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Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Inglewood House, Sonning Lane, Sonning, Reading, Berkshire RG4 6ST
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We are really happy with the nursery and our daughter settled in very quicklySarah H(Mother of Child)
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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...  

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

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.

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Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.261) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool has 159 reviews.

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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2015 Submitted via Website
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This is such a lovely nursery. The staff are fantastic, very caring & enthusiastic. Also the facilities are excellent especially the swimming pool and outdoor areas. My son is so happy here! There is even a great holiday club for my older son!

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Review from Anna G (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2015 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at Inglewood for 3 months and we are really pleased we chose this Nursery - she always seems happy when we drop her off and has settled in quickly, thanks to the caring staff. They seem genuinely interested in her wellbeing and progress, and organise a variety of activities that I would never attempt at home! The outdoor space is fantastic too.

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Review from Vanessa S (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2015 Submitted via Website
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I am very happy with Inglewood since my daughter started in the Bramble room when she turned 2 years old. I like the fact that the room is not over crowded so there is plenty of space for the children to play. The range of activities and opportunities to develop and learn is fantastic. My daughter particular enjoys the home corner. The outdoor space is also great with plenty of outdoor toys, a large sand pit and playground. One of the main reasons we chose this nursery is that there is an indoor pool and she will be starting swimming lessons in September. I am also impressed with the staff, they are brilliant with the children and keep them interested with plenty of activities for example painting, sticking, cake making, dancing, singing etc. My daughter also gets one to one attention where she can develop further her learning from home for example, numbers, colours, shapes etc. Overall we are very pleased and would recommend the nursery.

Reply from Marketa, Mrkg at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your warm words and positive feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and compliment on our nursery.

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Review from Victoria W (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2015 Submitted via Website
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This Nursery has been such a wonderful place to see my two girls thrive and grow over the last year. They have loved being here and I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone considering a place for their child. The management team are fantastic and the staff we had experience with were all so friendly and loving to the children. It is very hard to say anything negative about Inglewood. It is a great environment for your children to grow and prepare for the next stage of life.

Reply from marketa, mrkg at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you very much for your feedback. We really value our parents, think about our nursery and our team.

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Review from Carolyn H (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2015 Submitted via Website
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Inglewood is a wonderful nursery. The staff are all so lovely and caring, it's like home for the children with the love and care they receive :) They have amazing facilities in particular the fabulous grounds with so much to do and of interest. We have three children and our third is still at Inglewood and totally loves it as did the others. The staff are always interested in everything and so attentive with the children. I couldn't think of a better place for mine to be at nursery. Thank you to everyone.

Reply from Marketa, Marketing at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you very much for your positive feedback.

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Review from Michelle M (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2015 Submitted via Website
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This nursery is an absolute blessing! The staff care for the children, and look after them very well. The managers are amazing and everyone bends over backwards to ensure that the children (and parents!) are happy and settled. I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough!

Reply from Marketa, mrkg at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that you are happy with the level of care our nursery provides.

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Review from Brioney D (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2015 Submitted via Website
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I cannot praise this nursery enough. From the minute we made the decision to send our daughter here we have been happy. She receives fantastic care and attention. The food, activities and day to day classes are brilliant. Our daughter loves being dropped off in the morning and always comes home having had a great time.

I've never worried while she is there and have the utmost confidence they care for her to the same standard I do.

Reply from Marketa, mrkg at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We pride ourselves in offering a high standard of care.

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Review from CP (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2015 Submitted via Website
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My son is just enjoying his final days at Inglewood before going to "big" school - he's been there full-time for nearly 4.5 years having started at 6 months old and has progressed through each of the rooms. The outside space is second to none not to mention the added bonus of the swimming pool on site - I'm sure he has been bored when he has had any time at home!

The staff have always been incredibly supportive and friendly and responded quickly to any questions we have ever had. He has thrived in environment and the pre-school learning has set up brilliantly for making the transition to school.

We will miss coming to Inglewood (but coming back for holiday club) and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery to anyone.

Reply from Marketa, mrkg at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you, by giving us your feedback, you are helping us to understand what we do well.

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Review from Hema M (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2015 Submitted via Website
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Amazing nursery, with care and attention and a lot of love! The nursery has a key element that sets it apart from every other nursery I reviewed and that is the culture, teaming and people that work there. Any nursery can be have state of the art equipment but its the staff that make the environment brilliant. They spend time getting to know your child individually and the parents, which makes it feel like a family environment. LOVE, LOVE LOVE

Reply from Marketa, mrkg at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely feedback

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Review from Afsha S (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2015 Submitted via Website
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Inglewood Nursery is fantastic. My daughter loves her nursery and enjoys playing in garden with her friends. Nursery staff are extremely helpful and softly spoken.

I recommend this nursery to everyone.

My best wishes are always with nursery.

Reply from Marketa, Marketing at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

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Review from Pearl N (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2015 Submitted via Website
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Inglewood have embraced the challenges I have, as my child has additional needs. With the support of the nursery manager, our aspirations have been exceeded in many ways.

I am a very happy mother, we are moving 15 miles away from Inglewood. However, to highlight how amazing they are, we will still commute back and forth to this nursery. Need I say more :)

Reply from Marketa Cardon, digital mrkg at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your feedback and complimenting on our nursery's team.

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Review from Matthew T (Father of Child) published on 25 August 2015 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic Nursery - they come HIGHLY recommended, Oliver is our first child and we've been extremely impressed with your location, set up and your staff are excellent, always there when needed - Anyone who lives in the Sonning, Reading should take a look at Inglewood.

Reply from Marketa Cardon, digital marketing at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your great feedback. We really appreciate it.

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Review from Victoria (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2015 Submitted via Website
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The decision to place my child into nursery was a difficult one at a difficult time but the staff were wonderful from day one. They gave me so much confidence and the setting is exactly what I was looking for. I love that they spend so much time outside, that the food provided is well balanced and that the toys and activities are just what I would choose. I couldn't imagine my child being anywhere else.

Reply from Marketa Cardon, Digital Marketing at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind words and lovely feedback.

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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2015 Submitted via Website
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This is an excellent nursery, somewhere we feel very confident that our daughter receives the best care and attention she needs. So far, all the staff have been very warm, friendly and helpful and our little girl loves attending. Even though we have now moved further away from the nursery (and could easily join another nearer), we endure the journey because nothing else matches its quality. There are many activities to keep children stimulated such as swimming (in the on-site pool), zumba and yoga! I would definitely recommend family and friends to join this nursery.

Reply from Marketa Cardon, marketing coordinator at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your warm words and positive feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and complement on our nursery.

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Review from Amy K (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2015 Submitted via Website
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Brilliant nursery with state of the art care and attention.

Very pleased with how happy our children are to be dropped off every morning to the nursery. We have full confidence in the nursery management and safety standards.

Reply from Marketa Cardon, Marketing Coordinator at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that you are happy with the level of care our nursery provides.

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Review from Lisa T (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2015 Submitted via Website
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Such a lovely Nursery, staff are friendly and amazing with the kids. The atmosphere is always welcoming and I wouldn't be happy leaving my son anywhere else.

My son has a great time everyday he's at nursery, which helps make it easier leaving him knowing he loves it.

Reply from Marketa Cardon, Marketing Coordinator at Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your kind feedback. We are so happy to hear that you are happy with the setting and will pass your warm words on to the Inglewood nursery team.

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Review from Gemma T (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2015 Submitted via Website
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Excellent staff, facilities and grounds. Our child is extremely happy at nursery and has benefited greatly from attending. I am always very impressed with the high level of service and cleanliness at the nursery and it always seems a happy environment.

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Review from Heidi (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2015 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at this nursery since she was 6 months old and is now nearly 3. Throughout our time here, both she and I have been dealt with in a caring but professional manner with any issues that do come along being dealt with not only in a timely manner but also always to my satisfaction. The staff are fantastic and in every room she has been into the girls always have her best welfare at heart. The other children are also lovely and she has made, what I am sure will be lifelong friends. Would thoroughly recommend.

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Review from Tony P (Father of Child) published on 24 August 2015 Submitted via Website
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Our youngest child is currently at Inglewood and our eldest child attended before moving on to school. The nursery has lovely big gardens for the children to get plenty of fresh air in and is designed to ensure the children can get some fresh air even if it is raining. The rooms are packed with fun learning activities for the children. Best of all are the staff, who provide a real family atmosphere. I couldn't recommend it highly enough.

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    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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Laura
Laura Job Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2008

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
Jenna Job Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2012

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
Samantha Job Title:Deputy Manager

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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