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Loddon Court Farm, Beech Hill Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1HT
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17 November 2025
"After a stressful experience with childminders, we decided to move to Wise Owls Nursery - and our only regret is not doing it sooner! Our little one settled in straight away, which says everything about how warm, caring, and professional the staff are. We feel completely reassured every day knowing they are in such safe and nurturing hands. The variety of activities and learning experiences the nursery provides is incredible - from creative play and outdoor fun to early learning that really engages and inspires. The team do a wonderful job encouraging independence and confidence, which is amazing to see. Our child loves going in every day and always comes out happy, full of stories, and proud of what they've done. We couldn't be happier - Wise Owls Nursery has truly been the best decision we've made!"
10 November 2025
Our son has been with farm view nursery in Owlets for nearly 6 months now and he absolutely loves it, he's always happy to get there and always happy when we come to pick him up as he is always playing with the other children and the staff. We have found that every single member of staff so far that he has been around and that we have met have been fantastic with him and friendly full of advice and very accommodating for us. We love the regular updates from staff seeing how his day is going and if anything goes wrong they let us know straight away. He's always clean and tidy and well looked after. We couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough to other parents.
21 October 2025
My daughter recently left Farm View (Sept 2025) after 4 years there, and I have to say we couldn't of chosen a better environment for her early years. The setting is beautiful but what really sets it apart are the staff in every room from being a 5 month old in the Baby room though to Graduation in Pre-school and the ALL years in between. Her learning and ability to have fun with caring staff, excelled beyond words. She went in with a smile on her face & came home with an even bigger one. So thank you Farm View for the service you provide, you've made such a difference to my daughter and prepared her well for the years ahead.The only problem for me and my wife is that she misses Farm View and the wonderful Team that looked after her for so many years. Keep up the GREAT WORK and for any parents thinking of placing their child in Farm View .... Just do it. They are in Safe Hands.
15 September 2025
My child recently left Farm View to start school, having attended since 11 months old. I could see the genuine care staff had for my child and always felt my child was well looked after and cared for. As a parent who struggled to leave their child with other people, this was a really big thing for me. I felt staff were trustworthy and I felt comfortable leaving my child at nursery. My child had a great bond with the staff and many who'd looked after my child since the baby room were still there when my child left preschool. My child made some great friends during their time there. I feel that there were lots of organised activities and opportunities to help my child learn and develop. Very happy that we picked Farm View. My child enjoyed their time there. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Farm View, it's a great nursery with caring and supportive staff.
30 April 2025
As a new mother, I was really nervous about my little one starting nursery. I am so pleased we picked Wise Owls! Our child has settled in so well and we are so happy with the care he receives. He has made leaps and bounds of progress with his core strength and his communication, and he has a huge smile on his face every time he goes in. Thank you so much to all the staff for making this an incredible experience, we're so very grateful!
18 September 2024
My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. She has developed so much in the short amount of time she's been there and has built an amazing relationship with all the team in the Owlets room. It is evident that the team spend a lot of time nurturing and teaching her throughout the days she attends, for which we as parents are forever grateful.
05 September 2024
Our son attended this wonderful nursery for a year and a half. The staff are professional, warm, and kind. Thanks to the nurturing environment they created, our boy became more confident, independent, and made friends. We never worried about our child when he was at the Wise Owls. The rooms are new after a recent refurbishment. The menu is balanced. There is plenty of learning, fun, and independent play. Even show and tell to practice speaking skills. Sad to say goodbye. Thank you the the staff and many others for everything you do.
05 September 2024
I have had two children attend Farm View, my daughter from the age of 9 months up to preschool and my son from 15 months and also just finished preschool and I could not recommend it highly enough. The staff have been fantastic and consistent, and genuinely care about the children's individual interests and personalities. The setting has been great, lots of time spent outside in the garden, as well as walks around the farm seeing the horses and fun activities every day. I have seen my children develop massively, making friends and learning meaning both have been ready to take the next steps to school. Our experience has been fantastic and cannot thank the staff enough.
29 August 2024
Our little one has settled in so well at Farm View now and we're extremely happy we chose to send him here. He reaches his arms out to staff when he arrives in the morning now, and he has a big smile on his face when we come to pick him up too, he seems very content with his surroundings. The snapshots and moments we get through on the app are personal to him, and we love to get these through when we're working in the week, it's so good to know he's enjoying his time learning and getting on well with everyone. The team are quick to respond with any queries we have and are so consistent in keeping us updated on anything we should be aware of too. We look forward to seeing what other new bits he gets taught over the next few months as he gets close to walking too. Thank you!
22 August 2024
Our little girl has been at Wise Owls since March and we're really pleased with how well she's settled in and how much she enjoys going there. She was nervous to start with but the team made her feel so comfortable and have been extremely caring with her. She now absolutely loves going in and has lots of fun there. The regular updates are fantastic and keep you informed about everything they are getting up to so you don't feel like you are missing any developmental stages. Our little one loves her food and the menu at Wise Owls looks great, as well as being nutritious. The best thing about Wise Owls though has to be the team. They are all caring and friendly, providing updates at the end of the day as to all the fun they have had. We can't recommend Wise Owls highly enough. It's a fantastic nursery!
22 August 2024
Great nursery, with no major concerns. Child really loves it and the staff are so friendly and informative. Love the location, the outside space is amazing and my child loves the arts and crafts and gardening they do.
12 April 2024
Our son started in January 2024. I was naturally apprehensive, but can honestly say this was short-lived. Within a matter of weeks, he had settled in, despite only attending 2 days per week, and has developed a clear bond with the staff and other children. He has learnt new skills since starting and can't wait to get back through the door. The staff welcome him with open arms and give a full debrief on collection - he blows kisses to them all as he leaves. I cannot wait to see what the coming months bring - seeing him grow and knowing he is in such a safe and nurturing environment is so important. Cannot recommend highly enough!
25 March 2024
My daughter loves it here, the staff are so lovely and I love the family-friendly feel. They're extremely flexible with my ad hoc requests and the handover at the end of the day along with the online diary is brilliant! I can hand on heart say I will be so sad when I don’t have a little one there anymore, even get sad when she moves up out of a room into a new one. The team are such an important part of her childhood, creating memories that we’ll share as a family for years to come. Highly recommended.
25 March 2024
We absolutely love Farm View! When starting over a year ago my little girl was hesitant and clingy at best. Over the last year the staff have been warm and welcoming. They show a true interest in every little person in the setting and this doesn’t change between the rooms. We have great communication from the team and now my daughter runs to nursery and has built some amazing friendships. The team are always ready to listen to our extracurricular activities and encourage the children’s interest. Dance parties all around! Thank you everyone for your continued love, support and encouragement. My daughter is thriving and comes home telling everyone about her day and how much fun she’s had.
25 March 2024
Was left very disappointed by the quality of care of Wise Owls. Looked like a promising setting with a beautiful countryside homely environment but the staff let it down entirely. My daughter never looked happy in the setting and the staff never seemed to even know my child or understand her interests or knew much about her/how she had been during the day. No updates on how she was progressing, her key worker was not known for weeks when she first started until we asked and asked again. Complaints and feedback were made to the room leader and then the nursery manager which led to false promises which were not maintained. Pulled my child out because I could not comprehend sending my child to such an appalling setting. Worked in nurseries previously and I would not recommend.
05 February 2024
Our daughter started at the nursery in October in the baby room and we have felt thoroughly supported by all the team and staff as we transitioned into our new 'normal' as a family with work, childcare and our daughter settling in. The team have gone above and beyond to support our daughter with her additional needs and fill us with confidence that our daughter is safe, nurtured, welcomed and cared for by the very best team when we drop her off. We can't wait to see her grow and develop at the nursery over the years to come!
26 January 2024
I have 2 children at Farm View. My eldest is now in the preschool room and has thrived since starting there as a baby. He has made great friends and really grown and developed. He loves going in and has great relationships with his room leaders. My youngest is in the baby room and has always loved going in. I have gotten to know a lot of the staff and love how they always say hi to the kids and clearly really care for them. There’s been a lot of improvements to the nursery over the last few years and it’s a really lovely environment for them to explore. I would highly recommend the nursery.
26 January 2024
My daughter had massive separation anxiety and was so hard for her to settle. Staff were very kind and helped her settle. I have seen massive development in her ever since she’s joined the nursery. We don’t know how other nurseries operate but our son will also attend there in a few months. Definitely recommend it.
12 December 2023
My little one has been thriving since she started at this nursery. The staff are fantastic and the setting itself is perfect. I love the fact it is so quiet, with lots of safe outdoor space for the children to play and grow. Activities are well thought out and it is clear that the staff are passionate about bringing out the best in each child.
08 December 2023
My son has been attending Nursery for 9 months now and absolutely loves it. Since the change in management Farm View has really changed for the better! The staff in the Owlets room are very caring, always super friendly at drop off and pick up, tell me how the day was, what activities they've been up to and built a great relationship with my son. You can also find a lot of details like nappy changes, naps and meals on the App. It's nice to know that my son has a safe space and is being encouraged to explore and supported by activities that help his development. The rooms are spacious, the outdoor spaces are also big and the nursery is in a quiet area. The neighbouring horses are a firm favourite! The new Manager is also fantastic. Very approachable, happy to get feedback and can be found in the kid's rooms quite often. They all really seem to love what they do. Highly recommend it and will definitely try and get a spot for our second one here.
Latest Reviews for Wise Owls - Farm View Day Nursery
17 November 2025
"After a stressful experience with childminders, we decided to move to Wise Owls Nursery - and our only regret is not doing it sooner! Our little one settled in straight away, which says everything about how warm, caring, and professional the staff are. We feel completely reassured every day knowing they are in such safe and nurturing hands. The variety of activities and learning experiences the nursery provides is incredible - from creative play and outdoor fun to early learning that really engages and inspires. The team do a wonderful job encouraging independence and confidence, which is amazing to see. Our child loves going in every day and always comes out happy, full of stories, and proud of what they've done. We couldn't be happier - Wise Owls Nursery has truly been the best decision we've made!"
10 November 2025
Our son has been with farm view nursery in Owlets for nearly 6 months now and he absolutely loves it, he's always happy to get there and always happy when we come to pick him up as he is always playing with the other children and the staff. We have found that every single member of staff so far that he has been around and that we have met have been fantastic with him and friendly full of advice and very accommodating for us. We love the regular updates from staff seeing how his day is going and if anything goes wrong they let us know straight away. He's always clean and tidy and well looked after. We couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough to other parents.
21 October 2025
My daughter recently left Farm View (Sept 2025) after 4 years there, and I have to say we couldn't of chosen a better environment for her early years. The setting is beautiful but what really sets it apart are the staff in every room from being a 5 month old in the Baby room though to Graduation in Pre-school and the ALL years in between. Her learning and ability to have fun with caring staff, excelled beyond words. She went in with a smile on her face & came home with an even bigger one. So thank you Farm View for the service you provide, you've made such a difference to my daughter and prepared her well for the years ahead.The only problem for me and my wife is that she misses Farm View and the wonderful Team that looked after her for so many years. Keep up the GREAT WORK and for any parents thinking of placing their child in Farm View .... Just do it. They are in Safe Hands.
15 September 2025
My child recently left Farm View to start school, having attended since 11 months old. I could see the genuine care staff had for my child and always felt my child was well looked after and cared for. As a parent who struggled to leave their child with other people, this was a really big thing for me. I felt staff were trustworthy and I felt comfortable leaving my child at nursery. My child had a great bond with the staff and many who'd looked after my child since the baby room were still there when my child left preschool. My child made some great friends during their time there. I feel that there were lots of organised activities and opportunities to help my child learn and develop. Very happy that we picked Farm View. My child enjoyed their time there. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Farm View, it's a great nursery with caring and supportive staff.
30 April 2025
As a new mother, I was really nervous about my little one starting nursery. I am so pleased we picked Wise Owls! Our child has settled in so well and we are so happy with the care he receives. He has made leaps and bounds of progress with his core strength and his communication, and he has a huge smile on his face every time he goes in. Thank you so much to all the staff for making this an incredible experience, we're so very grateful!
18 September 2024
My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. She has developed so much in the short amount of time she's been there and has built an amazing relationship with all the team in the Owlets room. It is evident that the team spend a lot of time nurturing and teaching her throughout the days she attends, for which we as parents are forever grateful.
05 September 2024
Our son attended this wonderful nursery for a year and a half. The staff are professional, warm, and kind. Thanks to the nurturing environment they created, our boy became more confident, independent, and made friends. We never worried about our child when he was at the Wise Owls. The rooms are new after a recent refurbishment. The menu is balanced. There is plenty of learning, fun, and independent play. Even show and tell to practice speaking skills. Sad to say goodbye. Thank you the the staff and many others for everything you do.
05 September 2024
I have had two children attend Farm View, my daughter from the age of 9 months up to preschool and my son from 15 months and also just finished preschool and I could not recommend it highly enough. The staff have been fantastic and consistent, and genuinely care about the children's individual interests and personalities. The setting has been great, lots of time spent outside in the garden, as well as walks around the farm seeing the horses and fun activities every day. I have seen my children develop massively, making friends and learning meaning both have been ready to take the next steps to school. Our experience has been fantastic and cannot thank the staff enough.
29 August 2024
Our little one has settled in so well at Farm View now and we're extremely happy we chose to send him here. He reaches his arms out to staff when he arrives in the morning now, and he has a big smile on his face when we come to pick him up too, he seems very content with his surroundings. The snapshots and moments we get through on the app are personal to him, and we love to get these through when we're working in the week, it's so good to know he's enjoying his time learning and getting on well with everyone. The team are quick to respond with any queries we have and are so consistent in keeping us updated on anything we should be aware of too. We look forward to seeing what other new bits he gets taught over the next few months as he gets close to walking too. Thank you!
22 August 2024
Our little girl has been at Wise Owls since March and we're really pleased with how well she's settled in and how much she enjoys going there. She was nervous to start with but the team made her feel so comfortable and have been extremely caring with her. She now absolutely loves going in and has lots of fun there. The regular updates are fantastic and keep you informed about everything they are getting up to so you don't feel like you are missing any developmental stages. Our little one loves her food and the menu at Wise Owls looks great, as well as being nutritious. The best thing about Wise Owls though has to be the team. They are all caring and friendly, providing updates at the end of the day as to all the fun they have had. We can't recommend Wise Owls highly enough. It's a fantastic nursery!
22 August 2024
Great nursery, with no major concerns. Child really loves it and the staff are so friendly and informative. Love the location, the outside space is amazing and my child loves the arts and crafts and gardening they do.
12 April 2024
Our son started in January 2024. I was naturally apprehensive, but can honestly say this was short-lived. Within a matter of weeks, he had settled in, despite only attending 2 days per week, and has developed a clear bond with the staff and other children. He has learnt new skills since starting and can't wait to get back through the door. The staff welcome him with open arms and give a full debrief on collection - he blows kisses to them all as he leaves. I cannot wait to see what the coming months bring - seeing him grow and knowing he is in such a safe and nurturing environment is so important. Cannot recommend highly enough!
25 March 2024
My daughter loves it here, the staff are so lovely and I love the family-friendly feel. They're extremely flexible with my ad hoc requests and the handover at the end of the day along with the online diary is brilliant! I can hand on heart say I will be so sad when I don’t have a little one there anymore, even get sad when she moves up out of a room into a new one. The team are such an important part of her childhood, creating memories that we’ll share as a family for years to come. Highly recommended.
25 March 2024
We absolutely love Farm View! When starting over a year ago my little girl was hesitant and clingy at best. Over the last year the staff have been warm and welcoming. They show a true interest in every little person in the setting and this doesn’t change between the rooms. We have great communication from the team and now my daughter runs to nursery and has built some amazing friendships. The team are always ready to listen to our extracurricular activities and encourage the children’s interest. Dance parties all around! Thank you everyone for your continued love, support and encouragement. My daughter is thriving and comes home telling everyone about her day and how much fun she’s had.
25 March 2024
Was left very disappointed by the quality of care of Wise Owls. Looked like a promising setting with a beautiful countryside homely environment but the staff let it down entirely. My daughter never looked happy in the setting and the staff never seemed to even know my child or understand her interests or knew much about her/how she had been during the day. No updates on how she was progressing, her key worker was not known for weeks when she first started until we asked and asked again. Complaints and feedback were made to the room leader and then the nursery manager which led to false promises which were not maintained. Pulled my child out because I could not comprehend sending my child to such an appalling setting. Worked in nurseries previously and I would not recommend.
05 February 2024
Our daughter started at the nursery in October in the baby room and we have felt thoroughly supported by all the team and staff as we transitioned into our new 'normal' as a family with work, childcare and our daughter settling in. The team have gone above and beyond to support our daughter with her additional needs and fill us with confidence that our daughter is safe, nurtured, welcomed and cared for by the very best team when we drop her off. We can't wait to see her grow and develop at the nursery over the years to come!
26 January 2024
I have 2 children at Farm View. My eldest is now in the preschool room and has thrived since starting there as a baby. He has made great friends and really grown and developed. He loves going in and has great relationships with his room leaders. My youngest is in the baby room and has always loved going in. I have gotten to know a lot of the staff and love how they always say hi to the kids and clearly really care for them. There’s been a lot of improvements to the nursery over the last few years and it’s a really lovely environment for them to explore. I would highly recommend the nursery.
26 January 2024
My daughter had massive separation anxiety and was so hard for her to settle. Staff were very kind and helped her settle. I have seen massive development in her ever since she’s joined the nursery. We don’t know how other nurseries operate but our son will also attend there in a few months. Definitely recommend it.
12 December 2023
My little one has been thriving since she started at this nursery. The staff are fantastic and the setting itself is perfect. I love the fact it is so quiet, with lots of safe outdoor space for the children to play and grow. Activities are well thought out and it is clear that the staff are passionate about bringing out the best in each child.
08 December 2023
My son has been attending Nursery for 9 months now and absolutely loves it. Since the change in management Farm View has really changed for the better! The staff in the Owlets room are very caring, always super friendly at drop off and pick up, tell me how the day was, what activities they've been up to and built a great relationship with my son. You can also find a lot of details like nappy changes, naps and meals on the App. It's nice to know that my son has a safe space and is being encouraged to explore and supported by activities that help his development. The rooms are spacious, the outdoor spaces are also big and the nursery is in a quiet area. The neighbouring horses are a firm favourite! The new Manager is also fantastic. Very approachable, happy to get feedback and can be found in the kid's rooms quite often. They all really seem to love what they do. Highly recommend it and will definitely try and get a spot for our second one here.