The Dream Nest Oaklands Nursery opened in January 2017.
Situated in Englefield Green, with beautiful natural surroundings and a large outdoor space, the setting offers quality care for children aged three months to five years old.
It is a secure and exciting indoor and outdoor environment, designed to stimulate each child’s natural curiosity, exploration, play and imagination.
At the nursery, staff recognise all children as individuals with unique ability profiles. The...
The Dream Nest Oaklands Nursery opened in January 2017.
Situated in Englefield Green, with beautiful natural surroundings and a large outdoor space, the setting offers quality care for children aged three months to five years old.
It is a secure and exciting indoor and outdoor environment, designed to stimulate each child’s natural curiosity, exploration, play and imagination.
At the nursery, staff recognise all children as individuals with unique ability profiles. The nursery values and nurtures each child to understand individual interests, development, and learning. A play-based curriculum is offered, underpinning all areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Qualified staff work closely with families to create a home-from-home environment, taking into consideration the diverse cultural backgrounds of each child.
Staff provide a variety of well-balanced, nutritious meals freshly prepared on site daily. Menus are regularly reviewed and altered to reflect this.
Children are encouraged to take an active part in the nursery routine, including participation in a self-service system promoted by staff in the nursery room.
Accepts government fundingAccepts tax-free childcare
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£441/ month
School days sessions - 8:30-3:00 = £67.76
School days sessions - 8:30-3:00 = £67.76
- 9:00-3:30 = £67.76
- 9:30-4:00 = £67.76
Sibling and Staff discounts are offered.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.
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9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£119
3 days per week
£441
5 days per week
£1,245
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What this price covers
Standard chargeable day 7:30am to 6:00pm (10.5 hours)
22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch and Snacks
You may need to provide everyday consumables, such as nappies, wipes and sun cream
Price without government funding: £1,207 / month (£95 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
£766/month more than the funded price.
This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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The Dream Nest Oaklands has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.119) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Dream Nest Oaklands has 32 reviews.
Review from Elle L (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2022 Submitted via Website•
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Oaklands LittleBrook Nursery have been an important part of our lives for nearly 2 years. We feel that the care they provide is outstanding and the attention and time they give to each and every child is brilliant. Oaklands have helped us through a difficult journey of uncertainty and worry with...
Oaklands LittleBrook Nursery have been an important part of our lives for nearly 2 years. We feel that the care they provide is outstanding and the attention and time they give to each and every child is brilliant. Oaklands have helped us through a difficult journey of uncertainty and worry with our sons needs. They provide so much support both to our son and to us and nothing is too much to ask. They continue to go above and beyond for our child and he has built lovely relationships with the staff. Yes, nursery fees everywhere are expensive however you really do get value for money. This isn't just a nursery to us, Oaklands have become an important part of our support network. Oaklands are constantly investing back into the facilities, carrying out improvements, new toys and activities, Rabbits and lots of themed days. Even though we have moved out of the area, we kept our son at Oaklands because he thrives there.
All the staff are fantastic and we can thank them enough.
↩Reply from Daryl Jellyman, Manager at The Dream Nest Oaklands
Thank you for your lovely review, we enjoy having your son here also.
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Review from Claire L (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Oaklands Littlebrook Nursery is such an important place for our family. Over the last few years, it has supported our eldest children from babies through to preschool. Our youngest child is there now and is gaining so much from the experience. Staff are friendly, professional and thoughtful....
Oaklands Littlebrook Nursery is such an important place for our family. Over the last few years, it has supported our eldest children from babies through to preschool. Our youngest child is there now and is gaining so much from the experience. Staff are friendly, professional and thoughtful. Children are provided with a wide range of activities, including wonderful outdoor play. It's wonderful to drop a child to nursery knowing they'll have a lovely day!
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Review from Janina B (Mother of Child) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Website•
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Our son has been in this nursery since the age of 7 months. We could have not been any happier with the care received. All members of staff are kind, considerate and great with the kids. Our son loves coming to the nursery.
Oaklands Littlebrook Nursery is quite small but very cosy. It has...
Our son has been in this nursery since the age of 7 months. We could have not been any happier with the care received. All members of staff are kind, considerate and great with the kids. Our son loves coming to the nursery.
Oaklands Littlebrook Nursery is quite small but very cosy. It has brilliant facilities and, most importantly, homely feel.
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Review from Katie H (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2019 Submitted via Website•
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Arranging nursery for my son, while going back to work, was always going to be hard but Oaklands really helped with great communication and flexibility around mine and my husband’s working hours. Oaklands is the perfect size for children to socialise and learn but also to get that personal touch....
Arranging nursery for my son, while going back to work, was always going to be hard but Oaklands really helped with great communication and flexibility around mine and my husband’s working hours. Oaklands is the perfect size for children to socialise and learn but also to get that personal touch. It is in a beautiful location with a lovely outdoor play area. I couldn’t recommend it enough.
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Review from Jo C (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2019 Submitted via Website•
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My daughter has been attending for over a year and loves going in every day. The staff are fantastic and very caring with all the children and they have full access to lots of stimulating activities and a good selection of healthy food. I particularly like that the children are outside as much as...
My daughter has been attending for over a year and loves going in every day. The staff are fantastic and very caring with all the children and they have full access to lots of stimulating activities and a good selection of healthy food. I particularly like that the children are outside as much as possible and they also bring a number of different activities in eg: dance classes, cooking, no visits from the police, fire station etc.
↩Reply from Natalie Carlin, at The Dream Nest Oaklands
Thank you for your Review all your comments matter to us at Oaklands.
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Review from Kirsty (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2019 Submitted via Website•
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My daughter has been at Littlebrook in Englefield Green for over a year now and we couldn’t be happier with it. Her confidence has grown so much and she is always bringing home pictures and telling us how much fun she has had. The staff are so friendly and helpful and really care for the children....
My daughter has been at Littlebrook in Englefield Green for over a year now and we couldn’t be happier with it. Her confidence has grown so much and she is always bringing home pictures and telling us how much fun she has had. The staff are so friendly and helpful and really care for the children. They do lots of different activities with the children every day and I love to see what my daughter has been up to. She has already made some friends and talks about them all the time which is great for her social skills. They also have a lovely garden full of toys and plants they are growing. Couldn’t think of a better nursery.
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Review from Dani (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2017 Submitted via Website•
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After viewing many nurseries for my son I knew the minute I stepped into Littlebrooks it was the right one for us. The staff are all lovely, very attentive towards the children and fun to be around. They got to know my son and his ways very quickly and were brilliant the first couple of weeks when...
After viewing many nurseries for my son I knew the minute I stepped into Littlebrooks it was the right one for us. The staff are all lovely, very attentive towards the children and fun to be around. They got to know my son and his ways very quickly and were brilliant the first couple of weeks when he was settling in.
On a couple of occasions, I've needed extra days/ hours for my son which they were able to accommodate without any hesitations.
The outdoor space is amazing as is the surrounding area to which the nursery is situated in, it feels secure and secluded which puts my mind at ease each time I drop him off.
I have recommended the nursery already to a friend and her child starts in September.
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Review from Michael (Father of Child) published on 21 August 2017 Submitted via Website•
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We find this nursery to offer excellent childcare in many aspects. Firstly it is very small (under 30 children capacity I think) and in a lovely peaceful setting with a play garden with activities for when the weather is good. Inside the building has been newly renovated this year and is split over...
We find this nursery to offer excellent childcare in many aspects. Firstly it is very small (under 30 children capacity I think) and in a lovely peaceful setting with a play garden with activities for when the weather is good. Inside the building has been newly renovated this year and is split over two floors with a good selection of toys and activities to keep the children entertained.
The team of ladies that work here are very kind and genuinely engage with the children, we have been very impressed with how knowledgeable they are and flexible they have been with requests. Our 8-month old who attends full-time and our 4 year old who has attended a few sessions over the summer holidays seem genuinely happy. Our older daughter speaks fondly of the time she spends here and the many learning activities she does each day. She also comments that she really enjoys the food! All in all, we are very happy with Littlebrook Oaklands.
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Review from Lisa (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2017 Submitted via Website•
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My son absolutely loves coming to nursery. As this was the first time I was leaving him it has been such a huge relief seeing his excitement when we pull up to the gates.
The staff are absolutely fantastic and have a genuine affection for every child, they are very good at catering for the...
My son absolutely loves coming to nursery. As this was the first time I was leaving him it has been such a huge relief seeing his excitement when we pull up to the gates. The staff are absolutely fantastic and have a genuine affection for every child, they are very good at catering for the individual needs of each child They do something new and exciting every day helping the children develop new skills and interests. The nursery is always immaculate and bright with many different areas for the children to explore. My son is happiest outside and he loves it in the garden playing with the various apparatus It's great when I pick him up getting the detailed feedback about his day and what he's been up too Leaving him was never going to be easy but it has been made so much better knowing he is in safe hands and is happy!
I couldn't recommend Oaklands enough!
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Review from Claudine (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2017 Submitted via Website•
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I am extremely happy with Oaklands Littlebrook Nursery. The staff look after my 22 months son in the same way that I would. He is supported and loved throughout his day at the nursery. The other babies are also of a calm and kind nature, therefore, I feel happy that he will be playing safely and...
I am extremely happy with Oaklands Littlebrook Nursery. The staff look after my 22 months son in the same way that I would. He is supported and loved throughout his day at the nursery. The other babies are also of a calm and kind nature, therefore, I feel happy that he will be playing safely and learning nice things from each other and their carers.
It's been a fantastic experience all in all. X
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Review from Victoria B (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website•
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Overall Oaklands is an excellent nursery with a variety of activities on offer for the children to enjoy. It is wonderful to see at first hand that my son is keen to see his friends and get involved in all the activities which are on offer in a small and caring environment.
In the mornings, the...
Overall Oaklands is an excellent nursery with a variety of activities on offer for the children to enjoy. It is wonderful to see at first hand that my son is keen to see his friends and get involved in all the activities which are on offer in a small and caring environment. In the mornings, the children have the opportunity to be independent by carrying their own bag to their peg, hang up their coats and sit down and tuck into a tasty breakfast. The staff are also very approachable and keen to support all the children to become independent as they prepare for busy school lives ahead.
I, therefore, thoroughly recommend Oaklands to you all.
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Review from Liezel S (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website•
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I am very happy with Oaklands, Littlebrook as my son's first nursery.
As he's 21 months old and has only ever been at home with me, I was a bit nervous at first. But my mind was soon put to rest by the lovely ladies at the nursery. I love that it's a small nursery, with only a few children...
I am very happy with Oaklands, Littlebrook as my son's first nursery. As he's 21 months old and has only ever been at home with me, I was a bit nervous at first. But my mind was soon put to rest by the lovely ladies at the nursery. I love that it's a small nursery, with only a few children (however it will probably grow in numbers soon).
It gives me peace of mind that my son is getting nearly as much attention as he would do at home. They provide good, healthy snacks and lunches which is fantastic. And so far the daily activities have also been varied and interesting.
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Claire SmithJob Title Nursery ManagerJoined 2025
At The Dream Nest Oaklands, Claire heads up a dedicated team committed to giving every child the very best start in life. Passionate about play-based...
At The Dream Nest Oaklands, Claire heads up a dedicated team committed to giving every child the very best start in life. Passionate about play-based learning and outdoor discovery, Claire makes sure each day is filled with curiosity, creativity and plenty of fun. Claire places great importance on strong partnerships with parents, keeping families involved and informed every step of the way. Parents often say Claire's calm, friendly approach makes settling in feel easy for both children and grown-ups alike.
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