Waingels Gardens Day Nursery

Waingels College, Waingels Road, Woodley, Reading RG5 4RF
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Waingels Gardens Day Nursery offers full and part-time places to children aged from three months old up to the age of five years.

The nursery is situated in Woodley, Reading in a more rural area, close to Ashenbury Park and in the grounds of Waingels College. The nursery has parking for dropping off and collecting children, plus outside space for the children to enjoy and well resourced areas throughout the setting for children to explore and let their imaginations grow.

The Nursey's ethos is to create an environment where children are engaged, motivated, independent thinkers, who have a positive attitude to learning, supported by secure and respectful relationships.

All of the children's meals are home cooked at the nursery using fresh ingredients and water is available throughout the day.

The Nursery is part of The Forbury group of Nurseries which include, Forbury Gardens, Berkeley Gardens, Woodley Gardens and Newbury Gardens Day Nursery.

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Care Provided by Waingels Gardens Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amy Polaszewski (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 50
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Waingels Gardens Day Nursery

  • Under 2's - £78.50 per day,
    Over 2's - £70.00 per day.
    Full time discounted rate:
    Under 2's - £335.00 per week,
    Over 2's - £307.50 per week

  • Please contact the nursery for information about government funding available.
    Fees updated May 2023
  • Parking

  • Parking is available at the nursery.


Waingels Gardens Day Nursery Reviews (6)

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Review from N C (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Waingels Garden Nursery is excellent. The staff have such a wonderful relationship with my daughter, and contact between us is fabulous. Since my daughter joined in September, she has flourished and is becoming more independent.

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Review from Samantha H (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our son to this nursery when he was 20 months old and couldn't be happier with this decision. The staff are great, we've been made to feel welcome as a whole family and the development our son has shown whilst at Waingels is fantastic.

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Review from Sally W (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Waingels Gardens Day Nursery since it opened. He has so much fun there and the range of activities the staff do with the children is so varied. It's very difficult leaving your child in the care of others but I’ve never felt concern leaving him at Waingels as all the staff are extremely
caring and supportive.
I have recommended the nursery to several friends who have also enrolled their children there.

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Review from Kirsty R (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An absolutely lovely nursery. My little girl (two and a half years) is so happy here. The staff are extremely friendly and go out of their way to make our little girl's time there wonderful.

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Review from Ellie A (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Waingels Gardens Day Nursery for well over a year now and he absolutely loves it. The staff are incredible - they are friendly and supportive to both parents and children. We leave our son in their care knowing he will be well looked after. The activities the staff carry out
are so varied and we love how much more independent our son has got since he started there. He is learning and developing new skills each week and always comes home full of life.
I couldn't recommend the nursery enough and will be sad to leave at the end of August when my son moves onto school.

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Review from Olivia M (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Waingels Gardens for five months now. She was made to feel very safe, happy and welcome instantly and loves spending time with her friends and the staff there. Her learning and development has come on in leaps and bounds since joining Waingels Gardens, particularly physical,
verbal and social.
The staff are warm and reassuring - in my experience they genuinely put the children’s needs as the main priority.

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Meet the Team (1)

Amy

Amy Polaszewski

Job Title: Nursery manager

Joined: 2009

Amy has worked with the Forbury Group of Nurseries since May 2009. She had a short break in 2014 for one year for travelling, working in America, as a Nanny. Amy then returned to the Nursery in May 2015.


Amy has worked mainly in our sister nursery Forbury Gardens, and completed her Level 3 Diploma with the company. Amy has attended many other training courses.


Amy qualified quickly and progressed throughout Forbury Nursery by promoting to a Room Leader, Senior, Third in Charge, Deputy Manager, and then into the role as Nursery Manager of Waingels Gardens Day Nursery in August 2022.


Amy’s role is flexible to work both in the nursery office and in the rooms with the children. She has a sound knowledge of the EYFS and of each child’s individual needs and requirements. Amy has experience of working in all age groups. Amy has a good knowledge of safeguarding at the Nursery and how to deal with any issues that may arise as a Designated Safeguarding Officer. Amy has a vast knowledge of children with Special Educational Needs and has experience in the role of SENDCO.


Amy has a young son who also attends the Nursery.


Frequently Asked Questions about Waingels Gardens Day Nursery

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

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

What Days & Hours is Waingels Gardens Day Nursery Open?

Waingels Gardens 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 Waingels Gardens Day Nursery have capacity for?

Waingels Gardens Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Waingels Gardens Day Nursery to the centre of Reading?

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

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