Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd

5 Western Elms Avenue, Reading RG30 2AL
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9.9 29 Reviews
  • Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd, Reading
Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd employs a friendly and professional team that is committed to making the most of a building full of character, that is ideal for inspiring the education and imaginative development of early years children.

As well as a wonderful indoor environment, Pine Rivers has excellent outdoor play areas, including grassed areas that are in touch with nature, decked areas and all-weather classrooms. The team looks to foster strong partnerships with parents and children, aiming to prepare each child well for future challenges.

A healthy eating policy is in place to support good nutrition, with much thought gone into tasty seasonal menus.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Lesley Delecia
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Rutendo Tembo (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 43

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Time under 3 years £420.00 per week
    Full Time over 3 years £375.00 per week
    Daily rate £92 per day with a min. 2 day requirement


    Fees include all meals, snacks, nappies and wipes.

  • Stretched funding is available and more details can be found on our website
    (we do not offer term-time only)

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, week between Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • Outside street parking 2 hr limit

Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd Reviews (29)

9.9

Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd has 29 reviews.

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Review from Andrea M (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been there since he was 1 year, now he is 4. I had to take him out of the nursery for economic reasons at some point and he was very sad when he couldn't go back to Nursery. He settled perfectly since day one, he loves his carers, you can see him kissing them and hugging them goodbye. You
can tell that he feels comfortable and confident with the staff. He has made close friends. The nursery does parties through the year where families and kids can integrate also the kids are doing frequently parties and all sorts of fun activities. The menu is very good and my son eats everything. Premises are great. My son loves going there and even some weekends ask if he can go to the nursery! I feel relaxed knowing that my treasure is in safe hands!
Reply from Lesley Delecia at Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd
Thank you so much for your review, we were so happy when your family returned to our nursery and we are so pleased your son enjoys the food as we have a new healthy menu for this term!
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Review from M L (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Pine Rivers Kindergarten is not one of the popular nurseries, which in a way adds to its charm. It is a family run nursery with a family feel, as soon as I visited the nursery more than three years ago I knew I wanted my son to attend there. The team has a low turnover and there is a real attention
to care. My two sons are attending Pine Rivers and they both love it, everyone from the admin officer to the manager and key workers, for instance, really care for the children. I think it is because the director has instilled a good ethos, where the child and the wellbeing of the child are at the heart of what they do. The garden is beautiful and big as well as the nursery, it is clean and looked after simply because it's been in the family of the director for years so they all care.
So if you want a traditional nursery, where your child will be taught excellent values then Pine Rivers is for you.
Reply from Lesley Delecia at Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd
Thank you so much for your review. As a well established independent nursery we strive to have that family feel throughout everything we do, we are pleased your family feels happy and settled here at…read more
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Review from Danielle W (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has always found it difficult to transition to new environments so naturally, I was apprehensive about him starting nursery. He has settled in so beautifully at Pine Rivers I now wonder what I was so worried about. All of the nursery teachers are lovely, and my son is happy and confident whilst
there. They do a lovely range of activities and I'm always being told what varied activities he's been up to that day. They also eat a healthy and yummy selection of meals. I would recommend Pine Rivers to any parent as I do believe my son attending here is thoroughly preparing him for reception class next September.
Reply from Lesley Delecia, Director at Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd
Thank you for your kind review. Our children come to us with varying degrees of confidence and we pride ourselves in adapting the care we give and the environment to best suit their needs. We love…read more
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Review from Lucy (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son had been in Pine Rivers Kindergarten for 3 years since he was 1 year old. He absolutely loved it. It took him very short time to settle, loved his key workers. He has gained lots of academic and social skills. All members staff has been very helpful, easy to talk to. Very cosy and domestic atmosphere
inside, beautiful garden, which allows kids to do lots of activities outside. Management was very flexible with our requests and needs as full time working parents. We felt like part of a family rather than just a customer. I would highly recommend this place to everyone.
Reply from Lesley Delecia at Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd
Thank you for such kind words, we love to see the children grow and thrive at our nursery and are so proud to see them skip off to school so happy, we have enjoyed every minute!
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Review from Katharine B (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son was here for 2 years. I found the menu was varied and healthy with regular meals and snacks. Staff handover was given each day reliably and preference for routine were followed wherever possible (e.g. if my son chooses to sleep or not eat something there's only so much you can do!) Able to accommodate
a dairy free diet with minor limitations. Outside garden space is lovely and really enjoyed. Always happy and occupied on being picked up. None of his clothes lost or ruined. Lovely book of his progress. Whole staff team knew his name. Lots of craft activities.
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Review from Sephiea (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at the nursery when she was 9 months old, she was cared for very well in the baby room. I never felt worried at any point leaving my daughter to go to work. The staff were always friendly and respected our family values and beliefs. My daughter has now left at 4yrs old and she gave
the head of the nursery a big hug on her last day. I always loved the way the management team were always very helpful and knew my daughter as an individual not just another child in the group. My daughter always loved the nursery trips to the Library. Pine Rivers always felt like a home away from home, total peace of mind all the years that my daughter attended as well as a good menu available from the on site chef. I will miss the management team as they became our friends. I would definitely recommend the nursery to my friends and family.
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Review from Khadijat (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A heartfelt thank you to all the Pine Rivers Kindergarten staff. My daughter has been very happy and has blossomed in your care. It's lovely to see her progress from nursery but it's also sad to see her leaving all of her first friends. I know she will miss you all enormously but at least she and indeed
all of us will keep our fond memories of the past years at Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd.


I would recommend this nursery any day any time. The nursery itself is a fun and bright environment and I think it provides the backdrop for more effective learning.


The Manager is approachable and a very good listener.


Excellent staff who are caring, very professional with a good attitude.

Reply from Lesley Delecia, Director at Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd
Thank you for your kind review, we will miss everyone leaving for school this year as always and wish them all the best for their ongoing learning.
We thoroughly enjoy watching them blossom into…read more
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Extremely happy with the service. Helpful staff. Nice garden!!
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Review from Alice M (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd just tick all the boxes for us. It's a clean, spacious and a colourful environment with big windows in each room that brings lots of light in. The 4 rooms that are set for the different age groups are spacious and well laid out . At the back of the property there is an
outstanding looking garden, the largest I have seen in a nursery and it's on one level. There are several activities areas where the children can explore, run and play while supervised by professional, loving, friendly staff .
I have no doubt I have chosen the best nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.909)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10 for Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.909 for Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (120 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.909
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd is based on 11 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 43 number of registered child places is 8.6, which has been reached with 11 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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