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Emmer Green Kindergarten # Emmer Green Kindergarten Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2021) · 85 Grove Road, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LJ · Reading Number of places 80 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2021 Local authority Reading About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Emmer Green Kindergarten provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years, prioritising learning through play and exploration. The nursery works in close partnership with parents to ensure each child's healthy development and readiness for school. Owned and managed by Rebecca Hartley, a qualified and experienced Early Years Teacher, the kindergarten operates with a mission to foster growth and enable children to reach their full potential within a caring setting. They offer a balanced approach with both adult-led and child-initiated activities across five distinct age-based groups: Willows (Babies), Maples (Pre-Toddlers), Acorns (Toddlers), and Chestnuts & Hollies (Preschool). Emmer Green Kindergarten is open 49 weeks a year and provides both term-time and year-round care, though prospective parents should note current high demand with limited availability until July 2026. The nursery encourages visits to explore their facilities and discuss how they can support individual children's needs. Our ethos Emmer Green Kindergarten fosters growth and enables children to reach their full potential within a caring setting, prioritising learning through play and exploration. They offer a balanced approach with both adult-led and child-initiated activities across five distinct age-based groups, working in close partnership with parents to ensure healthy development and readiness for school. What it's like Children are extremely happy and feel safe and secure in the family atmosphere created by the provider. They benefit from meaningful learning experiences and are developing knowledge and skills to help them in their future lives. Children also behave extremely well and are busy, motivated learners. Learning through play Experienced Early Years Teacher owner Age-based rooms Outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Fees are billed monthly in advance. For children under three, fees include all meals, wipes, nappies, and creams; parents of older preschool children must provide their own. Funded places are subject to a monthly consumable charge based on the child's age. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) - Under 3s daily rate £95 / day - Under 3s hourly rate £9.50 / hour - Over 3s daily rate £90 / day - Over 3s hourly rate £9 / hour - Late payment fee £10 / session See 2 more Good to know - Fees are due in advance on the 1st of each month. - No refunds or reductions are offered for sickness or holidays. - No charges apply for bank holidays or nursery closure dates. - A late payment fee of £10 is charged if fees are unpaid by the 7th of the month. - Monthly consumable charges apply to funded hours based on the child's age. - Fees include meals, wipes, nappies, and creams for under 3s; preschool parents must provide these. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Emmer Green Kindergarten Inspection date Sept 2021 Inspection no. 10208918 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171172)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2533703) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.emmergreenkindergarten.co.uk) 85 Grove Road, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LJ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.96752/51.48283/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Reading - [Day nurseries in Reading](/search?q=Reading) - [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=emmer-green-kindergarten-rg4-8lj-2533703) ## Key facts Opening hours We are open 49 weeks of the year, closing only for 1 week at Christmas, 1 week at Easter (Easter Monday week)and 1 week during the August Bank Holiday week. Both term time and all year-round care is available. Sessions offered are: 8am to 6pm, 8am to 3:30pm, 8am-4:30pm, 9am to 3:30pm, 8am to 1:30pm or 12:30pm to 6pm Food All meals, baby wipes, nappies and creams are included in the fees for children under the age of 3yrs. Once children enter our preschool room we require parents to provide nappies, wipes and creams in their child's nursery bag. Session types Full day (8am-6pm), Morning/Afternoon (8am-1:30pm or 12:30pm-6pm), Extended morning/afternoon (8am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm) Waitlist FULL IN ALL AGE GROUPS UNTIL JULY 2026. Waiting list available. Age range 3 months to 5 years old Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Emmer Green Kindergarten Last inspected 28 September 2021 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 are extremely happy and feel safe and secure in the family atmosphere created by the provider. They benefit from meaningful learning experiences and are developing knowledge and skills to help them in their future lives. Children also behave extremely well and are busy, motivated learners. Inspector highlights - The provider ensures a well-planned curriculum is offered to all children. - Staff support children well in their learning and development and successfully build on what they know. - The provider and staff have a good understanding of the uniqueness of each child, and value and promote equality and diversity. - Partnership with parents is good, and parents report positive feedback. - Staff pay good attention to developing children's communication and language skills. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff teaching skills of how to promote older children's critical thinking and problem-solving skills - 2 develop and expand the learning environment for babies, to give them greater opportunity to develop their physical skills. Inspection #10208918 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171172) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents told inspectors that the nursery is a "happy and safe place." > Parents talk about staff offering good verbal and written feedback about their child each day. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children who speak English as an additional language and those with specific needs, feel a strong sense of belonging at this inclusive setting. Outdoor space Children enjoy playing collaboratively outdoors with their friends. They have fun, sitting and digging in the sand pit with varied one-handed tools. Children are frequently seen sharing a book with a friend, sat outdoors in a cosy corner or indoors. Inspection history Most recent inspection 28 September 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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