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Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Loddon Court Farm, Beech Hill Road, Spencers Wood, Reading RG7 1HT
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He has really benefited from the approach to childcare that you all haveMartin P(Father of Child)
Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery, Reading
His social skills, speech and development has grown so muchHelen L(Mother of Child)
Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery, Reading
Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery, Reading

Farm View Day Nursery provides a calm and natural learning environment for all children to thrive. They know you want the best for your child. A place where your child is celebrated and recognised for their uniqueness. A safe space to play, explore and grow. A place where they laugh out loud every day.

Perfectly placed in the picturesque and peaceful countryside of Spencers Wood, the nursery is situated amongst natural...  

Funding & Fees

Between £83.22 and £96.44 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

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Angela Pinches (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 91

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday 07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday 07:30-18:00
  • Thursday 07:30-18:00
  • Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • At the front of the nursery - labelled nursery parking.

Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery Reviews (105)

9.9

Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.879) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery has 105 reviews.

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Review from E Z (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Great staff and great atmosphere. My daughter loves attending the nursery and she is already learning so much there. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication, it's really appreciated. You are doing a great job.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing & Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time with us and already learning so much, that's exactly what we aim to achieve. We'll be sure to share this with the staff - it will make their day! Thanks again for your trust and support, it's really important to us.

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Review from Kelly H (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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We couldn't be happier with the nursery! My daughter loves going, all the staff are so lovely and she is really getting the support and care that she needs. She has a milk allergy and they have always been excellent at managing her food/ drinks.

The app they use is great and always keeps us up to date with her activities. The staff communicate really well with updates and pictures.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time at Farm View. Our team take great care in meeting every child's needs, so we're really pleased to know you feel supported with her milk allergy and that everything is being managed well....  

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Review from L I (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely brilliant tour provided by Angela. Loads of detail, patience, and an abundance of passion. Clearly well known and liked, by the children who are saying hi to her by name. All the staff were super friendly and took time to talk to us during the tour but never took their eyes off of the kids, who all looked happy and engaged. Rooms were neat and full of activities for the kids, many of whom came to say hi or just waved from a distance which we believe says a lot about the way the kids are encouraged, and allowed to thrive. We have nothing but praise for Wise Owls. Thanks for the great tour.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Ahh, thank you so much for this lovely review, it really made our day! Angela will be absolutely chuffed to hear your kind words. She's a very gentle, kind and caring manager. We're so glad you felt the friendly vibe from the whole team and saw how focused they are on the children. Safeguarding if...  

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Review from Katie G (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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We were warmly welcomed by Angela the Manager, she introduced us to all staff as we visited each room. All rooms from baby to pre school were shown and in each room it was explained about ratios and activities that are introduced to the children. Great care for an at ease atmosphere has been created by the team.

We spent 30 minutes being shown around and both my partner and I absolutely loved what we had been shown today and would like to make application for our child

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Thank you so much for visiting Farm View Day Nursery and thanks for the lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear you're keen to join us. Our friendly bookings team will be in touch to help you with the next steps.

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Review from Edd T (Father of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter moved over to Farm View from another nearby Nursery after we had some issues there. Moving her to Farm View was the best decision we ever made. Her social + educational skills drastically improved within weeks. Their pre-school has set her up brilliantly when starting school in the 25/26 academic year. Couldn't be happier.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Thank you for sharing this! We're so pleased your daughter settled in so well at Farm View and made such amazing progress. It's wonderful to know our preschool helped prepare her for school. Wishing her continued success in her exciting school years ahead!

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Farm view nursery was the best thing happened to my child. My son thrived his language skills as soon as he joined the nursery. The staff was amazing and the facilities at the nursery was amazing too. Thanks to everyone who helped my son for his transition to school.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear your son thrived with us and that his transition to school was smooth. Your kind words mean the world to our team! We hope you'll keep in touch.

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Review from Maddie B (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son just started at Farm View Wise Owls a month ago, and has settled in so so well. I can only put that down to the fact that the staff are so caring and kind and genuinely love the kids.
Having attended Farm View myself as a child, I knew this was one I wanted to view when I found out I was pregnant. My husband and I loved it so much, we secured a place when I was just 17 weeks along. It was so lovely to see that the nursery has retained its close-knit, homely, family feel from what I experienced 25 years ago.

In just one month since starting, I can already see massive improvements in my son's development. He is now showing an interest in standing unaided and walking with his walker or our hands, where before, he had zero. He is also much more interactive with us and other children and interested in playing with toys. It's so lovely to see his character really coming out now and I know he will flourish at Farm View!

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review so early into your son's early years journey. It truly means the world to us to hear how well your little one has settled in and is already thriving. We're delighted to see your son's confidence and curiosity grow each day. Thank you for...  

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Review from M R (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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"After a stressful experience with childminders, we decided to move to Wise Owls Nursery - and our only regret is not doing it sooner! Our little one settled in straight away, which says everything about how warm, caring, and professional the staff are. We feel completely reassured every day knowing they are in such safe and nurturing hands.

The variety of activities and learning experiences the nursery provides is incredible - from creative play and outdoor fun to early learning that really engages and inspires. The team do a wonderful job encouraging independence and confidence, which is amazing to see.

Our child loves going in every day and always comes out happy, full of stories, and proud of what they've done. We couldn't be happier - Wise Owls Nursery has truly been the best decision we've made!"

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your little one settled in so quickly and is loving their time at Wise Owls. It means the world to us to know that you feel reassured and confident in the care we provide. Our team will be over the moon to...  

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Review from Emily C (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been with farm view nursery in Owlets for nearly 6 months now and he absolutely loves it, he's always happy to get there and always happy when we come to pick him up as he is always playing with the other children and the staff. We have found that every single member of staff so far that he has been around and that we have met have been fantastic with him and friendly full of advice and very accommodating for us. We love the regular updates from staff seeing how his day is going and if anything goes wrong they let us know straight away. He's always clean and tidy and well looked after. We couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough to other parents.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Thanks for your lovely review, it means a lot to our staff. We are so pleased to hear that your son has had a positive experience at Wise Owls Farm View. Our team in Owlets (baby room) provide a warm, calming and nurturing environment. They are very experienced at settling babies in to their new...  

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Review from Shane D (Father of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter recently left Farm View (Sept 2025) after 4 years there, and I have to say we couldn't of chosen a better environment for her early years. The setting is beautiful but what really sets it apart are the staff in every room from being a 5 month old in the Baby room though to Graduation in Pre-school and the ALL years in between. Her learning and ability to have fun with caring staff, excelled beyond words. She went in with a smile on her face & came home with an even bigger one. So thank you Farm View for the service you provide, you've made such a difference to my daughter and prepared her well for the years ahead.The only problem for me and my wife is that she misses Farm View and the wonderful Team that looked after her for so many years. Keep up the GREAT WORK and for any parents thinking of placing their child in Farm View .... Just do it. They are in Safe Hands.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. We're truly honoured that you chose Farm View for your daughter's early years, and it means the world to us to hear how positively her time here impacted both her development and happiness. Thank you for your trust and support. Wishing her all the best in her next chapter-and we hope you'll come back to visit us soon - because we miss you all too!

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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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My child recently left Farm View to start school, having attended since 11 months old. I could see the genuine care staff had for my child and always felt my child was well looked after and cared for. As a parent who struggled to leave their child with other people, this was a really big thing for me. I felt staff were trustworthy and I felt comfortable leaving my child at nursery. My child had a great bond with the staff and many who'd looked after my child since the baby room were still there when my child left preschool. My child made some great friends during their time there. I feel that there were lots of organised activities and opportunities to help my child learn and develop. Very happy that we picked Farm View. My child enjoyed their time there. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Farm View, it's a great nursery with caring and supportive staff.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely words. It's been such a privilege to be a part of your child's early years. We're so glad you felt supported and reassured during their time with us - it means a lot. Wishing your little one all the best as they start school, and thank you again.

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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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As a new mother, I was really nervous about my little one starting nursery. I am so pleased we picked Wise Owls! Our child has settled in so well and we are so happy with the care he receives. He has made leaps and bounds of progress with his core strength and his communication, and he has a huge smile on his face every time he goes in. Thank you so much to all the staff for making this an incredible experience, we're so very grateful!

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words. We understand how big a step it is for new parents to start this journey, and we're grateful that you've placed your trust in us. It's wonderful to hear how well he's settled in and how much progress he's made. Your gratitude means the world to our team, and we'll continue to do everything we can to provide a nurturing, supportive, and joyful environment.

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Review from Rebecca T (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. She has developed so much in the short amount of time she's been there and has built an amazing relationship with all the team in the Owlets room. It is evident that the team spend a lot of time nurturing and teaching her throughout the days she attends, for which we as parents are forever grateful.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Thanks for this lovely review. It is so important to us that children settle into nursery life quickly and comfortably, feeling safe and secure. We are pleased to hear your daughter loves attending nursery. We do have a lot of fun!

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Review from Iryna B (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our son attended this wonderful nursery for a year and a half. The staff are professional, warm, and kind. Thanks to the nurturing environment they created, our boy became more confident, independent, and made friends. We never worried about our child when he was at the Wise Owls. The rooms are new after a recent refurbishment. The menu is balanced. There is plenty of learning, fun, and independent play. Even show and tell to practice speaking skills. Sad to say goodbye. Thank you the the staff and many others for everything you do.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Many thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us. He was a delight to care for and we are so proud of how far he has come. We wish him and your family all the very best for this next exciting chapter.

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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I have had two children attend Farm View, my daughter from the age of 9 months up to preschool and my son from 15 months and also just finished preschool and I could not recommend it highly enough. The staff have been fantastic and consistent, and genuinely care about the children's individual interests and personalities. The setting has been great, lots of time spent outside in the garden, as well as walks around the farm seeing the horses and fun activities every day. I have seen my children develop massively, making friends and learning meaning both have been ready to take the next steps to school. Our experience has been fantastic and cannot thank the staff enough.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Many thanks for this wonderful review and for entrusting us with the care and education of both of your lovely children. We wish you all well for this next exciting phase at primary school. Stay in touch and let us know how they are both getting on.

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Review from Charlotte A (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our little one has settled in so well at Farm View now and we're extremely happy we chose to send him here. He reaches his arms out to staff when he arrives in the morning now, and he has a big smile on his face when we come to pick him up too, he seems very content with his surroundings. The snapshots and moments we get through on the app are personal to him, and we love to get these through when we're working in the week, it's so good to know he's enjoying his time learning and getting on well with everyone. The team are quick to respond with any queries we have and are so consistent in keeping us updated on anything we should be aware of too. We look forward to seeing what other new bits he gets taught over the next few months as he gets close to walking too. Thank you!

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

What a wonderful review. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. He is such a happy little boy and a delight to have at nursery.

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Review from Caroline T (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our little girl has been at Wise Owls since March and we're really pleased with how well she's settled in and how much she enjoys going there.
She was nervous to start with but the team made her feel so comfortable and have been extremely caring with her. She now absolutely loves going in and has lots of fun there. The regular updates are fantastic and keep you informed about everything they are getting up to so you don't feel like you are missing any developmental stages. Our little one loves her food and the menu at Wise Owls looks great, as well as being nutritious. The best thing about Wise Owls though has to be the team. They are all caring and friendly, providing updates at the end of the day as to all the fun they have had.

We can't recommend Wise Owls highly enough. It's a fantastic nursery!

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Thank you for the glowing recommendation and your lovely comments about the team at Farm View. It is our pleasure to support and nurture your daughter's development and happiness at Wise Owls. We are so pleased to hear you like the look of the menu too. We put a lot of thought into planning interesting and nutritious meals so we are glad your daughter likes them!

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Review from Elizabeth S (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery, with no major concerns. Child really loves it and the staff are so friendly and informative. Love the location, the outside space is amazing and my child loves the arts and crafts and gardening they do.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Thanks so much for your comments. It is always lovely to hear from parents about their child's experience at nursery and we are so pleased to hear she is enjoying it. The team invest a lot of time in planning fun, creative and interesting activities and we like to make the most of the wonderful outside spaces we have. Thank you again!

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Review from Ellie H (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our son started in January 2024. I was naturally apprehensive, but can honestly say this was short-lived. Within a matter of weeks, he had settled in, despite only attending 2 days per week, and has developed a clear bond with the staff and other children. He has learnt new skills since starting and can't wait to get back through the door. The staff welcome him with open arms and give a full debrief on collection - he blows kisses to them all as he leaves. I cannot wait to see what the coming months bring - seeing him grow and knowing he is in such a safe and nurturing environment is so important. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Marketing Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Thank you for this lovely review, the team will be so happy to read this. They also can't wait to see what the coming months and years bring in his early years as he grows and develops. Such a delightful, happy boy. Thanks again!

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Review from Danielle H (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter loves it here, the staff are so lovely and I love the family-friendly feel. They're extremely flexible with my ad hoc requests and the handover at the end of the day along with the online diary is brilliant! I can hand on heart say I will be so sad when I don’t have a little one there anymore, even get sad when she moves up out of a room into a new one. The team are such an important part of her childhood, creating memories that we’ll share as a family for years to come. Highly recommended.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Thank you so much for this lovely review. We pride ourselves on being a family run nursery so we are pleased you feel that too. Your daughter brings our team a lot of joy. The staff will love reading this review. Many thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.

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Angela Pinches Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025
Angela Pinches

Angela has been a qualified nursery nurse for 34 years. She has worked in day nursery settings, after-school clubs and for over 18 years in the NHS, from preterm babies up to 11 years of age. She is a mum of 2 daughters and has 3 grandchildren whom she loves to spend time with.

Angela is excited about being the Manager of this Nursery, and her passion is good quality education and helping children to reach their full potential before going to school.

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Amy Bevan Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2017
Amy Bevan

I gained my Diploma in Childcare in 2008 and have worked in different settings with a variety of age groups, ever since. One of these was a Swiss nursery, which I found very interesting and a lot of fun. I have been a team member at Farm View since 2013 and enjoy working with the team and the children.

I enjoy providing creative activities for the children and I believe that if you aren't messy then you're not exploring the activity to the fullest!! I aim for the children in my care to have as much fun as possible and love to be able to provide them with many learning opportunities along the way.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery accepts?

Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery Open?

Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery have capacity for?

Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 91 Children.

How far is Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery to the centre of Reading?

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

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