How many day nurseries are there in West Berkshire?

We list 34 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in West Berkshire. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near West Berkshire are rated Outstanding?

5 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in West Berkshire, including Rocking Horse Nursery, Acres of Fun. 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 West Berkshire?

Across 19 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in West Berkshire have left 151 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 West Berkshire?

21 of the 34 nurseries in West Berkshire (62%) 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 West Berkshire take babies?

17 settings in West Berkshire 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.

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4.6★ average from 151 parent reviews on Google

There are 34 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in West Berkshire on our register. At their latest inspection: 5 rated Outstanding, 25 rated Good — 100% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 151 Google reviews across 19 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 21 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 17 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in West Berkshire at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in West Berkshire.

Ofsted-registered nurseries

100%

Good or Outstanding

4.6★

151 parent reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding5
Good25

4 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in West Berkshire

Waterside Centre Youth Programmes · 4.6★ (55)
Rocking Horse Nursery · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (4)
Acres of Fun · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (4)

Towns & areas in West Berkshire

All day nurseries in West Berkshire

Abacus Day Nursery and Pre-School · Newbury
Acres of Fun · Thatcham
ASC Reading · Reading
Audlen House Day Nursery · Thatcham
Barn Owl Day Nursery · READING
Beenham Caterpillars · Reading
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Newbury · Newbury
Cedars @ Boot Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School · Reading
Cedars Day Nursery and Pre-School · Reading
Chieveley Pre-School · Newbury
Cold Ash Pre School · Thatcham
Fledglings Day Nursery · READING
Happy Kids Newbury · Newbury
Inkspots Early Years · Hungerford
Jubilee Day Nursery · Reading
Jubilee Gems · READING
Little Me Day Nursery · Thatcham
Mortimer Pre-School · Reading
Newbury Gardens Day Nursery · Newbury
Pangbourne Day Nursery · Reading
Playmates Pre-school · Thatcham
Quackers Day Nursery · NEWBURY
Rainbows Childcare, Hungerford · Hungerford
Rocking Horse Nursery · Newbury
Springburn Childcare · Hungerford
St Gabriel's Nursery · NEWBURY
Thatcham Pre-School · Thatcham
The Old Fire Station Nursery · Reading
Tigers at Theale Day Nursery · Theale
Tigers at Theale Day Nursery · Reading
Tigers Day Nursery · Thatcham
Waterside Centre Youth Programmes · Newbury
Westwood Farm Community Pre-School · Reading
Woodlands Day Nursery · Thatcham

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in West Berkshire?: We list 34 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in West Berkshire. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near West Berkshire are rated Outstanding?: 5 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in West Berkshire, including Rocking Horse Nursery, Acres of Fun. 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 West Berkshire?: Across 19 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in West Berkshire have left 151 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 West Berkshire?: 21 of the 34 nurseries in West Berkshire (62%) 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 West Berkshire take babies?: 17 settings in West Berkshire 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.