Kingsclere Day Nursery and Pre-School

About this day nursery

Kingsclere Day Nursery, located in Binfield, Wokingham, offers an intimate and homely childcare experience, praised by parents for its nurturing environment. The nursery, which holds an 'Good' Ofsted rating, is conveniently situated on Forest Road, providing easy access to the town centre and major roads, along with a private rear car park.

Kingsclere is part of Complete Childcare, a group committed to delivering exceptional early years education through a focus on staff development, continuous training, and strong leadership. This ensures a team of knowledgeable and caring professionals dedicated to fostering warm relationships and meaningful learning for every child.

The nursery prides itself on its 'Complete Care' approach, aiming to provide a positive and lasting childhood memory for each child by understanding parental aspirations, offering comfort and security, and helping children express their feelings. ' philosophy, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Guidance and Development Matters framework to tailor activities that support children's progress.

They also incorporate unique developmental extras like Boogie Mites for music and movement, and prioritise outdoor learning with activities such as tree-hugging and bug hunts. The nursery provides rich learning environments, blending educational resources with a homely feel, and offers age-appropriate spaces, from a dedicated upstairs suite for the youngest children to downstairs rooms for exploration and pre-school activities.

Freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced meals are provided on-site daily, accommodating various dietary needs. Kingsclere also aims for straightforward administration, with no large financial deposit or administration fees, and an easy direct debit payment system.

Our ethos

As a group, we believe children thrive when the adults around them are supported to grow — which is why staff development, wellbeing and progression sit at the heart of everything we do. We believe all children have an equal right to be fulfilled, unique and healthy individuals. Our vision is to provide the caring, happy and challenging environment every day which their parents would want themselves, making them 'Ready to learn, ready for life.'

What it's like

Children make a good start to their learning in this very caring and stimulating nursery. They make good progress, overall, throughout their time in nursery. Managers have made considerable improvements since the last inspection.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around Standard (8.00am–4.00pm) and Full (8.00am–5.30pm) day sessions, with a minimum booking of 3, 4, or 5 days per week. Fees are all-inclusive of consumables, catering, and activities. Funding is applied over 38 weeks, with wrap-around fees charged for hours outside the entitlement.