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Micklands Pre-School # Micklands Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · c/o Micklands Cp School, Micklands Road, READING, RG4 6LU · Reading Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Reading About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Micklands Pre-School, established in the early 1970s, is located in Caversham, Berkshire, within the sprawling grounds of Micklands Primary School. This pre-school offers early years education for children from 'Rising 3s' until they transition to primary school. As a registered charity and a member of the Early Years Alliance, the pre-school is committed to fostering learning through play, with a strong emphasis on parent involvement. Micklands Pre-School operates during term time and is registered with Ofsted, undergoing regular inspections to ensure high standards. The setting provides a diverse and dynamic programme centred around the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, aiming to nurture each child's social, emotional, physical, intellectual, cognitive, and creative development in a secure and supportive atmosphere. The pre-school prides itself on being inclusive, welcoming children and families from diverse backgrounds, without catchment restrictions, and accommodating individual needs. They collaborate with Micklands Primary and other local primary schools to facilitate a smooth transition for children. Our ethos Micklands Pre-School is committed to fostering learning through play, with a strong emphasis on parent involvement. The setting provides a diverse and dynamic programme centred around the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, aiming to nurture each child's social, emotional, physical, intellectual, cognitive, and creative development in a secure and supportive atmosphere. They pride themselves on being inclusive and accommodating individual needs. What it's like Leaders and staff prioritise children's happiness, well-being and safety. They work closely with parents and use this knowledge to plan exciting opportunities. Children flourish at this busy and vibrant pre-school. Charity-run Early Years Alliance member Ofsted registered ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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 Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8.45am to 3.15pm Age range Rising 3s until primary school Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2007 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Micklands Pre-School Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10399453 Lead inspector Sonia Panchal Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283947)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY349432) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=micklands-pre-school-rg4-6lu-ey349432) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Micklands Pre-School Last inspected 15 July 2025 · Sonia Panchal 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 Leaders and staff prioritise children's happiness, well-being and safety. They work closely with parents and use this knowledge to plan exciting opportunities. Children flourish at this busy and vibrant pre-school. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff prioritise children's happiness, well-being and safety. - The stimulating outdoor environment allows children to explore and play with friends, showing impressive creativity, imagination and resilience. - Children's personal, social and emotional development is strongly promoted, leading to a strong sense of belonging and emotional security. - Staff read and sing with children throughout the day, introducing new words and remodelling sentences, fostering a love for literacy and good progress in speaking. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported very well through targeted interventions and close collaboration with external professionals. Areas to develop - 1 n enhance all staff's teaching skills further by establishing effective and individualised coaching, training and mentoring programmes that helps them to support children to make the best possible progress - 2 n strengthen partnership working with parents to further support and embed children's understanding of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. Inspection #10399453 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283947) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported very well. Leaders ensure all staff fully understand children's individual needs and their use of targeted interventions, such as 'bucket time' to develop children's attention and listening skills. Leaders and key persons work closely with external professionals to aid children's smooth transition on to their next stage in education. This effective support is underpinned by staff's skilful approach to meeting children's emotional and communication needs. Outdoor space The stimulating outdoor environment plays a pivotal part in supporting children's overall development. Children's confidence in their own abilities increases greatly as they engage in a wide range of physical challenges in the well-equipped garden. For instance, children work together to arrange large pieces of apparatus and build a challenging obstacle course. Inspection history Date: October 2008 - July 2025 Good - December 2019 Good - May 2015 Outstanding - October 2008 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Micklands Pre-School ### Does Micklands Pre-School have an Ofsted rating? ### Is Micklands Pre-School a private nursery? ### How can Micklands Pre-School be contacted? ### What staff or team details are stated for Micklands Pre-School? ### What outdoor space does Micklands Pre-School have? ### Which funded childcare hours does Micklands Pre-School accept? ### How are meals and food handled at Micklands Pre-School? ## Nearby day nurseries in READING Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Micklands Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.2 mi ### Orchard Day Nursery Reading · RG4 6LJ 4.4(9 reviews) ](/nursery/orchard-day-nursery-rg4-6lj-ey225572) - [ Provider closed 0.6 mi ### Playday at Milestone Reading · RG4 6PF ](/nursery/playday-at-milestone-rg4-6pf-2798935) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Chiltern Nursery Reading · RG4 8JZ 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/chiltern-nursery-rg4-8jz-ey221229) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham Reading · RG4 8ED 4.6(13 reviews) ](/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-caversham-rg4-8ed-ey501395) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Emmer Green Kindergarten Reading · RG4 8LJ ](/nursery/emmer-green-kindergarten-rg4-8lj-2533703) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Emmer Green Pre-School Reading · RG4 8LN 4.0(36 reviews) ](/nursery/emmer-green-pre-school-rg4-8ln-116826) [See all nurseries in READING →](/search?q=READING) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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