Kingsclere Day Nursery

Forest Road, Wokingham RG40 5SA
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9.5 58 Reviews
  • Kingsclere Day Nursery, Wokingham
Kingsclere Day Nursery offers a smaller, more personal and nurturing environment for children from 3 months up to 5 years old. A home from home. Full time and sessional care available.

All meals home-cooked by the lovely Cook. Lovely gardens for outdoor exploration and physical development. Boogie Mites and cook school are also included.

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Care Provided by Kingsclere Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Samantha John (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 13
  • Total Places for Children
  • 38
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Kingsclere Day Nursery

  • We offer spaces as a standard day (8.30am to 5.30pm) extended days (8am to 6pm) or a daytime session from( 8am-4pm). Please contact the nursery direct for a copy of our fees sheet.

Kingsclere Day Nursery Reviews (58)

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9.5

Kingsclere Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.462) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kingsclere Day Nursery has 58 reviews.

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Review from J A (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Kingsclere are responsive, gentle, child-focused, and creative. I have ultimate trust in them to nurture my child and support her growth with kindness and consideration.

Reply from Samantha John, Manager at Kingsclere Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words. I'm so pleased that you trust the team fully with the care of your child.


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Review from S G (Father of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Kingsclere since February 2023 and loves going to nursery. She has built such lovely bonds with all the staff and has transitioned easily when moving rooms. We love the homely feel of the setting and find that all of the staff are welcoming and approachable. We get updates throughout
the day and our daughter's speech and development has come on leaps and bounds. There is always lots of different activities going on, events we can attend and our daughter is always talking about what she's been up to at nursery. We're very happy with our choice to send her to Kingsclere.

Reply from Samantha John, Manager at Kingsclere Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review of our nursery. It's great to hear you are happy to send your child to Kingsclere.


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Review from Jen C (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children absolutely loved Kingsclere. The staff were so attentive and always had interesting and educational activities. They both left ready for school and as sociable little characters!
Highly recommend.

Reply from Samantha John, Manager at Kingsclere Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind review. It's lovely to hear you would recommend Kingsclere!


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Review from Bryony K (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started beginning of summer in 2024 and I was so anxious about him starting full time since he has been born prematurely. But I had nothing to worry about! He absolutely loves it. All the staff are so attentive and can see they really do care about the kids. The activities that they run are brilliant
and my son never comes home hungry! Always with a smile on his face when I pick him up. I couldn't be happier with sending my son to this nursery.

Reply from Samantha John, Manager at Kingsclere Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback. I'm so pleased your son enjoys his time at nursery and you are happy with the care he receives.


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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery has recently received an Ofsted review earlier in the year which stated 'INADEQUATE'. They have now received a new Ofsted report which states 'GOOD' and I completely agree with the most recent review. The nursery manager and the team have done a great job in helping transform the small adjustments
that were needed. My son is currently in the NEST and I can see that he is doing really well. Two staff members in particular are amazing and I can not fault their dedication to the children. The staff at the nursery have worked incredibly hard over the last few months and the differences show. A lovely, warm and friendly place which I would recommend to friends and family.

Reply from Alec Hodson, MD at Kingsclere Day Nursery

Thank you so much for having faith in our team - it is very well placed.


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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at Kingsclere have been really welcoming and supportive. They do lovely activities at Kingsclere and my daughter really enjoys going there! We really like the updates each day with pictures of what they have done and the food she has eaten throughout the day!

Reply from Kirsty Cordery, Manager at Kingsclere Day Nursery

Thank you for your kind words and review.
I am pleased to hear the whole team has been very welcoming and supportive.
I am glad to hear that your daughter really enjoys it here and you love the regular updates and photos.


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Review from T L (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Kingsclere for the last nine months. She has settled in well and formed a lovely bond with her key worker. There has been a noticeable improvement in the planning and communication of the fun activities at the nursery under the new manager. We love seeing the daily updates and
photos on the app when she attends.

Reply from Kirsty Cordery, Manager at Kingsclere Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. I am pleased to hear your daughter has a lovely bond with her key person and that you enjoy seeing all the activities and photos on the app.
I am pleased you have seen the improvement in fun activities and communications.


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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Kingsclere for five months and settled really quickly. Her key workers have been excellent and supported our daughter through her development. We have loved seeing the photos come through of her during the day so we can see what exciting activities she has been up to. I would
highly recommend this nursery to friends and family.

Reply from Kirsty Cordery, Manager at Kingsclere Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review. I am pleased to hear you would recommend us to your family and friends.


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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Kingsclere for two months and has settled in so well with the support of the regular staff and her amazing key worker who she loves!
The consistency of the key worker and buddy system in place has helped to settle her in quickly and we love seeing her photo updates where
she is smiling and joining in fun activities.

Reply from Kirsty Cordery, Manager at Kingsclere Day Nursery

I am so pleased your daughter has settled in very quickly, with the help of our regular team, and that she really enjoys all the activities we have on offer here at the nursery. Thank you for your review.


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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

This used to be such a great family-feel nursery but sadly this year it has all changed. The manager left and we noticed an immediate decline in the care and learning of our child. The Ofsted report is sadly accurate and the action plan the nursery offered afterwards was poor. The new manager has been
very slow to make any changes and communication has deteriorated as she fails to respond to emails or messages on the app. A lot of great staff members have left this year and lots of temps used. Fridays have been a particular issue with instances where I haven’t recognised a single staff member due to the number of temps working. It’s such a shame this brilliant nursery has turned.

Reply from Alec Hodson, MD at Kingsclere Day Nursery

While your feedback is not wholly complimentary we take it as constructive, so thank you for that. When the Ofsted report was received, we immediately initiated a change plan which was wide-ranging and robust, the benefits of which will percolate through the nursery as time goes by and our team stabilises under their new Manager. Any change implies unfamiliarity and sometimes anxiety follows with that. For that reason, I have urged the families who have stayed loyal to our nursery to believe in what we are doing and to encourage and praise our team, the core of which is also loyal. These are very challenging days after a bitterly disappointing outcome, which was not fully representative of the care provided in the nursery. We have involved the parents at every step and not shied away from the need to change - thank you to all our families who choose to take that journey with us - you are not letting your children down by staying.


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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my son started at the nursery in September 2022 we have seen him grow in confidence and he is learning so much! This learning is tracked and shared with us as parents through photos and from his focus weeks and report. We get daily photos about what he has been doing at nursery.
We feel informed
about his progress and that he is getting lots of opportunities to make progress on his targets. There is a range of activities provided (French, literacy and problem solving) and updates are given each week.
Activities are tailored with an awareness of how to get the best out of my son and meet his needs (as he is naturally shy). His key person has developed a wonderful bond with him and we will be sad to see him move up to the next group in lots of ways!
The new manager is excellent and committed to helping the nursery with its mission to continue to improve its practice.

Reply from Louise Medley, PA to MD at Kingsclere Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we'll make sure your comments are shared with staff.


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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Kingsclere Day Nursery for a year now and I am incredibly grateful that my son attends nursery here. The staff are wonderful and my son has created close bonds with all of the staff, especially his keyworker, whom he adores. His development since being at Kingsclere has been amazing
to see and I absolutely love noticing the things that I know he has learnt at nursery specifically. Kingsclere have been so helpful with supporting us as a family working through conflict resolution techniques to help develop my son's language around emotions. He feels things very deeply and this has been hugely helpful in understanding my son's needs better. We feel so grateful that his keyworker and the staff at Kingsclere have supported us with this as not only has it brought on my son's speech more generally, he is very empathetic to other children now he understands his own emotions - something that is so beautiful to see.

Reply from Louise Medley, PA to MD at Kingsclere Day Nursery

It is great to read how your son is progressing at Kingsclere, thank you for leaving this review.


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Review from Lauren G (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Kingsclere Day Nursery for 4 months now and I've been really pleased with the level of care he's receiving. The app is fantastic for updating us on what he's been up to with pictures, as well as details of what he's eaten, nappy changes and naps but even with all that information
we still get a really personal and detailed handover at the end of the day by whoever brings him out. In addition, no matter what member of staff takes him in the morning, he gets greeted with a huge smile, how are you, asking him about whatever little trinket he's decided to bring in for that day. To me this really personal, warm and consistent level of interaction is what makes this nursery stand out above others. The manager is also involved in drops offs and pick ups and is really friendly and approachable. My son is also baking most weeks and has come on leaps and bounds with speech, and understanding numbers and shapes. In summary, we're having a great experience with Kingsclere Day Nursery.

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Review from Klaudyna E (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic experience all around! Lovely staff and my little boy loves going to nursery, thank you for everything! Big mention to one member of staff, in particular, you are a huge asset to the nursery. I couldn’t recommend this place enough!

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Review from Nichola L (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kingsclere Day Nursery has been a wonderful nursery for our daughter. The staff are caring and provide excellent activities and enjoyable days for the children. We would recommend Kingsclere Day Nursery to any of our friends as a fantastic choice for early years care.

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Review from T D (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has had no problems settling into Kingsclere. Staff are genuinely interested in children’s well-being and their development. It is more of a family atmosphere and I would highly recommend them.

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Review from Jodie K (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t be happier with Kingsclere Day Nursery. My son absolutely loves his time there and will be sad to leave for big school in September. I can’t fault the preschool in terms of care and the way they teach the children and always ensure they have new and exciting activities to do each day! I’ve
already put my younger sons name down for next year in the hope he’s lucky enough to get a place and have the same amazing experience as his brother. Thank you to all the amazing staff there.

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Review from Vanessa E (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at nursery a little after his first birthday in March. He is loving it and absolutely thriving with all the care he is shown and the fun he has at Kingsclere.
Highly recommend based on our experience and feel very confident that this is an excellent learning environment with a lovely
friendly atmosphere.

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Review from Lauren N (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our first daughter left Kingsclere to start school 3 years ago and we have just returned again with our next daughter as we loved it so much and I’m so pleased that we have! Our daughter has settled in amazingly and every day is so exciting and happy to go to nursery. The small numbers of the setting
was perfect for us and makes it feel more personal and like a family; not just another child amongst many already there! I feel positive that she is getting the best care and attention and this is backed up by how happy she is. We are always met personally with a smiling happy face by staff which helps with the transition a great deal. I can’t recommend Kingsclere highly enough, especially if you are looking for a smaller, calmer and personal setting for your child.

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Review from Catherine (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son joined the nursery when he turned one. He loves the nursery staff and runs in each morning to see them. There’s a fantastic outdoor space for them to play in and he is outside every day which I like. His language and numerical skills have come on so quickly and this is down to the one on one
care and attention he receives and the focus they put on learning. We couldn’t be happier with the nursery, nursery manager and staff.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.462)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.462) out of 10 for Kingsclere Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.462 for Kingsclere Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (88 Excellents x 5) + (44 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (4 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.462

  • 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 Kingsclere Day Nursery is based on 11 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 38 number of registered child places is 7.6, which has been reached with 11 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Kingsclere Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Kingsclere Day Nursery accepts?

Kingsclere Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kingsclere Day Nursery Open?

Kingsclere Day 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 Kingsclere Day Nursery have capacity for?

Kingsclere Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 38 Children.

How far is Kingsclere Day Nursery to the centre of Wokingham?

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

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