Session types
Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session
Tigers at Theale Day Nursery in Reading
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2023)
Number of places
76 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
West Berkshire
About this day nursery
Tigers at Theale Day Nursery, located in the quiet village of Theale, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5. The nursery prides itself on a family-feel atmosphere and a child-centred approach, recently moving to a larger, modern premises to enhance the learning experience.
The new, purpose-built facility features two storeys, dedicated sleep and cosy areas in each room, and dining areas with home-cooked meals prepared on-site. The outdoor spaces are age-zoned and richly equipped, complemented by an indoor play area designed for activities like yoga, dance, and gym.
Additionally, there is a "bubble room" for sensory exploration. The nursery adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, providing stimulating activities tailored to children's interests.
A key worker system ensures individualised development tracking, with parents kept informed through the Parentzone app via observations, pictures, and videos. The dedicated and experienced staff continually engage in training, fostering a high-quality early years education facilitated by a hands-on management team while also offering extra activities such as French and Sports Skills for older children and catering to all allergies and dietary requirements.
Our ethos
We have provided quality care for children in a homely environment for many years and pride ourselves on our family feel atmosphere and child centred approach to learning.
What it's like
Staff implement the highly ambitious curriculum with ingenuity and creativity. They provide a serene, yet academically challenging environment, which cultivates incredibly capable and confident learners and where all children flourish. Staff support children exceptionally well and behaviour is exemplary, consistently encouraging them to make independent choices about their care and learning.
Child-centred ApproachHome-cooked FoodSensory RoomAge-zoned Outdoor PlayParentzone App
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Food
Home-cooked breakfast, lunch, tea, and fresh fruit provided; caters to allergies and dietary requirements.
Opening hours
7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday
Age range
Babies - 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Tigers at Theale Day Nursery
Last inspected 4 April 2023
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Staff implement the highly ambitious curriculum with ingenuity and creativity. They provide a serene, yet academically challenging environment, which cultivates incredibly capable and confident learners and where all children flourish. Staff support children exceptionally well and behaviour is exemplary, consistently encouraging them to make independent choices about their care and learning.
Inspector highlights
- Staff are very well supported in implementing the well-thought-out and incredibly ambitious curriculum, with a crystal-clear focus on supporting children's social, emotional development and communication and language skills.
- Children benefit from an extremely broad range of meticulously sequenced learning experiences, building upon their existing skills and knowledge.
- Children demonstrate exceptional behaviour, understanding and following simple rules, and are taught to be kind and considerate of one another.
- The provider ensures that equality, diversity, and inclusion are thoroughly embedded in policy and practice, teaching children to be curious about similarities and differences.
- Managers and leaders have meticulous oversight of staff well-being, workloads, and the quality of care and education, with effective policies and robust systems in place.
Inspection #511193 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
They gush with praise and gratitude for the provision.
They cannot comment highly enough of the management, staff and quality of education provided.
Parents feel valued, listened to and completely respected by staff.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The provider works collaboratively with other professionals to support the care and education of their children and families. The staff team are skilled in identifying emerging needs and committed to providing early intervention and targeted support where required. For example, staff advocate for and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and make swift referrals for individualised health, education and care plans.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Tigers at Theale Day Nursery
5.0
(3)
Chloe Shawcroft
3 years ago
I cannot express how amazing our experience at Tigers has been. From the first day my daughter joined the Ladybirds room at 18 months, every member of staff we have meet go above and beyond for the children in their care. We are always greeted with big smiles and a warm welcome. My daughter recently moved up to the Caterpillars room and initially struggled a little at drop offs. Keeley and Paige in particular were so gentle, reassuring and patient with my Daughter. Keeley always took the time to put me at ease every morning and really reassured me. I was always welcomed into the room to stay with my Daughter for as long as she needed before she settled. Daisy, Becky and Tyler from the ladybirds room formed such a wonderful bond with my Daughter. They always give her a big smile and hug when we pass them at Tigers. Vicky and Becca do an amazing job. They are always happy to talk to you any time and are just so welcoming. I really could not recommend Tigers more, and I will rave about them to anyone that will listen! They really are the most fantastic nursery.
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Edward Bailey
2 years ago
We are delighted with Tigers at Theale. The staff are great and always have the kids best interests at heart.
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Lauren P
2 years ago
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Inspection history
Ofsted records show this provider has closed and was never graded. There's no inspection history to display.
Frequently asked about Tigers at Theale Day Nursery
About the setting
Tigers at Theale Day Nursery, formally Brightstart, registered in 1994. The nursery is open from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery is in receipt of funding to provide nursery education for children aged two, three and four years. The nursery employs 28 staff who work with the children, 22 of whom hold an appropriate early years qualification between levels 2 and 6.
- URN
- 511193
- Registered person
- Tigers at Theale Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Outstanding
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