Loading...

Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Inglewood House, Sonning Lane, Sonning, Reading RG4 6ST
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd Logo
Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool  logo
We are really happy with the nursery and our daughter settled in very quicklySarah H(Mother of Child)
Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool , Reading
staff have been fantastic in supporting their journeyKirandeep H(Mother of Child)
Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool , Reading
Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool , Reading

AN INSPIRING AND UNIQUE NURSERY IN READING

You and your child will love this home-from-home nursery in Reading, which offers a warm, welcoming environment designed to inspire your child and support their development from the age of 3 months to 5 years.

The beautiful Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool is a redeveloped and enhanced home full of character and bright, airy rooms. There is a redesigned, vibrant sensory room which caters...  

Funding & Fees

Contact Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Laura (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 50

Total Places for Children

  • 169

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 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

  • The Nursery has a private carpark with plenty of parking.

Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (152)

9.1

Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.069) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool has 152 reviews.

Filter Reviews
Overall Experience
Date Published
Reviewer Connection to Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool
Loading...
Showing 152 reviews matching selected criteria
Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2026 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

My son started nursery in January and settled in amazingly. The staff in his room are friendly and welcoming and he has bonded with them well. The app available keeps us well informed about his day to day activities aswell as any important information. Would highly recommend the nursery.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
It's been an amazing experience since very beginning which only improved with time and two lovely guinea pigs added to the nursery life, which made my kid excited about getting to the nursery and reduced the level of stress in the early days (whoever came up with this idea is a true genius! Well done team)There is a significant amount of support and care provided to the children and a great attention is paid to their development.
Seperate praise should go to the cuisine, as we often have to ask for the recipies, as my child says that food in nursery is lovely :) ( and it really is)
The highlight of my child's week is swimming sessions and fun music mornings.

This is truly an outstanding nursery.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback! We're delighted your child enjoys the activities, meals and even the guinea pigs. The team will be thrilled to hear this!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from G H (Father of Child) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Very professional class staff made my daughter feel welcome very quickly and she enjoyed going there after only a few days.

Easy parking and accessability made the commute better. Longer than usual opening hours also helped with our emergency care need.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your feedback. We're so pleased your daughter settled in quickly and that our team, facilities and extended hours have been helpful for your family.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Georgina M (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

My son settled into Inglewood Nursery so quickly. He really enjoys going each day and is very well taken care of. Each morning he is welcomed into his room and the staff are always very kind and friendly. My son really enjoys all the outdoor space which is immense! He tells me about how he has his nap and about the stories he is read. There is a lovely sense of calm at Inglewood and my son is very happy there!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted your son has settled so quickly and is enjoying his time at Bright Horizons Inglewood, especially the outdoor space and calm environment.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Harry M (Father of Child) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

We have had 2 children go through this nursery, would certainly use them again if we had a 3rd. We did take our 2nd child out breifly due to some logistical issues with job changes however we realised we wanted to move them back as we believed they would enjoy their time at Inglewood far more than the nursery we had moved them to. The staff are fantastic, great to the kids and easy to talk to for parents.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind words and continued trust in Bright Horizons Inglewood Nursery. We're delighted to have welcomed your children and look forward to hopefully supporting your family again in the future. It's wonderful to hear our team has made such a positive impression on both you and your children!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Laura F (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Our daughter has been at Inglewood House since she was 8.5 months and she is now nearly 2. The team are outstanding - the love and care that our daughter receives cannot be faulted.
She has flourished under their care - she was slow to walk and they have put some much effort and time in to supporting her, and they also are so invested in her development and celebrating it.
She has had 3 key people in her time and although it's sad to leave one, the next has always been just as good and built fantastic relationships with her.
Beyond the care, the room, facilities, garden, food is amazing - everything is so carefully considered and provides wonderful space and variety for the children.

Finally - as a first time parent I also feel so well supported. They help guide and give advice, and when I was recently having a wobble about parenting they were so kind. The manager even rang me later that day to check in on me which was so appreciated. We are so happy we found Inglewood House.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad your daughter has thrived with us and that you've felt supported along the way. We're thrilled you chose Bright Horizons Inglewood House!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

We have always thought that the care our children receive at Bright Horizons has been outstanding, but this has really come into light in the last three months. Our son, who is quite shy, lacking confidence at times, went through a period of struggling to enjoy nursery. He found one of his new support staff louder than he was used to. Having chatted to her about it, she was quite simply amazing. She worked with my son to support him, offer him quite spaces when he needed it and went above and beyond to ensure he loved nursery again. He is thriving, enjoys nursery, is making and talking about his new friends, and now loves that specific support worker. Thank you to all the staff at Bright Horizons - we know our children are happy and thriving under the care of the team there.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear that your son is thriving and enjoying nursery again. It's wonderful that the staff was able to support him through this transition and make him feel comfortable.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

My son started at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool in September. The staff and management team have been amazing with settling him in and also reassuring me. Everyone is so friendly and I'm so glad I chose this nursery!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your son has settled in well at Bright Horizons Inglewood. Our team appreciates your kind words and is here to support you both!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from S I (Father of Child) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Our child has a great time and he has been developing really well with their guidance. He has clearly bonded very well with the staff who are all very engaging. I'd definitely recommend this nursery to other parents.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that your child is thriving and forming strong bonds with our engaging staff. Thank you for your recommendation.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from David M (Father of Child) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Really value the lovely outdoor space and the ability to get outside all year round.

Nursery staff really care about the child's development and care, with our daughter forming a strong bond with her key worker.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you value our outdoor space and appreciate the year-round access. It's wonderful that our dedicated staff have positively impacted your daughter's development and that she has formed a strong bond with her key worker. We look forward to continuing to support her growth and happiness.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
The entire team at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool have been amazing and our son looks forward to coming to preschool and sometimes doesn't want to go home.

He enjoys amazing meals and the variety of activities keeps him engaged. He especially loves exploring the extensive outdoor space.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your fantastic review! We are delighted to hear that your son is enjoying his time at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from M L (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

My son joined Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool before turning 3 and had never heard nor spoken English before. The staff did an amazing job welcoming him and making him feel comfortable and barely a month later, he was starting to talk in English. He is now 4 and has grown into a confident little boy, made plenty of friends and is fully ready for his next step of the journey. A huge thanks to the team, we will always be grateful to you!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your heartfelt review! We're thrilled to hear that your son adapted so well and began speaking English within just a month. It's wonderful to know he has grown into a confident, social boy and is ready for his next steps. We're grateful for your kind words and are honoured to have been part of his journey!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Both my children have been through the nursery, the outdoor space is amazing at Inglewood, and the children seem to always have lots of exposure to messy play too! I also really appreciate the majority of the toys are wooden vs plastic!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

We are delighted to receive your positive feedback. Thank you for your review.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from T H (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

My eldest went to Inglewood and now my youngest goes too. The nursery has provided safe and trusted care for them as young babies while we both have worked full-time. They’ve both built bonds with certain staff members which is lovely to see. As they’ve grown they’ve got a lot out of the large outdoor space - especially as two active boys!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your wonderful review about Inglewood Day nursery! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the team.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from B H (Father of Child) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

We are generally pleased with our daughter's nursery, appreciating it's quiet location on the village edge, the ease of drop-off due to ample parking and the spacious building with extensive outdoor play areas. The food variety is also commendable. However, we've noticed a high staff turnover, which is concerning as it impacts the children's ability to form stable attachments. Additionally, while the nursery's use of apps for sharing updates and pictures is a positive aspect, the inconsistency in communication frequency and quality could be improved. Enhancing staff retention and streamlining communication would significantly benefit both children and parents, making a good nursery experience even better.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thanks for your feedback. Your input is valuable and we appreciate it.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

We moved our daughter to Inglewood from another nursery and haven't regretted our decision for a second. All of the staff are brilliant, our daughter loves attending the nursery and has a great time every day she attends. Our daughter has a number of allergies, and Inglewood have been brilliant at supporting us in managing these. The only thing I would say is that some of the resources at the nursery are becoming rather dated and could do with upgrading, they obviously need some additional funding.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

We're thrilled you chose Bright Horizons Inglewood Nursery for your daughter, and it's heartwarming to hear she's thriving there. Thank you for your suggestions. If you have more suggestions, please share. Your support means a lot to us!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Laurence W (Father of Child) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
My son has come on massively the staff have been amazing, he has lots of activities never board, learning has been great and the garden is amazing.

Happy to recommend the nursery to any others I have looked at!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that your son has made significant progress during his time at our nursery.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Monika D (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

We are very satisfied with the nursery. Staff is always nice and cheerful. Children get good attention and can develop well here. Big advantage is big garden where children spend lots of time. Lots of different daily activities

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to learn that you have a wonderful experience at our nursery. Thank you for choosing us!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Ani B (Father of Child) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

We have had a very good experience with Inglewood. The staff is very friendly and helpful. My son has joined them since he was one and I have seen considerable improvement in his confidence and fine and gross motor skills. They have even given us tips to help him at home which have been super useful. Great place to send your kids. My son loves it so much here he doesn’t want to come home now.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the team.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Louise S (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Both of my daughters have settled nicely into Inglewood. The staff have been considerate of their needs and always do what they can to assist in any way. The team are super friendly and the nursery has a family feel to it. We are very happy with our experience!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

We are delighted to receive your positive feedback, and we're thrilled to hear your daughters have settled in and thriving at our nursery.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

News (3) & Events (0)

News
  • Posted: Tuesday 21 Jan 20252025 marks two decades since the Bright Horizons Foundation for Children began its work in the UK! The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, a UK-registered charity since 2005, supports children...
  • Posted: Wednesday 24 Jul 2024Bright Horizons is celebrating a full house of Great Place to Work™ honours, with its latest listing - 13th in the Great Place to Work™ list for Women. This is...
  • Posted: Thursday 27 Jun 2024The 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ was launched this morning by Great Place To Work® UK, recognising Bright Horizons as 17th out of fifty companies on the Super Large...
Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events for Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool .

Awards / Recognitions (4)

Meet the Team (3)

Laura Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2008
Laura

Hello, I'm Laura the Nursery Manager and I've been working in childcare since 2008. I started as an apprentice, completing my Levels 2 and 3 and then worked my way up to a manager’s position. During this time, I completed my BA (Hons) in Children’s Development and Learning.

I'm passionate about creating environments that enable children to learn and develop in their own unique ways and watching the challenge themselves to build the foundations for life.

Outside of nursery life, I like to spend time with family and friends. I also have a 1-year-old daughter who I enjoy watching grow and develop.

Jenna Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2012
Jenna

Hello, my name is Jenna Carter, and I am excited to be part of the Inglewood family alongside Sam in a joint deputy position.

I have worked for Bright Horizons for 12 years and have been in various roles starting with the children in the rooms and progressing into management, which has given me good-quality knowledge and endless opportunities to develop further. I have an NVQ Level 3 and a diploma in business, working in one single Bright Horizons nursery for 11 years. I then had the opportunity to manage another Bright Horizons nursery where I have been for just over a year, I am now relishing the opportunity to join a team closer to home and bring new ideas to the setting to support in continuing to raise the standards at Inglewood.

I am passionate about children and building their confidence, and individual characters and becoming independent young people, bringing different opinions and ideas through play.

I believe that the team is the foundation of a successful nursery, having a positive and open partnership between families and the nursery is crucial for communication regarding the children and having their best interests at heart.

Samantha Job Title: Deputy Manager
Samantha

Hello my name is Sam and I have worked for Bright Horizons at Inglewood Nursery for 4 years. I have worked in Early Years for 18 years and in that time gained my BA HONS degree in Early Years Learning and Development and my Early Years Practitioner Status. During my time in the sector I have worked in a variety of settings from independent nurseries to term time preschools. I also spent a year in Ireland as an au pair and also ran a village preschool catering for children aged 2 to 4 years.

I am very passionate about the care and development of children particularly through their environments and the skills of the practitioners working with them. I enjoy training and developing a team and enhancing their own knowledge through what I have learnt over the years, and providing support to those staff who what to continue to develop their knowledge through accredited courses.

I am a mother of 2 boys aged 4 and 6 who both attended Inglewood nursery which enables me to see the setting from both a practitioner's view as well as a parental view. Inglewood is based in Sonning very close to the village and we have over the years developed a wonderful relationship with the community. We are continuing to build relationships with local businesses’ and schools and work holistically with local settings also.

As a full time working mum I understand how challenging it can be and aim to not only support the children in our setting but also their families and the challenges that can arise for busy working parents.

In my spare time I enjoy taking my two boys here there and everywhere for various escapades and adventures, which usually involve treasure hunting. We have a family dog who is usually brought along with us and living in Sonning myself we know the area very well for walks and being able to explore the beautiful countryside we have around us. When I’m not with my boys I can usually be found on the sofa with a book.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool 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 Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 169 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Reading?

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

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