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[South East](/search?region=South+East) 6. · 7. Acres of Fun # Acres of Fun Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2024) · 5.0 (4 Google reviews) · Acres of Fun Day Nursery, Priors Court Road, Thatcham, RG18 9SG · West Berkshire Number of places 120 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority West Berkshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Acres of Fun is a distinguished day nursery and pre-school situated in Hermitage, near Newbury, conveniently located close to the M4. Registered with Ofsted in 2003 by Nicola Walters, who brought extensive experience from childcare recruitment, the day nursery was founded on the vision of addressing the demand for superior childcare in West Berkshire. The setting prides itself on its exceptional team, dedicated to providing outstanding care and education within a stunning natural environment. The ethos centres around a homely atmosphere complemented by vast outdoor areas, including bluebell woods, secret gardens, and expansive lawns, encouraging children to explore and learn through nature. The experienced staff are committed to fostering confident, happy children with a strong sense of care for others, ensuring they receive an excellent educational foundation in preparation for school. Acres of Fun emphasises outdoor play, diverse activities, and a focus on children's well-being, supported by home-cooked meals prepared by a full-time chef. Our ethos The nursery's ethos centres around a homely atmosphere and learning through nature, utilising their vast outdoor spaces including bluebell woods and secret gardens. They are committed to fostering confident, happy children with a strong sense of care for others, providing an excellent educational foundation through outdoor play, diverse activities, and a focus on well-being. What it's like Children are extremely happy, secure and have consistently positive attitudes to their play and learning. Staff have high aspirations for children's development and provide an environment that helps children to flourish and thrive. Extensive outdoor space Homely atmosphere Experienced staff Nature-focused play Home-cooked meals ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare - Holiday Club per day £55 / day ## Key facts Opening hours 8am – 6pm (Holiday Club) Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2003 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Acres of Fun Last inspected 14 February 2024 · Anneliese Fox-Jones; Tara Naylor Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children are extremely happy, secure and have consistently positive attitudes to their play and learning. Staff have high aspirations for children's development and provide an environment that helps children to flourish and thrive. Inspector highlights - Children form strong attachments with staff - Quality of teaching is exemplary across the staff team - A wealth of outdoor experiences and covered outdoor play areas are used all year round - SENCo is highly experienced and children needing additional support receive timely interventions - Partnerships with parents are exceptionally strong Inspection #10287762 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241934) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Acres of Fun Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10287762 Lead inspector Anneliese Fox-Jones; Tara Naylor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241934)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY264744) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://acresoffun.co.uk) Acres of Fun Day Nursery, Priors Court Road, Thatcham, RG18 9SG ## Explore day nurseries near Thatcham - [Day nurseries in Thatcham](/search?q=Thatcham) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=acres-of-fun-limited-rg18-9sg-ey264744) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery's special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is highly experienced and works closely with key persons, families and relevant agencies to ensure children receive timely interventions and targeted support. Children on the pathway to diagnosis are supported extremely well. Outdoor space Children benefit from a wealth of outdoor experiences and covered outdoor play areas used all year round to enhance learning, resilience and curiosity. This provides opportunities to explore the natural world, encourages risk taking within a safe environment and promotes physical activities. ## Google Reviews of Acres of Fun 5.0 (4 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUZBJwUnSQ2Oq6fgyyyo8OzOVKuvrARP7IhtTcVHie-UClti-84ZQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Edward Balch 4 years ago Amazing nursery and pre-school. Our daughter attended for 4 years from 6 months old until school and she had the absolute best care every day she attended. The staff are all incredibly knowledgeable, dedicated and caring. The outdoor space is amazing and we recommend Acres to everybody we know. We still go back for Holiday Club in the school holidays and love it there. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQya292MEVREAE!2m1!1s0x4876a5af85e5f423:0x718c4beb8956f4b5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocITSLc3yLpRFlwQ0ekGf6uV7NpWUupCu1IVoh14mTHzdCw_nQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Windy Tap 7 months ago Brilliantly run daycare facility in a beautiful rural location. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSdFgwNWZiMmRGV25WQk0yaDRSbUZTZFZOVE5VRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876a5af85e5f423:0x718c4beb8956f4b5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIQycj9ZGeFcUPsEBb_3Hz_21p_S9F_v4LaF0-PYG259m2BH8nk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gabriel Stanciuc 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNxNzdXRHRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876a5af85e5f423:0x718c4beb8956f4b5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU0LEZjflOeLi2y8eBsGIQjsz11tGe2KOW55QrNJCIKOv2Xhw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Rookery Farms F C Cummins & Sons 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBcVBXX0R3EAE!2m1!1s0x4876a5af85e5f423:0x718c4beb8956f4b5) Reviews from Google for Acres of Fun. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8181998098018923701&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Outstanding in 2024 Date: March 2013 - February 2024 Outstanding - March 2023 Requires improvement - September 2017 Outstanding - March 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Acres of Fun ### Is Acres of Fun Limited a good nursery? ### What is Acres of Fun Limited's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Acres of Fun Limited cost? ### Does Acres of Fun Limited accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Acres of Fun Limited take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Acres of Fun Limited take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Acres of Fun Limited's opening hours? ### What age range does Acres of Fun Limited accept? ### Does Acres of Fun Limited have outdoor space? ### How does Acres of Fun Limited support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Acres of Fun Limited? ### How do I contact Acres of Fun Limited or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Thatcham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Acres of Fun. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Quackers Day Nursery Newbury · RG20 8TE ](/nursery/quackers-day-nursery-rg20-8te-ey443361) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Chieveley Pre-School Newbury · RG20 8TY ](/nursery/chieveley-pre-school-rg20-8ty-ey544970) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Cold Ash Pre School Thatcham · RG18 9JH ](/nursery/cold-ash-pre-school-rg18-9jh-ey560354) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Tigers Day Nursery Thatcham · RG18 3QY 4.7(7 Google reviews) ](/nursery/tigers-day-nursery-rg18-3qy-110634) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Playmates Pre-school Thatcham · RG18 3FH ](/nursery/playmates-pre-school-rg18-3fh-ey395935) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.7 mi ### Happy Kids Newbury Newbury · RG14 1LN ](/nursery/happy-kids-newbury-ltd-rg14-1ln-ey497419) [See all nurseries in Thatcham →](/search?q=Thatcham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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