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Woodley Gardens Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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4.1(10 parent reviews) ·71 Reading Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3AE · Wokingham
Number of places
55 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Wokingham

About this day nursery

Woodley Gardens Day Nursery, a private institution nestled in Woodley, Reading, offers exceptional childcare services for families in the Reading area and its environs. As a branch of The Forbury Group, established in 1991, Woodley Gardens opened its doors in 2017, joining its sister nurseries: Forbury Gardens (1991), Berkeley Gardens (2011), Newbury Gardens (2013), and the more recent Waingels Gardens Day Nursery.

The nursery caters to children aged 3 months to 5 years, operating 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm, with both full-time and part-time options available. Conveniently situated on Reading Road, it provides easy access to the M4, A329, and Reading town centre.

The nursery's philosophy revolves around fostering an environment where children are engaged, motivated, and independent thinkers, developing a positive approach to learning through secure and respectful relationships. They believe in providing individualised attention to nurture each child's social, emotional, and intellectual growth.

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 their lives.

What it's like

Staff greet children and their parents and ask about their morning, helping children to enter happy and ready to learn. Staff want children to be confident and independent, creating an environment where children can make choices and lead their own play. They engage and interact with children to extend their vocabulary, using questions to encourage them to describe what they are doing and why.

Part of The Forbury GroupCaters for ages 3 months to 5 yearsFull and part-time options availableFocus on fostering independent thinkersDedicated and passionate practitioners

Pricing & funding

Charges are categorised by age (under 2 years and over 2 years) and structured into full-day and half-day (AM/PM) sessions. Fees are annualised and billed monthly. Fully funded term-time sessions of 15 hours per week are also available.

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

Good to know

  • Non-refundable registration fee of £50.00 required.
  • Refundable deposit of £100.00 per day of attendance required.
  • One month's written notice is required to cancel or change booking.
  • Fees are annualised and payable monthly.
  • Fully funded term-time option of 15 hours per week has no deposit or charges.

Key facts

Food

All meals and snacks are provided, prepared by on-site chefs. Packed lunches are not permitted to ensure safe eating practices and manage allergies.

Opening hours

8 am - 6 pm, Monday - Friday, 51 weeks a year

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Time, Part Time, Half Day (AM/PM)

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Woodley Gardens Day Nursery

Last inspected 5 October 2023

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

Staff greet children and their parents and ask about their morning, helping children to enter happy and ready to learn. Staff want children to be confident and independent, creating an environment where children can make choices and lead their own play. They engage and interact with children to extend their vocabulary, using questions to encourage them to describe what they are doing and why.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has a clear vision of what she wants children to learn, which she shares with the team.
  • Staff understand how children learn and plan activities that reflect the interests of the individual child.
  • Staff present information clearly to children and use effective strategies to support children's language development.
  • Children are beginning to manage their own feelings and behaviour and understand how these can have an impact on others.
  • A well-established key-person system helps children to form secure attachments, promoting their well-being.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen coaching and support for new members of staff to help them quickly deliver quality teaching and learning experiences
  • 2support staff to more consistently promote children's independence skills.
Inspection #10310126 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children explore a range of activities and resources in the garden. They explore soil, climb and balance on logs and talk about what bugs they can see in the garden.

Parent Reviews of Woodley Gardens Day Nursery

4.1
(10)
ASM
9 months ago

My little one, Alfie, started nursery at just 10 months old, and he’s been there for almost four years. He’s loved every moment, made friends with local children, and built wonderful connections with all the staff - I’d highly recommend it.

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Charlie Baker
a year ago

We absolutely love the team at woodley gardens day nursery! Very welcoming to all adults and children. My eldest attended for 3 years and my youngest currently attends. The team are nothing short of amazing, very attentive, enthustiastic, great with the little ones. Both my kids have thrived here, I have seen such a growth in them both and a new found confidence. Can’t recommend enough.

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Prathyusha Nair
a year ago

My twins are in Reception this year. They still miss their nursery. Such a loving staff. Kids were well cared for. I highly recommend them.

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Alexandra Tarry
a year ago

A wonderful nursery - we’ve had our two children here over the past 4 years - highly recommended. Such a lovely team who care so much for the children.

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Sarah Halls
a year ago

Wonderful nursery. Both of my little ones have loved it there.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2018

  • October 2023Good
  • July 2018Good

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