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Our Den at Hillside # Our Den at Hillside Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Met (Nov 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Hillside Primary School, Rushey Way, READING, RG6 4HQ · Wokingham Number of places 30 places Age range Not Listed Last inspected Nov 2023 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 Our Den at Hillside is a welcoming standalone baby setting situated within the grounds of Hillside Primary School, catering to children aged 3 months to 3 years. Operating on a term-time only basis for 38 weeks a year, the nursery offers two core session types: a Standard Day from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and a Full Day from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. The nursery is committed to providing exceptional early years education, with a strong emphasis on continuous staff training and development to ensure skilled and caring professionals. Meals and snacks are freshly prepared on-site daily, aligning with Public Health guidance for balanced nutrition. Our Den embraces the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, guiding their curriculum and planning activities that promote children's development. They incorporate engaging 'Development Extras' such as Boogie Mites for music and movement, and actively encourage outdoor learning and exploration. The nursery prioritises clear communication with parents, utilising an online platform called Famly for sharing observations and daily updates. They also offer a straightforward administrative process, avoiding large financial deposits or administration fees, and facilitate payments via Direct Debit. Conveniently located near the Asda supermarket and a short walk from Lower Earley Day Nursery, Our Den at Hillside benefits from free parking and accessibility to main bus routes to Reading. Our ethos As a group, Complete Childcare believes 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 they do. Their nurseries uphold the principles of excellent child development and their vision is to provide a caring, happy and challenging environment every day that parents would want for their own children, making them 'Ready to learn, ready for life.' What it's like There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Term-time only EYFS curriculum Outdoor learning encouraged Freshly prepared meals Focus on staff development ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on standard or full-day sessions, offered on a 3, 4, or 5-day weekly basis for 38 weeks of the year. Funding covers up to 6 hours daily, with hours outside this entitlement billed as wrap-around care. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Open term-time only (38 weeks per year). - Minimum booking of 3 days per week required. - Funding covers a maximum of 6 hours per day, taken between 9.00am and 3.00pm. - A voluntary contribution of £3 is requested to cover lunch and snack during funded hours. - Hours accessed outside funded entitlement are charged as wrap-around care. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Our Den at Hillside Inspection date Nov 2023 Inspection no. 10228075 Lead inspector Sonia Panchal [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50235552)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY434089) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.completechildcare.co.uk/our-den-hillside) Hillside Primary School, Rushey Way, READING, RG6 4HQ Opening hours Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 5:30pm [© 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#/-0.93992/51.42381/14) [](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=our-den-at-hillside-rg6-4hq-ey434089) ## Key facts Food All snacks and meals freshly prepared on-site daily by nursery cooks. Opening hours Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 5:30pm Age range 3 months to 3 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Our Den at Hillside Last inspected 17 November 2023 · Sonia Panchal Overall effectiveness Met What it's like to attend There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Inspector highlights - Leaders are committed to safeguarding children and understand their responsibilities to protect children from harm. - Leaders provide staff with ample opportunities for professional development and prioritise staff well-being. - Leaders provide varied and interesting learning experiences and are dedicated to nurturing children's curiosity. - Leaders have appropriate procedures to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Leaders place a strong emphasis on developing children's independence and teaching life skills. Inspection #10228075 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50235552) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders have appropriate procedures to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They understand the significance of working closely with external professionals, such as seeking advice from the local authority advisers to support children with SEND to make progress. Outdoor space Leaders talk about teaching children about adopting a healthy lifestyle. For example, they want to provide children with opportunities in the garden to develop their stamina, balance and strength. ## Parent Reviews of Our Den at Hillside 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIfo2a7eoQlwfnScWO5RVjTRwj22EeQvAwr_clYQwkrsGNuGg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ayse Yerlikaya 6 months ago I was very anxious at first about putting my two year old into nursery, as he has only ever been with me or close family. When I heard about this new nursery opening in September, I decided to book a tour and I instantly fell in love. The setting was spotless, modern, and filled with wonderful resources for the children to play with & explore. The outdoor area was a huge highlight too, a large, inviting space that was perfect for my son, who loves being outside. What truly won me over, though, were the teachers. I trust them completely. My son goes to them so naturally, as if they are part of the family, which says everything. A special shoutout to Marge, Kim & all the other teachers for being absolutely amazing with him. They keep me updated throughout the day & regularly upload photos on the app so I can see what he's doing. He has learned so much already thanks to their care and dedication. I can't recommend this nursery highly enough. It has been such a positive experience for us. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xFdGFGOWpSMTlSYkVOUVVTMVllVFZaUkZSbk0zYxAB!2m1!1s0x4876836458b3f271:0xf4f4efac1768cd2f) Reviews from Google for Our Den at Hillside. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17650996361977974063&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## Frequently asked about Our Den at Hillside ### What is Our Den at Hillside's Ofsted rating? ### What are the fees for Our Den at Hillside? ### Which funded childcare hours does Our Den at Hillside accept? ### What are the opening hours for Our Den at Hillside? ### Does Our Den at Hillside support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? ### What age group does Our Den at Hillside cater for? ### Does Our Den at Hillside provide meals for children? ### How does Our Den at Hillside communicate with parents? ### How can I contact Our Den at Hillside? ## About the setting Our Den at Hillside registered in 2012 and is situated in Lower Earley in Reading. The nursery is part of a chain of nurseries. It is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The nursery is eligible to receive funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. URN EY434089 Registered person Yellow Brick House Nursery Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Outstanding ## Nearby day nurseries in READING Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Our Den at Hillside. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable <0.2 mi ### Get Active @ Hillside Primary School Reading · RG6 4HQ ](/nursery/get-active-hillside-primary-school-rg6-4hq-ey562226) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 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) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Chalkhouse@Earley Reading · RG6 5UF 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/chalkhouse-earley-rg6-5uf-2718543) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.2 mi ### Sure Start Whitley Day Nursery Reading · RG2 7QA 4.9(8 reviews) ](/nursery/sure-start-whitley-day-nursery-rg2-7qa-2871885) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Little Learners Nursery Reading · RG6 6EH ](/nursery/little-learners-nursery-rg6-6eh-ey461079) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Honeysuckle Day Nursery Reading · RG2 9BY ](/nursery/honeysuckle-day-nursery-rg2-9by-ey468031) [See all nurseries in READING →](/search?q=READING) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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