Forbury Gardens Day Nursery

Abbots Walk, Reading RG1 3HW
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  • Forbury Gardens Day Nursery, Reading
Forbury Gardens Day Nursery is located next to the Forbury Gardens and provides childcare to families in Reading and the surrounding areas.

The rooms are set up to reflect a homely environment and the team care for children from aged 3 months to 5 years old.

The team's 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. They believe that there is one chance to get it right for children and what they do now stays with the children for the rest of their lives.

Children have access to daily outdoor opportunities to experience and learn new skills.

Meals are freshly prepared daily for children to enjoy by an on-site cook with individual children's dietary needs catered for.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Amanda Hunter (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 95

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Under 2's - £103 per day,
    Over 2's - £96 per day.
    Full time discounted rate:
    Under 2's - £455 per week,
    Over 2's - £417.50 per week.

  • Contact us for information regarding the government funding available.
    Fees reviewed April 2025

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & from 2pm Christmas Eve until the first working day after New Year

Parking

  • Small car park for visitors

Forbury Gardens Day Nursery Reviews (6)

Over all time Forbury Gardens Day Nursery has 6 reviews.

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Review from Lopamudra D (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery in town. I cannot rate Forbury Day Nursery highly enough. The staff gives a very high standard of care and support. We are always greeted with happy, smiling faces and lots of enthusiasm. A very happy environment and creative environment for the children. What else do you need when
your child after the whole day comes out of the day nursery with a big smile on her face.
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Review from S D (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a parent, we are extremely happy with the facilities and care provided by Forbury Garden Day Nursery. The quality of staff is excellent and that's what differentiates this nursery from others.
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Review from Nicolas S (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery and its staff have been wonderful over the three years our daughter has been with him. They have extreme attention to detail and have exemplary behaviour towards children (and parents).
The location so close to the station is also very convenient. I have absolutely nothing negative to say
about this nursery and would wholeheartedly recommend it.
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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming to Forbury Gardens since he was 11 months. He is now nearly four and a half. We have been absolutely thrilled with the nursery from start to finish. The staff are phenomenal. They make children feel special. They know each child’s individual personality, and needs, enabling them
to give such a high standard of care that parents know their child is at the best nursery.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at the nursery at the tender age of 3 months. Now she is two and a half and goes in every day with a smile. She is rather hard to satisfy so seeing her excitement when she goes in means so much to me.
The staff are amazing! Whenever there is any problem from weaning/eating, nappy/potty
training, behaviour issues or developmental problems - they are there to help!
My little Miss has been shy to keep an eye contact and thus wouldn't start to speak. The whole nursery, from an outside support worker through management to the room teachers - everyone worked with me on this! We have valuable meetings where we agreed what to do, what is best to help. And the room team employed special tactics through play that really helped. I am very thankful for this individual support, just shows every child's wellbeing is important to them. And very much so. When we come in she runs in to embrace her teachers - it means a lot to me. She feels safe, she feels loved.
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Review from Larisa M (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a great Nursery. My girl is very happy and enjoys day to day activities. Also, she enjoys holidays activities that happen during Halloween or Christmas or other months during the year. This nursery tends to stimulate a child to learn and develop different interests.
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Meet the Team (1)

Amanda

Amanda Hunter

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2005

Amanda Hunter was employed as the Nursery Manager of Forbury Gardens Day Nursery from 1st December 2016.


Amanda joined Forbury Gardens Day Nursery in July 2005, completing both her NVQ 2 & 3 with the Nursery and then promoted to a number of different positions. Amanda was employed as the Deputy Manager in May 2013, and has worked with all age groups. Amanda has a keen interest in helping to oversee the children’s transition from Nursery to school.


Amanda is also one of the Health & Safety Officers for our settings, and is also a Qualified First Aider. Amanda has attended many different training courses and has also gained her Level 5 Diploma in Management. She is also a Behaviour Ambassador in Early Years Amanda also works in the role as a Designated Safeguarding Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions about Forbury Gardens Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Forbury Gardens Day Nursery accepts?

Forbury Gardens Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Forbury Gardens Day Nursery Open?

Forbury Gardens Day Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Forbury Gardens Day Nursery have capacity for?

Forbury Gardens Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 95 Children.

How far is Forbury Gardens Day Nursery to the centre of Reading?

0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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