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Wise Owls Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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3.0(2 parent reviews) ·Braywick Leisure Centre, Braywick Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1BN · Windsor and Maidenhead
Number of places
41 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Windsor and Maidenhead

About this day nursery

Wise Owls Day Nursery in Maidenhead, located within the Braywick Leisure Centre, offers exceptional childcare for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years. The nursery focuses on providing a nurturing and homely environment where children can thrive, explore, and grow.

They aim to be transparent about their fees, which include breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea, milk, formula, and nappies, with no hidden charges. Fees are calculated annually, excluding one week over Christmas, and are payable monthly in advance.

Wise Owls Childcare is committed to investing in highly trained practitioners to ensure top-quality care. They also support parents in navigating various funding options, including Tax-Free Childcare, and accept all childcare vouchers.

The nursery features dedicated rooms for babies (Owlets), toddlers (Little Owls), and preschoolers (Snowy Owls), suggesting a programme tailored to different developmental stages. They emphasise a happy existence for children, creating a safe space for play and learning.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and settle quickly into this warm and nurturing setting. Staff ensure children develop a sense of belonging and establish strong, positive relationships. All children are supported to develop independence, with both younger and pre-school children showing confidence in daily tasks and exploring their local community.

All-inclusive feesTax-Free Childcare acceptedChildcare vouchers acceptedLocated in leisure centre

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.45am to 6.15pm

Age range

8 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Wise Owls Day Nursery

Last inspected 6 November 2023 · Joanne Allen

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and settle quickly into this warm and nurturing setting. Staff ensure children develop a sense of belonging and establish strong, positive relationships. All children are supported to develop independence, with both younger and pre-school children showing confidence in daily tasks and exploring their local community.

Inspector highlights

  • Children delight in their time outdoors and benefit from lots of time exploring nature.
  • The strong leadership and management team has worked hard since the previous inspection to make significant changes to improve the quality of the nursery.
  • Mathematics is firmly embedded into daily routines and activities, with children of all ages exposed to mathematical language.
  • Children behave well and receive an abundance of encouragement and praise from staff, supporting their emotional well-being and confidence.
  • Children's communication skills and emotional well-being are well supported, with staff responding warmly and giving children time to speak.
  • Children develop a love of songs, books and stories, independently selecting books and re-enacting stories with enthusiasm.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's understanding of the curriculum intent so that they consistently make the most of all opportunities to challenge, build and extend on children's learning.
Inspection #10266424 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"parents say their children are progressing well and show high levels of confidence and self- esteem."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children delight in their time outdoors and benefit from lots of time exploring nature. Younger children develop their core strength and agility outdoors as they run up and down hills and jump in muddy puddles.

Parent Reviews of Wise Owls Day Nursery

3.0
(2)
Prashant Hatle
a year ago

The worst nursery experience w had ever in our life here with them. Never ever will recommend anyone here.

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Emily Kearns
a year ago

Great nursery! The staff are all wonderful

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Inspection history

Date: November 2022

  • December 2023Good
  • November 2023Good
  • January 2023Requires improvement
  • November 2022Requires improvement

Frequently asked about Wise Owls Day Nursery

About the setting

Wise Owls Day Nursery registered in 2020 and is located in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff, seven of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications from levels 2 to level 6. It opens from Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks a year, with the exception of bank holidays. The nursery provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

URN
2604277
Registered person
Wise Owls Club Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Requires improvement

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