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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Pangbourne Day Nursery # Pangbourne Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2024) · 3.0 (2 parent reviews) · Pangbourne Day Nursery, 21d, Reading, RG8 7LR · West Berkshire Number of places 48 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2024 Local authority West Berkshire About - About - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email 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. Warm environment Engaging activities Good manners Language development Independence skills Ambitious curriculum ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2016 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Pangbourne Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2024 Inspection no. 10335308 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248031)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501155) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=pangbourne-day-nursery-rg8-7lr-ey501155) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Pangbourne Day Nursery Last inspected 25 April 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - Children settle quickly in this warm, welcoming nursery. Staff establish clear routines and expectations, which helps children feel safe and secure. - Staff use children's interests to inform their activities, both indoors and outside. They provide a range of resources to help children develop their own creative ideas. - Children develop good manners. In all rooms, staff encourage children to routinely say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children learn to respect each other and how to deal with conflict. - The manager provides an ambitious curriculum that includes activities that enrich children's experiences. - Staff use a range of strategies to support children's language skills. - Staff promote children's independence skills. Older children show their independence and perseverance as they put on and fasten their own coats. - Partnerships with parents are positive. Parents speak highly of the provision and are confident that children are safe in their care. - Staff teach children about the importance of equality and diversity. Children learn about different festivals and religious events. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to plan more precisely around children's individual next steps in learning to further promote their progress. Inspection #10335308 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248031) ## Parent Reviews of Pangbourne Day Nursery 3.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW0N6Z6BCM2QPC5biYYij53dODNKAHcRMOjXNUTzvSVQG1lnfs=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Edward Langmead 2 years ago Outstanding, the kids that leave Pangbourne Day Nursery are better equipped and more capable when they reach primary school. Not our words but the local primary school teachers, of which we wholeheartedly confirm. X2 kids. 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