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Spencers Wood Day Nursery

Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG7 1AA

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Daily rateFrom £69.09 per day
Opening hoursOpen from 07:30 to 18:30
Ages from 3 months to 5 years
Capacity101 places
Funded hours supported
Inspection score1/4 inspection score

Ofsted · 28 August 2024

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About this Reading Nursery

Description

Spencers Wood Day Nursery offers a warm and nurturing environment for families in Reading. They welcome children from the age of three months to five years, providing a seamless transition into their early years education. Understanding the demands on modern families, the nursery is open from 07:30 until 18:30, offering flexible support throughout the busy working day. As a setting regulated by Ofsted, the team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of care and learning in a safe, stimulating space. Above all, Spencers Wood Day Nursery is committed to building strong partnerships with parents to ensure every child feels happy, confident, and truly at home.

What parents say about Spencers Wood Day Nursery

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Spencers Wood Day Nursery is highly regarded by parents for creating a nurturing and professional environment where children thrive across all age groups. Families appreciate the warm, compassionate staff who form strong bonds with the children, ensuring a smooth transition into nursery life through an effective key-person approach. Parents are particularly impressed by the stimulating curriculum that effectively prepares older children for school while fostering a love for learning. The setting is described as a safe, inclusive space with regular communication and well-planned activities that support each child's individual development journey, leaving parents feeling reassured and confident in their choice.
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Last inspected 28 August 2024

Inspection ID 10361184

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Spencers Wood Day Nursery costs from £69 per day, depending on your child's age and how many days they attend. As a working example for a 9-month-old attending 5 days per week, the estimated cost is £863 per month or £10,351 per year. This is lower than the Wokingham average of £84 per day. Extra charges for meals, consumables, or additional hours can be up to £18, where published. For a more tailored estimate, including any funding you may be eligible for, use the Nuuri childcare cost calculator for Spencers Wood Day Nursery.

Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.

As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £436 per month or £5,231 per year.

Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
Indicative estimated monthly costs for Spencers Wood Day Nursery in Reading. Hover a data cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader to hear yearly text in each cell.
Age2 days per week2½ days per week3 days per week3½ days per week4 days per week4½ days per week5 days per week
3-8m£470 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,638.£587 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,047.£714 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,571.£861 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,333.£1,008 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,094.£1,155 / monthIndicative yearly: £13,856.£1,301 / monthIndicative yearly: £15,618.
9-11m£124 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,491.£201 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,412.£318 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,822.£436 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,231.£553 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,641.£672 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,063.£819 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,824.
1y£124 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,491.£201 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,412.£318 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,822.£436 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,231.£553 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,641.£672 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,063.£819 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,824.
2y£124 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,491.£201 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,412.£318 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,822.£436 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,231.£553 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,641.£672 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,063.£819 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,824.
3y£124 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,491.£201 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,412.£318 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,822.£436 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,231.£553 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,641.£672 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,063.£819 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,824.
4y+£124 / monthIndicative yearly: £1,491.£201 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,412.£318 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,822.£436 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,231.£553 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,641.£672 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,063.£819 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,824.

For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.

Spencers Wood Day Nursery was last inspected by Ofsted on 28 August 2024 with an overall inspection score of 1/4.
Spencers Wood Day Nursery is registered for up to 101 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Spencers Wood Day Nursery accepts children from 3 months to 60 months.
Spencers Wood Day Nursery is open 7:30am - 6:30pm, Monday to Fridays. Please check bank holiday and seasonal closure details directly with the nursery.
Yes, Spencers Wood Day Nursery accepts the 30 hours childcare entitlement for eligible working families. This scheme, which totals 1,140 hours per year, is now available for children from 9 months old up to school age. While all 3-year-olds receive a universal 15 hours, the full 30 hours requires families to meet specific income requirements. You can stretch your 1,140 hours across the full year or use them during term-time. For a custom quote, use Nuuri's Spencers Wood Day Nursery child care cost calculator or read our guide to nursery funded hours in England.
The current minimum number of sessions per week for Spencers Wood Day Nursery is 2 sessions a week. Requirements can differ by room and age group, so confirm the latest policy before registering.
Book a visit by contacting Spencers Wood Day Nursery directly or using the enquiry form.
Browse nearby options using nurseries near RG7 1AA.
On average, nursery costs £84 per day in Wokingham, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Spencers Wood Day Nursery complies with the updated Early Years Foundation Stage safeguarding and welfare requirements. Before a child is admitted, Spencers Wood Day Nursery is required to obtain full information regarding food allergies, intolerances, and special dietary preferences. This data is maintained in Allergy Action Plans and shared with the entire staff team. In line with Department for Education nutrition guidance, Spencers Wood Day Nursery ensures that staff are trained to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis and that clear procedures are in place at every meal and snack time to verify that food meets each child's specific requirements.

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