Long Close Nursery

Upton Court Road, Upton, Slough SL3 7LU
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  • Long Close Nursery, Slough
Long Close Nursery offers children a warm and nurturing environment in which to begin their learning journey.

The experienced team have developed an engaging and exciting curriculum, focusing on each child as an individual and developing lessons that help them to explore their areas of curiosity. Children develop a love of learning, a process that opens doors to new worlds of exploration, skills and knowledge - whilst having lots of fun!

The nursery shares its site with the main Prep and Senior School, which offers the benefit of being part of a high-achieving educational establishment, embedding the pillars of excellent academics from an early age. Children and families also feel a sense of belonging thanks to the small class sizes, individualised learning approach and wonderful learning environment.

Throughout each term, staff carefully monitor and assess each child’s progress, allowing them to tailor teaching to work at a pace every child is comfortable with. Additional support is always available for any pupil who is struggling, while they also have the resources and time to support and extend children who show natural ability in certain areas.

Taking a holistic approach, children establish a thirst for discovery, an ability to express creativity and an enjoyment for learning. Independence is encouraged, extending the ability to learn, play and co-operate with others. Staff create a happy, stable, caring and stimulating environment. There is nothing more important to them than the happiness and wellbeing of the children; this takes priority above all else.

Being part of an Independent School for boys and girls age 2-16 years, children have access to specialist teachers in PE, Music, Spanish and Dance. The children also enjoy Forest School in the purpose-built outdoor classroom, as well as swimming.

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Care Provided by Long Close Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Privately Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Milly Carpenter (Head of Early Years)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 8
  • Total Places for Children
  • 20
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 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
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Long Close Nursery

  • Full-time Nursery is £3,999 per term including lunch.

  • Children age 3 and 4 are entitled to childcare funding, please contact us for full details.
  • Parking

  • There is a free public car park (Upton Court Car Park) next to the School and Nursery, which can be used by parents and visitors. To access the visitor pedestrian entrance, please exit the car park and turn left, walking down Upton Court Road. The entrance gate is further down on the left hand side.


Long Close Nursery Reviews (17)

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Long Close Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Long Close Nursery has 17 reviews.

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Review from Praveena S (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter did her nursery and into preschool now. She is very happy to go to school and enjoy with her friends & teachers. The staff here are very experienced and they will update everything on a daily basis too. She learnt her phonics as well and attends swimming lessons too.

Reply from Catherine Yoxall, Marketing and Communications Manager at Long Close Nursery

Thank you so much for reviewing our Nursery, we are delighted that your experience has been so positive.


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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely brilliant nursery. The teachers are so loving and caring and it shows. My child comes home speaking so positively of school. My child also has multiple food allergies and the lovely head of pre-prep has been outstanding with her support on this issue. The classes are safe from my daughter's
allergens, she arranged for me to meet with the chef to go over all the dietary requirements. Absolutely brilliant. Teachers are so thorough with the handover at the end of the school day and have great communication through the parent portal.

Reply from Catherine Yoxall, Marketing and Communications Manager at Long Close Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our Nursery provision, we are delighted that you are so happy. We can see that your daughter has settled quickly with us, she is happy, growing in confidence and making friends, a great foundation for her learning and ongoing development.


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Review from T K (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot recommend Long Close Nursery enough. The early years are a fantastic setting with dedicated staff who have provided a family and home away from home for my child.
My son is a sensitive child, so we were concerned about how he would settle at Long Close. He has been nurtured and his confidence
has grown. He has built strong relationships and friendships away from home which we thought would be a struggle. I am able to take any concerns to the staff who are always happy to help and support us. They are acutely aware of his strengths and weaknesses.
I look forward to watching him flourish over the coming year! Thank you, Little Long Close.

Reply from Catherine Yoxall, Marketing and Communications Manager at Long Close Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful positive review of Long Close Nursery; we are really happy that you are confident in our provision for your son. We really enjoy working in partnership with our parents and supporting you and your child.


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Review from Z Z (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started preschool at Long Close in October 2022 and is still in the early years at the point of this review. This, being her first experience of schooling, I am naturally nervous for her. But the teachers have been brilliant. They treated my daughter as if their own, with so much love, tenderness
and care.
My daughter has been progressing so far compared to when we first enrolled. From only drawing a small circle to being able to read at the age of four. She is strongly supported by Long Close teachers, in all areas of her development. Long Close has been going out of its way to prepare various activities for the students to try on and explore.
As a parent, I highly appreciate how Long Close keeps parents informed of the child’s progress and daily activities. Parents are always well-informed. The Head of Early Years in Long Close is always ready to answer any kind of questions and definitely a passionate early years educator.

Reply from Catherine Yoxall, Marketing and Communications Manager at Long Close Nursery

Thank you for reviewing Long Close Nursery; we are so pleased that you can see such progress for your daughter. Our staff really enjoy working with all of our children, and their care and individual attention ensure that the children thrive in the nurturing environment.


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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very lovely nursery, kids are treated and looked after so well. So much attention given to them. Great day-to-day activities for them.
Very supportive staff and I could not be happier sending my child there every morning.

Reply from Catherine Yoxall, Marketing and Communications Manager at Long Close Nursery

Thank you for sharing your positive experience of Long Close Nursery. We are so pleased that you are so happy! We really enjoy working with all of our children and it is wonderful to hear such positive feedback.


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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had a wonderful experience with Long Close Nursery and highly recommend to parents. My son has been going there at the age of 3 and I couldn't asked for a better place like Long Close. Kids are always very happy and stimulated by many activities. The staff are not only well qualified but also
compassionate, creating a warm and nurturing environment for the children. Their commitment and warmth every day to the children and parents is outstanding.
I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nursery.

Reply from Catherine Yoxall, Marketing and Communications Manager at Long Close Nursery

Thank you for your very positive review and for your kind feedback on our wonderful staff. We are so pleased that you are so happy and that your son is thriving.


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Review from I H (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When looking for a nursery for our son, Long Close Nursery immediately stood out due to its warm and friendly atmosphere.
Initially, we were worried how our son would cope but the nursery staff were always friendly, would provide us regular updates and helped us, as much as our son, cope with the transition.
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at the nursery, our son has engaged in a wide range of activities, from music, play, arts and crafts, storytelling to outdoor walks. It's always fun to get an update from our son about his day and also see the updates in the app which would contain videos and pictures of what the day covered.
Overall, would highly recommend it, we were uncomfortable with sending our son to nursery but Long Close has been awesome in the support, education and nurturing, the staff and the team offer. Highly recommend it.

Reply from Catherine Yoxall, Marketing and Communications Manager at Long Close Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience of our nursery at Long Close. We are delighted that you are so happy! We really enjoy welcoming all of our children into nursery and helping them settle, grow in confidence and independence - ready for the transition into reception class and starting school.


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Review from Kiran N (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends the reception at Long Close School (but started out in nursery) and all I can say is that it is truly exceptional. My son is thriving at the school and I believe that is all down to the teachers' care, dedication, the interaction and stimulating environment they create for the children.

I feel each child is treated uniquely and their individual needs are catered for. There is also constant communication between staff and I - either in person or via email. I feel very reassured that my son is in good hands when I drop him off in the morning. I would highly recommend early years at Long Close School to anyone who is considering putting their child there.

Reply from Catherine Yoxall, Marketing and Communications Manager at Long Close Nursery

Thank you for reviewing our nursery provision at Long Close, we are delighted that you are so happy and that your son is thriving!


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Review from Jaspreet S (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Long Close has been one of the best decisions we made for our daughter. She enrolled at two and a half years of age and quickly settled in due to the welcoming, nurturing and caring nature of all staff members involved.
As a mum, I was more emotional than my child leaving her for the first time. The
tremendous support I received from the head of early years was something I’ll never forget. She happily answered all my questions. I received constant updates during that week which put me completely at ease.
The staff have helped observe her strengths and weaknesses and have progressed her as and when required. We’ve had constant catch-ups and updates to anything that is needed.
I am immensely grateful to all the staff in early years. My daughter loves all her teachers and speaks very highly of them.
Thank you and carry on the fantastic work!

Reply from Catherine Yoxall, Marketing and Communications Manager at Long Close Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our nursery, we are delighted that you are so happy with our provision. We really enjoy getting to know all of our children and helping them to settle into the nursery routines, and your daughter has made such wonderful progress.


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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends the nursery and he thoroughly enjoys it and has already learned so much. The teachers are very interactive and care for the children very well, we are happy at this nursery and would recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Catherine Yoxall, Marketing and Communications Manager at Long Close Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our Nursery provision - we are delighted that you are so happy with it! We can see that your son is settled and happy, and making great progress with his learning.


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Review from Heba H (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started nursery in September. I was very optimistic as she has never had the chance to explore or go to any groups as she's only 2 and has spent most of her life in lockdown! But I can say she has settled in extremely well. The staff are absolutely lovely, and ensure your child's well being.
My daughter is always excited to go to school the moment she wakes up! Which shows me she's thoroughly enjoying her time there. I love watching what gets uploaded on Tapestry to see what they get up to and it's so lovely seeing how encouraging the staff members are which has definitely helped with her development in a matter of weeks and her speech. I would highly recommend longclose nursery as its important to have a solid foundation for a childs future.

Reply from Catherine Yoxall, Marketing and Communications Manager at Long Close Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our Nursery, we are so pleased that you are happy and that your daughter is enjoying her time with us. We think it is really important to share information with parents using Tapestry, and it is great to know that you are finding that valuable.


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Review from Saira (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started preschool at Long Close in September, after being home since March due to the Covid restrictions. All our post lockdown anxiety about him restarting disappeared very quickly. The staff are warm, friendly and our son loves going in - he even asks to go in on the weekend which is testament
to the hard work the staff have done to create a nurturing and loving environment. We are given regular updates as to the activities that our son does, and we have seen his confidence and enthusiasm for learning positively soar in a very short space of time! We are very happy with our decision in choosing Long Close and would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to other parents.

Reply from Emma Shepherd, Marketing Manager at Long Close Nursery

We are so pleased that your son is loving Long Close Nursery. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.


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Review from Punam (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having already sent my eldest daughter to Long Close Nursery in 2018, I happily sent my middle child to start the nursery in September of this year. What an amazing, fun-filled, vibrant setting it is. I cannot commend the staff highly enough for the way they have created a warm, welcoming and happy
setting for Early Years. My daughter absolutely loves attending each and every day - she actually is so excited to go mainly because she has made wonderful relationships with the staff and the other children. Her social skills as well as her academic skills are developing at a rapid rate and the way that the nursery has fostered her sense of independence and co-operation is just amazing. It is lovely to see the activities that they get up to on Tapestry, reassuring me that the time spent in the nursery is valuable and well resourced. Their feedback as to how she is doing is well informed and gives me strategies to work on at home. Highly recommend Long Close Nursery and Pre-School!

Reply from Emma Shepherd, Marketing Manager at Long Close Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased your daughter is loving her Early Years of education.


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Review from Rabail K (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hi. My daughter has started the nursery this September. I was very concerned as she has not been to any other settings before Long Close Nursery but I am super glad to see how easily she has settled. I am in love with the super energy of the staff, they all are extremely helpful and full of affection.
I just can't praise them enough. My daughter is very happy here especially the home corner. I would rate this energy-filled nursery a full A++. Thanks.

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Review from Jing T (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Responsible school with a caring teacher. Not active enough to transfer information when my child is at school. Advice - be active to communicate with parents about how their child is doing at school and their progress from the beginning to the end of term.

Reply from Gemma Glenn at Long Close Nursery

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased your child is happy at Long Close. Our online Tapestry system provides families with regular updates about your child's progress and activities. We will of course ensure that our Nursery manager speaks to you regarding frequency of staff communication.


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Review from Helene V (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has joined Long Close nursery since September 2015 (full time). The nursery was recommended by a friend who also has a child attending the school.


It has only been a term and I have already been very impressed with the genuine dedication shown by such a fabulous nursery team!


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has been excellent: every day, I always look forward to reading detailed comments written by staff in my son's diary; At Parents' evening, I was also delighted to hear about the host of fantastic activities and opportunities offered to children and the progress made by my son, within just two months. A personalised folder kept for each individual child (which includes various pictures, notes, comments, anecdotes) is just another exceptional example of how much the staff knows about children's likes, dislikes, interests and temperaments! Speaking another foreign language at home, I have been thrilled to rapidly note how much English vocabulary my son has picked up from nursery! Just incredible! Finally, I cannot thank the staff enough for their wonderful support and ongoing encouragement, which is very much needed at meal times, with my son!
I highly recommend Long Close nursery. Just a brilliant place!

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Review from Michael D A (Father of Child) published on 11 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter who is now going to start in year 2 started her academic life at long close nursery! It is a decision that as parents we are sure that it was a good one! Having had her attending this nursery it only made sense having our son go there too. Again a decision well taken! The classrooms are
great fun to be in, the staff are extremely competent and really kind and supportive of the children! I highly recommend the nursery and the follow on to the school at Long Close as we get the feeling that our children are treated by the Headmaster and teachers as if they were their own children! The ethos and family feel in the whole school is second to none and I have not seen this environment anywhere else! It is a great nursery and as a parent of 2 children I highly recommend it to other parents! I take the opportunity to thank each member of staff for all their dedication and professionalism in taking care of our children!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.908)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10 for Long Close Nursery 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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.908 for Long Close Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (109 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.908

  • 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 Long Close Nursery is based on 10 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 20 number of registered child places is 4, which has been reached with 10 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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Milly Carpenter

Job Title: Head of Early Years

Joined: 2019

Mrs Carpenter (BA QTS) says, "At Long Close school and nursery, our youngest learners start at two years old. Little Long Close learners are very important members of the school community and benefit from being immersed in our enriching environment. They learn through a wide variety of play and creative activities. They are encouraged to develop self-assurance, independence and effective social skills. We offer a seamless transition from Nursery to Reception and upwards in a stimulating environment to start the foundations of learning within The Little Long Close Early Years building.


Our excellent and enthusiastic staff are highly qualified and chosen with great care, reflecting our commitment to maximising the comfort, happiness and progress of our children. Long Close School Nursery and Reception provide children with the very best foundation as they embark on their educational journey."


Frequently Asked Questions about Long Close Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Long Close Nursery accepts?

Long Close Nursery accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Long Close Nursery Open?

Long Close Nursery is open: 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.

How many Children does Long Close Nursery have capacity for?

Long Close Nursery has capacity for a total of 20 Children.

How far is Long Close Nursery to the centre of Slough?

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

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