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They know you want the best for your child. A safe space to play, explore and grow. A place where they laugh out loud every day. Maidenhead undoubtedly offers this happy existence.
One of the benefits...
Welcome to Wise Owls Day Nursery, located in the Braywick Leisure Centre in Maidenhead, where children between the ages of 8 weeks and 5 years old receive exceptional childcare in a nurturing home away from home.
They know you want the best for your child. A safe space to play, explore and grow. A place where they laugh out loud every day. Maidenhead undoubtedly offers this happy existence.
One of the benefits of this nursery is its size. The intimate space instantly puts children at ease, giving them a familiar and welcoming place to spend their day. Each and every child is celebrated and recognised for their uniqueness, and the calm and friendly atmosphere gives children the confidence to be creative, express their emotions and explore their surroundings.
Not only do the children have the opportunity to play and learn with their peers, there will be times throughout the day where they will enjoy the company of children of different ages; learning to socialise, share, take care of others and find their own voice.
The nursery is equipped with top-quality facilities and resources across five age-appropriate rooms and they provide a safe and caring environment where children can enjoy crafts, role-play, reading corners, sensory play, phonics, and small group activities.
Their location within the Braywick Leisure Centre ensures that children regularly have the opportunity to explore the nature reserve surrounding the centre, regardless of the weather. With easy access to the A4, M4, A404 and public transport links, Wise Owls Day Nursery is conveniently located for busy parents.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Wise Owls Childcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jackie Henley (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 8
Total Places for Children
- 41
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:45-18:15
- Tuesday07:45-18:15
- Wednesday07:45-18:15
- Thursday07:45-18:15
- Friday07:45-18:15
When Closed
- Bank Holidays, Inset Day & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
- Pay and display parking outside.
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead Reviews (33)
Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.618) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead has 33 reviews.
Our son is naturally a quiet and shy child, so it has always been important to us that he is surrounded by caring and attentive people. The team really are special, and we feel very comfortable knowing he is with people who genuinely care about him.
We really appreciate how well the Staff work...
Our son is naturally a quiet and shy child, so it has always been important to us that he is surrounded by caring and attentive people. The team really are special, and we feel very comfortable knowing he is with people who genuinely care about him.
We really appreciate how well the Staff work with us and take the time to understand what we are doing at home, so we can keep things as consistent as possible between home and nursery. Over the llast couple of months this has included supporting his speech and confidence, reducing his reliance on his dummy, dropping his naps and, more recently, potty training.
We have seen a lot of progress in Ezra, and it is lovely to see his confidence gradually growing.
Overall, we are really happy with the care our son receives. He can take his time to come out of his shell.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear how comfortable and supported you've felt throughout your son's journey with us. It's been a pleasure working together to support his confidence, speech, and independence, and we're delighted to hear you're seeing such wonderful progress....
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear how comfortable and supported you've felt throughout your son's journey with us. It's been a pleasure working together to support his confidence, speech, and independence, and we're delighted to hear you're seeing such wonderful progress. Every child develops at their own pace, and we're proud to be part of helping him grow in confidence while feeling safe, happy, and cared for. Thank you for trusting us with his nursery journey.
The staff have played such an important part in her early years. They have always been warm, nurturing and genuinely...
The staff have played such an important part in her early years. They have always been warm, nurturing and genuinely invested in her development, and it has been wonderful watching her grow in confidence, independence and personality during her time at nursery.
There is such a lovely, caring atmosphere and we have always felt completely comfortable knowing she was in safe hands. The relationships she has formed with the staff have been so special, specifically with Becca, and I know she will miss them all enormously as she moves on to school.
Leaving is genuinely bittersweet, and we will always look back on her nursery years with so much fondness. Thank you for everything you have done for our little girl.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It has been a pleasure for our team to be part of your daughter's early years journey and to watch her grow in confidence and independence. We're delighted to hear how happy and settled she has been with us, and we will miss her terribly. We wish her every success and happiness as she starts her next adventure at school.
My daughter has been at Wise Owls Nursery for the past two years, and we honestly couldn't be more grateful.
Her learning and confidence have surpassed everything we could have hoped for. From learning her letters and numbers to building beautiful friendships, Wise Owls have been there every step...
My daughter has been at Wise Owls Nursery for the past two years, and we honestly couldn't be more grateful.
Her learning and confidence have surpassed everything we could have hoped for. From learning her letters and numbers to building beautiful friendships, Wise Owls have been there every step of the way.
The staff are amazing and are so nurturing. They're invested in every child. We feel incredibly lucky that she had such a special start to her early years, and is now school ready.
Thank you, Wise Owls, for everything.
We're so lucky that our son gets to have the same wonderful experience too. He absolutely loves the baby room, and we can't wait to watch him grow and thrive with you!
Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words about our team. It's wonderful to hear how much your daughter has grown in confidence, developed friendships and become school ready. We've loved being part of her journey and are so proud of everything she has achieved.
It's also fantastic...
Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words about our team. It's wonderful to hear how much your daughter has grown in confidence, developed friendships and become school ready. We've loved being part of her journey and are so proud of everything she has achieved.
It's also fantastic to hear that your son is already loving our Baby Room! We feel very lucky to have your family as part of Wise Owls and can't wait to watch him grow and thrive with us too :-)
We've been sending our son to the nursery for a couple of years now and he really is thriving. He's always eager to go in, in the morning and always happy at the end of the day. There are always activities for the kids to keep them engaged and learning. All of the Wise Owls staff are so kind,...
We've been sending our son to the nursery for a couple of years now and he really is thriving. He's always eager to go in, in the morning and always happy at the end of the day. There are always activities for the kids to keep them engaged and learning. All of the Wise Owls staff are so kind, caring and just a lovely bunch.
It's been an absolute pleasure watching your son grow and develop over the last couple of years. Knowing that he comes in each morning excited for the day ahead and leaves with a smile on his face means the world to us. We're so proud of the progress he's made and love being able to provide fun,...
It's been an absolute pleasure watching your son grow and develop over the last couple of years. Knowing that he comes in each morning excited for the day ahead and leaves with a smile on his face means the world to us. We're so proud of the progress he's made and love being able to provide fun, engaging activities that support his learning and development. Your kind words about our team are greatly appreciated too.
Recently extra effort has also been made to offer new and fun activities for the children...
Recently extra effort has also been made to offer new and fun activities for the children including a visit from the easter bunny, sports activities, harpbeeps and mother's/father's day teas enjoyed by all!
Thank you so much for your lovely words - it really means a lot to our team! We're so glad both your children have felt happy, supported and built such special bonds here. It's wonderful to hear the activities have been such a hit too. We've loved sharing those moments with the children and families!
My son is happy to join his friends and his carers everyday. We feel very comfortable in leaving him in the capable carers hands. It is infortunate that the space (internal and external) they have is quite limited.
My son is happy to join his friends and his carers everyday. We feel very comfortable in leaving him in the capable carers hands. It is infortunate that the space (internal and external) they have is quite limited.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so pleased to hear that your son is happy coming to nursery each day and enjoys spending time with his friends and carers. Creating a warm, caring, and supportive environment where children feel safe and happy is always our priority, so it's...
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so pleased to hear that your son is happy coming to nursery each day and enjoys spending time with his friends and carers. Creating a warm, caring, and supportive environment where children feel safe and happy is always our priority, so it's lovely to hear this reflected in your experience.We also appreciate your feedback regarding the space within the nursery. Whilst our setting may be smaller in size, we pride ourselves on our home-from-home environment and work hard to make the most of both our indoor and outdoor spaces through engaging activities, enriching experiences, and regular outings to the local nature reserve.
Thank you again for your kind comments and continued support.
I can't speak highly enough of Wise Owls!
My son is 3 and has been attending the nursery for just over a year and is so happy. He's learned so much and has become a confident little boy since joining. The staff are so lovely, always making me feel sure that he's safe, loved and cared for. He...
I can't speak highly enough of Wise Owls!
My son is 3 and has been attending the nursery for just over a year and is so happy. He's learned so much and has become a confident little boy since joining. The staff are so lovely, always making me feel sure that he's safe, loved and cared for. He chatters about his friends and the staff all the time!
The nursery has a home from home feel and staff rotation is extremely low, so we all know who to expect and how to feel every day. A super warm, stable environment that is so important for little ones at this stage of life.
The kids do so many fun activities including walks in the nature, meeting horses, hatching chicks, visiting the grocery store, yoga, dance parties and meeting firemen. Always an exciting story on the way home to share with mom.
We love & are so grateful for Wise Owls & all the staff.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We're so happy to hear how settled, confident, and happy your son is, and it's wonderful to know how much he enjoys chatting about his friends and the team when at home. Creating a warm, secure "home from home" environment is so important to us, so your...
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We're so happy to hear how settled, confident, and happy your son is, and it's wonderful to know how much he enjoys chatting about his friends and the team when at home. Creating a warm, secure "home from home" environment is so important to us, so your kind words about our consistency and stability truly mean a lot. We love giving the children exciting experiences to talk about - from nature walks to special visitors - and it's lovely to hear these moments are making their way into discussions on the way home. Thank you again for being part of our Wise Owls family; we're so grateful for your trust and support.
We love wise owls! The communication between us and them is great, the progress of our child is detailed monthly, we get regular updates on what shes been doing daily and our daughter gets excited to go in the mornings she likes it that much! Couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery. You can...
We love wise owls! The communication between us and them is great, the progress of our child is detailed monthly, we get regular updates on what shes been doing daily and our daughter gets excited to go in the mornings she likes it that much! Couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery. You can genuinely see how much they care and love the children too.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're absolutely thrilled to hear how happy your daughter is and how supported you feel by our communication and updates. It means the world to our team to know our care and passion are felt by both parents and children.
The team have been great helping my little one settle in as his first nursery experience and it's such a loving and nurturing environment.
The team there are brilliant with him and the activities & menus are so good!
The team have been great helping my little one settle in as his first nursery experience and it's such a loving and nurturing environment.
The team there are brilliant with him and the activities & menus are so good!
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear that your little one has settled in so well and is enjoying the nurturing environment, activities, and menus. Our team absolutely love having him with us!
All the staff is very friendly and passionate about their work and are always available to answer any questions.
All the staff is very friendly and passionate about their work and are always available to answer any questions.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear your little one has settled in so happily - that's exactly what we hope for. Our team truly cares about what they do, so your kind words mean a lot. We're always here if you need anything!
We love our children's nursery. The variety of crafts and activities is wonderful and really supports creativity and learning. The range of food provided is good, with plenty of variety and balance, which we really appreciate. Most of all, the sense of community makes it so special - the children...
As the children get older, I hope they can spend more time in the nature reserve.
Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review. It's wonderful to hear how much your children enjoy the variety of activities - our team put a lot of care into offering experiences that spark creativity and support learning. We're also delighted that the menus and mealtimes are a hit;...
Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review. It's wonderful to hear how much your children enjoy the variety of activities - our team put a lot of care into offering experiences that spark creativity and support learning. We're also delighted that the menus and mealtimes are a hit; providing balanced, nutritious food is something we're really passionate about.Hearing that you feel a strong sense of community is especially heart-warming. The friendships the children form and the relationships they build with our staff are at the core of what makes the nursery feel like a home-from-home, and we're so glad that comes across.
Thank you as well for your note about the nature reserve. We love using it as much as possible, and as the children grow in confidence and independence, we absolutely aim to spend even more time exploring and learning outdoors.
The app is great and a good way to feel connected whilst not together.
The doorbell is annoying and...
The app is great and a good way to feel connected whilst not together.
The doorbell is annoying and pick up can be a slow process but all in all, very happy! Thank you.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted that you can see you son thriving, so can we! We're also really glad you're enjoying the app and feeling connected throughout the day. Pick-up can sometimes take a little while, as we encourage children to develop independence by gathering...
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted that you can see you son thriving, so can we! We're also really glad you're enjoying the app and feeling connected throughout the day. Pick-up can sometimes take a little while, as we encourage children to develop independence by gathering their own belongings at the end of the day, with the helpful support of their key worker. We also know how important that handover is for parents, so while we try to keep these brief, this can sometimes take longer than expected if parents have questions. Thank you for your ongoing patience - we truly appreciate it.
They have developed so much and enjoy their days at nursery. Becca and Shirley along with all the staff really care for them and keep us updated with their progress. I would recommend this nursery fully. Thank...
They have developed so much and enjoy their days at nursery. Becca and Shirley along with all the staff really care for them and keep us updated with their progress. I would recommend this nursery fully. Thank you all.
Thank you for your kind words. It's wonderful to hear how much your twins have grown and enjoyed their time with us over the past year. The whole team love what they do, and keeping you updated on their progress is an important part of that care. We're so grateful for your recommendation and look forward to continuing to support your little ones as they learn and thrive at Wise Owls.
We are very happy with the care that our daughter is receiving at Wise Owls Braywick. She joined the baby room at 11 months old and bonded with the carers instantly. They have been so kind to her, it's like leaving her with extended family. She's developed very quickly being around other children...
We are very happy with the care that our daughter is receiving at Wise Owls Braywick. She joined the baby room at 11 months old and bonded with the carers instantly. They have been so kind to her, it's like leaving her with extended family. She's developed very quickly being around other children and the hard work of the carers. She loves going outdoors daily, eats a well balanced lunch and we love the mix of play and academia. Couldn't recommend it more.
It's wonderful to see how quickly your little one settled in and bonded with the team. It is something we pride ourselves on and is one of the benefits of being a smaller and more intimate nursery. We really do want it to feel like one big happy extended family here, so knowing you feel that way...
It's wonderful to see how quickly your little one settled in and bonded with the team. It is something we pride ourselves on and is one of the benefits of being a smaller and more intimate nursery. We really do want it to feel like one big happy extended family here, so knowing you feel that way too is perfect. We're thrilled your daughter is enjoying the mix of play and learning, as well as her daily outdoor adventures and healthy meals. Thank you again for recommending us, it truly means so much to our team to hear this.
The staff at wise owls Maidenhead are like an extended family. My 2yo boy loves them all and will regularly say their names and I will often use their names to get him to get ready in the morning of people he's going to see. The staff really look after as if they were their own children. Their...
The staff at wise owls Maidenhead are like an extended family. My 2yo boy loves them all and will regularly say their names and I will often use their names to get him to get ready in the morning of people he's going to see. The staff really look after as if they were their own children. Their outside space is small however, this is made up by the use of the huge nature center which I and friends often see them using during the day.
It's lovely to hear that your little one feels so at home with the team, that's exactly what we aim for. We love that he talks about the staff at home and gets excited to see them; those connections mean everything to us. You're right, our garden is on the smaller side, but we make up for it with...
It's lovely to hear that your little one feels so at home with the team, that's exactly what we aim for. We love that he talks about the staff at home and gets excited to see them; those connections mean everything to us. You're right, our garden is on the smaller side, but we make up for it with plenty of adventures at the Braywick Nature Reserve which is the perfect back garden. It's such a brilliant space for exploring and learning, and we're glad you've noticed how much we use it! Thanks again for your kind words and for trusting us with your child. We can't wait for more fun days ahead!
Our son is very settled and happy at Wise Owls. The team there are very caring and greet him with enthusiasm every day which fills me with confidence in leaving him in their care. He eats well, sleeps well and comes home smiling, chatty and happy which shows me he's had a good time and is being...
Our son is very settled and happy at Wise Owls. The team there are very caring and greet him with enthusiasm every day which fills me with confidence in leaving him in their care. He eats well, sleeps well and comes home smiling, chatty and happy which shows me he's had a good time and is being very well looked after.
Thanks for this lovely review. He is a happy and delightful child to have at nursery. We are pleased he enjoys being here as much as we enjoy having him here.
There might not be a large garden, but the children are taken to the nature reserve every day to play, and this gives them structure and a change of scene...
There might not be a large garden, but the children are taken to the nature reserve every day to play, and this gives them structure and a change of scene which is so important.
Thanks for your glowing review. We do pride ourselves on being a 'home away from home', and it is nice to see how comfortable and at 'home' all the children are at Braywick. We do our absolute best to give the children regular outdoor experiences, and we are so lucky to have the most enormous back garden - the Nature Reserve that the children love exploring.
We love Wise Owls in Maidenhead. Our daughter has been completely happy there from day one, she toddles in without a backwards glance which can only be a good thing! They are kind, and caring and focus on developing her mind and her physical skills. Communication is great. 10/10. No notes!
We love Wise Owls in Maidenhead. Our daughter has been completely happy there from day one, she toddles in without a backwards glance which can only be a good thing! They are kind, and caring and focus on developing her mind and her physical skills. Communication is great. 10/10. No notes!
10/10! Thank you so much! She is a delightful girl and we enjoy watching her grow and develop every day.
The staff at Wise Owls Day Nursery...
The staff at Wise Owls Day Nursery are simply amazing. They genuinely care about each child, and their expertise in early childhood development is evident in every interaction. We feel confident that our child is in good hands. My daughter flies into the arms of the staff every day and is always ready for pickup with a big smile on her face.
The nursery provides a clean and secure environment that encourages exploration and learning.
We appreciate the open and transparent communication with the nursery staff. They keep us updated with daily reports, photos, and important information about our child's activities, meals, and naps.
In summary, Wise Owls has exceeded our expectations.
Wow, what a wonderful review, the staff will love reading this. Thanks for taking the time to share your feelings about our nursery. When children and parents are happy, we are happy.
My son has settled really well into nursery at Wise Owls Maidenhead. He has a great bond with his key worker. He loves to play with his friends and is always coming home having learnt new things. These things have been very reassuring for us as first time parents. I would highly recommend this...
My son has settled really well into nursery at Wise Owls Maidenhead. He has a great bond with his key worker. He loves to play with his friends and is always coming home having learnt new things. These things have been very reassuring for us as first time parents. I would highly recommend this nursery.
Thanks for your recommendation. We are pleased that you can see the development he is making. We thoroughly enjoy teaching him and taking care of him and we are very proud to have a strong and stable team that form close bonds with all the children.
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Meet the Team (2)

I have a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and I have over 35+ years of experience in childcare; ranging from nannying, preschool, nursery room leader,...
I have a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and I have over 35+ years of experience in childcare; ranging from nannying, preschool, nursery room leader, managing a creche and nursery and being the Manager here at Wise Owls.
In this role I oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, I am also the preschool room leader so plan daily activities according to the children’s interests; helping the children reach their full potential,I am passionate about teaching in the early years and love teaching children about the importance of nature and furthering their knowledge about the environment.
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 Diploma, Paediatric first aider, Designated Safeguarding Officer, SENCO

Hatice is a qualified and experienced nursery practitioner.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead
What is the Age Range of Children that Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead accepts?
Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead Open?
Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead is open: Monday 07:45-18:15, Tuesday 07:45-18:15, Wednesday 07:45-18:15, Thursday 07:45-18:15, Friday 07:45-18:15.
How many Children does Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead have capacity for?
Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead has capacity for a total of 41 Children.
How far is Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead to the centre of Maidenhead?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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