Bramley Wood Day Nursery and Pre-School

About this day nursery

Bramley Wood Day Nursery and Pre-School in Bracknell offers a nurturing and caring environment where children from 0 to 4 years old thrive. The nursery provides a welcoming atmosphere, with staff dedicated to helping babies and toddlers settle and feel secure.

The curriculum is carefully designed to build on children's existing skills and knowledge, ensuring good progress through stimulating learning opportunities, from building with blocks to engaging in messy play. The staff maintain high expectations for children's behaviour, acting as positive role models and gently guiding children to understand routines and social courtesies.

A strong emphasis is placed on developing independence and creativity, with children encouraged to plan their own play and freely access a wide range of resources. The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by utilising funding for targeted support and collaborating with parents and external professionals.

Parents consistently praise the friendly staff and the positive impact on their children's development, feeling well-informed through regular consultations. The nursery also promotes good health through teaching about healthy diets and hygiene, and provides ample opportunities for physical activity and fine motor skill development.

Leaders are committed to an inclusive environment, exploring diverse cultural practices and challenging stereotypes, while also integrating important world issues into the curriculum. The nursery operates year-round, closing only on bank holidays and for the week between Christmas and New Year.

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff well-trained in child protection procedures. Bramley Wood Day Nursery and Pre-School was rated 'Good' in its overall effectiveness during its inspection on 24 April 2023, maintaining its previous 'Good' rating.

Our ethos

Bramley Wood Day Nursery and Pre-School's philosophy centres on fostering independence and creativity, encouraging children to lead their own play and make free use of resources. They aim to build on children's existing skills through stimulating learning and maintain high expectations through positive role modelling. The nursery is also committed to inclusivity, exploring diverse cultures, challenging stereotypes, and integrating world issues into the curriculum.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and benefit from the warm welcome they receive from staff at this nurturing and caring nursery. The carefully sequenced curriculum helps children build on current skills and knowledge, and children make good progress, remaining focused and engaged for prolonged periods of time. Children feel secure and demonstrate a firm sense of belonging.