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We are really happy with the nursery and our daughter settled in very quicklySarah H(Mother of Child)

staff have been fantastic in supporting their journeyKirandeep H(Mother of Child)


We are really happy with the nursery and our daughter settled in very quicklySarah H(Mother of Child)

staff have been fantastic in supporting their journeyKirandeep H(Mother of Child)


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...
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 for children of all ages and an expansive one-acre garden, with age-appropriate areas for children to enjoy. There is a separate woodland adventure area for the children to explore, developing their teamwork and problem-solving skills.
The nursery is led by a Nursery Manager who’s had a vast career in Early Education, as well as Primary Education, and holds a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Award (SENDCO qualified). There are highly qualified staff members, including staff trained in Makaton and sign language, offering support to children who have additional needs. With qualified teachers and early years teachers, all with paediatric First Aid certificates, you can be sure your child will receive excellent care and an engaging learning experience from baby to preschool.
Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool is the only nursery in the area with direct access to its own private, heated indoor swimming pool and it has two qualified swimming instructors providing small group swimming lessons. They have access to their own sports coach, offering sports such as tennis, football, rugby and obstacle courses to develop the children's fine and gross motor skills, as well as team skills. They also have a holiday club for children up to the age of 12.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
- Private Owned
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
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
- The Nursery has a private carpark with plenty of parking.
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (162)
Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.474) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool has 162 reviews.
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!
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!
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!
Nursery staff really care about the child's development and care, with our daughter forming a strong bond with her key worker.
Nursery staff really care about the child's development and care, with our daughter forming a strong bond with her key worker.
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.
He enjoys amazing meals and the variety of activities keeps him engaged. He especially loves exploring the extensive...
He enjoys amazing meals and the variety of activities keeps him engaged. He especially loves exploring the extensive outdoor space.
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.
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...
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!
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!
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!
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!
We are delighted to receive your positive feedback. Thank you for your review.
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...
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!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review about Inglewood Day nursery! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the team.
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,...
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.
Thanks for your feedback. Your input is valuable and we appreciate it.
Good nursery with very friendly and helpful team. Good food and great garden out the back for the children to play in. Preschool team are really helping to prepare for school. The app is very useful for communicating with the team and seeing what our daughter is up to.
Good nursery with very friendly and helpful team. Good food and great garden out the back for the children to play in. Preschool team are really helping to prepare for school. The app is very useful for communicating with the team and seeing what our daughter is up to.
Thank you for your review and for giving your nursery team five stars.
Inglewood Nursery is one of the best ones in Sonning and Woolley area. We have been sending our daughter since she was 6 months old and just love the way she has developed and learned following the Early Years Specialist (EYS) programme. The staff and management our super friendly and very...
Inglewood Nursery is one of the best ones in Sonning and Woolley area. We have been sending our daughter since she was 6 months old and just love the way she has developed and learned following the Early Years Specialist (EYS) programme. The staff and management our super friendly and very courteous. I would recommend the nursery to every new parent who is looking for a safe and comforting environment
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Bright Horizons Inglewood Nursery.
Our daughter has been here for over a year and the overall experience has been great. Very supportive of the children and great for development, the facilities are great and the staff always friendly.
Our daughter has been here for over a year and the overall experience has been great. Very supportive of the children and great for development, the facilities are great and the staff always friendly.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're delighted to hear that your daughter has had a great year with us.
Fantastic nursery - staff are so warm and welcoming. They are very caring and supportive. The outdoor space is fantastic and they encourage the children to be outside as much as possible.
Fantastic nursery - staff are so warm and welcoming. They are very caring and supportive. The outdoor space is fantastic and they encourage the children to be outside as much as possible.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you find our nursery fantastic and our staff warm, welcoming, and supportive.
Friendly staff always attentive to the needs of the children. They organise interactive games, lots of messy play and various activities for the kids to enjoy and learn from them. Large outdoor space for the kids to play with various settings and plenty of space to run.
Friendly staff always attentive to the needs of the children. They organise interactive games, lots of messy play and various activities for the kids to enjoy and learn from them. Large outdoor space for the kids to play with various settings and plenty of space to run.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you find our staff friendly and attentive to the needs of the children.
We are very happy about our experience here. Our eldest daughter has loved it since day 1 and our youngest is also settling in very well. Fantastic outside space, great range of activities and super-caring staff!
We are very happy about our experience here. Our eldest daughter has loved it since day 1 and our youngest is also settling in very well. Fantastic outside space, great range of activities and super-caring staff!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that both your eldest daughter and youngest are enjoying their time at our nursery. Our outdoor space is indeed fantastic, and we're glad it's been a hit with your children.
Inglewood is an outstanding nursery in all ways, the staff are incredible, caring and supportive. The facilities and outside space are the best in the area. The garden is huge with separate areas for different age groups and lots of bikes and outdoor activities. Swimming for over age 2 is a great...
Inglewood is an outstanding nursery in all ways, the staff are incredible, caring and supportive. The facilities and outside space are the best in the area. The garden is huge with separate areas for different age groups and lots of bikes and outdoor activities. Swimming for over age 2 is a great additional option not available anywhere else. The food choices are really varied and healthy options. Overall really impressive.
Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you find Bright Horizons Inglewood Nursery outstanding in every aspect. Our staff take great pride in providing exceptional care and support to all the children.
Happy to recommend the nursery to any others I have looked at!
Happy to recommend the nursery to any others I have looked at!
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.
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
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
Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to learn that you have a wonderful experience at our nursery. Thank you for choosing us!
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...
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.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the team.
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!
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!
We are delighted to receive your positive feedback, and we're thrilled to hear your daughters have settled in and thriving at our nursery.
Having been patrons for three months now, we can confidently attest to the positive impact of our experience. The staff's dedication and expertise have truly made a difference in our journey. Their professionalism and commitment to excellence exceeded our expectations, leaving us thoroughly...
Having been patrons for three months now, we can confidently attest to the positive impact of our experience. The staff's dedication and expertise have truly made a difference in our journey. Their professionalism and commitment to excellence exceeded our expectations, leaving us thoroughly impressed. We've witnessed noticeable improvements, thanks to their guidance and support. The atmosphere is welcoming, fostering a sense of encouragement and motivation. Without a doubt, we wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to anyone, if you're searching for a place that goes above and beyond, look no further – this is it.
Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words.
The nursery goes above and beyond our expectations. We are really pleased with the choice we made when we decided 2 years ago to enrol our child into this nursery. I fully advise all parents to not pick a nursery based only on distance to home but also facilities. This will help the child to adapt...
The nursery goes above and beyond our expectations. We are really pleased with the choice we made when we decided 2 years ago to enrol our child into this nursery. I fully advise all parents to not pick a nursery based only on distance to home but also facilities. This will help the child to adapt faster.
Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience with us.
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 21 Jan 2025
2025 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...
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 30 Apr 2019Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
- 01 Mar 2018Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
- 01 Mar 2017Recipient: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
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Meet the Team (3)

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...
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.

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...
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.

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...
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.
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