Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Braywick Leisure Centre, Braywick Road, Maidenhead SL6 1BN
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Welcome to Wise Owls Day Nursery, located in the Braywick Leisure Centre in Maidenhead, where children between the ages of 8 weeks and 5 years old receive exceptional childcare in a nurturing home away from home.

They know you want the best for your child. A safe space to play, explore and grow. A place where they laugh out loud every day. Maidenhead undoubtedly offers this happy existence.

One of the benefits of this nursery is its size. The intimate space instantly puts children at ease, giving them a familiar and welcoming place to spend their day. Each and every child is celebrated and recognised for their uniqueness, and the calm and friendly atmosphere gives children the confidence to be creative, express their emotions and explore their surroundings.

Not only do the children have the opportunity to play and learn with their peers, there will be times throughout the day where they will enjoy the company of children of different ages; learning to socialise, share, take care of others and find their own voice.

The nursery is equipped with top-quality facilities and resources across five age-appropriate rooms and they provide a safe and caring environment where children can enjoy crafts, role-play, reading corners, sensory play, phonics, and small group activities.

Their location within the Braywick Leisure Centre ensures that children regularly have the opportunity to explore the nature reserve surrounding the centre, regardless of the weather. With easy access to the A4, M4, A404 and public transport links, Wise Owls Day Nursery is conveniently located for busy parents.

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Care Provided by Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jackie Henley (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 8
  • Total Places for Children
  • 41
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-18:15
    Tuesday 07:45-18:15
    Wednesday 07:45-18:15
    Thursday 07:45-18:15
    Friday 07:45-18:15
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

  • From £78.07-£86.74 per day

  • Fees are reviewed annually and this information is subject to change.
    Current fees and funding rates are available on our website. Please visit our website or contact us for the most current fees.
  • Parking

  • Pay and display parking outside.


Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead Reviews (19)

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Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead has 19 reviews.

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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is very settled and happy at Wise Owls. The team there are very caring and greet him with enthusiasm every day which fills me with confidence in leaving him in their care. He eats well, sleeps well and comes home smiling, chatty and happy which shows me he's had a good time and is being very
well looked after.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Thanks for this lovely review. He is a happy and delightful child to have at nursery. We are pleased he enjoys being here as much as we enjoy having him here.


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Review from Gemma M (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son skips into the nursery every day. The staff treat the children like their own and show soo much care, kindness and love towards them.
There might not be a large garden, but the children are taken to the nature reserve every day to play, and this gives them structure and a change of scene which
is so important.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Thanks for your glowing review. We do pride ourselves on being a 'home away from home', and it is nice to see how comfortable and at 'home' all the children are at Braywick. We do our absolute best to give the children regular outdoor experiences, and we are so lucky to have the most enormous back garden - the Nature Reserve that the children love exploring.


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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined in Feb/March this year and he has settled in really well. All the ladies who look after the children in the nursery are lovely, really caring and genuinely have the kid's best interests at heart. I chose this nursery because my eldest son went here and thrived. Although some of the staff
has changed, the level of love and care is still the same!

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you are happy with the nursery and we especially love to welcome siblings as it connects us to the children and families that have moved on. Sometimes our team does change as that's the nature of the sector, but with our Manager at the helm, she is always quick to create a fun and friendly team environment and staff settle in very quickly. We are also determined to find the best of the best so that the quality of care is always top-notch.


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Review from Chris M (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Wise Owls in Maidenhead. Our daughter has been completely happy there from day one, she toddles in without a backwards glance which can only be a good thing! They are kind, and caring and focus on developing her mind and her physical skills. Communication is great. 10/10. No notes!

Reply from Ally Holloway, Head of Sales, Marketing Communications at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

10/10! Thank you so much! She is a delightful girl and we enjoy watching her grow and develop every day.


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Review from Diana Y (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with the wonderful care and attention our one-year-old receives at Wise Owls Day Nursery From the moment we enrolled our little one, it's been an incredible experience for our family. Here are some of the reasons why we love this nursery:
The staff at Wise Owls Day Nursery are
simply amazing. They genuinely care about each child, and their expertise in early childhood development is evident in every interaction. We feel confident that our child is in good hands. My daughter flies into the arms of the staff every day and is always ready for pickup with a big smile on her face.
The nursery provides a clean and secure environment that encourages exploration and learning.
We appreciate the open and transparent communication with the nursery staff. They keep us updated with daily reports, photos, and important information about our child's activities, meals, and naps.
In summary, Wise Owls has exceeded our expectations.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Marketing Communications Manager at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Wow, what a wonderful review, the staff will love reading this. Thanks for taking the time to share your feelings about our nursery. When children and parents are happy, we are happy.


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Review from J D (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has settled really well into nursery at Wise Owls Maidenhead. He has a great bond with his key worker. He loves to play with his friends and is always coming home having learnt new things. These things have been very reassuring for us as first time parents. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Marketing Communications Manager at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Thanks for your recommendation. We are pleased that you can see the development he is making. We thoroughly enjoy teaching him and taking care of him and we are very proud to have a strong and stable team that form close bonds with all the children.


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Review from Ashleigh H (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son absolutely loves coming to Wise Owls. He's been attending since he was 8 months old and has developed so much since. He's so happy to go in each morning and play with his friends. The staff are so lovely and we know he is well looked after.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Marketing Communications Manager at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Thanks for your lovely review. He is a delightful boy and we enjoy taking care of him and watching him develop every day.


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Review from Felix Y (Father of Child) published on 26 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My elder son used to stay with Wise Owl for a couple of months and my younger son is currently with them for 6 months. All the staff are very kind, helpful, and responsible. A lovely place for the kids to stay and grow up.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Marketing Communications Manager at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Thank you so much for your review. We are so pleased to hear you are happy with the nursery and that your children have both enjoyed being with us.


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Review from Daniel H (Father of Child) published on 25 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves his time at Braywick and has developed incredibly since joining earlier in the year.
He has made a best friend and always says his name at home when we talk about nursery.
The carers are all brilliant and an asset to the nursery.
We would recommend Braywick to anyone!

Reply from Ally Holloway, Marketing Communications Manager at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Thanks for your review. He is a delight to take care of. We love seeing him form special friendships and grow in confidence.


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Review from Karl C (Father of Child) published on 25 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends the Maidenhead branch having joined from another nursery just under a year ago. The staff at Wise Owls Day Nursery couldn't have been better in helping him settle in, he felt at ease in no time at all. The progress he has made over the past 10 months has been amazing to witness and the
recent parents' evening was very inciteful. I love that when possible they get the children outside, playing and exploring in the fresh air. We are so glad we moved our son to this nursery and it's a testament to all the staff there that he looks forward to going to nursery!

Reply from Ally Holloway, Marketing Communications Manager at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Thanks for your feedback. We are glad you moved him here too!


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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends this nursery and we are all so happy with her experience here.
The staff are all exceptionally caring and really try to meet your child where they are in order to get the best out of them. My daughter is quite sensitive and they really supported her from day one to settle in. She’s
come out of her shell a lot since attending Wise Owls Day Nursery and her development has really progressed with their support. I was quite nervous when sending her originally as she’s my first child and the updates from the staff completely alleviated any concerns I had and continue to prove to me that she is happy and thriving in their care.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to other parents in the area.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Marketing Communications Manager at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Thank you for this lovely review. It will mean so much to our team. We are really proud of the strong and nurturing team we have at Maidenhead led by our very wonderful manager. It is so important that all children in our care are happy and thriving, so we are so pleased to hear that you can see this growth in your daughter.


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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely love this nursery and all the staff here. They have really nurtured our daughter since she started over a year ago. Now a chatty 2-year-old we love the new songs, dances and stories she brings home and shares with us. Her attempts at the alphabet song make us all smile. The staff work so
hard to make it a fun and educational safe little world, and the most important point of all is, she loves it!

Reply from Ally Holloway, Marketing Communications Manager at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Thank you very much for this lovely review and for acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our team at Maidenhead. They are a very close and loyal team and this most definitely helps create that safe little world you refer to. We are lucky that all of the children in our care are simply delightful and funny - it makes the job so much more enjoyable.


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Review from Agne L (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery who has experienced staff. My son had a great time at the nursery and the settling in was easier than I thought. Generally I found he was well looked after and made great connection with the staff. Thank you!

Reply from Ally Holloway, Marketing Communications Manager at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Thanks for your feedback Agne. Your son is a delight and we are so pleased to know that you're both happy with the nursery. We have a strong and supportive team at Braywick that have been with us for a long time and this definitely helps children form a special bond with all staff.


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Review from Lauren C (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The ladies at the nursery were so welcoming when we joined in July. My son has learned so many new things and doesn't stop talking about his nursery ladies and his new friends. The environment they provide for children is safe, fun and allowed for endless learning through play and activities. I honestly
couldn't thank them enough, especially with potty training support and help with the "pushing boundaries" stage.

Reply from Ally Holloway, Marketing Manager at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Dear Lauren, thank you for this glowing review. It is so important to us that all the children in our care feel happy and safe, so your comments really are music to our ears. Lucky for us, we enjoy spending time with all the children too and helping them grow and develop.
Wise Owls Maidenhead team.


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Review from Thomas H (Father of Child) published on 21 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started the nursery in November 2020 at 8 months old. Being a lockdown baby we were anxious about her starting. The team were amazing with settling her in and following our routine. She enjoys nursery so much, she has fully settled and her development is amazing. She is constantly learning
new things. Amazing staff, great location, great times and very reasonable fees. Highly recommend.

Reply from Laura Hughes, Business Manager at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Thank you for your excellent review of our nursery, we are thrilled your daughter has settled in so well.


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Review from Fiona H (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son goes to Wise Owls Day Nursery three days a week and has developed so much since starting with them. The team are fantastic, they keep me up to date with everything that is going on, they helped when we started the potty training process and they know my son so well, I feel very comfortable and
happy knowing he is in good hands. The prices are brilliant, I have a tight budget, but the care is the most important thing and I know that he is at the best nursery in Maidenhead.

Reply from Laura Hughes, Business Manager at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Thank you, Fiona, for your excellent review on our nursery, we are glad your son enjoys attending, thank you, Laura Hughes.


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Review from Tim H (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I honestly can not recommend this nursery enough. The staff are excellent, brilliant value for money and my son absolutely loves it there. We have noticed a huge improvement in his development as a direct result of him attending and the exceptional care provided by the Wise Owls team.

Reply from Laura Hughes, Business Manager at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Thank you Tim for your excellent review on our nursery, we are so pleased your son enjoys his time with us.


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Review from Xiao Z (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been in this nursery since she was 2 years old. She will start school this September. She has always been happy in the nursery. During the Covid time when the nursery had to remain closed, she told me millions of times that she really missed the nursery. I credit this to the nursery
staff for their delicate care and top engagement. As it is a small nursery, the staff turnover is not frequent at all, so the kids can feel a secure bonding with the staff. The new setting in Braywick Leisure Centre has provided even further opportunities to the kids and staff. The new setting is such a homely environment and my daughter loves the castle. Parking is also very easy and it is just next to the leisure centre. It also helps to combine sibling activities in the leisure centre and own exercise in the running ground or in the leisure centre. Besides, the fee is very reasonable and the length of the opening hours is good. Great value for money.

Reply from Laura Hughes, Business Manager at Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

Thank you Xiao for your excellent review of our nursery, we are thrilled your daughter enjoys attending. Kind regards, Laura.


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Review from Alice (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery, staff are professional and excellent, the care provided is outstanding, children are well cared for and educated, my son attended and my daughter also. I can’t recommend enough, my little girl loves her nursery, thanks to the caring nature of your staff.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.826)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10 for Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.826 for Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead is calculated as follows: ( (119 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.826

  • 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 Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead is based on 12 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 41 number of registered child places is 8.2, which has been reached with 12 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 (2)

Jackie

Jackie Henley

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I have a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and I have over 35+ years of experience in childcare; ranging from nannying, preschool, nursery room leader, managing a creche and nursery and being the Manager here at Wise Owls.


In this role I oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, I am also the preschool room leader so plan daily activities according to the children’s interests; helping the children reach their full potential,

I am passionate about teaching in the early years and love teaching children about the importance of nature and furthering their knowledge about the environment.


Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 Diploma, Paediatric first aider, Designated Safeguarding Officer, SENCO


Rebecca

Rebecca Davenport

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2019

Rebecca is an experienced childcare practitioner with Level 3 qualification in early years education.


Frequently Asked Questions about Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead

What is the Age Range of Children that Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead accepts?

Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead Open?

Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead is open: Monday 07:45-18:15, Tuesday 07:45-18:15, Wednesday 07:45-18:15, Thursday 07:45-18:15, Friday 07:45-18:15.

How many Children does Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead have capacity for?

Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead has capacity for a total of 41 Children.

How far is Wise Owls Day Nursery - Maidenhead to the centre of Maidenhead?

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

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