children love the staff, the environment and the activitiesPaul W(Father of Child)

The staff are all extremely friendlyKim Z(Mother of Child)


children love the staff, the environment and the activitiesPaul W(Father of Child)

The staff are all extremely friendlyKim Z(Mother of Child)


Tigers Day Nursery, Thatcham, has separate play areas for different age ranges and is fully resourced to encourage learning and development, while being staffed by a friendly team who understand the kind of atmosphere early years skills can thrive in.
The team works closely with parents, dedicated to achieving the trust and confidence that clients deserve to have and maintaining a stimulating and healthy environment at all times. Tigers Day Nursery...
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoGroup/Owner
- Tigers Day Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nicola Barkhouse (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 55
Total Places for Children
- 160
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- 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
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
- On-site parking available.
Tigers Day Nursery Reviews (102)
Tigers Day Nursery has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.682) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tigers Day Nursery has 102 reviews.
My eldest daughter attended here and my youngest is still here- we couldn't ask for more from this nursery, both girls love it here- the staff are super friendly, location is great and fantastic wild gardens. Both of my girls have flourished here!
Tigers have made my son's settling in process very smooth. There's a great balance of structured learning and open play. I have seen a real progress in my sons communication skills and confidece. The enviorment is clean, safe and well organised. The staff in chatty parrots have been outstanding, caring and reasuring. They are very proactive and supportive. They have been corisponding with my heath visitor regarding my concerns which has made a huge difference. I would certainly reccomend this home to my friends and family!
The nursery have been very accommodating to our needs for childcare and been flexible when we have added some extra days as permanent and as ad hoc.
We are a same sex family and they have been amazing with respecting this and embracing/celebrating with our child to our family unit.
They always welcome my daughter in everyday and give me an overview of how her day has been- even when I have emailed in to the office for questions- these have always been answered promptly.
I cannot fault Tigers in Thatcham. The staff are nothing short of brilliant and the amount our daughter has learned in the time she's been there is amazing. She's grown in confidence and has made friends along the way. I would recommend to anyone.
Great environment for our twins. They love Tigers and are thriving. We moved after a bad experience at another nursery and have been so happy with the decision. The staff go above and beyond to support the children and us as parents.
Tigers Day Nursery and the team are simply amazing. Our son is so happy going there every day and he loves the teachers so much; he often calls me the name of his room leader by mistake! (don't know whether to laugh or cry about that...!). The nursery he went to previously was good, but the level of 'extra curricular' stuff Tigers do is next level - he goes on walks to the Garden Centre or fish shop (live fish not fish and chips!), they walk down to the Nature Discovery Centre to feed the ducks, and they visit elderly people in the nearby nursing home. They also do yoga, French lessons and Forest School and our son simply loves being out in the wild garden. They also have a formal library book exchange within his room, and an informal book swap in Reception, and they get to take in toys and do show and tell. Parents are also invited in monthly to spend time with the children, and even grandparents get an invite too every now and again. There's a sensory room the children can explore too.
I can’t speak highly enough of Tigers. It is an exceptional nursery that allows my son to spend the majority of his time outdoors! To be honest, the highest praise I can give is the excitement that my son has when we arrive!
The staff are all so amazing and kind. I was always told about my daughter's day when picking up. The app works really well too. My little girl left nursery to start big school with so much confidence and I can’t thank the staff at Tigers enough.
All the staff are so professional. They all have really good knowledge of child development. I trust that they are keeping an eye on my child’s development and whenever I’ve had a concern it’s clear they are keeping a close eye on him, know him well and have always reassured me.
Whenever I can sneak a peak in the room without my son noticing he is always so happy and confident. He is always really happy to go to nursery every morning as well. My son has moved up 3 rooms now and all have been amazing. I can not fault anyone there.
Thank you so much.
Lovely setting with great staff who keep you well informed and listen to any concerns. Always found them fair and accommodating. Good variety of food for all to try.
Couldn't fault Tigers at all. My son has been at the nursery for a year and a half, and the care has been incredible. He is happy, well cared for and thriving. I have never had any issues. I feel like the staff care and are happy to chat about his development.
They have a variety of meals with a balanced and nutritious menu, all cooked on site.
They also partake in different activities every day, (including French and dance) and are always excited to tell me what they got up to at the end of each day.
I 100% recommend Tigers.
Tigers Day Nursery are the most incredible, supportive and professional nursery. Every member of staff is a credit to them. Our son is autistic and even mentioning any Sen needs when trying to find a new nursery I have immediately felt reluctance which in turn is an immediate no from us. I was repeatedly recommended Tigers due to their care and expertise and was delighted that they could offer us a space. Any correspondence from the moment of my original phone call to the day our son started was fabulous (and continues to be). All of the staff made sure he felt safe and happy and that he enjoyed every transition session. He used to have severe meltdowns going into nursery and now the only upset I have is that he doesn’t want to go home. Every member of staff supports him and celebrates all of his successes. There is always genuine care and excitement in sharing his achievements, we couldn’t ask for more. I travel 3 hours a day to get him to this nursery, I would only do this for the very best and that they are!
We love Tigers Day Nursery Thatcham. Our daughter started at Tigers in September 2022, changed room in January as she turned 3. I was nervous because it had just been her and me during the day since birth and every single staff member has been supportive for our daughter and her parents. Same when she changed class. Things went so smoothly. It is so reassuring and wonderful to see their commitment to having thriving kids and help the parents too. We can not recommend them enough! Everything I have come across, they have helped me with in the best way. All the requests I have made have been taken care of in a good time frame. Our daughter has so much fun and loves it there so much and so do we! Our son will be going there too, he is registered already.
My son has been going to Tigers day nursery since he was 9 months old. I was a little worried at first to leave him on his own but he settled in so well and loves it there. My son really warmed to his first key person and she was amazing with him. I would get regular updates on the parents' app, that would put my mind at ease! I was a little upset when she had to move rooms and not be his key person anymore because he got on so well with her but all the staff are amazing and great with him.
Now that restrictions are easing up, it has been really nice to be invited to parent's activities, so I can see for myself the lovely facilities on site (especially all of the outdoor space).
Overall, very happy and would absolutely recommend Tigers.
Both my daughters attend Tigers and they love it there. It is a beautiful setting with great outdoor spaces set back safely from the road. The staff are so friendly and approachable and I have no worries about leaving the girls there. The admin team are also incredibly helpful and responsive. I would highly recommend this nursery.
I cannot rate Tigers (Henwick site) enough. Both our children have attended there from around 18 months (they are now 4 and just over 2) and they are so happy there. We feel so lucky to have such a wonderful nursery just up the road which provides the best care for our children. Tigers is in a beautiful setting and offers lots of outside play and all the staff are absolutely fantastic at their job and really care about the children. If ever one of our children goes in upset for any reason, staff will always prioritise their happiness and provide them with what they need to feel better, always with warmth and a smile. I genuinely feel it’s the best nursery we could have ever hoped to send our children to.
We had to change nurseries at the start of lockdown as our nursery closed and left us struggling with child care. We found Tigers, phoned them up and they were more than welcoming. Our daughter strolled in and hasn't looked back since. Tigers is a home away from home, the staff who care for my daughter possess so many skills, they are caring, friendly, and just so knowledgeable about her age range. She goes into nursery happy and comes out not wanting to go home. Their facilities are fantastic and we are so impressed with what they have to offer. Each day, they do brand new activities and she is so excited to see what she will be doing that day. If she gets upset at all, they are on hand with the compassion and apparently the best cuddles, which is so reassuring for parents. We could not fault the care from the staff at Tigers.
Excellent staff who put us at ease straight away. Our boy has busy fun filled days, in a lovely setting, and is always very well cared for. We really appreciate the time staff take to send photos and observations about his day. Absolutely recommend!
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- Recipient: Tigers Day NurseryDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020
- Recipient: Tigers Day NurseryDate: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019
Meet the Team (3)
Right from the beginning Tigers has delivered outstanding care in a happy, friendly and loving environment, always working in partnership with parents, keeping them informed and involved.
As our business has expanded, our exceptional standards have always remained and we are justifiably proud of our dedicated, knowledgeable and caring staff. All members of our management team share our passion for quality childcare and together we provide the leadership, training, resources and environment for our nursery staff to excel at what they do and to keep Tigers at the forefront of nursery care. Many of our team have been with Tigers for several years, giving continuity and a unique family atmosphere to our nurseries.
Tigers’ ethos is and always has been to provide the best possible experience for each and every child in a safe, stimulating environment supported by loving, friendly staff – something we hold dear to our hearts.
I have a background in Education, specialising in Early Years. I have always been drawn to Early Years, primarily as an Early Years teacher, Leader and Manager of Nurseries, Montessori and mainstream schools. I have a wealth of experience that I draw on constantly, from being a Forest School Leader, Inclusion Officer and a Signalong Tutor.
I am extremely passionate about our youngest children. I enjoy learning new skills, constantly researching new ways to teach and support children, and training and supporting other practitioners to ensure we meet each individual child’s needs to become independent learners.
I am super excited to have joined Tigers, and to be part of this wonderful team here.
Hi, I’m Nicola Barkhouse, Senior Nursery Manager of Tigers Day Nursery. I came to Tigers as a placement as part of my NNEB training in 1997 and joined the company in 1999 when I finished my qualification. Since then I have completed my level 4 and level 5 childcare qualifications.
Over the years I have worked with all age groups as a nursery nurse and room senior before becoming a manager. Stepping away from running my own room was a big decision but in my role now I have the best of both worlds as I am able to spend time with the children but also show new parents around the nursery and support the staff to achieve the high standards of care and teaching we offer at Tigers.
One of my roles is the nursery SENDCO and I really enjoy this role as I strongly believe that every child deserves the absolute best start in life and the opportunity to attend Nursery.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my five nephews and friends and family.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tigers Day Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Tigers Day Nursery accepts?
Tigers Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Tigers Day Nursery Open?
Tigers Day Nursery 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 Tigers Day Nursery have capacity for?
Tigers Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 160 Children.
How far is Tigers Day Nursery to the centre of Thatcham?
1.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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