Opening hours
7:45am to 6:15pm Monday-Friday, 51 weeks of the year
Wise Owls at Foxley
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
Number of places
36 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
About this day nursery
Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery is situated in the scenic Berkshire countryside, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years. Open 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 7:45 am to 6:15 pm, the nursery focuses on fostering discovery, creativity, and play.
The facility boasts extensive outdoor play areas, including a forest school and an allotment where children can engage in gardening and learn about nature. Indoors, dedicated spaces for messy play, sand and water activities, and cosy corners ensure continuous learning and fun.
The highly experienced team supports children in developing crucial social skills, problem-solving abilities, and compassion through a varied curriculum encompassing arts, crafts, sensory play, and phonics. The nursery prioritises a well-rounded experience, leveraging its natural woodland surroundings for outdoor learning.
Meals and nutrition are a key focus, with healthy, balanced food provided, and mealtimes used to teach manners and conversational skills. Wise Owls at Foxley aims to be a safe and joyful place where children can explore and grow, making it a valuable choice for families in Reading and nearby areas like Wargrave, Twyford, Waltham St Lawrence, Ruscombe, Hurst, Binfield, Warfield, and Bracknell.
What it's like
The setting is in a rural location where children benefit from the surrounding countryside. Children enter the setting with big smiles and separate from parents and carers with ease, enthusiastically exploring the well-planned learning environment. They are happy and settled in this nurturing environment.
Forest SchoolExtensive Outdoor PlayNutritious MealsChild-led Play
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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
Food
Breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea, milk, formula, and nappies included
Age range
8 weeks to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Wise Owls at Foxley
Last inspected 28 November 2022 · Sarah Richards
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
The setting is in a rural location where children benefit from the surrounding countryside. Children enter the setting with big smiles and separate from parents and carers with ease, enthusiastically exploring the well-planned learning environment. They are happy and settled in this nurturing environment.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders worked with early years advisers and the staff team to establish a well-considered curriculum.
- There are regular opportunities for staff to access professional development opportunities.
- Staff plan a broad curriculum to build on what children know and can already do, using their interests to plan engaging activities.
- Children are encouraged to develop independence with their self-care.
- The well-being of staff is given a high priority in the nursery, and staff say they feel valued and enjoy working.
- Staff provide a language-rich environment that builds on children's vocabulary and understanding.
Areas to develop
- 1continue to build on current arrangements for staff coaching and supervision, to better support all staff to raise the quality of their practice to the highest levels.
Inspection #10221193 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents speak highly of the setting
their children are eager to come to nursery
they are aware of what their children are learning at the setting and how they can extend this at home
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Outdoor play is an integral part of children's experiences, where they climb, run, balance and explore nature. Older children enjoy using magnifying glasses to look for minibeasts in the woodland area.
Parent Reviews of Wise Owls at Foxley
5.0
(2)
Lucy Thorne
2 years ago
My husband and I can not recommend Wise Owls at Foxley enough, we have sent both our 4 year old boy and 2 year old girl to this nursery since they were only 9 months old and they have both thrived. We will be so sad in September that Arlo will be going to school but the nursery have got him totally prepared and he feels confident to start. We luckily do not have to say goodbye yet as out daughter will be here for the next two years. In my opinion such a lovely friendly nursery and the Staff are the absolute BEST. THANK YOU! Lucy and Oscar
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Neil MacGregor
5 years ago
A great environment for toddlers that is run by a most professional staff. Our grandson loves the place and has made some really good friends.
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Inspection history
Date: January 2022
- January 2023Good
- November 2022Good
- February 2022Requires improvement
- January 2022Requires improvement
Frequently asked about Wise Owls at Foxley
About the setting
Wise Owls Nursery registered in September 2019. It is run by a company called Wise Owls Clubs Limited, which also runs other nurseries, pre-schools, and after-school clubs. The nursery is located in Shurlock Row, Windsor and Maidenhead, and employs 12 staff, five of whom hold childcare qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery accepts funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.
- URN
- 2552691
- 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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