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Their homely and nurturing atmosphere encourages children to discover, create, and...
Nestled in the picturesque countryside of beautiful Shurlock Row, away from busy roads and traffic, Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery is the perfect place for your little one to thrive and grow. Their day nursery with forest school caters for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years old, from 7:45am to 6:15pm Monday-Friday over 51 weeks of the year.
Their homely and nurturing atmosphere encourages children to discover, create, and play, all while developing vital skills like socialising, problem-solving, and caring for others. From vast and adventurous outdoor play spaces full of stimulating activities, to an allotment where children can learn to grow vegetables and maintain a garden, they have everything your child needs for a well-rounded experience.
With cosy corners, dedicated messy play areas, and sand and water play, the fun and learning never stops!
The professional and highly experienced team provides a caring and stimulating environment where children can explore their interests, from arts and crafts to sensory play and phonics. Plus, with an unrivalled natural outdoor woodland and meadow right on their doorstep, they can discover the wonders of nature too!
Only a short journey for those living in RG10 like Wargrave, Twyford, Waltham St Lawrence, Ruscombe and Hurst or RG42 in Binfield, Warfield and Bracknell, Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery is worth the extra mile.
If you would like to register for a childcare place at the nursery, please select the CONTACT button at the top of the webpage and submit the contact form. If a childcare place is available, the bookings team will contact you within 3 working days to offer you a nursery tour.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Wise Owls Childcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sarah Billings (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 10
Total Places for Children
- 40
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:45-18:15
- Tuesday07:45-18:15
- Wednesday07:45-18:15
- Thursday07:45-18:15
- Friday07:45-18:15
When Closed
- Bank Holidays, Inset Days & Christmas to New Year
Parking
- As you drive along The Street through the Shurlock Row village, with the Shurlock Inn on your right, Manor Drive is on the left before the T-junction. Please park on The Street and walk about Manor Drive. This is a private road and parking is not available.
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery Reviews (38)
Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery has 38 reviews.
We couldn't be happier with this nursery. One of the things that really makes it stand out is its fantastic outdoor area, which gives the children so many opportunities to stay active, explore, and enjoy the great outdoors.
The nursery team consistently goes above and beyond to provide extra...
We couldn't be happier with this nursery. One of the things that really makes it stand out is its fantastic outdoor area, which gives the children so many opportunities to stay active, explore, and enjoy the great outdoors.
The nursery team consistently goes above and beyond to provide extra activities and experiences that are both fun and meaningful. The children are given unique opportunities to learn, be creative, try new things, and, most importantly, make wonderful memories along the way.
It's also lovely to see the friendships the children develop. All the children seem to know each other, and they have built such a strong sense of community. The staff know all the children too, creating a genuinely friendly, welcoming, and interactive environment where everyone feels included and supported.
It's clear how much thought, care, and effort the whole team puts into creating a special experience for the children. We feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful nursery.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're thrilled to hear how much you value our outdoor space and the experiences we create for the children. It's especially wonderful to know you've felt the strong sense of community here. Building friendships, helping children make lasting memories, and creating a warm, welcoming environment is exactly what we aim for every day.
1) The outdoor space - our son comes home everyday having spent the majority of his time outdoors with his friends, he gets to do bug hunts,...
1) The outdoor space - our son comes home everyday having spent the majority of his time outdoors with his friends, he gets to do bug hunts, play in mud kitchens, roam freely [...and arrives home nicely tired!]
2) The guest visitors - Wise Owls regularly arranges visits from animals so the children get to familiarise themselves with and pet everything from horses to rabbits to guinea pigs.
3) The staff - every member of staff has made us feel as though our son is known individually and genuinely cared for; the communication is excellent (without being overbearing) and the end of day debrief is personalised and shows that quality time has been spent with the children.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear your son is thriving and making the most of everything our nursery has to offer, from outdoor adventures to our special visitors. Your kind comments about our team mean the world to us, and we're so grateful to be part of his early years journey. Thank you for your recommendation!
We are so delighted with Wise Owls at Foxley, our daughter has been here for a year and a half goes in happy and has the best time! She loves all the staff and we are so grateful for the care they all show and how accommodating and supportive they are to her needs. We are so impressed with all the...
We are so delighted with Wise Owls at Foxley, our daughter has been here for a year and a half goes in happy and has the best time! She loves all the staff and we are so grateful for the care they all show and how accommodating and supportive they are to her needs. We are so impressed with all the different activities they do. The grounds are great and we love that they spend so much time outside where possible. Would really recommend this nursery to other parents.
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. We're thrilled to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time at Wise Owls and that she feels so happy and settled with our team. It means a great deal to know our care, activities and outdoor experiences have made such a positive impact....
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. We're thrilled to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time at Wise Owls and that she feels so happy and settled with our team. It means a great deal to know our care, activities and outdoor experiences have made such a positive impact. Thank you for trusting us with her early years journey - we look forward to many more wonderful adventures together!
I cannot recommend Wise Owls at Foxley enough. We have sent both our children there since they were one year old and they love it. Our six year old is now at school and still talks about his time at Wise Owls. The staff are fantastic which makes drop off so much easier. When we pick our son up he...
I cannot recommend Wise Owls at Foxley enough. We have sent both our children there since they were one year old and they love it. Our six year old is now at school and still talks about his time at Wise Owls. The staff are fantastic which makes drop off so much easier. When we pick our son up he has the biggest smile on his face. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your review - it means so much to the team. We're so happy to hear that your son loves his time at nursery and that your eldest has happy memories of Foxley. Thanks again for your support.
Beautiful surroundings, lovely staff who take great care of the kids. They took our child from age one, and the transition has been really smooth and lovely to watch. They do a wide range of activities and constantly keep you up to date on the app. My son genuinely loves being there, and I highly...
Beautiful surroundings, lovely staff who take great care of the kids. They took our child from age one, and the transition has been really smooth and lovely to watch. They do a wide range of activities and constantly keep you up to date on the app. My son genuinely loves being there, and I highly recommend this nursery.
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation - we really appreciate it. We're delighted to hear how smoothly your son settled in with us and how much he genuinely enjoys his time at nursery. It's lovely to hear that you value our wide range of activities and the regular updates on the...
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation - we really appreciate it. We're delighted to hear how smoothly your son settled in with us and how much he genuinely enjoys his time at nursery. It's lovely to hear that you value our wide range of activities and the regular updates on the app - we know how important it is for parents to feel connected and informed. Thank you for trusting us with your child; we're so grateful to have your family as part of the Wise Owls community.
My wife and I are extremely pleased with every element of Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery. From the pre visit last year to now, our experience has only been positive. All of the staff are incredible, providing us with such a lovely experience at both drop off and pick up. We have full confidence...
My wife and I are extremely pleased with every element of Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery. From the pre visit last year to now, our experience has only been positive. All of the staff are incredible, providing us with such a lovely experience at both drop off and pick up. We have full confidence that Caolán is incredibly well looked after for the 2 days that he attends. The space inside caters so well for all of the kids and the outside space is such a great thing to have - especially as the weather improves! We could not be happier in choosing Foxley Day Nursery and would recommend to anyone
Thank you so very much for you lovely review. We are so pleased you have enjoyed a positive experience from the start of your booking to now and that your child is receiving the care, nurture and education he needs. As you say, with the brighter weather on its way all the children will get to enjoy the full benefit of the vast outdoor spaces we have at Foxley.
Foxley is a wonderful nursery and our son absolutely loves going there, having started at age 1 and about to enter pre school. We feel the team truly nurture him and care about him and we can see he feels very safe and happy there. The variety of activities he does and all the different ways of...
Foxley is a wonderful nursery and our son absolutely loves going there, having started at age 1 and about to enter pre school. We feel the team truly nurture him and care about him and we can see he feels very safe and happy there. The variety of activities he does and all the different ways of learning are brilliant to see, and staff keep us updated on all developments and progress which is super helpful. We particularly love the garden area and how the children are out there so often. Thank you for making nursery such a positive part of our little boy's life!
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We're absolutely delighted to hear how happy and settled your little one is at Foxley. It means a lot to the whole team to know he feels safe, nurtured, and excited to learn each day. He has brought the team a lot of joy in his time at Foxley.
Our daughter has been at Wise Owls for 6 months now and it has been fantastic from day 1. She waves us off with a smile every day. The staff are always very knowledgable about her, and very flexible to fit around her needs. The outdoor space is amazing and she loves all the playing outside. Would...
Our daughter has been at Wise Owls for 6 months now and it has been fantastic from day 1. She waves us off with a smile every day. The staff are always very knowledgable about her, and very flexible to fit around her needs. The outdoor space is amazing and she loves all the playing outside. Would definitely recommend to other parents!
Thank you for sharing this! We're delighted to hear your daughter has settled in so well and loves her time at Wise Owls. We're proud to offer a flexible, caring approach and plenty of outdoor adventures, so it's wonderful to know she's thriving. Thank you for recommending us to others, it means a lot.
Every member of staff is so friendly and clearly cares about the children they are caring for. What really...
Every member of staff is so friendly and clearly cares about the children they are caring for. What really stands out to us is that because it is a fairly small nursery compared to some others in the area, all of the staff know all of the children's names, and it really feels like a lovely environment for our daughter.
She has developed a lot since being at nursery, both in terms of her own development (speech, movement etc) and also her social development - which is all so lovely to see.
We would highly recommend Wise Owls to anyone looking for a nursery with a close knit environment.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased to hear your daughter is happy and thriving at Wise Owls. Creating a close-knit, caring environment where every child feels known and valued is exactly what we strive for. We're so pleased the transition back to work was easier for you, and we look forward to continuing to support your little one's development every step of the way.
The setting of the nursery is lovely in a quiet rural spot, and the staff were great throughout his whole stay. Special shout to Maddie, his core worker in pre-school, who was fantastic in helping him prepare for starting...
The setting of the nursery is lovely in a quiet rural spot, and the staff were great throughout his whole stay. Special shout to Maddie, his core worker in pre-school, who was fantastic in helping him prepare for starting school. He still talks fondly of his time at Wise Owls and I would have no hesitation in recommending the nursery to other parents.
We're delighted to hear that your son enjoyed his time at Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery from an early age. A special thank you for mentioning Maddie - she will be thrilled to hear how much her support helped with the transition to school. Knowing that your son still talks fondly about his time...
We're delighted to hear that your son enjoyed his time at Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery from an early age. A special thank you for mentioning Maddie - she will be thrilled to hear how much her support helped with the transition to school. Knowing that your son still talks fondly about his time here means the world to us - he was always a delight to take care of. We truly appreciate your recommendation and wish your little one all the best on his exciting school journey!
I cannot express enough how grateful we are for the amazing care and nurturing environment at wise owls. From the moment we enrolled our daughter, we have been consistently impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is incredibly attentive, patient, and truly passionate about the...
I cannot express enough how grateful we are for the amazing care and nurturing environment at wise owls. From the moment we enrolled our daughter, we have been consistently impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is incredibly attentive, patient, and truly passionate about the children's well-being and development. Our daughter has blossomed in their care-she's not only learnt new skills but also developed a love for learning and play. The nursery offers a variety of engaging activities that encourage creativity, independence, and social skills. We feel confident knowing she's in such a safe and caring place. Thank you, to all the staff especially two in particular for providing such a wonderful foundation for our little one's early years!
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We are delighted to hear how much your daughter is thriving at Foxley, and your appreciation makes it all the more rewarding. We're so glad to be a part of her early years, so thank you for your trust and support!
We are extremely happy with Wise Owls at Foxley. From the very beginning they have put us at ease with their ability to manage his medical needs. They are always looking for solutions rather than objections to any additional requirements he has. Our son has now attended the nursery for over a year...
We are extremely happy with Wise Owls at Foxley. From the very beginning they have put us at ease with their ability to manage his medical needs. They are always looking for solutions rather than objections to any additional requirements he has. Our son has now attended the nursery for over a year and has made great friends. He has lovely relationships with the nursery workers and often comes home singing new songs they have taught him.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. The wellbeing and safety of every child is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring that all families, whatever their needs, feel supported and reassured in our care. It's wonderful to hear that your son has built such...
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. The wellbeing and safety of every child is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring that all families, whatever their needs, feel supported and reassured in our care. It's wonderful to hear that your son has built such positive relationships with other children and our team - we love supporting his learning and development, and we are so pleased that he is enjoying his time with us! Your feedback means the world and we look forward to continuing to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment for your family.
My son started nursery here nearly 6 months ago as a 6-month-old. He loves it! He sings in the car on the way! He receives enough care and attention but it still allows him to be a kid. His milestones are monitored and reported and his achievements are noticed. The staff give detailed feedback at...
My son started nursery here nearly 6 months ago as a 6-month-old. He loves it! He sings in the car on the way! He receives enough care and attention but it still allows him to be a kid. His milestones are monitored and reported and his achievements are noticed. The staff give detailed feedback at the end of the day to myself when I collect him and he's always in a good mood when I do collect him. Kids don't lie and if he is happy to go and happy when I collect him then it's obviously the right place for him.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are so pleased to hear that you believe your son is thriving and enjoying his time with us - we see it with every visit. And we especially love that he sings on the way to nursery!
A wonderful little nursery with lots of outdoor space. The fact it is a bit smaller is part of the appeal and the forest garden is an integral part of the day. The staff genuinely care for the children and our 18-month-old daughter is happy in their care, she runs to the door in the morning. As...
A wonderful little nursery with lots of outdoor space. The fact it is a bit smaller is part of the appeal and the forest garden is an integral part of the day. The staff genuinely care for the children and our 18-month-old daughter is happy in their care, she runs to the door in the morning. As well as the outdoor activities, she is learning to count and comes home singing the songs she’s learnt.
Thanks for this lovely review. We are really lucky to have a good balance of cosy, familiar indoor spaces and wide-open outdoor spaces for the children to explore daily. Not to mention so many wonderful children to bring the nursery to life every day.
My child has been at Foxley for over 6 months now. They love going and run in happy and excited every morning. This is testament to the warm welcomes from the staff and how they truly care for the children. We previously struggled settling our child into a childcare environment, so to see them...
My child has been at Foxley for over 6 months now. They love going and run in happy and excited every morning. This is testament to the warm welcomes from the staff and how they truly care for the children. We previously struggled settling our child into a childcare environment, so to see them settle straight away here made us know that it was the perfect place. It is important to us how invested the staff are in the children's development, and as well as regular updates on the app, they are open to discussing specific goings on at pick up and drop off. There is a large outdoor area with lots of resources, slides, water table, as well as a meadow, meaning our little one has so much to do and explore. Thank you to all who work there!
Thank you very much for this lovely review. We love seeing their smiling faces as they come through the door so confidently.
Cannot fault. Our son loves attending. He runs in the morning and at the end of the day, has a wide smile on his face. He's been there since six months old for the last 2 years and he (and we) couldn't be happier. All the team are fantastic. Well done!
Cannot fault. Our son loves attending. He runs in the morning and at the end of the day, has a wide smile on his face. He's been there since six months old for the last 2 years and he (and we) couldn't be happier. All the team are fantastic. Well done!
Thanks very much for your wonderful review. He's an absolute delight and yes, we do have lots of fun!
My eldest son has been at Wise Owls for over 2 years and my youngest for a few months now and we couldn’t be happier with it. They both absolutely love coming in for their days here and are thriving on it. A lot of time is focused on being outside playing and learning which was a key factor for me...
My eldest son has been at Wise Owls for over 2 years and my youngest for a few months now and we couldn’t be happier with it. They both absolutely love coming in for their days here and are thriving on it. A lot of time is focused on being outside playing and learning which was a key factor for me when choosing a nursery so this is amazing. The staff are really wonderful and welcoming too which makes it a pleasure to go along for drop off and pick up. Highly recommend it as an early years setting.
Thanks for your review. We are really pleased that our outdoor curriculum is being so well received by parents and enjoyed by children and staff.
After being on maternity leave for a year it was incredibly tough to return to work full-time and have someone else care for my child, but the staff were amazingly supportive and they...
After being on maternity leave for a year it was incredibly tough to return to work full-time and have someone else care for my child, but the staff were amazingly supportive and they take a genuine interest in the children. I know my child is in the best possible place when I am at work and he is thriving in a fun, loving environment where he is growing and developing every day.
The children are outside as much as possible and we love that about the education style. They learn and explore in their own little piece of nature.
I cannot thank the staff enough for all they do for us, they are nothing short of amazing.
Thanks for your feedback. He is the most delightful little boy and the team enjoy taking care of him as much as he enjoys being at nursery. Knowing that you can relax at work and not worry about him is so important to us too.
My son has been attending Wise Owls Nursery since August 2021 (16 months old). The staff are always so friendly and have a lovely relationship with my son. The setting is beautiful and I love how much time they spend outside in the garden. He comes home looking like he has been digging for hours so...
My son has been attending Wise Owls Nursery since August 2021 (16 months old). The staff are always so friendly and have a lovely relationship with my son. The setting is beautiful and I love how much time they spend outside in the garden. He comes home looking like he has been digging for hours so I know he thoroughly enjoys his time there!
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. We are very lucky with the outside space we have at Foxley and our outdoor curriculum means all the children spend a lot of time exploring the wild outdoors. We all have a lot of fun digging - even our staff!
My daughter has been attending Wise Owls for two years and she loves it. We are so confident she's having fun and learning. Wise Owls have a great, stable team that we really like and trust. We put our second daughter on the waiting list about a week after her birth!
My daughter has been attending Wise Owls for two years and she loves it. We are so confident she's having fun and learning. Wise Owls have a great, stable team that we really like and trust. We put our second daughter on the waiting list about a week after her birth!
Thanks for your lovely review. She certainly makes our team laugh a lot every day! We love taking care of her.
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Sarah joined Wise Owls when we took over Foxley Nursery School in September 2019. Sarah had previously been a manager at a Windsor nursery and gained...
Sarah joined Wise Owls when we took over Foxley Nursery School in September 2019. Sarah had previously been a manager at a Windsor nursery and gained an outstanding OFSTED. She enjoys working and motivating a good strong team and is dedicated to bringing out the best in every child in her care. Sarah has a foundation degree in early years, NVQ level 3 in management and early years as well as an NNEB. To help her manage her site she also has first aid, prevention of duty, safeguarding, EYFS and SEND. Sarah has trained and worked in childcare since 1996 and brings her love for her career choice wherever she goes.
Sarah is an outgoing character willing to learn and take on new challenges with a very cheery disposition.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery accepts?
Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery Open?
Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:45-18:15, Tuesday 07:45-18:15, Wednesday 07:45-18:15, Thursday 07:45-18:15, Friday 07:45-18:15.
How many Children does Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery have capacity for?
Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 40 Children.
How far is Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery to the centre of Reading?
7.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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