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My older child for the pre-school year only after previously attending a childminder, and my younger child from 6 months old through to pre-school age. I can’t express deeply enough how wonderful our experience has been. The setting is well equipped with amazing resources and the daily activities are diverse, thoughtful and well-organised. The environment is so nurturing and the staff treat the children with care and respect. This is also reflected in how the children behave and treat each other. My youngest child’s social and emotional skills are particularly advanced and I believe it has a lot to do with the exceptional environment he has developed in at Honeysuckle. The leadership team have always been extremely accommodating and supportive to us as parents, and do a great job at fostering a community through family events. 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Honeysuckle Day Nursery # Honeysuckle Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Stantons, Church Lane, Reading, RG2 9BY · Wokingham Number of places 68 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Wokingham 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 Honeysuckle Day Nursery, situated in Shinfield with excellent access to Reading and surrounding areas, offers a welcoming and stimulating "home from home" environment for children aged 0 to 5 years. The nursery focuses on supporting individual development through play, inspired by each child's interests, and encourages curiosity, exploration, and the acquisition of fundamental skills. Their curriculum, deeply rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), is designed to foster independence, self-confidence, and a positive self-image, while promoting a love for nature and the outdoors. The dedicated team of trained and experienced professionals ensures high-quality care, working closely with parents to achieve the happy and healthy development of every child. Honeysuckle Day Nursery emphasises kindness, honesty, and the welfare of all, creating a family-like atmosphere where children are respected as individuals and encouraged to thrive in a safe and caring setting. The nursery also prepares preschool-aged children for the transition to school with a combination of child and adult-led activities, alongside regular outdoor play. Our ethos At Honeysuckle Day Nursery, we provide a welcoming, happy, and safe "home from home" environment where children can play, learn, and thrive. We operate as a family, valuing kindness, honesty, and the welfare of all. Children are encouraged to be curious, explore opportunities, develop fundamental skills, and enjoy each day. Our ethos is to respect every child as an individual in a stimulating and caring environment, fostering an appreciation for nature, developing life skills, and promoting a positive relationship with the natural world and others. We are committed to supporting children with special or individual requirements and ensuring all children, parents, and staff are treated with respect, irrespective of gender, culture, religion, or ability. What it's like Children happily skip into the nursery, eager and excited to start their busy day ahead. They are greeted by friendly, enthusiastic staff. The interactions between staff and children are warm and positive, helping children develop a true sense of belonging. Family-run nursery EYFS-based curriculum Emphasis on outdoor learning School readiness programme ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.facebook.com/HoneysuckleDayNursery) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Honeysuckle Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10364297 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260068)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468031) 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.honeysuckle.family/) Stantons, Church Lane, Reading, RG2 9BY [© 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#/-0.95277/51.40796/14) [](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=honeysuckle-day-nursery-rg2-9by-ey468031) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Honeysuckle Day Nursery Last inspected 2 October 2024 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 happily skip into the nursery, eager and excited to start their busy day ahead. They are greeted by friendly, enthusiastic staff. The interactions between staff and children are warm and positive, helping children develop a true sense of belonging. Inspector highlights - Children happily skip into the nursery, eager and excited to start their busy day ahead. - Staff implement positive behaviour strategies exceptionally well, teaching children how to efficiently resolve minor conflicts. - Highly experienced and capable leaders demonstrate an ambitious vision for the nursery, and they are impressively reflective about the provision they offer. - Staff demonstrate a thorough understanding of what makes children in their care unique, providing highly successful targeted support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Overall, teaching across the nursery successfully leads to good outcomes for all children, and partnerships with parents are open, strong and professional. Areas to develop - 1 improve the ongoing coaching and support for all staff to raise the quality of teaching to even higher levels - 2 support staff to consistently identify and implement children's next steps in learning when interacting with children. Inspection #10364297 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260068) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on how pleased they are with the secure arrangements at handovers and the quality of information staff share about children's achievements. > Parents appreciate ongoing information on ways they can support children's learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff demonstrate a thorough understanding of what makes children in their care unique. They regularly assess children's progress to identify any gaps in learning and provide highly successful targeted support for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff work very well with other professionals involved in these children's development, including speech and language therapists. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Honeysuckle Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXOjXPbW5p0MH4HgHNKZRpsmFsTZneGxSzEYKZwfMBTV_1EHvnJ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nicola Ward a year ago I’ve had two children attend Honeysuckle over the past 4 years. My older child for the pre-school year only after previously attending a childminder, and my younger child from 6 months old through to pre-school age. I can’t express deeply enough how wonderful our experience has been. The setting is well equipped with amazing resources and the daily activities are diverse, thoughtful and well-organised. The environment is so nurturing and the staff treat the children with care and respect. This is also reflected in how the children behave and treat each other. My youngest child’s social and emotional skills are particularly advanced and I believe it has a lot to do with the exceptional environment he has developed in at Honeysuckle. The leadership team have always been extremely accommodating and supportive to us as parents, and do a great job at fostering a community through family events. Highly recommend! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIN1Bfd0lREAE!2m1!1s0x48769cb60960628f:0xe063d36a7eb0de6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKFXZ6LAjkvzQFhu4Mzda3ibsWIvUXz93I3uaMXyOrM3_dWAw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Anouska Wesolowski 4 years ago Honeysuckle Day Nursery is phenomenal. The team are so personal, approachable and experts at what they do. I would highly recommend this nursery. Our children have been in the baby room, toddler room and preschool the last 4.5 years so we know from experience this nursery is exceptional. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURxMWRLVFBREAE!2m1!1s0x48769cb60960628f:0xe063d36a7eb0de6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI2otryxxH0Q9EHhkTq7k9wLYb6qDVzHir64pmC0cwTRJryf1RX=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Eleanor Pollitt 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhazRUVTF3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48769cb60960628f:0xe063d36a7eb0de6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIqssyh-35gZ4Ze4KbxqqyoOdj04iNqqf6WuGf58xDBUfi2Uw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Yeyzee Z 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURacFBuQlh3EAE!2m1!1s0x48769cb60960628f:0xe063d36a7eb0de6) Reviews from Google for Honeysuckle Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1010562471345982950&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2014 - October 2024 Good - January 2019 Outstanding - April 2018 Good - August 2015 Good - March 2015 Good - April 2014 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Honeysuckle Day Nursery ### How big is Honeysuckle Day Nursery? ### What is Honeysuckle Day Nursery working on improving? ### Is Honeysuckle Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### What outdoor learning does Honeysuckle Day Nursery offer? ### How does Honeysuckle Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Reading Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Honeysuckle Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### Happy Trails Play Reading · RG2 9DY 4.9(19 reviews) ](/nursery/happy-trails-play-rg2-9dy-2751777) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Reading International Basingstoke Road · RG2 6DA 4.4(19 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-reading-international-rg2-6da-ey476489) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.2 mi ### Get Active @ Hillside Primary School Reading · RG6 4HQ ](/nursery/get-active-hillside-primary-school-rg6-4hq-ey562226) - [ Ofsted: Met 1.2 mi ### Our Den at Hillside Reading · RG6 4HQ ](/nursery/our-den-at-hillside-rg6-4hq-ey434089) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Spencer's Wood Day Nursery Reading · RG7 1AA ](/nursery/spencer-s-wood-day-nursery-rg7-1aa-2743576) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Lower Earley Day Nursery and Pre-School Reading · RG6 5HQ 3.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/lower-earley-day-nursery-and-pre-school-rg6-5hq-148634) [See all nurseries in Reading →](/search?q=Reading) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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