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Whilst we were given extra time at the end, the party guests arrived on time and the hall wasn't set up ready to start and most of them left at the original end time so didn't use the extra time at the end.", "datePublished": "2021-12-15T19:01:03.057828Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 3, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "S.A.M BROS VLOGS" }, "reviewBody": "There is not a lot of parking spaces if you are in need of a hall for a birthday party or party of any sort. 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Emmer Green Pre-School # Emmer Green Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 4.0 (36 parent reviews) · Emmer Green Youth & Community Centre, Grove Road, Reading, RG4 8LN · Reading Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Reading 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 Emmer Green Pre-School in Reading offers a welcoming, secure, and enriching environment where young children from two to five years old can flourish through learning and play. As a term-time only establishment, operating for 38 weeks of the year, the pre-school is committed to fostering individual development through a specially designed curriculum and a high adult-to-child ratio, ensuring each child receives personalised care. They prioritise a supportive atmosphere that celebrates every child's uniqueness, providing engaging activities tailored to individual needs. The pre-school also encourages parental involvement, enabling families to participate in their child's educational journey and the wider community. Our ethos At Emmer Green Pre-School we aim to provide a happy, safe and caring environment, free from prejudice and discrimination, for children from 2 years to 5 years old. We believe every child is unique and aim to provide fun, stimulating learning experiences catered to each child’s individual needs. What it's like Children arrive happy and eager to attend. They show that they feel safe and emotionally secure. Children have warm bonds with staff. This supports how children settle and enjoy their time at pre-school. Staff have established routines and a structure to the day, which children understand well. They are well behaved at all times. They are kind to one another. Children benefit from a stimulating curriculum that encompasses all areas of learning. Charity-run Term-time only Parent-involving community-based group ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.emmergreenpreschool.org.uk/supporting-us/fundraising-from-home) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during term times only from 9am to 3pm Age range 2 years to 5 years old Term time / All Year Term Time Established 1965 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Emmer Green Pre-School Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10312304 Lead inspector Aileen Finan Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243651)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116826) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=emmer-green-pre-school-rg4-8ln-116826) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Emmer Green Pre-School Last inspected 21 February 2024 · Aileen Finan 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 happy and eager to attend. They show that they feel safe and emotionally secure. Children have warm bonds with staff. This supports how children settle and enjoy their time at pre-school. Staff have established routines and a structure to the day, which children understand well. They are well behaved at all times. They are kind to one another. Children benefit from a stimulating curriculum that encompasses all areas of learning. Inspector highlights - The manager is an effective leader who is supportive of her staff and their workload. - Staff implement the curriculum well across all seven areas, focusing on physical abilities, language, and social skills. - Staff support children's literacy awareness well through activities based on favourite stories. - Children develop skills for future learning through dexterity practice with small wooden pieces, hammers, and nails. - Children have fun learning during their regular opportunities to be outdoors and enjoy physical play activities that support relationships and mental well-being. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to make more use of opportunities to extend conversations and build further on children's language comprehension and vocabulary. Inspection #10312304 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50243651) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > communication is good and that their children flourish at pre-school. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff are ambitious for all children. This includes those speaking English as an additional language and those requiring additional support. Outdoor space Staff use the indoor and outdoor spaces effectively. Children have fun learning during their regular opportunities to be outdoors. ## Parent Reviews of Emmer Green Pre-School 4.0 (36) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX7m3yf6e1Exr8yNzyUAhH4TxtkTW8sY6FiRlqzPzpXXChUiIDvxA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Emma Skinner 3 years ago Great large hall with kitchen and large outdoor area for kids! Great space! So much to do in thw garden for the kids! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNldElUUmpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48769ac26a53f929:0x53fd3b46a40cd8f9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ7yXyagGHF7jqOhgm4P2NwhBX0GAalEV6b5KtvnJ1xBi1NdA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Frank Mudd 4 years ago Lovely hall for a Pop up play village party. Would have been 5 stars but the keyholder was 25 minutes late arriving. Whilst we were given extra time at the end, the party guests arrived on time and the hall wasn't set up ready to start and most of them left at the original end time so didn't use the extra time at the end. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtMEtDV2dnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48769ac26a53f929:0x53fd3b46a40cd8f9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVyMucdpMM1ENwGZsGPW6H_yx5Akx4v9_MhZvquItIxS0VMd6rJ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) S.A.M BROS VLOGS 8 years ago There is not a lot of parking spaces if you are in need of a hall for a birthday party or party of any sort. The hall is medium sized and cn fit upto 20-40 people including tables and chaires. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3amZLa3NBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48769ac26a53f929:0x53fd3b46a40cd8f9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX6r91Yq10yJALPqxq2-pxE-K2OY_6YIPifpgpm--VrdDYdalx5=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) V.K Vimalaranjan 8 years ago Resanable party hall with limited parking. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNndXNHdUVnEAE!2m1!1s0x48769ac26a53f929:0x53fd3b46a40cd8f9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJhMp__jFzN-2aLCnerDG0NC_-zbmTn_Dphl2RSJ_u8GlpRPQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Ian Bushnell 5 years ago Went to have covid vaccination. Very responsible people looked after very well if you get the invite please go save lives protect the NHS. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5b3NEaWVnEAE!2m1!1s0x48769ac26a53f929:0x53fd3b46a40cd8f9) Reviews from Google for Emmer Green Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6052058648841869561&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2010 - February 2024 Good - April 2018 Good - July 2015 Good - May 2010 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Emmer Green Pre-School ### Which funding entitlements does Emmer Green Pre-School accept? ### How does Emmer Green Pre-School support children with SEND? ### Is Emmer Green Pre-School a day nursery or preschool? ### What curriculum approach does Emmer Green Pre-School use? ### Where is Emmer Green Pre-School located? ### What are the opening hours at Emmer Green Pre-School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Reading Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Emmer Green Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Emmer Green Kindergarten Reading · RG4 8LJ ](/nursery/emmer-green-kindergarten-rg4-8lj-2533703) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Monkeymoos Highdown Reading · RG4 8LP 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/monkeymoos-highdown-rg4-8lp-2496782) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Chiltern Nursery Reading · RG4 8JZ 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/chiltern-nursery-rg4-8jz-ey221229) - [ Provider closed 0.7 mi ### Playday at Milestone Reading · RG4 6PF ](/nursery/playday-at-milestone-rg4-6pf-2798935) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Playday (caversham) Reading · RG4 7SD ](/nursery/playday-caversham-ltd-rg4-7sd-2527781) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Micklands Pre-School Reading · RG4 6LU ](/nursery/micklands-pre-school-rg4-6lu-ey349432) [See all nurseries in Reading →](/search?q=Reading) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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