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Kennet Day Nursery # Kennet Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Kennet Day Nursery, Civic Offices, Reading, RG1 2LU · Reading Number of places 64 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2025 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 Kennet Day Nursery, located in Reading, RG1 2LU, is a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years, registered with Ofsted since December 2014. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, all year round. The setting provides a highly inclusive and supportive environment where children settle well and are warmly welcomed by staff. They benefit from a strong focus on their welfare and wellbeing, with staff working closely with parents and making adjustments for individual needs, including eating and sleeping routines. The nursery excels in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they make excellent progress through targeted activities and an adapted approach. Children with speech and language difficulties, for example, make rapid progress in communication. The outdoor area is a significant part of the learning experience, with staff enthusiastic about using the garden to promote physical activity, personal safety, and risk management. Children engage in varied outdoor activities, which are planned to support their development and wellbeing, such as toddlers interacting with adults pretending to be animals. The nursery prides itself on its strong partnerships with families and external professionals, which profoundly impacts children and their families, ensuring children receive comprehensive support for their development and learning. What it's like All children settle well at this highly inclusive, supportive setting. Children are warmly welcomed by staff, and they feel happy and comfortable when they arrive. Engaging and varied activities are on offer for children, across the setting, planned around their interests and what they need to learn next. Highly inclusive setting Excellent progress for all Strong family partnerships Enthusiastic outdoor learning Exceptional SEND support ## 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.aboutearlyyears.co.uk/contact/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2014 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kennet Day Nursery Inspection date Dec 2025 Inspection no. 10128639 Lead inspector Eleeza Byer Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295189)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY483460) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Kennet Day Nursery, Civic Offices, Reading, RG1 2LU [© 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#/-0.97357/51.45284/14) [](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=kennet-day-nursery-rg1-2lu-ey483460) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Dec 2025 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kennet Day Nursery Last inspected 9 December 2025 · Eleeza Byer Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend All children settle well at this highly inclusive, supportive setting. Children are warmly welcomed by staff, and they feel happy and comfortable when they arrive. Engaging and varied activities are on offer for children, across the setting, planned around their interests and what they need to learn next. Inspector highlights - Children make excellent progress, including disadvantaged children and those with special education needs and/or disabilities. - Children show excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning. - Staff work closely with parents and carers to support each child's individual needs, including eating and sleeping routines. - Leaders implement an adapted approach to ensure children with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make secure progress. - Partnership working with families and external professionals has a profound impact on children and their families. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should ensure that interactions are purposeful and adapted to extend individual children's learning to support highly effective teaching further. Inspection #10128639 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295189) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make excellent progress from their individual starting points. Those with speech and language difficulties make rapid progress in their communication through targeted group activities. Leaders implement an adapted approach across the setting to ensure that children with SEND make secure progress. Outdoor space Staff are passionate about using the garden to promote physical activity and personal safety, and children are enthusiastic about outdoor activities and learn to manage risk. Planned activities take place outside to ensure that children experience the benefits of both indoor and outdoor learning. The outdoor area is used to support children's development and wellbeing; for instance, toddlers engage with adults pretending to become animals and move around the garden in a range of ways. ## Parent Reviews of Kennet Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVhZu5yWwtaEBrs8m6fsF63OZvtRQom8lp3R44qoUZcnyw1xmFBkQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Nicola Belson Photography a year ago A wonderful nursery, my son attended Kennet Day Nursery for 3 years and he was so happy and thrived here. 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18110613235187518682&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2016 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Outstanding ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - March 2020 Outstanding - August 2016 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Kennet Day Nursery ### What are the opening hours at Kennet Day Nursery? ### What outdoor space does Kennet Day Nursery use? ### How does Kennet Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### How was Kennet Day Nursery rated by Ofsted? ### Is Kennet Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in Reading Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kennet Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable <0.2 mi ### Little LLamas Montessori Nursery Reading · RG1 7RD 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/little-llamas-montessori-nursery-rg1-7rd-2820347) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Your Co-op Little pioneers nursery and pre-school, Reading Reading · RG1 1AR 4.4(20 reviews) ](/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-reading-rg1-1ar-116788) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Forbury Gardens Day Nursery Reading · RG1 3HW 4.5(21 reviews) ](/nursery/forbury-gardens-day-nursery-rg1-3hw-ey221119) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Mary Seacole Day Nursery & Family Support Unit Reading · RG1 2TD 4.8(12 reviews) ](/nursery/mary-seacole-day-nursery-family-support-unit-rg1-2td-2843889) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### MonkeyMoos Daycare Reading · RG1 3DH 3.1(7 reviews) ](/nursery/monkeymoos-huntley-wharf-rg1-3dh-2744272) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.6 mi ### Fennies Reading Reading · RG2 0HP 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/fennies-reading-rg2-0hp-2846290) [See all nurseries in Reading →](/search?q=Reading) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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