Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Inglewood House, Sonning Lane, Sonning, Reading RG4 6ST
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9.6 147 Reviews
  • Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool, Reading
AN INSPIRING AND UNIQUE NURSERY IN READING

You and your child will love this home-from-home nursery in Reading, which offers a warm, welcoming environment designed to inspire your child and support their development from the age of 3 months to 5 years.

The beautiful Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool is a redeveloped and enhanced home full of character and bright, airy rooms. There is a redesigned, vibrant sensory room which caters for children of all ages and an expansive one-acre garden, with age-appropriate areas for children to enjoy. There is a separate woodland adventure area for the children to explore, developing their teamwork and problem-solving skills.

The nursery is led by a Nursery Manager who’s had a vast career in Early Education, as well as Primary Education, and holds a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Award (SENDCO qualified). There are highly qualified staff members, including staff trained in Makaton and sign language, offering support to children who have additional needs. With qualified teachers and early years teachers, all with paediatric First Aid certificates, you can be sure your child will receive excellent care and an engaging learning experience from baby to preschool.

Inglewood Nursery is the only nursery in the area with direct access to its own private, heated indoor swimming pool and it has two qualified swimming instructors providing small group swimming lessons. They have access to their own sports coach, offering sports such as tennis, football, rugby and obstacle courses to develop the children's fine and gross motor skills, as well as team skills. They also have a holiday club for children up to the age of 12.

Care Provided by Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Laura (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 50
  • Total Places for Children
  • 169
  • 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 & Christmas
  • Parking
  • The Nursery has a private carpark with plenty of parking.


Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (147)

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Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.645) out of 10, based on 47 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool has 147 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear that your son is thriving and enjoying nursery again. It's wonderful that the staff was able to support him through this transition and make him feel comfortable.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, The Parent Team at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your son has settled in well at Bright Horizons Inglewood. Our team appreciates your kind words and is here to support you both!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that your child is thriving and forming strong bonds with our engaging staff. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you value our outdoor space and appreciate the year-round access. It's wonderful that our dedicated staff have positively impacted your daughter's development and that she has formed a strong bond with her key worker. We look forward to continuing to support her growth and happiness.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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
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Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your fantastic review! We are delighted to hear that your son is enjoying his time at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your heartfelt review! We're thrilled to hear that your son adapted so well and began speaking English within just a month. It's wonderful to know he has grown into a confident, social boy and is ready for his next steps. We're grateful for your kind words and are honoured to have been part of his journey!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

We are delighted to receive your positive feedback. Thank you for your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your wonderful review about Inglewood Day nursery! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Thanks for your feedback. Your input is valuable and we appreciate it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

We're thrilled you chose Bright Horizons Inglewood Nursery for your daughter, and it's heartwarming to hear she's thriving there. Thank you for your suggestions. If you have more suggestions, please share. Your support means a lot to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your review and for giving your nursery team five stars.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

We are delighted to receive your positive feedback, and we're thrilled to hear your daughters have settled in and thriving at our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had a very good experience with Inglewood. The staff is very friendly and helpful. My son has joined them since he was one and I have seen considerable improvement in his confidence and fine and gross motor skills. They have even given us tips to help him at home which have been super useful.
Great place to send your kids. My son loves it so much here he doesn’t want to come home now.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very satisfied with the nursery. Staff is always nice and cheerful. Children get good attention and can develop well here. Big advantage is big garden where children spend lots of time. Lots of different daily activities

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to learn that you have a wonderful experience at our nursery. Thank you for choosing us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has come on massively the staff have been amazing, he has lots of activities never board, learning has been great and the garden is amazing.
Happy to recommend the nursery to any others I have looked at!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that your son has made significant progress during his time at our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Inglewood is an outstanding nursery in all ways, the staff are incredible, caring and supportive. The facilities and outside space are the best in the area. The garden is huge with separate areas for different age groups and lots of bikes and outdoor activities. Swimming for over age 2 is a great additional
option not available anywhere else. The food choices are really varied and healthy options. Overall really impressive.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you find Bright Horizons Inglewood Nursery outstanding in every aspect. Our staff take great pride in providing exceptional care and support to all the children.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy about our experience here. Our eldest daughter has loved it since day 1 and our youngest is also settling in very well. Fantastic outside space, great range of activities and super-caring staff!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that both your eldest daughter and youngest are enjoying their time at our nursery. Our outdoor space is indeed fantastic, and we're glad it's been a hit with your children.


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.645)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.645) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 47 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 46 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 4.645 for Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (388 Excellents x 5) + (152 Goods x 4) + (24 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 564 Ratings = 4.645

  • 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 Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 46 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 169 number of registered child places is 33.8, which has been reached with 46 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 (3)

Laura

Laura

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2008

Hello, I'm Laura the Nursery Manager and I've been working in childcare since 2008. I started as an apprentice, completing my Levels 2 and 3 and then worked my way up to a manager’s position. During this time, I completed my BA (Hons) in Children’s Development and Learning.


I'm passionate about creating environments that enable children to learn and develop in their own unique ways and watching the challenge themselves to build the foundations for life.


Outside of nursery life, I like to spend time with family and friends. I also have a 1-year-old daughter who I enjoy watching grow and develop.


Jenna

Jenna

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2012

Hello, my name is Jenna Carter, and I am excited to be part of the Inglewood family alongside Sam in a joint deputy position.


I have worked for Bright Horizons for 12 years and have been in various roles starting with the children in the rooms and progressing into management, which has given me good-quality knowledge and endless opportunities to develop further. I have an NVQ Level 3 and a diploma in business, working in one single Bright Horizons nursery for 11 years. I then had the opportunity to manage another Bright Horizons nursery where I have been for just over a year, I am now relishing the opportunity to join a team closer to home and bring new ideas to the setting to support in continuing to raise the standards at Inglewood.


I am passionate about children and building their confidence, and individual characters and becoming independent young people, bringing different opinions and ideas through play.


I believe that the team is the foundation of a successful nursery, having a positive and open partnership between families and the nursery is crucial for communication regarding the children and having their best interests at heart.


Samantha

Samantha

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hello my name is Sam and I have worked for Bright Horizons at Inglewood Nursery for 4 years. I have worked in Early Years for 18 years and in that time gained my BA HONS degree in Early Years Learning and Development and my Early Years Practitioner Status. During my time in the sector I have worked in a variety of settings from independent nurseries to term time preschools. I also spent a year in Ireland as an au pair and also ran a village preschool catering for children aged 2 to 4 years.


I am very passionate about the care and development of children particularly through their environments and the skills of the practitioners working with them. I enjoy training and developing a team and enhancing their own knowledge through what I have learnt over the years, and providing support to those staff who what to continue to develop their knowledge through accredited courses.


I am a mother of 2 boys aged 4 and 6 who both attended Inglewood nursery which enables me to see the setting from both a practitioner's view as well as a parental view. Inglewood is based in Sonning very close to the village and we have over the years developed a wonderful relationship with the community. We are continuing to build relationships with local businesses’ and schools and work holistically with local settings also.


As a full time working mum I understand how challenging it can be and aim to not only support the children in our setting but also their families and the challenges that can arise for busy working parents.


In my spare time I enjoy taking my two boys here there and everywhere for various escapades and adventures, which usually involve treasure hunting. We have a family dog who is usually brought along with us and living in Sonning myself we know the area very well for walks and being able to explore the beautiful countryside we have around us. When I’m not with my boys I can usually be found on the sofa with a book.


Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool 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 Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 169 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Reading?

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