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He loves it! Every day I collect him he is full of energy and happiness, it's so nice knowing he's having such a great time while my wife and I are at work. Catriona, Steph and the team all do a brilliant job, and are a very friendly bunch.\n\nAcorn Room has recently moved just around the corner to a much bigger space than what they had before. The staff are very interactive and come up with all sorts of creative things for them to do - it's really impressive. They post pictures and updates on a secure app during the day so you get to know what your kid is up to. There's also a forest school aspect once they move on to pre-school.\n\nCouldn't ask for much more. Highly recommended. Thanks Puddleduck!", "datePublished": "2022-05-18T18:34:47.524038Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Gavin McLeod" }, "reviewBody": "Really nice setting for preschool children with lots of activities, an outdoor play area and access to forest school where they can go exploring in the woodland area", "datePublished": "2023-05-02T10:32:35.406992Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "SoulessDollSAC" }, "reviewBody": "Lovely nursery setting with forest school aspects", "datePublished": "2023-01-22T20:15:03.197433Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Martin Woolley" }, "reviewBody": "A once thriving place that is struggling to survive and deserves help to do so.", "datePublished": "2019-03-08T01:04:22.556069569Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Portia Udochukwu" }, "reviewBody": "Very nice and calm place", "datePublished": "2018-09-04T15:10:03.935352Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ascot-priory-day-nursery-and-pre-school-sl5-8rt-2785725#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "South East", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=South%20East" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Puddleduck Preschool in Ascot (Priory Road)", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ascot-priory-day-nursery-and-pre-school-sl5-8rt-2785725" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ascot-priory-day-nursery-and-pre-school-sl5-8rt-2785725#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does Puddleduck Preschool in Ascot (Priory Road) cost?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Puddleduck Preschool in Ascot offers funded hours to cover core childcare. However, additional charges, referred to as 'Everyday Essentials,' apply for meals, nappies, or extended hours. For a complete understanding of any extra costs, the nursery team can provide further details." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What funded childcare hours does Puddleduck Preschool in Ascot (Priory Road) accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Puddleduck Preschool in Ascot accepts various government funding initiatives, including 15-hour universal funding for 3-4 year olds, 30-hour funding for working parents of 3-4 year olds, and 15-hour funding for disadvantaged 2-year-olds. They also participate in the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, making their services accessible to a broad range of families." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Puddleduck Preschool in Ascot (Priory Road) offer flexible funded hours?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Puddleduck Preschool is dedicated to supporting families with flexible options. According to its website, Puddleduck Preschool \"allows funded hours to be stretched across 51 weeks of the year to better suit working parents' schedules,\" which is really helpful for busy families." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the age range for children at Puddleduck Preschool in Ascot (Priory Road)?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Puddleduck Preschool in Ascot provides an environment where children \"from nine months to four years are encouraged to thrive,\" fostering early childhood development and education in a supportive setting." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Who can I contact at Puddleduck Preschool in Ascot (Priory Road)?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can reach Puddleduck Preschool in Ascot by calling 01344 885171 or by emailing parentengagement@grandiruk.com. They also have a detailed website where you can find more information and guidance on their services." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![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) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Puddleduck Preschool in Ascot (Priory Road) # Puddleduck Preschool in Ascot (Priory Road) Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 4.8 (13 parent reviews) · Ascot Priory, Priory Road, Ascot, SL5 8RT · Bracknell Forest **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered June 2024). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places — Age range — Last inspected — Local authority Bracknell Forest About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Puddleduck Preschool, part of the Grandir UK family, offers high-quality childcare conveniently located in Ascot. The preschool is dedicated to supporting families through various government funding initiatives, ensuring that a broad range of parents can access their services. With a focus on providing flexible options, Puddleduck Preschool allows funded hours to be stretched across 51 weeks of the year to better suit working parents' schedules. They aim to make the process of understanding and applying for childcare funding straightforward, with a parent engagement team available to assist with any questions. The nursery takes pride in its commitment to early childhood education, offering an environment where children from nine months to four years are encouraged to thrive. They emphasise the benefits of early education for children's development and strive to create a supportive community for both children and their families. Their website provides clear guidance on eligibility criteria and application processes for various funding schemes, making it easier for parents to navigate their childcare options. Accepts childcare funding Flexible funded hours Parent engagement team ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Parent Reviews of Puddleduck Preschool in Ascot (Priory Road) 4.8 (13) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVEUJNeSKI4gSFBIy60bYv0N8p7Z8sZi81mwjrrfkr01Tv9yX20HA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Dave Harrison 4 years ago My son is in the Acorn Room (nursery up to age 2.5 years) at Puddleduck Preschool & Day Nursery in Ascot. He loves it! Every day I collect him he is full of energy and happiness, it's so nice knowing he's having such a great time while my wife and I are at work. Catriona, Steph and the team all do a brilliant job, and are a very friendly bunch. Acorn Room has recently moved just around the corner to a much bigger space than what they had before. The staff are very interactive and come up with all sorts of creative things for them to do - it's really impressive. They post pictures and updates on a secure app during the day so you get to know what your kid is up to. There's also a forest school aspect once they move on to pre-school. Couldn't ask for much more. Highly recommended. Thanks Puddleduck! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyNmMyRGhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48767e62eb14a34f:0x2a448ca36449eeae) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWOrng6IgXwsDWNXDj5KDGbR_xZHqAb55_-mDgy0_EYTbHh8qUr=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Gavin McLeod 3 years ago Really nice setting for preschool children with lots of activities, an outdoor play area and access to forest school where they can go exploring in the woodland area [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSZzZuMHhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48767e62eb14a34f:0x2a448ca36449eeae) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUnDsUzdzIOls7J1XRBxbN_fTuWuPO1ti7DLOwIRsqpXhVzmWw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) SoulessDollSAC 3 years ago Lovely nursery setting with forest school aspects [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCeWNxR3lBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48767e62eb14a34f:0x2a448ca36449eeae) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocICjzafn5PCgjbgma19ivwxtXm24STAgu16TSvedoib-4pzxA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Martin Woolley 7 years ago A once thriving place that is struggling to survive and deserves help to do so. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURvd1BPQnRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48767e62eb14a34f:0x2a448ca36449eeae) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIgI-1uVqHotNwrf9WBwrBuopk1Yw3RZRkk6AkrGcqajKZUew=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Portia Udochukwu 7 years ago Very nice and calm place [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRcHJDamJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x48767e62eb14a34f:0x2a448ca36449eeae) Reviews from Google for Puddleduck Preschool in Ascot (Priory Road). 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