Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery

Loddon Court Farm, Beech Hill Road, Spencers Wood, Reading RG7 1HT
Review Us
9.6 99 Reviews
  • 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 green spaces that maximise outdoor learning. The team provide full-time care within a caring, secure and happy environment in which children can flourish socially, physically and emotionally.

The nursery is fully equipped with five age-appropriate rooms that offer care for children between the ages of 8 weeks to 5 years old. Each room is thoughtfully designed, and equipped with learning resources that encourage age-appropriate development and learning.

The loyal and highly experienced team provide a safe and stimulating environment where children can explore their interests, from arts and crafts to sensory play and phonics. Plus, with unrivalled natural outdoor space and farmland right on the doorstep, they can discover the wonders of nature too!

Conveniently located just 5 minutes from the A33 and M4, the setting makes it easy for busy parents to travel to and from the nursery. There are plenty of parking spaces too so pick up and drop off is really convenient and where you're not rushed out the door. It is most definitely worth the extra mile.
Show Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery on the Map

Type of Service

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

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

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.

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 (99)

9.6

Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.599) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery has 99 reviews.

Overall Experience
  • 86
  • 10
  • 0
  • 1
  • 2
Date Published
  • 99
  • 4
  • 5
  • 21
  • 78
Reviewer Connection to Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery
  • 89
  • 9
  • 1
Total of 99, showing 81-99
Review from Sian H (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Farm View Day Nursery is such a fantastic find for my son. He only attends once per week so I was worried that he wouldn’t settle in and become familiar with the nursery setting but Farm View have gone above and beyond to make my son's day special every single time he attends. He comes home so happy
(and exhausted!) with his paintings in hand and the staff make such an effort to keep each day diverse. Farm View can always tell me how much he’s eaten, how much he napped and whether he got involved in group activities. The staff are excited to see him on a Thursday and make me feel so comfortable leaving him for the day. I can’t rate this nursery highly enough- the entire staff are a testament to the outstanding care my son receives.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Rebecca R (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Farm View is an excellent nursery, our son has been attending since he was 10 months old, he is now 3 and a half. The nursery has a real family feel to it, all the staff are really friendly and clearly have a good relationship with all the children there. I’m due to go back to work in a couple of months
after being on maternity leave and feel so reassured that my daughter will be joining Farm View. It’s a tough choice and a tough transition choosing a nursery, I’m so glad we found farm view.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from C N (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I walked in and instantly loved this nursery for my child. The staff are professional and extremely caring and made the whole family feel at ease. They place a lot of effort into the activities they do with the children. I feel that my daughter has a great time doing varied things when she is there.
They place a lot of emphasis on consistency and everyone is familiar - her key worker is very dedicated.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have used Farm View Nursery for our two children for almost two years and we couldn't have been more pleased. The staff are friendly, professional and take time to build a relationship with each child and the parents. Our son who has just left the nursery to go to school has transformed in his time
at nursery from being quiet and shy to having loads of confidence and I know that his environment and the way Farm View nurtures children has had a big part to play.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When our daughter first joined the nursery their attention to detail and support during the settling in period was managed with all of us extremely well; from the initial home visit to time spent at the nursery with a primary carer identified - this was excellent and really helped her.
Her social
skills have blossomed and she is excited to go. The variety of activities and learning experiences are evident at home; dancing, singing, sensory (bubble machine a must) colouring and messy play. She loves her time at nursery which makes us happy and thrilled that we have a great relationship with the nursery team.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Steph M (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son and daughter started here in August, my son in the Baby room my daughter in the Pre-school room. Both were very nervous when starting but staff are absolutely brilliant in getting them settled and feeling relaxed in their new environment.


My daughter is a fussy eater but with help and encouragement

from the staff and other children within the class, she is coming on leaps and bounds.


To find out that after both my son and daughter started they got outstanding on their Ofsted report - I could not be happier with the day nursery and the staff.

  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Heather M (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended the nursery since she was 7months old. She settled into the nursery very well and the staff gave my husband and I the confidence to leave our daughter. The learning at the nursery is excellent and my daughter, who nearly two, is learning very well and is always coming home with
a new word that she's learnt. My daughter is exceeding her milestones and her social and physical skills are developing very well.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Natalie M (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my daughter first started Farm View, she was shy and very reserved but this nursery and all the staff here have gone above and beyond to make my daughter feel comfortable and help her personality shine through. I am so glad I chose this nursery as my daughter's first educational experience and
wouldn't change a thing. Everything has been perfect throughout her pre-school experience and all my primary school worries that I have had for my daughter have disappeared.
The fact that this nursery has recently received an outstanding Ofsted review really says it all.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Matthew H (Father of Child) published on 16 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Farm View in June 2016. He loves his time at the nursery and all the staff are very welcoming and attentive to his needs. He loves his key person and they have a special bond. All staff communicate very well with parents and the nursery spaces (indoors and outdoors) are superb. I would
not want my child to go anywhere else.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Madeline W (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at this nursery in March 2016. With the help of the staff he has settled in really well and he clearly enjoys his time there. He is only 10 months old so I was worried that he would find this change upsetting (going from spending all day with mummy to being at nursery all day) but in
fact he didn't even cry the first time I left him. He loves watching all the other children play and is coming on leaps and bounds in his development.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Julia J (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started at the nursery 1 day a week in February. I picked this nursery because I liked the homely feel it gave, rather than like a 'school' of other nurseries I visited and she seemed to take to this nursery more than the others. I liked the fact it was a small one off nursery and not
a chain. It had also recently been refurbished so was very clean. The staff were also very nice and I liked the outdoor area as my little girl loves being outside. They also have some horses in the fields they can see. Its a lovely secluded location too. It is a bit more pricey than some but I decided I would rather pay the extra and my little girl be happy than be in a large open plan nursery where I didn't think she would enjoy as much! I have recommended this nursery to 2 other friends who have just looked round and are now moving their children to this nursery as of May.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Karen T (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 children at the nursery and have been sending then there since July 2012. I have always found that staff to be happy, caring and supportive. My children have both seemed very happy and settled from the beginning and I think that this is because of the strong relationship that they have built
with the staff. The recent refurbishment has really improved the facilities.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Max M (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery has a very nice feel about it.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Pip G (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very caring and friendly staff, excellent communication with parents. I feel totally confident that my children are being very well looked after and nurtured. They are both flourishing and enjoy their time at Farm View Day Nursery. New buildings are superb and now match the quality of the staff. Can't
speak highly enough about this place and so pleased my children attend.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Carrie N (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My second child is now 2 years into his time at Farm View. The staff have always been fantastic, very caring and both my children have been incredibly happy here. The recent renovations mean the building and facilities now match the high standard of care. Everything has clearly been very well thought
out. There's nothing I can think of that I would change!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Dan M (Father of Child) published on 18 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our daughter to Farm View from our previous nursery as it became less favourable. Farm view is around £5-10 a day more expensive and worth every penny. Everything about Farm View has impressed me: the staff are engaging and work to ensure key workers are assigned to the kids on the basis of
strength of relationships, so as our kid developed a closer relationship with another member of staff, they shifted her key worker to her favoured team member - that's simple, but impressive!


Activity is really well structured. I love to hear what they've got up to! From loud painting to quiet painting... Slow drawing to fast drawing... To looking for insects in the garden with magnifying glasses and returning the room to find the same insects in books.


The rooms are all brand new and carpeted. Shoes are off inside, so it's slippers or socks, making it feel really homely.


There's loads more I could say, but fundamentally, it's the quality staff that make the difference to our previous experience. These guys really care.


I would highly recommend Farm View to anyone.

  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Julie L (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery is small so it is like a big family. My daughter learns a lot and is always happy to go.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has a positive and beneficial attitude towards childrens development. We have seen great improvements in our daughter since settling into the school environment over the past month. The staff are very helpful and friendly, whilst being informative about any activities or achievements our
daughter has done during her day.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Kirsty S (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Farm View has a warm and pleasant building. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. My daughter really enjoys her days here and has made lots of friends. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.599)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.599) out of 10 for Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.599 for Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (214 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (18 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 252 Ratings = 4.599
  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 Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery is based on 19 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 91 number of registered child places is 18.2, which has been reached with 19 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.

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

Loading

Loading Loading

Loading

Loading

Awards / Recognitions (1)

Meet the Team (2)

Angela

Angela Pinches

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

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.


Photo coming soon.

Amy

Amy Bevan

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2017

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.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery has an Enhanced Service - more info.