Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

Chalfont Park Pavilion, Chalfont Way, Lower Earley, Reading RG6 5HQ
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8.9 44 Reviews
  • Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House), Reading
Lower Earley Day Nursery (formerly Yellow Brick House) is housed in a low-rise, bright and airy building with enclosed, secure outdoor space in Chalfont Park.

The nursery provides full day care for children aged three months to five-years-old and is rated 'Good' by Ofsted in July 2018. The all-inclusive package will suit busy working parents; nursery fees include nappies, wipes, creams for nappy and sun protection, meals and formula milk.

The nursery's large outdoor play area is accessible directly from the nursery rooms, allowing all children to choose whether they play inside or outside.

The Nest is suitable for children aged three months to two years and there are 2 further age groups for children aged two to five years old.

Lower Earley Day Nursery provides childcare on a full and part-time basis.

The nursery promotes active learning in the STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) as part of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and the children take part in Boogie Mites (dancing, singing and more). Children are well prepared for their transition to school through the School Readiness programme.

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Care Provided by Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jane Ives (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, 1 week at Christmas & Easter

Funding & Fees Guide for Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

  • We offer spaces as a daytime ( 8am - 16.00pm) standard day (8 am to 17.30 pm) or extended day (7.30 am to 18.00 pm). Funded only spaces are limited.
    Please contact the nursery for updated prices and discounts offered.
  • Parking

  • There is a free car park immediately outside the nursery.


Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House) Reviews (44)

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Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House) has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.948) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House) has 44 reviews.

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Review from Morgiana S (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We're glad we found such a nice nursery for our 1-year-old daughter. She does fun activities and learns every day and we are always updated on everything she does. The staff is very professional and they serve healthy homemade food. We definitely recommend it, we know our daughter is in good hands.

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Review from Andrew F (Father of Child) published on 21 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended the nursery since May 2024 and he is so happy there. The main staff in the Nest do a brilliant job. They are informative at collection and ensure that me and my wife are kept up to date with anything we need to know. Our son goes three days a week and just having the reassurance
he is well cared for is paramount. Thank you to all the staff for being so good!

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Review from Emma F (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lower Earley Day Nursery is a fabulous place. My son has been going since May and is very happy and settled there. He enjoys all activities, likes all the staff and generally has a brilliant time. The staff are very informative and will always tell me how his day has been and how he's eaten/slept/played.
The staff in the nest are a credit to the Nursery and work extremely hard to keep children happy, focused and learning. They've played a huge part in my son's development and character.

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Review from B D (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl has been at Yellow Brick Nursery for nearly a year now. Joined when was 1 year old. The staff are extremely friendly and very supportive. Especially as our daughter has been suffering from eczema. The staff have been very good at communicating between each other and in following her
dietary requirements as she is dairy and gluten-free at the moment.
I really feel that they care for the kids there. Every time we pick her up she is very happy and we can see on a weekly basis how much she is improving socially and emotionally.
They are helping our daughter with all the daily routines like washing hands, potty training, eating on their own etc.
Overall we can see a huge difference in our daughter since she has attended. I would definitely recommend them!

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Review from Maria N (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended this nursery since he was 13 months old and he is now over 2 and a half. Whilst it has had many changes of staff in that time, I feel as though the standard of care has always been exceptional. He absolutely loves going to nursery and his vocabulary and communication skills have
improved so much! He comes home with all sorts of stories and a huge smile on his face. Particular mention to two members of staff who have recently come in to manage the nursery - they are natural and warm practitioners with so much experience and always put our minds at ease as first-time parents. They've dealt with conversations around behaviour and given feedback in the most professional and reassuring way - we could not ask for more. Thank you to everyone at Lower Earley for helping us raise our son!

Reply from Jane Ives, Manager at Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

Thank you so very much for your lovely review. Your child brings a smile to our faces with his comments. He is a joy to have at the nursery. Many thanks again.


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Review from Adrian P (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter improved her communication, social and all together skills since she joined the nursery.
It’s not an easy investment for us but it’s definitely worth it as it’s also absolutely necessary for the growth and the proper development of a child.
In my opinion.
Hats off to the teachers.

Reply from Jane Ives, Manager at Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

Many thanks for your review. It's a joy having your daughter in the nursery.


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Review from Veronika B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was terrified of getting my daughter in nursery but she settled really well. Very friendly staff, everything provided from nappies to food. My daughter coming home happy and clean. They do lots of interesting activities and my daughter learning a lot, she started to speak better as well. They take
them out in the garden, using an app where everything I need to know is, including pictures. I'm really happy with them and the most important thing for me is to know that she's happy.

Reply from Jane Ives, Manager at Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

Many thanks for your review. It's a joy to have your daughter in the nursery.


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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff here is very nice. My boy joined the nursery in May, the staff here helps him self develop, from crying everyday (at least 2 weeks) to become enter the nursery with big smile!
Great appreciate the effort and patient from the staff.

Reply from Michelle Bradley, Manager at Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

Thank you for your kind words, myself and the team take great pride in what we do. We enjoy engaging with the children and teaching them everyday.


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Review from Douglas L (Father of Child) published on 5 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery since the start of the year and it has been a fantastic experience. Staff are friendly, kind, and willing to work with any problems we've had such as dietary issues - it's been so great to see him enjoying himself with his peers after such a quiet, Covid-filled
start to life before he started nursery.
The location is wonderful and it's so nice to see all the kids in a proper garden, and being next to the park means it's just a nice place to be compared to most other nursery locations. Like all parents we were quite nervous to have to go back to work but he always has a smile on his face at the end of the day.

Reply from Michelle Bradley, Manager at Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

Thank you for your kind words, we are always looking for ways to improve what we do.


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Review from Alicia B (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous nursery, my daughter thoroughly enjoys every day she’s there. Her confidence has grown massively since starting nursery. The staff are very knowledgeable and supportive of the children and will do anything they need to to make the children comfortable and happy.
My daughter has learnt so
much since starting in January, and we are looking forward to carrying on her education next year.

Reply from Michelle Bradley, Manager at Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

Thank you for your review, we take great pride in what we do and love seeing the children grow and flourish.


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Review from Courtney P (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in July. She’s currently 23 months old and I was so so nervous about her starting Nursery! She runs in really excited to start her day there and I always pick her up with big smiles and a happy girl. I can tell she loves it and she gets excited to go.
Her diet requirements haven’t
been an issue at all and she’s eating and drinking so well and developing a lot since she started. There are really good routines within the nursery which fit perfectly around my daughter and from what I’ve experienced, she hasn’t had one upset day! The manager is really accommodating and helpful, and the staff in my daughter's nursery are so kind and informative about her day. My daughter loves the outside and I love how much they get to play out in the garden and I love the activities.
The Family app and how constant the updates are is really good! I love knowing what she’s eaten, how much she’s had to eat and drink and the pictures throughout her day! Definitely recommend.

Reply from Michelle Bradley, Manager at Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

Thank you for your review, we take great pride in what we help the children to achieve.


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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Could not recommend Lower Earley Day Nursery enough. My daughter struggled to settle to begin with and the staff went above and beyond to help her transition. Nothing is ever too much for them, they are all so lovely and are so personable. They know my daughter so well and are great are communicating
her development milestones and areas for progress. Really reassuring for me as a working mum. They provide a wide range of activities and my daughter thoroughly enjoys them all.

Reply from Michelle Bradley, Manager at Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

Thank you for your review, we are here to help all families as much as we can and enjoy seeing the children settle and grow as a person.


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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery. All the staff are very friendly and professional. They are very good with allergies. Lots of activities to keep the children entertained. Lots of story times and different lessons to learn. Would definitely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Michelle Bradley, Manager at Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

Thank you for your review, we take great pride in what we do and look forward to feedback from parents so we can improve.


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Review from Irina A (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the staff at this nursery. They are involved and they know your child on a personal level. They are always happy to help and accommodate any needs you may have. Our daughter is happy and comfortable in nursery and enjoys spending time with the staff and the children here. We can
definitely see progress in her development.


Thank you!


Reply from Michelle Bradley, Manager at Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

Thank you for your review, we take great pride in what we do and we all have a passion to work with children and see them grow.


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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dedicated bunch of staff with the manager leading from the top. They are an organised team diligently working to address parent concerns and working with children on all development areas. I was left impressed with their sincerity and meticulous approach.

Reply from Michelle Bradley, Manager at Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

Thank you for your review
We take great pride in what we do.


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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter (now 11 months old) has been with the nursery for 2-3 months and she was a tricky- fish to begin with. Refusing to eat or sleep in a cot. The nursery staff in The Nest have been absolutely fabulous. Patient, kind, and tried everything to help her feel comfortable enough. She now eats like
a horse there and the nursery is the only place she sleeps in a cot! They are magic. She is happy and content when I pick her up and is even happier when I drop her off there! 100% recommend.

Reply from Michelle Bradley, Manager at Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

Thank you for your feedback, we take great pride in what we do and enjoy everything we do.


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Review from V A (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff is really good and supportive.
The keeper kids ratio is good
They food menu is thoughtful bearing in minds kids development and growth
Famly app is amazing
The curriculum is inclusive bearing in mind cultural diversity

Reply from Michelle Bradley, Manager at Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

Thank you for your feedback, we are always looking at ways we can develop what we are doing.


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Review from Joana T (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one has been attending Lower Earley for some time. He is always eager to go to nursery. He arrives and leaves with a smile on his face which is reassuring. The staff are committed, caring, and always keep you up to date. His development is amazing.

Reply from Michelle Bradley, Manager at Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

Thank you for your review. We take great pride in what we do.


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Review from Aleksandra F (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter's language and speaking skills improved so much! The staff are lovely, friendly and very helpful with any problems and concerns! Highly recommended

Reply from Michelle Bradley, Manager at Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My three year old loves coming to nursery, he gets to take part in a variety of activities and it's amazing to see how much he is developing. The staff are fantastic and have been really helpful with his toilet training recently. We get updates on his day via an app, it's lovely to see photos of what
he gets up to!

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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.948)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.948) out of 10 for Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 7 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 4.810 for Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House) is calculated as follows: ( (70 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.81

  • 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 4.138 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House) is based on 7 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 = 3.7

    • 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 80 number of registered child places is 16. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.438

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House)

What is the Age Range of Children that Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House) accepts?

Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House) accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House) Open?

Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House) is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House) have capacity for?

Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House) has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Lower Earley Day Nursery (Yellow Brick House) to the centre of Reading?

2.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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