The youngest pupils, 'Acorns’, can join St Andrew's Nursery from 2.5 years old, as long as they are 2.5 by the end of February of the same academic year. The minimum number of sessions an Acorn can attend are four a week – the equivalent of two full days or three mornings and an afternoon.
Nursery Oaks from 3 years old
Children who are already 3 and turn 4 within the academic...
Funding & Fees
Our fees are reviewed on an annual basis and remain competitive with other local nurseries.
2025 - 2026 Fees
*Attendance in Nursery may be for fewer than 5 days initially, by agreement with the Head of Pre-Prep, and is charged pro-rata to the full termly rate. There is a minimum attendance criteria for our Acorns and our Oaks. Please see our Admissions Policy for Nursery attendance criteria.
5 Mornings including lunch (collection at 1pm) - £3.020
5 full days (8.15am-3.30pm) - £4,730
St Andrew’s Nursery is a registered childcare provider offering up to 15 hours free childcare per week between 8:30 and 11:30 am Monday to Friday during term times. Universal government funding is available from the term after a child’s 3rd birthday until the term in which they turn five - if still in Nursery. NB: funding is not available for children in Reception.
Visit our website for a current breakdown of fees.
St Andrew’s Nursery is a registered childcare provider offering up to 15 hours free childcare per week between 8:30 and 11:30 am Monday to Friday during term times. Universal government funding is available from the term after a child’s 3rd birthday until the term in which they turn five - if still in Nursery. NB: funding is not available for children in Reception. See details below to check eligibility.
1 January to 31 March: Term starting on or after 1 April (Summer)
1 April to 31 August: Term starting on or after 1 September (Autumn)
1 September to 31 December: Term starting on or after 1 January (Spring)
Contact St Andrew's, Berkshire to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- The Bradfield Group
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Jane Taylor (Director of Admissions, Marketing and Communications)
Admission Information
- Please see Admissions Policy on our website
Number of Childcare Staff
- 5
Registered Charity Number
- 309090
Total Places for Children
- 32
Age Range
- from 2 years 6 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 08:00-18:00
- Tuesday 08:00-18:00
- Wednesday 08:00-18:00
- Thursday 08:00-18:00
- Friday 08:00-17:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays, 2 weeks over Christmas & six staff INSET days
Parking
- Parking is available to the side of the Sports Centre and within the Pre-Prep carpark
St Andrew's, Berkshire Reviews (9)
St Andrew's, Berkshire has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.691) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Andrew's, Berkshire has 9 reviews.
St Andrews nursery is a very special place for children to learn and play. The indoor and outdoor space they have on site is unmatched. Children have plenty of structure as well as lots of time to explorer and enjoy free play. They have an amazing timetable of different activities and my daughter is so happy and settled there. Staff are kind and nurturing and know the children very well. I couldn't recommend this nursery more highly.
Thank you for your positive and heartfelt review. We are delighted that your daughter is so happy and settled. Your recommendation means so much.
St Andrews Nursery is truly exceptional, elevated by its phenomenal teaching staff. They provide deeply personalized support and genuine passion, ensuring our daughter is thriving in a safe, engaging, and happy environment. We also greatly appreciate their consistent, high level of communication. We wholeheartedly recommend St Andrews.
Thank you so much for your glowing review and recommendation. We are thrilled to learn that your daughter is thriving at St Andrew's Nursery and shall be sure to share your positive feedback with the team.
Three of our children have attended St Andrews nursery and have all loved every second of it! Fantastic nursery, excellent care and amazing staff, would recommend to any parent looking for a well rounded nursery.
We are so pleased to hear that all three of your children have enjoyed every second minute of their time at St Andrew's Nursery and are very grateful for your kind and positive review and recommendation.
St Andrew's nursery has amazing setup and outdoor space, forest school and swimming pool at the same place. All these translate to pletora pf day activities through which kids learn. Both our kids enjoy time there. Groups are small and staff is very attentive and carrying. We appreciated locally cooked food and snacks as our first born been picky eater, but with this nursery we never heard any complaints from her. Nursery children interact with pre-prep and transition to reception was absolutely smooth.
Thank you for your insightful and honest review. We are delighted to hear that both your children have thoroughly enjoyed St Andrew's Nursery - especially the food!
An absolutely fantastic nursery in which our 3yo son is thriving. The teachers are warm and welcoming (and super qualified), the curriculum is appropriate, challenging and inspiring and the children always look so happy. Facilities are first rate and the general nursery environment is well thought out. We cannot recommend it enough. Fees are at the higher end but we expected this because of VAT etc.
Thank you for your honest and insightful review of St Andrew's Nursery. We are delighted that your son is thriving and hope he enjoys many more days to come.
I cannot recommend St Andrews nursery highly enough. Sending my child to nursery for the first time was a big step, but this setting has been everything I dreamed of-and more.
The staff create such a warm, nurturing environment that she settled in almost immediately. It's a huge comfort to know that our child feels safe and engaged all day long.
The team is incredible-attentive, professional, and genuinely passionate about child development. They treat every child as an individual.
The facilities are bright, clean, and filled with stimulating activities. The outdoor space is fantastic. I adore that they have a swimming, forest school, library visits, and PE as a weekly occurrence.
If you are looking for a nursery where your child will thrive, learn, and be genuinely happy, look no further. This place is a gem, and we are so grateful for the wonderful care they provide.
Thank you for your extremely kind and positive review. We are delighted to read that your child settled in quickly this term and feels safe, engaged and treated as an individual. It's also fantastic to learn that they're enjoying the exciting array of facilities on offer too.
St Andrews has been great for our nearly 3 year old who joined in September. The team are amazing, she loves going in every morning and her language, practical skills and social skills are coming on rapidly.
Now St Andrews is offering 48 weeks a year care this has made a real difference to the nursery's accessibility to working families
We are delighted to hear that the wrap-around care we provide throughout the year is stimulating and inspiring your daughter, and that she loves going in every morning. Thank you for sharing such a positive review.
The teachers are warm, dedicated, and genuinely invested in each child's development. They strike the perfect balance between nurturing care and encouraging independence. We particularly appreciate their level of communication.
The variety of activities on offer is impressive. Our daughter particularly loves forest school sessions. The approach of learning through play keeps her excited about school each day.
What really sets St Andrews apart is its ethos. There's a wonderful sense of community, respect, and joy throughout. The values of kindness, curiosity, and perseverance are woven into everything, and the headmaster's approachable presence creates a reassuring culture from the top down.
We feel incredibly fortunate and would wholeheartedly recommend St Andrews to any family.
Thank you so much for sharing such a positive review about your daughter's Nursery experience at St Andrew's, Berkshire. We're delighted she's enjoying it - especially her forest school sessions(!).
We knew that our daughter would have a wonderful time at St Andrews but it has exceeded our expectations. Every week we look forward to hearing about her adventures in nursery and last week she was treated to a tractor ride around the school! I'm not sure there are many nurseries that could offer such an experience! She enjoys regular trips to the school's beautiful woods and cosy library as well activities that encourage independence and nurture a curious little mind. The care that the staff have shown and attention to detail is faultless. Put simply, St Andrews is perfect and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Thank you for such a positive review. We are delighted that your daughter has settled in to life at St Andrew's Nursery so well and enjoys all the wonderful facilities we have on offer. Here's to many more happy years ahead...
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Meet the Team (3)
Tracey is St Andrew's, Berkshire's Head of Pre-Prep.
Rachael is St Andrew's, Berkshire's Head of Early Years.
Natalie is St Andrew's, Berkshire's Acorns Lead (2.5 to 3 year olds).
Frequently Asked Questions about St Andrew's, Berkshire
What is the Age Range of Children that St Andrew's, Berkshire accepts?
St Andrew's, Berkshire accepts Children aged from 2 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is St Andrew's, Berkshire Open?
St Andrew's, Berkshire is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-17:00.
How many Children does St Andrew's, Berkshire have capacity for?
St Andrew's, Berkshire has capacity for a total of 32 Children.
How far is St Andrew's, Berkshire to the centre of Reading?
7.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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