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Holme Park Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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5.0(5 parent reviews) ·Holme Park Farm Lane, Sonning, Reading, RG4 6ST · Wokingham
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Wokingham

About this day nursery

Holme Park Day Nursery in Reading provides a nurturing environment for children, focusing on their holistic development. The nursery is part of the larger Busy Bees family, which emphasises creating a stimulating atmosphere where children can explore and learn through play.

They offer a comprehensive early years curriculum designed to foster curiosity, independence, and essential skills for school readiness. Meals are a key component of their offering, with NHS-accredited menus prepared on-site, aiming to make mealtimes a learning experience in itself.

The nursery supports various government funding schemes to make childcare accessible for families, including the universal 15 hours for 3 and 4-year-olds and the extended 30 hours for working families. They also accept Tax-Free Childcare.

The staff at Holme Park are dedicated to working with families to tailor care packages that suit individual needs, ensuring children receive high-quality care whether on a full-time or part-time basis. They strive to create a supportive and inclusive setting where every child feels valued and encouraged to flourish.

What it's like

Children feel safe, secure and happy in this inclusive setting, well cared for by key persons who know them and their families well. Babies demonstrate impressive independence skills, feeding themselves with a knife and fork and scraping their own plates. Staff use outdoor activities well to support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles and life cycles.

NHS-accredited menusGovernment funding acceptedPlay-based learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Food

Three nutritious, balanced meals per day, NHS Startwell accredited, prepared on-site by a chef. Snacks and drinks are also included. Parents can opt for a package that includes unlimited nappies, wipes, and sun cream.

Opening hours

7.30am until 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Holme Park Day Nursery

Last inspected 21 February 2024 · Leanne Merritt

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 feel safe, secure and happy in this inclusive setting, well cared for by key persons who know them and their families well. Babies demonstrate impressive independence skills, feeding themselves with a knife and fork and scraping their own plates. Staff use outdoor activities well to support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles and life cycles.

Inspector highlights

  • Children feel safe and secure.
  • Babies demonstrate impressive independence skills.
  • Toddlers and their parents receive targeted support around key physical development milestones.
  • Children who have identified special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support to fully access the curriculum.
  • Parent partnership is a strong golden thread.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop consistency of teaching to support children at all times in their learning, particularly where additional strategies have been implemented to further support children's communication and language.
Inspection #10291041 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who have identified special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support to fully access the curriculum. The coordinator for children with SEND demonstrates exceptional passion for inclusion and supports all staff to ensure that children with SEND are provided with tailored interventions to promote their good progress. Communication and language are a focus throughout the setting, with strategies used to support children who require additional support with their speech and language.

Outdoor space

As children grow, staff plan opportunities for them to become involved in completing their own risk assessments. They undertake the role of outdoor detectives, looking for hazards and deciding on what action they need to take. In addition, staff use outdoor activities well to support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles and of life cycles, including planting vegetables and flowers, and going on bird and bug hunts.

Parent Reviews of Holme Park Day Nursery

5.0
(5)
Khadijah Zakariya'u
3 years ago

My little one has been attending Holme Park full-time for 15 months and has been so happy there. She is thriving here and is a confident girl. They encourage her, she's safe there and loves going in. They do so many activities with them and you get photos and updates on the app (which makes my day while I'm at work). All the staff are also very friendly and they know the children well. I have recommended this nursery to two other families and their little ones love it there too. I get piece of mind knowing she's happy and that she's well looked after!

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Moto G6
2 years ago

Our son has really enjoyed being at busy bees. The staff are dedicated and friendly. They do a range of fun activities throughout the day and we cannot believe how well the fun activities And staff have helped him develop and grow as well as learn phonics and maths ready school. Would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.

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El Ram
5 years ago

The staff are so friendly and my little boy is obviously so happy here. The outside space is fantastic with each age group having their own area. My little boy is learning things I couldn't teach him on my own and he does so many interesting activities. The new app is great, I get live updates on sleep, meals, nappies and they upload nice photos of him enjoying himself occasionally. Its also nice that there is plenty of parking, which some nurseries we viewed really lacked. Important on a rushed work day! It takes a lot to trust someone else with your child but I'm totally happy that he gets the best care at Holme Park.

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Hannah Behan
6 months ago

Could not wish for a better nursery and caring staff. Highly recommend.

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Carmen Frost
7 years ago

My 18month old son loves it here. The team are so friendly and caring, and have really taken time to get to know him. The purpose built building has plenty of outdoor space

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Inspection history

Date: September 2010

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • August 2017Good
  • September 2014Good
  • September 2010Good

Frequently asked about Holme Park Day Nursery

About the setting

Holme Park Day Nursery registered in 2006 and is located in Sonning, Berkshire. The nursery is open every weekday from 7.30am until 6.30pm, all year round, except for public holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year. There are 13 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds qualified teacher status, one holds a level 6 qualification and six hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The setting is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

URN
EY339360
Registered person
Busy Bees Nurseries Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Requires improvement

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