Pangbourne Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Pangbourne Day Nursery, located in Reading, RG8 7LR, provides a warm and welcoming environment where children quickly settle. The nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, weekdays, throughout the year, with a short closure between Christmas and New Year.

With a capacity for 48 children and 40 currently on roll, the nursery caters to children aged 1 to 4 years. The established routines and clear expectations help children feel safe and secure, fostering their confidence as they explore.

Staff thoughtfully use children's interests to plan activities, both indoors and outdoors, encouraging creativity and engagement. Children are also supported in developing good manners, kindness towards others, and conflict resolution skills.

The nursery's curriculum is ambitious, incorporating enriching activities like observing chicks hatch and visits from community helpers such as police officers and dentists. Pangbourne Day Nursery focuses on supporting children's language development through various strategies and promoting independence skills, with older children encouraged to fasten their own coats and younger ones learning to take off their shoes for sleep time.

Parents speak highly of the provision and are kept informed daily on their child's progress, ensuring a strong partnership between home and nursery. The setting also promotes understanding of equality and diversity through resources and celebrating various festivals like Diwali.

The manager prioritises staff training and support, which positively impacts children's learning experiences. This re-registered setting, under its current owner since 2016, also receives funding for children aged two and above.

It has a team of 10 staff, including a cook and a regular volunteer, with six holding childcare qualifications at level 2 or above.

What it's like

Children settle quickly in this warm, welcoming nursery. Staff establish clear routines and expectations, which helps children feel safe and secure. They support children's well-being, providing positive words of encouragement and comfort when needed. Children demonstrate confidence and security as they freely explore the environment.