Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool

Inglewood House, Sonning Lane, Sonning, Reading RG4 6ST
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  • 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.

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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

Good to Know

  • 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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Review from R F (Father of Child) published on 18 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly welcoming staff, great activities for kids, the nursery looks so lovely and Christmassy. Well done to all involved. Kids can’t wait to see Santa! Thanks for the tea and mince pies. Happy Christmas!

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Review from T K (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Inglewood has provided a safe and creative environment for my child. I would highly recommend it for new parents to start your child’s independent journey. The deputy manager has been very helpful in every way possible.

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

Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!


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Review from Alice T (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’ve been with Inglewood for the last 6.5 years. Like every nursery, they’ve had their challenges, but they’ve worked through them always putting the children first. Not once have I doubted the standard of care provided for my children. The staff are your biggest asset. My children adore them and the
variety of activities and games they play with them each day. The space indoors and outdoors, is unparalleled. The swimming pool and the ability to do lessons is an added bonus.

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

Thank you for letting us know how pleased you are with our nursery. Once again, thank you very much for taking the time to review us.


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Review from F H (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Inglewood since February 2021 when she was 11 months old. It has been such a special and wonderful place to see our daughter grow and develop. Every member of staff has been wonderful. The facilities and grounds are second to none. The activities the run are always imaginative
and well designed. I’d recommend Inglewood to anyone who wants their child to feel special and comfortable in this incredible space.

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

Hello, thank you for your five star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.


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Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have had a lovely experience so far with Inglewood. Especially the baby rooms' maple and holly. All of the care takers are really lovely and dependable and bond so well with the kids. The activities are done quite well to aid the development of the kids.

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

Hello, thank you for your five star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.


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Review from S R (Father of Child) published on 25 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery is in a fantastic setting for all age groups. The garden and pool are especially nice, plus the staff are friendly and caring.
Having sent 3 children to this nursery, we are happy with the care and development they have given our children.

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

Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!


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Review from S D (Father of Child) published on 31 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter started the nursery at the end of March and the staff have made a huge effort to settle her into her room and support her routine while she is at the nursery. She goes into nursery with excitement and is always happy to wave goodbye to me at drop off.

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

Hello, thank you so much for your positive feedback!


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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both children go to Inglewood. My oldest had started another preschool six months before moving to Inglewood, but had to relocate. Inglewood just fitted right with us. Our oldest had a very easy transition, making new friends and having new teachers, she absolutely loves going and transitioned from
half days to full days without even knowing it. Our youngest was only little when she joined, she's a very clingy baby and isn't left with anyone other than parents or grandparents and she has settled extremely well. We were worried she wouldn't nap there well as she doesn't nap anywhere other than her own cot, but she naps there so well and sometimes longer than she does at home. She has started speaking and joining sentences, you can already see she's learning and she's only been there two months and enjoys going. We can't recommend Inglewood enough. The staff are so friendly and obviously very good with the kids. The only downside is the price, it is slightly expensive.

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Review from Louise A (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had both of my children in the nursery and have been incredibly happy with the care they have received. The staff team are so welcoming and obviously really care about the children and plan the most exciting activities for them. My youngest runs in every morning so excited to be there and even
asks if it's a nursery day at the weekends. We could not recommend this nursery enough, not only for the care they provide, but also for the incredible facilities. We are so happy the swimming pool is reopen and our children are able to access this amazing resource.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Being a very gentle parenting mum I was petrified of my son starting nursery. I knew I would get a feeling for what was the right fit for us and Inglewood was it. They have honestly helped us both so much with the transition, they have been very patient and totally led by myself and my son on how much
time and when. They've always given my time to discuss any concerns and ease my worries and I can happily say my son really loves it there. He constantly repeats with things that he's learnt, a new song etc and has been crazy in love with his key worker. I would really recommend this nursery, especially to any anxious parent, you won't regret it.

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Review from Katherine W (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our family loves Inglewood. We had a terrible childminding experience prior and were left thinking our one-year-old was not suited to care away from home and I would have to stop working. I phoned Inglewood and spoke to one of the managers and explained our situation and they saw us the next day. Our
daughter took to Inglewood like a duck to water, she bounces out the door when I come to collect her and tells us about the activities she’s done. She talks about her nursery friends on days she’s at home and we absolutely love seeing updates of what she’s up to via the app. We’re always surprised by the variety of activities - from visiting zoos, to bridge making in the woods or cake baking, there are always educational elements to develop various skills and lots of fun. She has picked up great habits and good social skills. The staff are wonderful and we have so much confidence in them. She’s now been there 18 months and we cannot recommend this nursery highly enough.

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Review from Gemma W (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter (age 3) attends Acorn Pre-School at Inglewood Nursery and is flourishing under the nurturing care of the staff. She enjoys playing in the garden, painting, yoga, singing and dancing at nursery. She eats well and enjoys the food cooked on-site by the chef on a three-week menu. Pick-ups give
nursery staff an opportunity to debrief parents about the day. The staff are welcoming and kind. I feel that staff know my child well and I am confident that I will be contacted should they have any concerns. The management team are always available to answer questions and support with financial matters. The nursery welcomes parental input and has offered online Zoom sessions to parents wishing to contribute their ideas. I would like to see swimming resumed for my daughter, maybe twice a week to make up for the loss of the use of the pool over the past year. I would recommend this nursery highly to parents.

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Review from Amandajane P (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool having struggled at another nursery. Moving him to Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool was the best decision we made. He was previously reluctant to go to nursery and would barely talk to staff, however this is not the case having moved
here! Our son runs into nursery in the morning and is excited to see everyone. He is keen to tell us all about the varied activities he takes part in. It is very clear that the children are in charge of their own learning and show the very able staff what it is they would like to discover. Outdoor learning is a huge part of the day and the beautiful gardens are definitely utiliised. The progress our son has made in a relatively short period of time and during these very testing times, is incredible and not just academically but more importantly to us, emotionally. I cannot recommend this nursery enough. All the staff are professional and the environment is safe and caring, where the children are at the forefront of everything.

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Review from Maria K (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Inglewood nursery and the staff really put all my worries at ease. The nursery is very warm and homely and child-friendly. This was my first time putting my 2 and 1-year-old in a nursery. I know that I made the best decision to put my kids in this nursery. The staff are very welcoming, approachable
and caring. I have absolute trust that they look after my kids and the other kids in their care like their own. I love the fact that the staff makes time to discuss your child’s day face to face as well as documenting it. My kids always come out happy and always look forward to going. The manager there is an absolute delight. She is down to earth and gets involved with the kids and talks to parents. What I also love about the nursery is their openness during these difficult times. If ever there are any issues around symptoms of covid, parents will be informed and minds put at ease as the nursery will take the appropriate steps to ensure the safety and well-being of the children. Thank you.

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Review from Vidya B (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is such a wonderful nursery, my daughter loves going there and it’s heartening to see her have such a great time. The staff are lovely and very caring and have ensured she settles in well ( I simply can’t thank them enough for this). My daughter is more confident and outgoing since she moved to
Bramble room (2-3's) and her speech has improved tremendously. This is a testament to the splendid work the team does at Bright Horizons Inglewood Day Nursery and Preschool! Totally recommend this nursery and the great team!

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Review from N N (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I think Inglewood is doing really well especially during these stressful circumstances. All the staff have done amazingly. My child really enjoys coming to nursery. Her language improves quickly. She likes the activities in the nursery.

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Review from Beth R (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fabulous nursery with wonderful staff and great facilities. I wouldn’t want my son to go anywhere else.
Everything runs like clockwork and I really like the new things that have been implemented like the information sheets provided when you collect your child.
It’s a very happy place for my son
to be and that is thanks to the staff and all the effort made by them.

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Review from Rebecca F (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at the nursery since June 2018 and we have been so happy with Inglewood. Every morning we drop her at nursery and she goes running in and can’t wait to start the day. The staff have been so caring from the start nothing is too much trouble for them. My daughter's key workers have
always had a great relationship with her, and have taken time to really get to know her. Overall, the staff are fantastic and the facilities are amazing, they are by far the best nursery facilities in the area. I would highly recommend Inglewood to other parents.

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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Inglewood since October. Before he started I was very anxious due to the pandemic parents aren't allowed in the setting. However, he has thrived! He settled so quickly and the staff are excellent! You can tell they always have the children's best interest at heart, I love getting
a weekly observation, instead of staff updating a portal constantly throughout the day like other settings they have more time to focus on the children themselves and making sure they are happy! Brilliant nursery! The new manager is doing a great job and has already brought so much extra fun to the nursery although the pandemic has been restricting for them all. Highly recommend! Also lastly the price for the quality is amazing! It's a no brainer!

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Review from C M (Father of Child) published on 4 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Inglewood since he was 1 and he’s now 2.5. He has settled so well and the transitions between rooms have been handled excellently. The staff are very knowledgeable and understand and know how to handle every situation. My son always comes out smiling and the activities we are informed
he’s done are inventive and unique and fit my son's likes. The feedback is fantastic and I really feel I can trust the people who are caring for my son and know he’s been challenged and nurtured in the best way! Thank you, Inglewood! 5 stars!

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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.


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