Knees Day Nursery and Pre-School](/nursery/bees-knees-day-nursery-and-pre-school-rg30-2ue-ey260405) · Reading - [Berkeley Gardens Day Nursery](/nursery/berkeley-gardens-day-nursery-rg1-6hy-ey425243) · READING - [Bright Horizons Abbeymore Day Nursery and Preschool](/nursery/bright-horizons-abbeymore-day-nursery-and-preschool-rg6-1lp-ey305866) · Reading - [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Reading International](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-reading-international-rg2-6da-ey476489) · Basingstoke Road - [Chiltern Nursery](/nursery/chiltern-nursery-rg4-8jz-ey221229) · READING - [Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery](/nursery/dickory-docks-educational-day-nursery-rg30-4ex-ey473739) · READING - [Emmer Green Kindergarten](/nursery/emmer-green-kindergarten-rg4-8lj-2533703) · Reading - [Emmer Green Pre-School](/nursery/emmer-green-pre-school-rg4-8ln-116826) · Reading - [Fennies Reading](/nursery/fennies-reading-rg2-0hp-2846290) · Reading - [Fledglings Lodge](/nursery/fledglings-lodge-rg31-6jp-2496408) · Reading - [Forbury Gardens Day Nursery](/nursery/forbury-gardens-day-nursery-rg1-3hw-ey221119) · Reading - [GDTennis Reading University](/nursery/gdtennis-reading-university-rg6-6dj-2701002) · Reading - [Goldilocks Nursery (Reading)](/nursery/goldilocks-nursery-reading-limited-rg31-5at-2835310) · Reading - [Kennet Day Nursery](/nursery/kennet-day-nursery-rg1-2lu-ey483460) · Reading - [Learn and Grow Childcare](/nursery/learn-and-grow-childcare-rg2-0gx-2767121) · Reading - [Little Dragons Nursery](/nursery/little-dragons-nursery-rg30-2ba-ey263914) · Reading - [Little LLamas Montessori Nursery](/nursery/little-llamas-montessori-nursery-rg1-7rd-2820347) · Reading - [Little Tots Montessori Nursery Reading](/nursery/little-tots-nursery-rg30-2uj-ey349641) · READING - [Mary Seacole Day Nursery & Family Support Unit](/nursery/mary-seacole-day-nursery-family-support-unit-rg1-2td-2843889) · READING - [Micklands Pre-School](/nursery/micklands-pre-school-rg4-6lu-ey349432) · READING - [Mission to Learn](/nursery/mission-to-learn-rg30-2uh-2661423) · Reading - [MonkeyMoos Daycare](/nursery/monkeymoos-huntley-wharf-rg1-3dh-2744272) · Reading - [Monkeymoos Highdown](/nursery/monkeymoos-highdown-rg4-8lp-2496782) · Reading - [N Family Club Reading](/nursery/n-family-club-reading-rg1-5le-2753561) · Reading - [Norcot Early Years Centre](/nursery/norcot-early-years-centre-rg30-6ub-ey257099) · Reading - [Northumberland Day Nursery](/nursery/northumberland-day-nursery-rg2-7pw-ey315776) · Reading - [Orchard Day Nursery](/nursery/orchard-day-nursery-rg4-6lj-ey225572) · Reading - [Park Day Nursery](/nursery/park-day-nursery-rg6-1qb-ey462198) · Reading - [Pine Rivers Kindergarten](/nursery/pine-rivers-kindergarten-ltd-rg30-2al-ey481683) · Reading - [Playday (caversham)](/nursery/playday-caversham-ltd-rg4-7sd-2527781) · Reading - [Playday at Milestone](/nursery/playday-at-milestone-rg4-6pf-2798935) · READING - [Rainbow Day Nursery](/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-rg1-5le-ey221842) · Reading - [Sure Start Whitley Day Nursery](/nursery/sure-start-whitley-day-nursery-rg2-7qa-2871885) · Reading - [The Honey Bee Day Care](/nursery/the-honey-bee-day-care-rg1-3pa-2508530) · Reading - [The Lodge Day Nursery](/nursery/the-lodge-day-nursery-rg30-3qp-2871850) · Reading - [The Wigwam Day Nursery](/nursery/the-wigwam-day-nursery-rg1-4pl-2657864) · Reading - [Western Elms Nursery](/nursery/western-elms-nursery-rg30-2al-ey295050) · READING - [Your Co-op Little pioneers nursery and pre-school, Reading](/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-reading-rg1-1ar-116788) · READING ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there in Reading? We list 39 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Reading. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Reading are rated Outstanding? 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Reading, including Park Day Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location. What do parents say about nurseries near Reading? Across 28 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Reading have left 387 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals. Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Reading? 22 of the 39 nurseries in Reading (56%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top. Which nurseries near Reading take babies? 21 settings in Reading are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common. [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. 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