Chiltern Nursery & Training College

20 Peppard Road, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JZ
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9.9 42 Reviews
  • Chiltern Nursery & Training College, Reading
Chiltern Nursery and Training College is a registered charity and has been delivering high quality childcare and training since 1931. CNTC is set in extensive grounds in Caversham, Reading and the children have access to this outdoor area daily. The Nursery offers fantastic Staff/Child ratios of 1:3 for under 2s and 1:4 capped for all children over 2yrs. This ensures that every child’s needs, development, personality, and preferences are carefully understood and taken into consideration throughout every interaction, supporting the Nursery's child-centred approach. The children are offered a varied well-balanced menu which is freshly prepared on-site each day.

CNTC prides itself for the close partnership in working with parents and has a long standing and experienced staff team who are approachable and friendly. To support this, the parents have access to the ParentZone App which allows them access to photographs and information about their child’s development.

CNTC provides high quality CPD for all staff ensuring they remain up to date with child development and early years practice. All of the staff hold a full paediatric first aid certificate. The Trainee Programme offers a level 3 qualification in childcare and supports CNTC with recruiting high quality staff who are familiar to the children.

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Care Provided by Chiltern Nursery & Training College

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Chiltern Nursery & Training College
  • Person in charge
  • Victoria Hughes (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 80
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 201911
  • Total Places for Children
  • 130
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, Christmas Eve & 1 week between Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Chiltern Nursery & Training College

  • April 2024:
    These fees do not take into account any allocation of Early Years Free Entitlement for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Funding is applied from the term after your child turns 2 or 3 years old dependant on eligibility.
       
    Under 2 Years old: 1 day - £88.00
    Over 2 Years old: 1 day - £86.00

  • We will review our fees annually to take effect usually on 1 April in each year. Any increase or change to the fee structure will be notified to you 2 months in advance. You will be charged for your child’s standard sessions monthly in advance. Any requested additional sessions will be charged monthly in arrears.
  • Parking

  • There is a car park at the front of the Nursery.


Chiltern Nursery & Training College Reviews (42)

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Chiltern Nursery & Training College has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.900) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Chiltern Nursery & Training College has 42 reviews.

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery. They do so many wonderful activities. The outside space is great, and we love that they spend so much time outdoors. Our son is really flourishing at Chiltern Nursery, thanks to the care and attention of the staff in his room.

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Review from H J (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child started at Chiltern Nursery & Training College at the beginning of the year. We have so far been very impressed. He has settled in really well and all the staff have been very welcoming and have put us all at ease very quickly. Our son has seemed to have already built really strong bonds with
his key worker and all the staff in his room. They are really approachable and always have time to discuss our son's day at pick-up.
He has also developed really well since starting and is now eating food independently and sleeping much better! He seems to love all the activities they set up.

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Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children at Chiltern Nursery & Training College and have always been so impressed with the care all children are given. The staff are absolutely wonderful and both of our children love going to nursery in the morning. Not only are the children looked after so well but they learn so much through
effective learning through play. The children are all encouraged to try different foods through a varied menu and they are even taught about table manners through collaborative meal times with their peers and the staff. The children spend lots of time outside in the well-equipped grounds and outdoor activities vary from day to day. I cannot recommend the nursery enough.

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Review from Justin L (Father of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter attends Chiltern Nursery & Training College on a full-time basis.
I have always found the staff to be caring considerate and professional. Our daughter loves spending time at nursery. She has built strong bonds with the staff. She has learned a number of skills at nursery which she uses
at home. I always receive a brief from staff on her day when I pick her up. I am always assured and impressed with the energy and enthusiasm staff bring to work. I am grateful that our daughter had the opportunity to attend this nursery.

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Review from S Y (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 1.5-year-old has a good time in the nursery with the varied activities they do every day.
The staff and his key worker are amazing individuals. They have the child and his needs at the centre of all their plans. They are very approachable and easy to have a chat with.

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Review from Sara G (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love Chiltern Nursery & Training College for our child who has been attending since they were 1. The staff are wonderful, caring and supportive and they spend time with you talking about your child, making sure you feel involved in their day-to-day development and activities. The outdoor
facilities are excellent with large play areas and plenty to explore. The food is also exceptional; freshly made on-site and covers all of their nutritional needs, particularly with children who have allergies and intolerances. I feel reassured when I drop my child at Chiltern in the morning, knowing they are going to be looked after, encouraged and allowed to develop in their own way. Thank you to all the staff who make this such a special and engaging place.

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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters attend(ed) Chiltern Nursery & Training College and from day one I have felt at ease. I made the decision to go back to work when they were 6 months so it wasn't easy handing them over so young but the staff are wonderful and, as a result, I have never looked back. The babies, toddlers
and preschool activities are so well thought out and allow the children to remain children. In the last six to twelve months I have also seen much better communication and we now have regular events that the children can participate in which fit with the wider world (e.g. World Book Day, Children In Need etc.). The only negative is that the rules and regulations are very strict (e.g. there is no flexibility for swapping days on the ad hoc,0 even in extenuating circumstances). I would however add that this does not impact how happy my daughters are/were and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Chiltern to friends and family.

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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Chiltern Nursery & Training College provides an excellent environment for our daughter to learn and develop.
The staff are very professional, friendly and communicative and we trust them with our daughter’s overall care and well-being.
The nursery is very communicative about all aspects of childcare
and development.
We are glad that we made this choice for our daughter and feel that Chiltern is the best place for her continued growth and development as a toddler. In time, we believe it will also provide the best support for her transition to the school environment.

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Review from Richard M (Father of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended Chiltern Nursery & Training College and my other daughter and son currently attend the nursery. They have really thrived in the friendly and supportive environment that the staff create.
Although the nursery is large, the friendliness of the staff means there is a real family feel.
Our children have always thoroughly enjoyed their time at nursery and are eager to go in the morning. There is a wide range of creative activities to challenge the children and the imagination of the staff means every day there is something new for them to explore and experience.

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Review from Alison C (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my sons have gone to Chiltern Nursery & Training College and they have both loved it. The staff are so friendly and know the children really well.
My youngest is still at Chiltern and literally cheers each morning "it’s a nursery day".
They both made really good friends.
The range of activities
they get to do throughout the day is fantastic and no way could I offer the same at home.
It’s an excellent environment for them to grow up in. Thank you Chiltern!

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children have been going full-time to this nursery and we had great experiences throughout the different rooms and teams of staff. The provision of activities have always been thoughtfully prepared to benefit children's development and creativity. I've been especially impressed with the
professionalism of the different staff groups - from management, key persons to kitchen staff. Our boys had individual care plans developed to take care of their dietary and medical needs and it has been very reassuring that we have not experienced any mishaps throughout the years. Last but not least, the outdoor spaces are very generous and a clear advantage of this nursery. We will miss this place when our younger one goes to school.

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Review from Agnieszka F (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, catering for my daughter's physical, mental, creative and emotional development and well-being. The staff are superb and really friendly and they have extensive knowledge and experience which impressed me a lot. The facilities are great and clean and there’s a lot of space with natural
light. The garden facilities are outstanding with lots of space to run around, climb and play. I’m really happy with the place and also the people that make it so special and I am thrilled to see how much my daughter developed and changed since coming first to Chiltern Nursery & Training College.

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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves going to Chiltern Nursery & Training College. He is always going in with a smile. Staff are excellent and very interested and caring.
The outside garden is excellent and has lots of different areas to enjoy.

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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child really enjoys going to nursery. The staff are caring, fun, kind, professional, enthusiastic and have lots of ideas for different activities for the children. There is a good amount of outdoor space to play in. There is a varied menu which is changed seasonally. It is great to see the photos
and descriptions of what our child is doing that week via the app which the nursery uses. All in all, a brilliant nursery which has given our child a fantastic start!

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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child absolutely loves the nursery, the friends and the staff. They do plenty of activities/celebrations all year round. There is always something going on, even for the very young ones. There is a soft play area and the gardens are amazing and very well kept. The kids play frequently outside even
in the early years. It is our child's happy place!

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Review from Victoria G (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended Chiltern Nursery & Training College and my son is currently attending the nursery. I cannot praise the nursery and particularly the staff enough. My son suffers from febrile convulsions when he has a high temperature and the entire team have provided fantastic support to us as a
family. Following the first convulsion, the team put a detailed care plan in place and when he, unfortunately, had a convulsion during the day while at nursery they dealt with the situation in the most caring but also professional way. We know that our son is in the safest of hands and he is incredibly happy and loves going to nursery! He has a very special bond with all of the team and he is growing into a very sociable and confident little boy. It isn’t always easy sending your children to nursery but Chiltern Nursery & Training College make it much easier and the peace of mind knowing that our son is in the best possible place is priceless.

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Review from Sian R (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We joined the nursery in January 2022 in the under 2 room and my daughter had a great experience. However, the way the nursery handled the transition to the over 2 room was just amazing. It made her and more so me more comfortable especially as we had just welcomed our second baby in December so there
was a lot of change happening. Both of her key workers couldn't do enough and it's been a great experience.

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Review from M L (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been with Chiltern Nursery & Training College for five years now, both of our children started from the baby rooms and the younger one is still in the over 2s. We have been very happy with the nursery, the staff are just incredible. Everyone we have met over the years has been so dedicated and
professional, time and time again we have been blown over by their commitment and talent and positive attitude, they are always making sure children aren't just okay but really having fun and learning loads. Both of our children have made such strong connections with various staff members, they talk about them at home and are always happy to go in in the mornings. We could not recommend them highly enough, what an exceptional nursery!

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Review from C W (Godmother of Child) published on 11 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have regularly picked up my godson from Chiltern Nursery. I have been very impressed by the interaction the staff have with the children and the extensive activities that are organised by the staff. He has now been in the nursery for three and a half years. He thoroughly enjoys being at nursery, and
the staff in his room get to know each individual child. The environment is friendly and homely, and they have extensive outside space, which is fully utilised.

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Review from J O (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been in Chiltern Nursery & Training College for three and a half years - we cannot fault the care he has received. We have had extra support from the SENCO and the team around our son have helped him to achieve goals we didn't think he would get to. Our son loves nursery so much that he
asks to go at the weekend! Staff always go the extra mile and despite Covid they have continued to communicate well and share our child experiences with us. We will be sad when it is time for our son to move on from nursery.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.900)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.900) out of 10 for Chiltern Nursery & Training College is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 35 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 35 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.900 for Chiltern Nursery & Training College is calculated as follows: ( (379 Excellents x 5) + (36 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 418 Ratings = 4.9

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Chiltern Nursery & Training College is based on 35 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 130 number of registered child places is 26, which has been reached with 35 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (5)

Michelle

Michelle Wigmore

Job Title: Head

Joined: 2021

I have worked with children and young people for over 30 years and have gained extensive experience through various roles within the childcare and education field. I started my career as a Nursery Nurse and my passion for working with a range of families in different environments took my career in many directions. I have always had a thirst for continuing professional development and have gained many qualifications throughout my journey. As the Head at Chiltern, I am responsible to a Board of Trustees for the overall running of CNTC along with developing and maintaining the highest possible standards of care, education, and training.


Victoria

Victoria Hughes

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

I have recently been appointed as the Nursery Manager, having previously been the Deputy Manager for the Under Two department since 2010. After qualifying as an Early Years Practitioner, I completed my BA (Hons) Early Years with The Open University in 2011 and went on to gain my Early Years Professional Status.


Through completing both these qualifications, I was able to extend my knowledge in all aspects of working with the under-fives. This enables me to strive for best practice, supporting and leading my team to achieve this; so the children who attend the nursery can have the best start to their nursery life, empowering them to go on and thrive to achieve their full potential, as they progress through the nursery in preparation for school. Alongside being the Nursey Manager, I am the nursery’s Special Educational Needs Coordinator and in the last year, I have gained the Level 3 Early Years SENCO Award with Reading Local Authority to support my role. I am looking forward to using the skills, experience, and knowledge I have in developing the practice at CNTC.


Megan

Megan Alexander

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2022

Since starting my career in childcare after finishing school, I have worked in many different roles. I started as a Nursery Assistant and soon found out I had a passion for childcare and working alongside the children, parents and staff.


After gaining my level 3 childcare qualification I decided to venture into the world of nannying before becoming a practitioner at Chiltern in 2017. I started here as a Room Leader and have had an opportunity to lead two rooms during my time here. My time as a Room Leader has enabled me to gain the knowledge and experience that I needed to reach the next step in my career. I am excited for the challenges ahead of me as I start my new role as Deputy Manager for the Under Two department.”


Kerry

Kerry Allen

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2023

I have been fortunate to follow my passion and work in childcare for many years. I first came to Chiltern as a supply member of staff and enjoyed it so much that I stayed. I led an over two room before recently taking on the new challenge and role as a Deputy Manager.


I am passionate about providing a caring home from home environment full of experiences and activities which allow children to explore, supporting them to become curious confident learners.


Debe

Debe Small

Job Title: Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Joined: 2023

Since beginning my journey over 30 years ago working with children of all ages; babies through to adolescents and up to adults, it’s become my vocation. I feel privileged to have earned roles such as Assistant Head of Home, Deputy Manager/SENCo, Specialist Inclusion and Behaviour Co-ordinator, Nursery Nurse, Childminder, where I’ve continuously built on the skills and knowledge acquired in diverse settings, working alongside such inspiring individuals that children and young people are. To share but a few, I’ve worked with children that are living with ACEs, Attachment Disorders, Early Childhood Trauma, Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Condition - across the full spectrum, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, ADHD, Global Delay, SPLD, Albinism, children who are Hearing Impaired/Deaf and SEMH and BSED Mental Health including Self Harm behaviours. I’ve supported vulnerable children with complex needs and have been a Corporate Parent along the way in the most challenging of times and truly loved every minute of all my roles.


After all that I’ve achieved, I know that my true passion lies in supporting every child to emerge and flourish, becoming the most amazing individual that they can and should be, in whatever way that may be. And so, by securing the SENCo role here at Chiltern Nursery, I believe it’s my next step along an incredible journey within the Early Years sector, supporting our babies first steps on through to school readiness, we’re all teaching, learning and developing at every opportunity, all together.


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