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Staff are warm and caring, and the establishment is very well maintained. Reasonably priced compared to some of the other options in the area. My child loves it here and he is learning lots. They do a lot of different activities that are fun and interesting to children. Every year they have duck eggs that are brought in the school to hatch so both kids and parents get to watch the duckling. The kids get to also hold them and see them swim. They have great photography sessions with a local photographer that takes amazing pictures too. Overall, I felt so lucky to have found them. They are part of Reading Borough nurseries, under the Brighter Future for Children, so you can rest assured that the best interest of the children is the priority. If the nursery has to shut for any reason, you are refunded as well, something that was not the case is a previous establishment.", "datePublished": "2024-06-13T22:06:15.940482Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jess Clifton" }, "reviewBody": "Brilliant place for under 5s to learn and play in a safe environment with parents. 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Sure Start Whitley Day Nursery # Sure Start Whitley Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.9 (8 parent reviews) · South Reading Community Hub, 252-260 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7QA · Reading Number of places 85 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Reading About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sure Start Whitley Day Nursery, located in Reading, provides childcare for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery has been operating since 2025 and prides itself on a warm and welcoming environment where children are valued and respected. The dedicated staff build strong relationships with families, learning about each child's individual needs, home routines, likes, and dislikes to create relevant and meaningful learning experiences. The setting actively celebrates and promotes the diverse cultures and languages of the children, fostering a strong sense of belonging. The nursery offers an all-year provision, open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and implements the EYFS curriculum. They excel in supporting all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, through swift and highly effective interventions and established partnerships with external professionals. This proactive approach ensures all children make good progress from their starting points, with targeted support helping them prepare well for their next stage of development. What it's like Children start their day at nursery with a warm welcome. Staff build strong relationships with children and their families, learning about home routines, likes and dislikes. They actively promote the cultures and languages represented in the nursery, helping children develop a strong sense of belonging. All children make typical progress from their starting points, with targeted intervention helping them catch up and make progress that prepares them well for the next stage of development. Warm Welcome Strong Relationships Inclusive Support Effective Interventions Cultural Promotion Individual Progress ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2025 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 5 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sure Start Whitley Day Nursery Last inspected 30 March 2026 What it's like to attend Children start their day at nursery with a warm welcome. Staff build strong relationships with children and their families, learning about home routines, likes and dislikes. They actively promote the cultures and languages represented in the nursery, helping children develop a strong sense of belonging. All children make typical progress from their starting points, with targeted intervention helping them catch up and make progress that prepares them well for the next stage of development. Inspector highlights - Safeguarding standards are met, with a strong culture of safeguarding. - Leaders and staff take a highly consistent and proactive approach to supporting all children, including those who may face barriers to their education. - Leaders use funding effectively to meet children's individual needs and ensure any gaps in learning and development close quickly. - Leaders and staff build strong partnerships with specialists to provide additional guidance when children need extra support. - All children make progress from their starting points, with timely actions helping to reduce gaps in learning for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Staff create a positive environment where children feel valued and respected for their uniqueness, building trusting bonds and promoting kindness, respect and cooperation. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should ensure that staff practice is monitored and supported with greater precision so that highly effective teaching and high-quality interactions become consistent and fully embedded in meeting children's needs. - 2 Leaders should strengthen practitioners' skills in responding to children's emerging thinking so that teaching consistently helps maintain children's attention and extends their learning further. - 3 Leaders should support staff to embed consistent daily practices that help children understand the importance of hygiene and develop the independence needed to manage their own self-care routines. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303129) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sure Start Whitley Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2026 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303129)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2871885) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sure-start-whitley-day-nursery-rg2-7qa-2871885) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, benefit from swift and highly effective interventions. Staff work tirelessly to secure additional support when needed, including through established partnerships with external professionals. EAL / language support Staff actively promote the cultures and languages represented in the nursery, helping children develop a strong sense of belonging. ## Parent Reviews of Sure Start Whitley Day Nursery 4.9 (8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWu-l8v0dpPzHqNzc6Lw5wqr6X_I_8dRl2TCEac5E5u95oijfnU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Antonia Andreou a year ago GREAT STAFF & GREAT SCHOOL. Staff are warm and caring, and the establishment is very well maintained. Reasonably priced compared to some of the other options in the area. My child loves it here and he is learning lots. They do a lot of different activities that are fun and interesting to children. Every year they have duck eggs that are brought in the school to hatch so both kids and parents get to watch the duckling. The kids get to also hold them and see them swim. They have great photography sessions with a local photographer that takes amazing pictures too. Overall, I felt so lucky to have found them. They are part of Reading Borough nurseries, under the Brighter Future for Children, so you can rest assured that the best interest of the children is the priority. If the nursery has to shut for any reason, you are refunded as well, something that was not the case is a previous establishment. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6XzZPRXh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48769b5956438eed:0x96ee80926432a5bf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVJhO5a8dRn6yFRb-cPgCNi-yGGl-1m-MOTRQ7cWAntmVoeIRPK=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Jess Clifton 8 years ago Brilliant place for under 5s to learn and play in a safe environment with parents. Staff are always happy to provide any advice or support regarding multiple issues surrounding rearing children whether it's breastfeeding, potty training, fussy eating or sleep problems. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBcHRfSmtRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48769b5956438eed:0x96ee80926432a5bf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX3zw7oLXIofdYa9BSrYdmHFkmdvs7MY_YdIH5P3-ohA5jOpOU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Bailey Allen 8 years ago Really good nursery, great staff that go above and beyond! My little one has been there for 2 years (since 8months) and I've never had a complaint... [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnbk4tQmFREAE!2m1!1s0x48769b5956438eed:0x96ee80926432a5bf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKawNeHwoxJosozqN399ZCxt4PC0C9kzhjnIsPicTOpzbyjhA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Monique Lewis 7 years ago Amazing nursery and lovely newly renovated childrens center, lovely staff can't fault it! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNncWJMLTJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48769b5956438eed:0x96ee80926432a5bf) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK8Xr9902K8msx6GSmc5FY-Gsk41MMCP1oE1G7y53024QzEMQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sunilza 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4X3JlTDhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48769b5956438eed:0x96ee80926432a5bf) Reviews from Google for Sure Start Whitley Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10875771516380947903&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 30 March 2026 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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