Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club

64 Friar Street, Reading RG1 1EH
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  • Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club, Reading
Greyfriars Day Nursery is affiliated to Greyfriars church and sustains a Christian ethos.

The nursery is in the heart of Reading's town centre, close to the railway station.

The nursery is in what was formerly the vicarage and has a spacious garden for children to play and learn outdoors.

The nursery is open from 8.00am until 6.00pm from Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays.

They offer term time and day care options. Term time is from the age of 2 years only. They accept all funding options.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Greyfriars Ministries Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Lauren Farmer (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Under 3's: £87 a day - for a full day
    over 3's: £80 a day - for a full day
    different prices for half days which are 8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm and when funding is allocated

  • Please call for a more detailed breakdown on fees

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club Reviews (13)

8.7

Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.664) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club has 13 reviews.

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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 3-year-old son has attended for almost 2 years and my 1-year-old daughter has recently started. They both enjoy their time at nursery. Staff always update me on their day when I collect and are always friendly and helpful. If my child has had an issue they will always call me straight away so I am
aware, for instance a fall in the playground. The manager always deals with any of my queries promptly and is very approachable and professional.
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Review from Naziba K (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My kids (2 year old and 4 year old) have been going to Greyfriars Day Nursery for the past 1.5 years and the experience so far has been nothing but great. Both my kids love the nursery, made some really good friends and love the staff that takes care of them every day. I feel very safe dropping them
here every day knowing they are in safe and caring hands.
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is attending your holiday club and has loved it. He has done lots of activities and trips which are such a nice touch. I have been really impressed and would 100% recommend you guys. Thank you.
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Review from Charlene F (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son joined the nursery I have had nothing but praise for the staff and senior managers.
My son has been shown all the encouragement, compassion and kindness. They have also shown that to myself as a single mother.
I would always highly recommend Greyfriars Nursery to any parent looking for
a diverse and professional environment.
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Review from Florentina M (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m delighted to share my positive experience with Greyfriars Nursery, where my daughter has been since she was one year and four months old. Now at three years and eight months, she’s getting ready for school, and I’m grateful for the nurturing environment Greyfriars provided.
Seeing my daughter happy
in a place she loves brings me great joy. The nursery’s exceptional communication and outstanding staff, from caregivers to those managing meals and cleanliness, have been a big part of her happiness. She’s never cried when I’ve left her, always excited for the day’s activities.
As my daughter prepares to start school, I wholeheartedly recommend Greyfriars Nursery. It’s an excellent place for young children to thrive.
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Review from Anaya B (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been going there from 7 months. It's like a second home to her. All of the staff are really supportive and they provide her with so much care, attention and positivity.
I would highly recommend Greyfriars Day Nursery to anyone looking for a nursery in the area and I feel very lucky
to have found such a wonderful and happy environment for my daughter.
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Review from S S (Father of Child) published on 17 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been going to this nursery since the age of one. Had a very positive experience, my child got along very well with the nursery staff. The nursery provides frequent updates on child development.
During the weekend my kid misses the nursery time.
Reply from Melanie Parker, Deputy Manager at Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club
Hi,
Thank you for your lovely comments, we really appreciate your feedback.
Kind regards
Melanie
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Review from Vikas L (Father of Child) published on 4 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My less than 2-year kid has started nursery in June 2021. We were in hesitation to put him or not but after meeting with school staff we gained some confidence and decided to enroll. Initially, the kid was not comfortable but gradually he started adapting and now nursery is a fun time for him. Thanks
to the wonderful, caring and disciplined staff for taking care. We look forward to continuing with the nursery.
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Review from Stephanie N (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our child was very quiet and it was hard for him to speak within a few months of joining. He picked up words and there was a change in behaviour. The staff have really helped our child grow. They have fun activities for kids and we have had our little one there since he was 2. It's been so amazing.
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Review from A F (Father of Child) published on 10 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had absolutely excellent experience with Grey Friars nursery. Three of my children have attended the nursery. The decision of taking the two younger ones tells you how we are satisfied with their services. They were simply amazing.
Reply from Heidi Turner, Nursery Operations and Training Manager at Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club
Thank you for your positive feedback, we are grateful for you taking the time to share your experience. Hope you and your family are well.
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Review from I O (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my daughter started coming to the nursery, she was barley vocal but now speech has greatly improved. She loved counting, tidying and colouring. Anytime I had an enquiry, it was promptly resolved. Overall, I'm happy with my experience at the nursery. You'll surely be missed.
Reply from Heidi Turner, Nursery Operations and Training Manager at Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with your positive feedback. We wish you and your family well and will miss seeing the children at Nursery.
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Review from T D (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was using this nursery for the last five years. Both my daughters were there. My daughters were very happy at Greyfriars. Staff are amazing. If there is a problem they sort it out. Children had learnt to write letters and numbers. My daughter most enjoyed Fridays, when they went to church and sang.
Reply from Heidi Turner, Nursery Operations and Training Manager at Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club
Hi there, thank you for your feedback and your review, we were very lucky to have you all as part of our Greyfriars family and pleased that your children enjoyed their time with us. We wish you all…read more
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Review from Craig (Father of Child) published on 29 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child is due to go to school in September having been in the company since four months old. My experience of both Bubbles and Greyfriars has been positive and have always been made to feel welcome. My child often talks about specific staff. I feel that my child’s progress over the last two years
has developed greatly and this is due to what we do at home and the amazing support of the nursery. Greyfriars has a great outside area which my child enjoys and always talks on the way home about what he’s done at nursery. Over the time of my child being at nursery, he has made great relationships with children which has been great to see. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff from management to the employees at both Bubbles and Greyfriars Day Nursery for everything they have done to develop my child into who he is today.
Reply from Heidi Turner, Nursery Operations and Training Manager at Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club
Thank you for your lovely comments, we are pleased that your son has had a wonderful learning journey throughout our settings. We wish him luck and encouragement for his next transition to school.
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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.664)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.664) out of 10 for Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.817 for Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club is calculated as follows: ( (49 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.817
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.847 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club is based on 5 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 72 number of registered child places is 14.4. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.4 = 0.347
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club

What is the Age Range of Children that Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club accepts?

Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club Open?

Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club 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 Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club have capacity for?

Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is Greyfriars Day Nursery and Holiday Club to the centre of Reading?

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

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