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Manor Drive, Shurlock Row, Reading, RG10 0PX
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16 December 2025
Our daughter has been at Wise Owls for 6 months now and it has been fantastic from day 1. She waves us off with a smile every day. The staff are always very knowledgable about her, and very flexible to fit around her needs. The outdoor space is amazing and she loves all the playing outside. Would
definitely recommend to other parents!
16 December 2025
We are so pleased we found Wise Owls for our daughter. She absolutely loves her time at nursery and knowing how happy she is there made the transition of going back to work so much easier.
Every member of staff is so friendly and clearly cares about the children they are caring for. What really
stands out to us is that because it is a fairly small nursery compared to some others in the area, all of the staff know all of the children's names, and it really feels like a lovely environment for our daughter.
She has developed a lot since being at nursery, both in terms of her own development (speech, movement etc) and also her social development - which is all so lovely to see.
We would highly recommend Wise Owls to anyone looking for a nursery with a close knit environment.
02 December 2025
Our son had a wonderful time at Wise Owls Sherlock Row from age 1 to 4.
The setting of the nursery is lovely in a quiet rural spot, and the staff were great throughout his whole stay. Special shout to Maddie, his core worker in pre-school, who was fantastic in helping him prepare for starting
school. He still talks fondly of his time at Wise Owls and I would have no hesitation in recommending the nursery to other parents.
24 March 2025
I cannot express enough how grateful we are for the amazing care and nurturing environment at wise owls. From the moment we enrolled our daughter, we have been consistently impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is incredibly attentive, patient, and truly passionate about the
children's well-being and development. Our daughter has blossomed in their care-she's not only learnt new skills but also developed a love for learning and play. The nursery offers a variety of engaging activities that encourage creativity, independence, and social skills. We feel confident knowing she's in such a safe and caring place. Thank you, to all the staff especially two in particular for providing such a wonderful foundation for our little one's early years!
18 March 2025
We are extremely happy with Wise Owls at Foxley. From the very beginning they have put us at ease with their ability to manage his medical needs. They are always looking for solutions rather than objections to any additional requirements he has. Our son has now attended the nursery for over a year
and has made great friends. He has lovely relationships with the nursery workers and often comes home singing new songs they have taught him.
29 August 2024
Our son has been at Foxley for almost 6 months. Being our first child, we had no experience with childcare settings but we knew from the look round we had that Wise Owls was the place for us. It had a real home-from-home feel and we loved the fact that the garden was a key part of the day. Our son
is almost 18 months old now and happily walks into the nursery, smiling and waving goodbye.
The staff are so lovely and we believe genuinely invested in our son's development. His mobility, confidence, and eating have all flourished while at nursery. There is great communication with the team both through in-person catch-ups at drop off, the week ahead emails, and the app.
Thank you so much to all the staff, particular shout out to to one member of staff in particular for all the amazing work she has done with our son.
22 August 2024
My son started nursery here nearly 6 months ago as a 6-month-old. He loves it! He sings in the car on the way! He receives enough care and attention but it still allows him to be a kid. His milestones are monitored and reported and his achievements are noticed. The staff give detailed feedback at
the end of the day to myself when I collect him and he's always in a good mood when I do collect him. Kids don't lie and if he is happy to go and happy when I collect him then it's obviously the right place for him.
30 January 2024
A wonderful little nursery with lots of outdoor space. The fact it is a bit smaller is part of the appeal and the forest garden is an integral part of the day. The staff genuinely care for the children and our 18-month-old daughter is happy in their care, she runs to the door in the morning. As well
as the outdoor activities, she is learning to count and comes home singing the songs she’s learnt.
31 October 2023
My child has been at Foxley for over 6 months now. They love going and run in happy and excited every morning. This is testament to the warm welcomes from the staff and how they truly care for the children. We previously struggled settling our child into a childcare environment, so to see them
settle straight away here made us know that it was the perfect place. It is important to us how invested the staff are in the children's development, and as well as regular updates on the app, they are open to discussing specific goings on at pick up and drop off. There is a large outdoor area with lots of resources, slides, water table, as well as a meadow, meaning our little one has so much to do and explore. Thank you to all who work there!
09 October 2023
Cannot fault. Our son loves attending. He runs in the morning and at the end of the day, has a wide smile on his face. He's been there since six months old for the last 2 years and he (and we) couldn't be happier. All the team are fantastic. Well done!
25 September 2023
My eldest son has been at Wise Owls for over 2 years and my youngest for a few months now and we couldn’t be happier with it. They both absolutely love coming in for their days here and are thriving on it. A lot of time is focused on being outside playing and learning which was a key factor for me
when choosing a nursery so this is amazing. The staff are really wonderful and welcoming too which makes it a pleasure to go along for drop off and pick up. Highly recommend it as an early years setting.
25 September 2023
We love Wise Owls, our little boy doesn’t even say goodbye when I drop him off, he is too excited to get inside.
After being on maternity leave for a year it was incredibly tough to return to work full-time and have someone else care for my child, but the staff were amazingly supportive and they
take a genuine interest in the children. I know my child is in the best possible place when I am at work and he is thriving in a fun, loving environment where he is growing and developing every day.
The children are outside as much as possible and we love that about the education style. They learn and explore in their own little piece of nature.
I cannot thank the staff enough for all they do for us, they are nothing short of amazing.
25 September 2023
My son has been attending Wise Owls Nursery since August 2021 (16 months old). The staff are always so friendly and have a lovely relationship with my son. The setting is beautiful and I love how much time they spend outside in the garden. He comes home looking like he has been digging for hours so
I know he thoroughly enjoys his time there!
25 September 2023
My daughter has been attending Wise Owls for two years and she loves it. We are so confident she's having fun and learning. Wise Owls have a great, stable team that we really like and trust. We put our second daughter on the waiting list about a week after her birth!
03 August 2023
My daughter has been at Foxley Nursery for five months now, and we couldn’t be happier! She was 11 months when she started, and I was so nervous as she’d only ever been looked after by myself and her Dad, so I was worried about the change. All the staff made me feel at ease and really helped with
that transition period. Five months on, and the bond she has with the staff is so lovely to see, the care they give is second to none, and my little one comes out beaming each day; she absolutely loves her time there! The setting is so lovely and personal, they do lots of great activities, and the staff really care for the children and are so enthusiastic about their development; I honestly could not recommend this nursery more, and I am more than happy to chat with anyone thinking of joining! Thank you to all at Foxley!
14 July 2023
Our daughter has been attending since January and she loves coming each afternoon! She screams with excitement as we ring the doorbell. She settled in very quickly and has gained a great relationship with all the staff. They have a great range of activities and she especially loves the outside area!
Thank you to all the staff for all the hard work they continue to do you've all been amazing!
24 November 2022
My son attends the preschool and my little girl is in the little owls, they both run in each morning as they love it so so much. All the staff are incredible and really look after each child and their individual needs. I really can't thank them all enough as they make our week so much better as we
know they are not only having a great time but also learning so much in a fun and outdoor way!
We would highly recommend wise owls to everyone and are happy to chat with anyone thinking of joining!
14 May 2021
The staff at Wise Owls have been fantastic whilst settling my little girl into nursery life. She comes home every day smiling and keen to show us she's learning new things. The manager and her staff have been wonderful and always giving us updates on what she's been up to all day, what she's had for
lunch, what books she's read etc. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Wise Owls to anyone.
19 March 2021
Wise Owls staff have been great with my two-and-a-half-year-old daughter. Always smiling, always communicating with me. Love the outdoor space for the children. Inside is also a lovely space for the children to play in. Very happy child as a result of all the hard work of staff at Wise Owls.
11 March 2021
Very friendly and helpful staff looked after our little boy since his second birthday. Since then, he became very independent and gained lots of new skills. Wise Owls at Foxley Nursery is a highly recommended local nursery. Well done Foxley.
Latest Reviews for Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery
16 December 2025
Our daughter has been at Wise Owls for 6 months now and it has been fantastic from day 1. She waves us off with a smile every day. The staff are always very knowledgable about her, and very flexible to fit around her needs. The outdoor space is amazing and she loves all the playing outside. Would
definitely recommend to other parents!
16 December 2025
We are so pleased we found Wise Owls for our daughter. She absolutely loves her time at nursery and knowing how happy she is there made the transition of going back to work so much easier.
Every member of staff is so friendly and clearly cares about the children they are caring for. What really
stands out to us is that because it is a fairly small nursery compared to some others in the area, all of the staff know all of the children's names, and it really feels like a lovely environment for our daughter.
She has developed a lot since being at nursery, both in terms of her own development (speech, movement etc) and also her social development - which is all so lovely to see.
We would highly recommend Wise Owls to anyone looking for a nursery with a close knit environment.
02 December 2025
Our son had a wonderful time at Wise Owls Sherlock Row from age 1 to 4.
The setting of the nursery is lovely in a quiet rural spot, and the staff were great throughout his whole stay. Special shout to Maddie, his core worker in pre-school, who was fantastic in helping him prepare for starting
school. He still talks fondly of his time at Wise Owls and I would have no hesitation in recommending the nursery to other parents.
24 March 2025
I cannot express enough how grateful we are for the amazing care and nurturing environment at wise owls. From the moment we enrolled our daughter, we have been consistently impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is incredibly attentive, patient, and truly passionate about the
children's well-being and development. Our daughter has blossomed in their care-she's not only learnt new skills but also developed a love for learning and play. The nursery offers a variety of engaging activities that encourage creativity, independence, and social skills. We feel confident knowing she's in such a safe and caring place. Thank you, to all the staff especially two in particular for providing such a wonderful foundation for our little one's early years!
18 March 2025
We are extremely happy with Wise Owls at Foxley. From the very beginning they have put us at ease with their ability to manage his medical needs. They are always looking for solutions rather than objections to any additional requirements he has. Our son has now attended the nursery for over a year
and has made great friends. He has lovely relationships with the nursery workers and often comes home singing new songs they have taught him.
29 August 2024
Our son has been at Foxley for almost 6 months. Being our first child, we had no experience with childcare settings but we knew from the look round we had that Wise Owls was the place for us. It had a real home-from-home feel and we loved the fact that the garden was a key part of the day. Our son
is almost 18 months old now and happily walks into the nursery, smiling and waving goodbye.
The staff are so lovely and we believe genuinely invested in our son's development. His mobility, confidence, and eating have all flourished while at nursery. There is great communication with the team both through in-person catch-ups at drop off, the week ahead emails, and the app.
Thank you so much to all the staff, particular shout out to to one member of staff in particular for all the amazing work she has done with our son.
22 August 2024
My son started nursery here nearly 6 months ago as a 6-month-old. He loves it! He sings in the car on the way! He receives enough care and attention but it still allows him to be a kid. His milestones are monitored and reported and his achievements are noticed. The staff give detailed feedback at
the end of the day to myself when I collect him and he's always in a good mood when I do collect him. Kids don't lie and if he is happy to go and happy when I collect him then it's obviously the right place for him.
30 January 2024
A wonderful little nursery with lots of outdoor space. The fact it is a bit smaller is part of the appeal and the forest garden is an integral part of the day. The staff genuinely care for the children and our 18-month-old daughter is happy in their care, she runs to the door in the morning. As well
as the outdoor activities, she is learning to count and comes home singing the songs she’s learnt.
31 October 2023
My child has been at Foxley for over 6 months now. They love going and run in happy and excited every morning. This is testament to the warm welcomes from the staff and how they truly care for the children. We previously struggled settling our child into a childcare environment, so to see them
settle straight away here made us know that it was the perfect place. It is important to us how invested the staff are in the children's development, and as well as regular updates on the app, they are open to discussing specific goings on at pick up and drop off. There is a large outdoor area with lots of resources, slides, water table, as well as a meadow, meaning our little one has so much to do and explore. Thank you to all who work there!
09 October 2023
Cannot fault. Our son loves attending. He runs in the morning and at the end of the day, has a wide smile on his face. He's been there since six months old for the last 2 years and he (and we) couldn't be happier. All the team are fantastic. Well done!
25 September 2023
My eldest son has been at Wise Owls for over 2 years and my youngest for a few months now and we couldn’t be happier with it. They both absolutely love coming in for their days here and are thriving on it. A lot of time is focused on being outside playing and learning which was a key factor for me
when choosing a nursery so this is amazing. The staff are really wonderful and welcoming too which makes it a pleasure to go along for drop off and pick up. Highly recommend it as an early years setting.
25 September 2023
We love Wise Owls, our little boy doesn’t even say goodbye when I drop him off, he is too excited to get inside.
After being on maternity leave for a year it was incredibly tough to return to work full-time and have someone else care for my child, but the staff were amazingly supportive and they
take a genuine interest in the children. I know my child is in the best possible place when I am at work and he is thriving in a fun, loving environment where he is growing and developing every day.
The children are outside as much as possible and we love that about the education style. They learn and explore in their own little piece of nature.
I cannot thank the staff enough for all they do for us, they are nothing short of amazing.
25 September 2023
My son has been attending Wise Owls Nursery since August 2021 (16 months old). The staff are always so friendly and have a lovely relationship with my son. The setting is beautiful and I love how much time they spend outside in the garden. He comes home looking like he has been digging for hours so
I know he thoroughly enjoys his time there!
25 September 2023
My daughter has been attending Wise Owls for two years and she loves it. We are so confident she's having fun and learning. Wise Owls have a great, stable team that we really like and trust. We put our second daughter on the waiting list about a week after her birth!
03 August 2023
My daughter has been at Foxley Nursery for five months now, and we couldn’t be happier! She was 11 months when she started, and I was so nervous as she’d only ever been looked after by myself and her Dad, so I was worried about the change. All the staff made me feel at ease and really helped with
that transition period. Five months on, and the bond she has with the staff is so lovely to see, the care they give is second to none, and my little one comes out beaming each day; she absolutely loves her time there! The setting is so lovely and personal, they do lots of great activities, and the staff really care for the children and are so enthusiastic about their development; I honestly could not recommend this nursery more, and I am more than happy to chat with anyone thinking of joining! Thank you to all at Foxley!
14 July 2023
Our daughter has been attending since January and she loves coming each afternoon! She screams with excitement as we ring the doorbell. She settled in very quickly and has gained a great relationship with all the staff. They have a great range of activities and she especially loves the outside area!
Thank you to all the staff for all the hard work they continue to do you've all been amazing!
24 November 2022
My son attends the preschool and my little girl is in the little owls, they both run in each morning as they love it so so much. All the staff are incredible and really look after each child and their individual needs. I really can't thank them all enough as they make our week so much better as we
know they are not only having a great time but also learning so much in a fun and outdoor way!
We would highly recommend wise owls to everyone and are happy to chat with anyone thinking of joining!
14 May 2021
The staff at Wise Owls have been fantastic whilst settling my little girl into nursery life. She comes home every day smiling and keen to show us she's learning new things. The manager and her staff have been wonderful and always giving us updates on what she's been up to all day, what she's had for
lunch, what books she's read etc. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Wise Owls to anyone.
19 March 2021
Wise Owls staff have been great with my two-and-a-half-year-old daughter. Always smiling, always communicating with me. Love the outdoor space for the children. Inside is also a lovely space for the children to play in. Very happy child as a result of all the hard work of staff at Wise Owls.
11 March 2021
Very friendly and helpful staff looked after our little boy since his second birthday. Since then, he became very independent and gained lots of new skills. Wise Owls at Foxley Nursery is a highly recommended local nursery. Well done Foxley.