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Inglewood House, Sonning Lane, Sonning, Reading, RG4 6ST
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03 December 2025
It's been an amazing experience since very beginning which only improved with time and two lovely guinea pigs added to the nursery life, which made my kid excited about getting to the nursery and reduced the level of stress in the early days (whoever came up with this idea is a true genius! Well done team)There is a significant amount of support and care provided to the children and a great attention is paid to their development. Seperate praise should go to the cuisine, as we often have to ask for the recipies, as my child says that food in nursery is lovely :) ( and it really is) The highlight of my child's week is swimming sessions and fun music mornings. This is truly an outstanding nursery.
23 September 2025
Very professional class staff made my daughter feel welcome very quickly and she enjoyed going there after only a few days. Easy parking and accessability made the commute better. Longer than usual opening hours also helped with our emergency care need.
12 September 2025
My son settled into Inglewood Nursery so quickly. He really enjoys going each day and is very well taken care of. Each morning he is welcomed into his room and the staff are always very kind and friendly. My son really enjoys all the outdoor space which is immense! He tells me about how he has his nap and about the stories he is read. There is a lovely sense of calm at Inglewood and my son is very happy there!
30 June 2025
We have had 2 children go through this nursery, would certainly use them again if we had a 3rd. We did take our 2nd child out breifly due to some logistical issues with job changes however we realised we wanted to move them back as we believed they would enjoy their time at Inglewood far more than the nursery we had moved them to. The staff are fantastic, great to the kids and easy to talk to for parents.
16 April 2025
Our daughter has been at Inglewood House since she was 8.5 months and she is now nearly 2. The team are outstanding - the love and care that our daughter receives cannot be faulted. She has flourished under their care - she was slow to walk and they have put some much effort and time in to supporting her, and they also are so invested in her development and celebrating it. She has had 3 key people in her time and although it's sad to leave one, the next has always been just as good and built fantastic relationships with her. Beyond the care, the room, facilities, garden, food is amazing - everything is so carefully considered and provides wonderful space and variety for the children. Finally - as a first time parent I also feel so well supported. They help guide and give advice, and when I was recently having a wobble about parenting they were so kind. The manager even rang me later that day to check in on me which was so appreciated. We are so happy we found Inglewood House.
06 March 2025
We have always thought that the care our children receive at Bright Horizons has been outstanding, but this has really come into light in the last three months. Our son, who is quite shy, lacking confidence at times, went through a period of struggling to enjoy nursery. He found one of his new support staff louder than he was used to. Having chatted to her about it, she was quite simply amazing. She worked with my son to support him, offer him quite spaces when he needed it and went above and beyond to ensure he loved nursery again. He is thriving, enjoys nursery, is making and talking about his new friends, and now loves that specific support worker. Thank you to all the staff at Bright Horizons - we know our children are happy and thriving under the care of the team there.
02 October 2024
My son started at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool in September. The staff and management team have been amazing with settling him in and also reassuring me. Everyone is so friendly and I'm so glad I chose this nursery!
01 August 2024
Our child has a great time and he has been developing really well with their guidance. He has clearly bonded very well with the staff who are all very engaging. I'd definitely recommend this nursery to other parents.
01 August 2024
Really value the lovely outdoor space and the ability to get outside all year round. Nursery staff really care about the child's development and care, with our daughter forming a strong bond with her key worker.
01 August 2024
The entire team at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool have been amazing and our son looks forward to coming to preschool and sometimes doesn't want to go home. He enjoys amazing meals and the variety of activities keeps him engaged. He especially loves exploring the extensive outdoor space.
22 July 2024
My son joined Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool before turning 3 and had never heard nor spoken English before. The staff did an amazing job welcoming him and making him feel comfortable and barely a month later, he was starting to talk in English. He is now 4 and has grown into a confident little boy, made plenty of friends and is fully ready for his next step of the journey. A huge thanks to the team, we will always be grateful to you!
09 July 2024
Both my children have been through the nursery, the outdoor space is amazing at Inglewood, and the children seem to always have lots of exposure to messy play too! I also really appreciate the majority of the toys are wooden vs plastic!
20 May 2024
My eldest went to Inglewood and now my youngest goes too. The nursery has provided safe and trusted care for them as young babies while we both have worked full-time. They’ve both built bonds with certain staff members which is lovely to see. As they’ve grown they’ve got a lot out of the large outdoor space - especially as two active boys!
15 May 2024
We are generally pleased with our daughter's nursery, appreciating it's quiet location on the village edge, the ease of drop-off due to ample parking and the spacious building with extensive outdoor play areas. The food variety is also commendable. However, we've noticed a high staff turnover, which is concerning as it impacts the children's ability to form stable attachments. Additionally, while the nursery's use of apps for sharing updates and pictures is a positive aspect, the inconsistency in communication frequency and quality could be improved. Enhancing staff retention and streamlining communication would significantly benefit both children and parents, making a good nursery experience even better.
15 May 2024
We moved our daughter to Inglewood from another nursery and haven't regretted our decision for a second. All of the staff are brilliant, our daughter loves attending the nursery and has a great time every day she attends. Our daughter has a number of allergies, and Inglewood have been brilliant at supporting us in managing these. The only thing I would say is that some of the resources at the nursery are becoming rather dated and could do with upgrading, they obviously need some additional funding.
14 May 2024
Good nursery with very friendly and helpful team. Good food and great garden out the back for the children to play in. Preschool team are really helping to prepare for school. The app is very useful for communicating with the team and seeing what our daughter is up to.
14 May 2024
Our kid has been great at the nursery although she suffers from the constant change in personnel in the room. Food wise the scheme is quite completed. As far as learning is concerned and in comparison with other families we speak to it seems they learn other things and are a step ahead in numbers and letters. As a family that does not bring our daughter the full week, more flexibility on the actual days in, provided there is enough advance notice, would be appreciated.
14 May 2024
The nursery goes above and beyond our expectations. We are really pleased with the choice we made when we decided 2 years ago to enrol our child into this nursery. I fully advise all parents to not pick a nursery based only on distance to home but also facilities. This will help the child to adapt faster.
14 May 2024
Having been patrons for three months now, we can confidently attest to the positive impact of our experience. The staff's dedication and expertise have truly made a difference in our journey. Their professionalism and commitment to excellence exceeded our expectations, leaving us thoroughly impressed. We've witnessed noticeable improvements, thanks to their guidance and support. The atmosphere is welcoming, fostering a sense of encouragement and motivation. Without a doubt, we wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to anyone, if you're searching for a place that goes above and beyond, look no further – this is it.
14 May 2024
Both of my daughters have settled nicely into Inglewood. The staff have been considerate of their needs and always do what they can to assist in any way. The team are super friendly and the nursery has a family feel to it. We are very happy with our experience!
Latest Reviews for Bright Horizons Sonning Lane Day Nursery and Preschool
03 December 2025
It's been an amazing experience since very beginning which only improved with time and two lovely guinea pigs added to the nursery life, which made my kid excited about getting to the nursery and reduced the level of stress in the early days (whoever came up with this idea is a true genius! Well done team)There is a significant amount of support and care provided to the children and a great attention is paid to their development. Seperate praise should go to the cuisine, as we often have to ask for the recipies, as my child says that food in nursery is lovely :) ( and it really is) The highlight of my child's week is swimming sessions and fun music mornings. This is truly an outstanding nursery.
23 September 2025
Very professional class staff made my daughter feel welcome very quickly and she enjoyed going there after only a few days. Easy parking and accessability made the commute better. Longer than usual opening hours also helped with our emergency care need.
12 September 2025
My son settled into Inglewood Nursery so quickly. He really enjoys going each day and is very well taken care of. Each morning he is welcomed into his room and the staff are always very kind and friendly. My son really enjoys all the outdoor space which is immense! He tells me about how he has his nap and about the stories he is read. There is a lovely sense of calm at Inglewood and my son is very happy there!
30 June 2025
We have had 2 children go through this nursery, would certainly use them again if we had a 3rd. We did take our 2nd child out breifly due to some logistical issues with job changes however we realised we wanted to move them back as we believed they would enjoy their time at Inglewood far more than the nursery we had moved them to. The staff are fantastic, great to the kids and easy to talk to for parents.
16 April 2025
Our daughter has been at Inglewood House since she was 8.5 months and she is now nearly 2. The team are outstanding - the love and care that our daughter receives cannot be faulted. She has flourished under their care - she was slow to walk and they have put some much effort and time in to supporting her, and they also are so invested in her development and celebrating it. She has had 3 key people in her time and although it's sad to leave one, the next has always been just as good and built fantastic relationships with her. Beyond the care, the room, facilities, garden, food is amazing - everything is so carefully considered and provides wonderful space and variety for the children. Finally - as a first time parent I also feel so well supported. They help guide and give advice, and when I was recently having a wobble about parenting they were so kind. The manager even rang me later that day to check in on me which was so appreciated. We are so happy we found Inglewood House.
06 March 2025
We have always thought that the care our children receive at Bright Horizons has been outstanding, but this has really come into light in the last three months. Our son, who is quite shy, lacking confidence at times, went through a period of struggling to enjoy nursery. He found one of his new support staff louder than he was used to. Having chatted to her about it, she was quite simply amazing. She worked with my son to support him, offer him quite spaces when he needed it and went above and beyond to ensure he loved nursery again. He is thriving, enjoys nursery, is making and talking about his new friends, and now loves that specific support worker. Thank you to all the staff at Bright Horizons - we know our children are happy and thriving under the care of the team there.
02 October 2024
My son started at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool in September. The staff and management team have been amazing with settling him in and also reassuring me. Everyone is so friendly and I'm so glad I chose this nursery!
01 August 2024
Our child has a great time and he has been developing really well with their guidance. He has clearly bonded very well with the staff who are all very engaging. I'd definitely recommend this nursery to other parents.
01 August 2024
Really value the lovely outdoor space and the ability to get outside all year round. Nursery staff really care about the child's development and care, with our daughter forming a strong bond with her key worker.
01 August 2024
The entire team at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool have been amazing and our son looks forward to coming to preschool and sometimes doesn't want to go home. He enjoys amazing meals and the variety of activities keeps him engaged. He especially loves exploring the extensive outdoor space.
22 July 2024
My son joined Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool before turning 3 and had never heard nor spoken English before. The staff did an amazing job welcoming him and making him feel comfortable and barely a month later, he was starting to talk in English. He is now 4 and has grown into a confident little boy, made plenty of friends and is fully ready for his next step of the journey. A huge thanks to the team, we will always be grateful to you!
09 July 2024
Both my children have been through the nursery, the outdoor space is amazing at Inglewood, and the children seem to always have lots of exposure to messy play too! I also really appreciate the majority of the toys are wooden vs plastic!
20 May 2024
My eldest went to Inglewood and now my youngest goes too. The nursery has provided safe and trusted care for them as young babies while we both have worked full-time. They’ve both built bonds with certain staff members which is lovely to see. As they’ve grown they’ve got a lot out of the large outdoor space - especially as two active boys!
15 May 2024
We are generally pleased with our daughter's nursery, appreciating it's quiet location on the village edge, the ease of drop-off due to ample parking and the spacious building with extensive outdoor play areas. The food variety is also commendable. However, we've noticed a high staff turnover, which is concerning as it impacts the children's ability to form stable attachments. Additionally, while the nursery's use of apps for sharing updates and pictures is a positive aspect, the inconsistency in communication frequency and quality could be improved. Enhancing staff retention and streamlining communication would significantly benefit both children and parents, making a good nursery experience even better.
15 May 2024
We moved our daughter to Inglewood from another nursery and haven't regretted our decision for a second. All of the staff are brilliant, our daughter loves attending the nursery and has a great time every day she attends. Our daughter has a number of allergies, and Inglewood have been brilliant at supporting us in managing these. The only thing I would say is that some of the resources at the nursery are becoming rather dated and could do with upgrading, they obviously need some additional funding.
14 May 2024
Good nursery with very friendly and helpful team. Good food and great garden out the back for the children to play in. Preschool team are really helping to prepare for school. The app is very useful for communicating with the team and seeing what our daughter is up to.
14 May 2024
Our kid has been great at the nursery although she suffers from the constant change in personnel in the room. Food wise the scheme is quite completed. As far as learning is concerned and in comparison with other families we speak to it seems they learn other things and are a step ahead in numbers and letters. As a family that does not bring our daughter the full week, more flexibility on the actual days in, provided there is enough advance notice, would be appreciated.
14 May 2024
The nursery goes above and beyond our expectations. We are really pleased with the choice we made when we decided 2 years ago to enrol our child into this nursery. I fully advise all parents to not pick a nursery based only on distance to home but also facilities. This will help the child to adapt faster.
14 May 2024
Having been patrons for three months now, we can confidently attest to the positive impact of our experience. The staff's dedication and expertise have truly made a difference in our journey. Their professionalism and commitment to excellence exceeded our expectations, leaving us thoroughly impressed. We've witnessed noticeable improvements, thanks to their guidance and support. The atmosphere is welcoming, fostering a sense of encouragement and motivation. Without a doubt, we wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to anyone, if you're searching for a place that goes above and beyond, look no further – this is it.
14 May 2024
Both of my daughters have settled nicely into Inglewood. The staff have been considerate of their needs and always do what they can to assist in any way. The team are super friendly and the nursery has a family feel to it. We are very happy with our experience!