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Waingels Gardens Day Nursery # Waingels Gardens Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2021) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Waingels College, Waingels Road, Reading, RG5 4RF · Wokingham Number of places 48 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2021 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 Waingels Gardens Day Nursery, part of The Forbury Group of Nurseries established in 1991, offers childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Situated within the grounds of Waingels College in Woodley, Reading, the nursery provides both full-time and part-time places with convenient parking facilities. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, all year round, closing only for public holidays and between Christmas and New Year. They pride themselves on providing healthy and nutritious, freshly prepared meals from locally sourced ingredients, with on-site chefs catering to all dietary requirements and allergies. The nursery also has a dedicated administrative team to manage fees and accounts. Waingels Gardens Day Nursery is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, with a highly qualified senior team and a robust training programme for all practitioners, including an apprenticeship scheme. The Nursery Manager, Amy Polaszewski, has extensive experience in childcare and education, with expertise in EYFS, safeguarding, and Special Educational Needs. Our ethos Our ethos is to create an environment where children are engaged, motivated, independent thinkers, who have a positive attitude to learning, supported by secure and respectful relationships. We only have one chance to get it right for our children and what we do now, stays with them for the rest of our lives. What it's like Children are happy and arrive at the nursery eager to learn. They form warm relationships with the staff caring for them and show a strong sense of belonging. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, eager to find out new things and listen with interest. Part of The Forbury Group Home-cooked meals Located in college grounds ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on full-time monthly rates, with part-time daily and half-day sessions also available. Fees are annualised and paid monthly. The nursery accepts government funding, applying it across the whole year for up to 22.35 hours per week, with private hours charges applicable. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - A registration fee and a deposit per day of attendance are required upon booking. - One month's written notice is required to cancel a place and secure a deposit refund. - Fees are annualised and paid monthly via standing order, Tax-Free Childcare, or childcare vouchers. - Stretched funding is offered across the whole year, providing up to 22.35 hours of funded childcare weekly. - Fully funded term-time sessions are offered as 15 hours per week across five specific morning or afternoon sessions. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Waingels Gardens Day Nursery Inspection date Jun 2021 Inspection no. 10175067 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50166382)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY558061) 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 [ Visit website ](https://waingelsgardensdaynursery.co.uk/) Waingels College, Waingels Road, Reading, RG5 4RF Opening hours Monday - Friday, 8am - 6pm (except public/bank holidays and between Christmas Day and New Year) [© 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#/-0.88933/51.46461/14) [](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=waingels-gardens-day-nursery-rg5-4rf-ey558061) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday, 8am - 6pm (except public/bank holidays and between Christmas Day and New Year) Food All meals provided, cooked on-site. No packed lunches allowed. Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Waingels Gardens Day Nursery Last inspected 22 June 2021 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and arrive at the nursery eager to learn. They form warm relationships with the staff caring for them and show a strong sense of belonging. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, eager to find out new things and listen with interest. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and arrive at the nursery eager to learn. - Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. - The manager and staff have been proactive in getting to know the children after absences due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. - The ambitious nursery manager is dedicated to his role in developing the practice and is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive care and education for all children and their families. - Partnerships with parents are strong. Areas to develop - 1 focus more on what children need to learn next and consider how to implement this into all activities - 2 make the most of all opportunities to engage with the younger children in order to help encourage them to focus and concentrate during play - 3 further develop staff's training and support to help raise the teaching to a higher level. Inspection #10175067 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50166382) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The curriculum and care practices meet the needs of the range of children who attend. All children, including those learning English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. Staff respond quickly when children need additional emotional support, such as a cuddle or reassurance. Outdoor space Children experience fresh air and outdoor learning daily. They play in the garden and use physical play resources with confidence. They make marks with paintbrushes and water and have great fun as they pretend to make apple pies in the mud kitchen. EAL / language support All children, including those learning English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. ## Parent Reviews of Waingels Gardens Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocImyMIy8MgCYgGjWY5ZKEd8DydeoXl9tEMO4PJkBSS2HgXlxw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mia 5 months ago Absolutely amazing nursery. Everyone cares so much about the children! I’m so happy I send my daughter here she is absolutely thriving being in such a happy, positive atmosphere! She is never as excited as she is to run around with her friends and see “the girls”! We love it here and would recommend to anyone and everyone! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5aHA2REpnEAE!2m1!1s0x487685c06ed76d1f:0x284374cfc6014575) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVcQ_4ZI7Oz9w-jBAW6-hAdVV3_59M3ThvzpWbxpBaYA2QUTymnvw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) S B 5 years ago Gemma showed us round think she's one of the leads in this nursery. She was amazing. She made us feel so welcome and told us about her own family. She was very knowledgeable and caring. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURLM1kybC13RRAB!2m1!1s0x487685c06ed76d1f:0x284374cfc6014575) Reviews from Google for Waingels Gardens Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2901291020685755765&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 22 June 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50166382) ## Frequently asked about Waingels Gardens Day Nursery ### What is the staff team like at Waingels Gardens Day Nursery? ### How are meals and food handled at Waingels Gardens Day Nursery? ### How many places does Waingels Gardens Day Nursery have? ### Which funded hours does Waingels Gardens Day Nursery accept? ### What outdoor space does Waingels Gardens Day Nursery have? ### When was Waingels Gardens Day Nursery established? ### Is Waingels Gardens Day Nursery a private nursery? ## About the setting Waingels Gardens Day Nursery registered in 2018. The nursery is located in Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, operating Monday to Friday throughout the year between 8am and 6pm. The nursery currently employs 17 staff who work directly with the children, with a manager and deputy holding a level 4 qualification, six staff with a level 3, and two qualified at level 2. The setting receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years. 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