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Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery

Manor Drive, Shurlock Row, Reading RG10 0PX
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Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery, Reading
Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery, Reading
Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery, Reading

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...  

Funding & Fees

Between £78.90 and £91.88 per day.

Fees are reviewed annually and this information is subject to change.

Current fees are available on our website. Please visit our website or contact us for the most current fees.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Group/Owner

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 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.

Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery Reviews (36)

9.7

Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.737) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery has 36 reviews.

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Review from Lucy T (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son attends the preschool and my little girl is in the little owls, they both run in each morning as they love it so so much. All the staff are incredible and really look after each child and their individual needs. I really can't thank them all enough as they make our week so much better as we know they are not only having a great time but also learning so much in a fun and outdoor way!

We would highly recommend wise owls to everyone and are happy to chat with anyone thinking of joining!

Reply from Sarah, Nursery Manager at Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery

What a wonderful review, thank you very much, Lucy. We are so impressed with their development and they're lots of fun to have around. They both love being outdoors in our forest school and running through the meadow.

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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Wise Owls have been fantastic whilst settling my little girl into nursery life. She comes home every day smiling and keen to show us she's learning new things. The manager and her staff have been wonderful and always giving us updates on what she's been up to all day, what she's had for lunch, what books she's read etc. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Wise Owls to anyone.

Reply from Sarah Billings, Nursery Manager at Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear your daughter is happy at nursery.

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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Wise Owls staff have been great with my two-and-a-half-year-old daughter. Always smiling, always communicating with me. Love the outdoor space for the children. Inside is also a lovely space for the children to play in. Very happy child as a result of all the hard work of staff at Wise Owls.

Reply from Sarah Billings, Nursery Manager at Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery

Thank you so much for the lovely review. We are glad your daughter is happy when she comes to nursery.

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Review from M S (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very friendly and helpful staff looked after our little boy since his second birthday. Since then, he became very independent and gained lots of new skills. Wise Owls at Foxley Nursery is a highly recommended local nursery. Well done Foxley.

Reply from Sarah Billings, Nursery Manager at Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are happy to hear your son has become independent and gained lots of new skills.

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Review from Alice E (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son has been going to Wise Owls at Foxley Nursery for a year and a half now and I can honestly say that he loves his time there. He runs down the lane every morning and can’t wait to get in the door. He enjoys telling me what they’ve done each day and I love hearing what he’s learnt. He’s due to start school in September 2021, so it’s really reassuring that he is being prepared for that in one way or another, even if he doesn’t realise it. The outdoor space is fantastic and my son particularly loves the forest school element. It’s nice to know that he’s getting outside at some point of the day, come rain or shine. The staff are all so lovely, always very friendly, caring and helpful.

Reply from Sarah Billings, Nursery Manager at Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are happy to hear your son loves his time with us.

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Review from Samantha S (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has thrived since going back in September 2020, she absolutely loves going and gets so excited on the days she goes! Her key workers are incredibly helpful and have been really accommodating when we needed to increase my daughter's hours. My little girl comes home happy and full of beans which is all a mum can ask for when picking up their child.

Reply from Sarah Billings, Nursery Manager at Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery

Thank you for your fantastic review. It is great to hear that your daughter enjoys her time at nursery, and is happy and full of beans when you collect her.

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Review from Harriet H (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020 Submitted via Website
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My son attends the nursery and has been very happy. The manager and the team are really accommodating, and the nursery itself has recently undergone refurbishment making it lovely and clean. With great outdoor facilities.

Reply from Sarah Billings, Nursery Manager at Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear you like the improvements that have been made to the nursery.

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Review from Steph F (Nanny/Carer of Child) published on 16 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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When visiting Wise Owls at Foxley (Shurlock Row) I found it had an amazing outdoor space including a forest school, as well as indoor space. It has recently been renovated with added space for children to play and because of this, I would highly recommend this setting. Furthermore, the staff are very welcoming and are more than happy to help in any way they can, they are truly there to provide the best care for your children. They are up to date with all training (Covid included) and take all measures to ensure your children are safe and healthy. Once again I cannot recommend this setting enough.

Reply from Sarah Billings, Nursery Manager at Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. We are really happy to hear you like the renovations that have taken place, and that you would highly recommend our nursery.

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Review from Vicky L (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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My son started at Wise Owls at Foxley Nursery in September and has been very happy since joining. The staff have been fantastic and supportive of me and my son throughout the transition to nursery. I was worried that to start nursery at 2-years-old would be hard, but he has cherished his new carers and feels very at home at Foxley. He loves all of the activities, both indoors and outdoors that they organise. He really enjoys all of the meals too, especially the hot lunches!

Reply from Sarah Billings, Nursery Manager at Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. It is great to hear you felt supported during the transition into nursery, as we know it can be difficult. We are also very happy to hear that your son loves all the activities and the hot lunches.

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Review from Helen F (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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Foxley nursery has been the best we could have hoped for our son. His speech and development were delayed and the work the staff have done with him has been second to none and he is now at the appropriate development for his age. The nursery is always clean, welcoming and staff are approachable. The staff have the time of day to tell you about your child's day but also always willing to talk and help with any problems we have.

The staff are just wonderful and my son loves all of them and missed them terribly during lockdown. The nursery is in such lovely surroundings and is well maintained. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Sarah Billings, Nursery Manager at Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review, and your recommendation. It means the world to us to know that what we do has made a difference.

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Review from Leanne P (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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From the moment I arrived for a visit, I knew this was the right nursery for my son. It was filled with warmth and welcoming staff. It is always clean and my son comes home always talking about his day. The daily journal allows me to be continuously updated on what he has been doing and his progress. In the few months he has been there, he has developed so much and I can’t thank all the team at Wise Owls enough.

Reply from Tanya Galitzine, Owner at Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery

What a lovely review thank you so very much for your time and we are so pleased to hear he has settled in so well! The manager and her team will be very pleased to hear this.

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Review from Amy L (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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Since being taken over by Wise Owls you can see that Foxley nursery and its facilities have improved significantly. My 3-year-old has been there for approximately a year now and thoroughly enjoys his time there. It’s well managed, clean and lots of fun for the kiddies. They do lots of engaging activities, learning, playing and outdoor forest school. They have a large outdoor space which the children seem to really enjoy. The staff are really friendly and approachable too.

Reply from Tanya Galitzine, Owner at Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your time to write our reviews it is so lovely to hear we are so pleased your child is happy at our beautiful Foxley site.

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Review from B W (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Taking into account the current situation, I feel that the manager and her team are coping with and managing the nursery to the best of their ability (within their control). The team are super and we will be sad to be starting primary school in September.

Reply from Tanya Galitzine, Owner at Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review and we wish you all the best with school.

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Review from Chloe K (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2020 Submitted via Website
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This nursery has been amazing for our son. Our son has thrived with the support of the wonderful staff and the beautiful setting. There is no other place we would have chosen. During this very difficult time, they have given him a place to have fun and play with his friends again.

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Review from G L (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely nursery. Great location. amazing staff and most importantly my two boys love it!

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Review from Harriett S (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter aged 2 started Wise Owls at Shurlock Row in September 2019 and she instantly settled. She has come on leaps and bounds with her speech and confidence since starting nursery and her key worker is brilliant! The outdoor play area is big and spacious and the children are lucky to have Forest School. The staff make a great team and are always happy to chat and help with any questions/queries and are so understanding. I will be gutted when its time for my daughter to leave to start primary school.

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Meet the Team (2)

Sarah Billings Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2019
Sarah Billings

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.

Gemma Phillips Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2021
Gemma Phillips

Gemma started with Wise Owls in 2021 and has contributed considerably to the positive growth of the nursery.

I hold an NVQ Level 3 in childcare and education and have worked in childcare for 15 years.

She is passionate about early years education and feels particularly proud when she watches children grow and develop from babies to spread their wings when they head off to school.

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