Our Lady's Nursery School

Our Lady's Preparatory School, The Avenue, Crowthorne RG45 6PB
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9.7 45 Reviews
  • Our Lady's Nursery School, Crowthorne
This nursery School is a wonderful, bright, open and caring place for all children. Set within the grounds of the independent school, it offers incredible space, qualified specialist staff and teachers as well as full time care.

The Nursery School offers specialist PE, Music and Languages. All are taught via qualified teaching staff alongside Forest School and Dance/Ballet. The Pre-School is staffed with highly experienced practitioners and two qualified teachers.

The Nursery has recently been awarded a prestigious Millie's Mark award which highlights the dedication to children's health and well being. They are delighted to be one of few nurseries in the local area to currently hold this award.

There is a fully equipped kitchen and dedicated catering staff on-site, as well as ample outside and indoor space.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • The Church of The Holy Ghost Crowthorne Trust
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned

Person in Charge

  • Claire Taylor (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 40

Registered Charity Number

  • 1155373

Total Places for Children

  • 128

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please refer to our website

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Our Lady's Nursery School Reviews (45)

9.7

Our Lady's Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.650) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Our Lady's Nursery School has 45 reviews.

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has only been there a few months and seems to enjoy it. The staff are lovely, friendly and professional and overall the nursery seems to be well maintained and run- we are happy sending our child there
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Review from G H (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Lady's has been a lovely nursery for our little girl, who started age 1 and is now turning 3. Whenever there's been an issue like my little one not settling quickly, or an injury, I've been pleased that the nursery team have taken it seriously, and there's been really good communication to make
sure my little one settled and thrived there. She readily describes some of the staff as her friends, and I can tell a lot of the staff go above and beyond to connect with the children and dote on them. There's excellent and fast communication with staff on the app, which means you're kept up to date, sent lovely photos, and can discuss and agree routine changes easily for your child on the app or at drop off/pick up, or via email with the nursery manager. I feel that my child is safe, known and cared for as an individual, and encouraged to develop and learn in a way that will prepare her well for school. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 children who go to this nursery and I am so pleased with our decision to send our little ones there. We live in the next town but decided that the longer drive was absolutely worth it. The staff are extremely caring and my older child names them as her best friends. They have both picked up
good manners there, the outdoor space is amazing for little ones, activities are great. My older child misses nursery when she's away. My younger child has a medical condition and I'd say the staff are really vigilant and attentive to him when required. I'm so happy with Our Lady's and I'd 100% take the extra travel to send them there.
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been with Our Lady's for more than two years and their staff have continuously impressed us with their attention to detail, truly caring attitude, and positivity. They also care about parents' wellbeing as well, by listening, supporting and giving helpful guidance when needed. Our child
is happy and content there under the loving care of Our Lady's nursery staff.
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Review from AJ C (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our Lady's is a wonderful school and nursery. My son started the day after he turned 2, and within 6 months his speech had improved momentously. He is now 3.5 and I have lost count of all of the new things he's learnt to do and has experienced all because of Our Lady's.


My son really loves all of

the nursery staff, he is really happy in their presence and looks forward to seeing them as well as his friends. He is really well cared for and we have had support for numerous things - stopping his dummy, potty training, changing nap times etc etc.


I am a first time, full time working mum and wouldn't be able to do both without the school. I would recommend the nursery to any family looking for an environment that supports their child emotionally and nourishes their desire to learn!

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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our daughter to this nursery in January, and they seamlessly integrated her into the class. She loves all of the staff that take care of her, and I never have any struggle getting her through the door, which I take as a good sign! The facilities are lovely and the option to do extracurricular
activities is also a plus.
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Review from Louise I (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter joined Our Lady's in May 2025 and the experience has been truly excellent. The settling in process was absolutely seamless and thanks to their professional and thoughtful approach, she skips in every day with the biggest smile on her face. All the staff are very friendly, warm and welcoming
and have made our daughter feel so loved, cared for and at home in the setting. The range of activities is very impressive and we enjoy seeing the Tapestry updates detailing what they have been up to each day. We can even see what she has eaten and how long she has napped for! I would recommend Our Lady's to anyone and everyone! We cannot wait for our son to join when he turns 1!
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Review from R J (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fabulous nursery where the children really come first. So much care and attention is paid to the wellbeing of the children, the planning of the activities and management of any additional requirements. The investment into the outside space is really noticeable and our child is super settled and confident
there. We have experience of other settings in the area and this is our favourite. We are so glad we got our space! We would definitely recommend visiting so you can get the feel of the place for yourself. As full time working parents there is nothing more important than being happy with the childcare setting you choose, and we couldn't be happier.
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Review from Catherine M (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Our Lady's since he was around 10 months old and is thriving there. The staff are all so kind and attentive, he genuinely loves going and is excited to be dropped off in the mornings.


We're really pleased with the learning provisions and in the 9 months he's been in the

setting can see they've helped teach him so much from how to sign basic words, early counting skills as well as significantly advancing his verbal and social skills.


The children have a wide array of activities available doing regular music and dance classes to name a few. One thing I really like is the amount of time that they spend outside. Each room has a designated safe outside space that the children use regularly. My son adores water play and being outside so this really enhances his experience.


I wholeheartedly recommend this rate any parents looking for a setting for their child.

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Review from Emily W (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't be happier with our experience of 2 years + at Our lady's. Our little girl is always so happy at drop off and pick ups. I'm always so impressed with the staff and the activities and extra curricular they provide for the nursery.


We couldn't have picked a better place for her.

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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are what make this Nursery fantastic! So enthusiastic with the children and it really shows how much they care for them. My kids are so happy on drop off and pick up which shows how great it is.
Thank you for everything!
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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 20 month old has been at our lady's since January and is absolutely thriving! We were as first time parents apprehensive about our baby going off to nursery but she couldn't be happier! She has such a great bond with all the staff and is developing amazingly before our eyes! We couldn't be happier
with the nursery!
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Review from Z M (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It has been lovely watching our child thrive at Our Lady's since they joined at 1 year old. That is thanks to the amazing staff, who are always so kind, caring and really take an interest in each individual child. I'm always impressed at what my child has got up to each day, whether that be music, dance,
cookery, PE etc. The staff are so imaginative, coming up with new ways to teach the children. The setting is lovely, with a newly refurbished garden area, and a great indoor space too with multiple rooms and additional space. It really has a family vibe to it. It is an excellent insight into how the school operates too. We are so pleased with OLPS that our child is staying on for school.
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Review from C E (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great pre-school and nursery experience for my child. Fantastic space indoors and outdoors, grounds are kept impeccably. Professional team with great communication skills. All staff are amazing, exceptional pastoral care. Thank you for looking after our little girl since nursery! Our child we be continuing
at OLPS through school as we are are blown away with the high standards they uphold. She is thriving, safe and happy.
Thank you!
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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery and pre school. Both my children have been and I can't rate it enough. Always happy to go in, enjoy their day, and the staff are so friendly and approachable. Always kept up to date through the app etc.
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great pre-school experience for my child. Fantastic space indoors and outdoors. Professional with great communication skills. Thank you for looking after our little one since nursery! Keep up the great work.
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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have used Our Ladys for both of my children from the age of 1 through to school age. The staff, setting, environment and atmosphere created by the staff is joyful, educational and fun. I have recommend it to friends via word of mouth for years.
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Review from Ellie D (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Our Lady's nursery when he turned 15 months, the nursery staff made the transition to nursery life easy and a pleasure. The support, guidance and care that the staff have all always shown him is fantastic. This has supported him growing into the confident young boy he is and they have
prepped him well ready to start his next adventure in Reception! The staff are all very friendly, caring, compassionate and on hand if you ever need them. I have always felt very confident that my son is being looked after and cared for well by his key worker and all other staff! Highly recommend this nursery!
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Review from Helen N (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our lady's is a wonderful caring setting for children. Both of our 2 have been very happy there. The staff are extremely committed and full of enthusiasm to go above and beyond. They are also very attentive to any additional needs and regularly communicate.
They get involved with all different celebrations
and whatever is going on in the world.
We loved all the extra curricular activities such as music, dance, mandarin and swimming when they are a bit older.
And because it's attached to a school it is ideal environment for the next step up to school.
The outdoor space is huge and the room.
Options inside are also very varied with a large hall for eating times and shows.
Thank you Our Lady's we will miss you!
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Review from Chloe W (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Perfect all round nursery.
The nursery has fantastic outdoor space, a massive draw for me. There is a forest school. Climbing frame, vegetable garden etc. There is a big focus on being outdoors, one of my favourite photos is of the kids outside in a downpour splashing about! Weather permitting they
eat outside as well!
My 2 have flourished at this nursery, the staff get to know you on a personal level to ensure they can help your children.
The inside has lots of different rooms, rather than just one big open space. This is a preference particularly for younger ones it means if one’s napping and another’s woken up they don’t have to wait and be quiet/risk being woken up.
Value for money, definitely on the cheaper side of nurseries which is surprising considering how much is included (nappies, wipes, food etc).
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.650)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.650) out of 10 for Our Lady's Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.908 for Our Lady's Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (208 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.908
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.742 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Our Lady's Nursery School is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 128 number of registered child places is 25.6. 19 Positive Reviews ÷ 25.6 = 0.742
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Our Lady's Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that Our Lady's Nursery School accepts?

Our Lady's Nursery School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Our Lady's Nursery School Open?

Our Lady's Nursery School is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Our Lady's Nursery School have capacity for?

Our Lady's Nursery School has capacity for a total of 128 Children.

How far is Our Lady's Nursery School to the centre of Crowthorne?

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

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