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Barn Owl Day Nursery # Barn Owl Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 1117 Oxford Road, Tilehurst, READING, RG31 6UT · West Berkshire Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 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 Barn Owl Day Nursery aims to cultivate confident, creative, compassionate, and courageous children who are well-equipped to thrive in an ever-changing world. The nursery focuses on supporting parents in nurturing healthy children by offering a blend of enjoyable, structured learning and dedicated care, fostering physical, emotional, and social development within a secure and nurturing setting. They offer specialised care for different age groups: babies receive individual attention, gentle routines, and sensory experiences; toddlers are encouraged in curiosity and independence through structured play and social interaction; and preschoolers are prepared for school with engaging learning that promotes communication, creativity, and problem-solving skills. The nursery emphasises a joyful, safe, and inspiring environment, where qualified teachers provide attentive guidance. They also highlight a strong parent partnership, ensuring open communication and involvement in each child's care. Daily activities range from creative arts and crafts to outdoor play, healthy meals, structured play, and quiet rest times, all designed to inspire, challenge, and delight children as they build a strong foundation for their future. Our ethos Barn Owl Day Nursery is committed to cultivating confident, creative, compassionate, and courageous children through a blend of enjoyable, structured learning and dedicated care. They prioritise fostering children's physical, emotional, and social development within a joyful, safe, and inspiring environment, supported by qualified teachers and a strong parent partnership. The nursery tailors activities to age groups, encouraging curiosity, independence, and school readiness through engaging learning experiences and a focus on holistic development. What it's like Children arrive and settle quickly and make good progress in their development due to effective staff support. They explore activities eagerly, such as bug hunts in the garden, and staff encourage sharing and turn-taking. Children feel safe and secure, developing positive relationships with staff, who successfully prepare them for transitions and promote healthy lifestyles and independence. OFSTED registered Individualised age-based care Strong parent partnership ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers full-time, full-day, morning, and afternoon sessions for children aged zero to five years. Fees are uniform across all age groups, with meals charged as an additional daily or session rate unless parents choose to provide their own. Funded hours are available and can be applied to various session types. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Babies 0-2 years Full Time (Mon – Fri) £385.00 / week - Babies 0-2 years Full Day £88.00 / day - Babies 0-2 years Morning £52.00 / session - Babies 0-2 years Afternoon £48.00 / session - Toddlers 2-3 years Full Time (Mon – Fri) £385.00 / week See 12 more Good to know - Fees are due monthly in advance on the first of each month. - Government funding for 15 and 30 hours is accepted for eligible children from 9 months old. - Term-time only care options are available. - An optional early start from 7.30am is available for an additional charge. - Meals are charged separately, though parents may choose to provide their own food instead. - Late collections are subject to a penalty fee for every 15 minutes or part thereof. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Barn Owl Day Nursery Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10283809 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239999)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY396413) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=barn-owl-day-nursery-rg31-6ut-ey396413) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, all year round Session types Full Time (Mon – Fri), Full Day, Morning, Afternoon Food Meals and snacks provided, parents can provide their own food. Age range 6 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Barn Owl Day Nursery Last inspected 25 January 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children arrive and settle quickly and make good progress in their development due to effective staff support. They explore activities eagerly, such as bug hunts in the garden, and staff encourage sharing and turn-taking. Children feel safe and secure, developing positive relationships with staff, who successfully prepare them for transitions and promote healthy lifestyles and independence. Inspector highlights - Children make good progress due to effective staff support. - Children develop positive relationships with staff and feel safe and secure. - Staff encourage children to become independent. - Staff provide opportunities for children to learn about different cultures. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Areas to develop - 1 enhance the support provided to staff to identify opportunities that arise to promote children's literacy skills during activities. Inspection #10283809 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239999) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that they feel well informed about their child's care through the daily feedback. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) actively supports children and their families, including when applying for additional funding, and acts promptly in identifying where children may need extra help and makes links with other professionals swiftly. Outdoor space Children go on a bug hunt in the garden and use binoculars to help look for the insects. Children put their coat on to go out and play. ## Parent Reviews of Barn Owl Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocINIYfUAl04tzT7rVvyleY1aWdxyMhRGqaA7CvVpeX49EN683Y=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Priyanka Reddy 8 years ago Best nursery , sure my son gonna miss it [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3LU1hWk53EAE!2m1!1s0x48769985fd5739dd:0x989dbdcf83511451) Reviews from Google for Barn Owl Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10997154564067628113&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: January 2010 - January 2024 Good - March 2023 Requires improvement - April 2019 Good - November 2018 Inadequate - June 2016 Good - July 2015 Good - July 2013 Good - January 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Barn Owl Day Nursery ### Is Barn Owl Day Nursery a good nursery? ### What is Barn Owl Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Barn Owl Day Nursery cost? ### Does Barn Owl Day Nursery accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Barn Owl Day Nursery take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Barn Owl Day Nursery take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Barn Owl Day Nursery's opening hours? ### What age range does Barn Owl Day Nursery accept? ### Does Barn Owl Day Nursery have outdoor space? ### How does Barn Owl Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Barn Owl Day Nursery? ### How do I contact Barn Owl Day Nursery or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in READING Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Barn Owl Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Westwood Farm Community Pre-School Reading · RG31 6SL ](/nursery/westwood-farm-community-pre-school-rg31-6sl-110747) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Fledglings Lodge Reading · RG31 6JP ](/nursery/fledglings-lodge-rg31-6jp-2496408) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Norcot Early Years Centre Reading · RG30 6UB 4.9(11 reviews) ](/nursery/norcot-early-years-centre-rg30-6ub-ey257099) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.4 mi ### Goldilocks Nursery (Reading) Reading · RG31 5AT ](/nursery/goldilocks-nursery-reading-limited-rg31-5at-2835310) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.5 mi ### Fledglings Day Nursery Reading · RG31 5TY ](/nursery/fledglings-day-nursery-rg31-5ty-ey255805) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Pangbourne Day Nursery Reading · RG8 7LR ](/nursery/pangbourne-day-nursery-rg8-7lr-ey501155) [See all nurseries in READING →](/search?q=READING) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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