Opening hours
Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm.
Fledglings Day Nursery in Reading
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jan 2024)
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
West Berkshire
About this day nursery
Fledglings Day Nursery, comprising Fledglings Day Nursery and Fledglings Lodge, is currently at full capacity until August 2027. They maintain waiting lists for all age groups, and interested families can join by contacting the nursery via a link on their 'contact us' page or by calling either of their locations directly.
The nursery adheres to the Statutory Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and offers a range of policies and procedures related to its operation, which are accessible to parents, carers, and staff at the nursery office. They also provide various downloadable policies outlining their approach to admissions, behaviour management, safeguarding, complaints, parental partnerships, supervision of children, visitor procedures, outings, sun protection, collection of children, and inclusion.
What it's like
Children make exceptional progress, supported by dedicated staff with high expectations and expert interventions. There is a calm atmosphere throughout the nursery, and children are engaged, well-behaved, and respectful.
Waiting list onlyFollows EYFS FrameworkTwo locations
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Waitlist
Waiting list is open until August 2027, for all age groups.
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Fledglings Day Nursery
Last inspected 18 January 2024
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children make exceptional progress, supported by dedicated staff with high expectations and expert interventions. There is a calm atmosphere throughout the nursery, and children are engaged, well-behaved, and respectful.
Inspector highlights
- Children make exceptional progress in behaviour and self-care skills.
- Dedicated managers strive for excellence and support staff well-being.
- Children relish time outdoors in the garden and nearby woods, engaging in physical challenges.
- Communication and language are promoted exceptionally well through back-and-forth interactions, stories, and rhymes.
- Experienced SEND staff attend regular training and identify children with SEND swiftly to ensure they make the best progress.
Inspection #10307852 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents cannot speak highly enough about the nursery.
Parents are unreservedly thrilled with the communication they receive, both verbally and via the online app.
They are exceptionally pleased with the way that staff support children to move between settings and rooms.
They also say that they cannot believe the progression their children make and the things that they learn.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The experienced special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) staff attend regular training to update their skills and knowledge, which they share with the team. This helps to ensure all practitioners are as skilled as possible to meet the needs of the children. Practitioners identify children with SEND swiftly, and additional help is sought promptly to enable children to make the best progress from their first day at nursery.
Outdoor space
Children of all ages relish the time they spend outdoors in the nursery garden and the nearby woods. Staff teach them about safely crossing roads. As children enter the woods, they are amazed at the icy puddles and engage in physical challenges like climbing icy hills.
Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024
Date: February 2009
- January 2024Outstanding
- March 2018Good
- September 2014Good
- February 2009Good
Frequently asked about Fledglings Day Nursery
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