Reading Nursery
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Located in Reading, Rose Kiln Lane, this nursery will be one of the newest nurseries within the Fennies Family and is opening in June 2025. Reading, Rose Kiln Lane has been meticulously designed with 6 bright and spacious nursery rooms that cater to the unique needs of every child. The nursery has a dedicated cooking and art studio to ignite curiosity and creativity, where young chefs explore the culinary world or budding artists bring their dreams to life. Reading is full of indoor and outdoor environments that encourage the children to explore different textures and sounds, whilst developing a love for learning. The garden at Fennies Reading has a mud kitchen that supports the development of the children’s fine motor skills with real-life tools, nurturing their imagination and confidence. Our parents love Fennies because of all the stimulating features that exist around the nursery making day-to-day life at Fennies diverse and engaging.
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What’s a fun fact that makes you stand out?
Kiri is an amazing singer and you can often find her singing as she goes round the rooms at the nursery.
What helps you stay connected with your communities?
Planning enjoyable evenings to foster parent partnerships, with nights such as ‘Paint and Sip’ or ‘Wine and Cheese’ being regularly organised.
What’s something you have loved about your Early Years Career so far?
On World Kindness Day, the children and the team went around and delivered cards to spread joy in the community.
What’s your ambition to help improve the Early Years Sector?
Prioritising fun within education, remembering why we all started to work in Early Years in the first place, to have fun and help others.
What’s a fun fact that makes you stand out?
Nicola once had a small taste of the big screen, being an extra in a film shot in the South of France in 1988.
What helps you stay connected with your communities?
Consistently visiting sites to help build great relationships with the managers.
What’s something you have loved about your Early Years Career so far?
Being able to reconnect with former work colleagues from over 20 years ago, celebrating their achievements.
What’s your ambition to help improve the Early Years Sector?
Create a nursery group where fun and laughter form the foundation of a child-focused curriculum.
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What’s a fun fact that makes you stand out?
Bella once went paragliding over Turkey, showcasing her fearless attitude to life.
What helps you stay connected with your communities?
Having regular staffing calls to check in with them and see what support they need.
What’s something you have loved about your Early Years Career so far?
Being able to complete the child’s journey from enquiry all the way to their first day.
What’s your ambition to help improve the Early Years Sector?
Adaptability, offering the best advice depending on a parent’s current situation.
Fees
Fees received late will incur an administrative charge of £30.
Fees include meals, snacks, milk for infants, nappies and extracurricular activities.
Fee increases are calculated every year in July based on the previous year’s running costs and are applied in September’s invoice.
For more information on funding CLICK HERE.
You can find us at Kilnbrook House, Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG2 0BY. Our enchanting nursery is a 9-minute drive away from Reading train station.
Our educators at Fennies Reading, Rose Kiln Lane undergo a comprehensive two-day induction that includes essential training such as paediatric first aid certification. Beyond this, we invest in their ongoing development through role-specific training, one-to-one coaching, and career growth programs. This ensures that our teams are equipped to deliver exceptional care and enriching learning experiences to every child.
At Fennies Reading, Rose Kiln Lane, we strictly adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, which outlines the staff-to-child ratios. For children under two, the ratio is 1:3; for two-year-olds, it’s 1:5; and for children aged three and over, the ratio is 1:8. These ratios help ensure that each child receives the attentive, high-quality care and education they deserve.
Fennies Reading, Rose Kiln Lane is committed to providing an inclusive environment where all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, can thrive. Our experienced team works closely with parents, carers, and external professionals to create personalised support plans, ensuring that all children have access to the full curriculum and can fully participate in nursery activities.
The settling-in period at Fennies Reading, Rose Kiln Lane begins with you liaising with our Admissions team to provide all necessary details. Our Nursery Manager will then help organise your child’s first settling session, which is based on your proposed start date. On the first day, the parent and child will attend for a short visit, with the parent remaining onsite while the child gets familiar with the environment and the people around them. This transition period helps your child build initial bonds and feel more comfortable in their new setting. The settling-in period is free of charge and generally lasts one week, but it can be extended to two weeks if needed to ensure a smooth transition for your child.
Choosing a nursery like Fennies Reading, Rose Kiln Lane instead of a childminder offers numerous benefits. In a nursery, your child will have more opportunities for social interaction, exposing them to a diverse range of children from different backgrounds and cultures. Children learn so much from their peers, and interacting with a larger group of children expands their learning and development opportunities. Small groups with just one or two childminders can’t prepare children for the transition to a larger classroom environment with up to 26 children. At Fennies, we prepare them for success by following a well-structured routine that provides both stability and freedom. Children are encouraged to explore a variety of experiences and activities, fostering their individuality in a nurturing environment. Unlike childminders who operate from their homes, Fennies offers spacious facilities and a wide variety of resources that engage children in learning throughout the day, especially as they spend full days, five days a week with us.
At Fennies Reading, Rose Kiln Lane, we welcome children from 3 months to 5 years of age. Our nursery is designed to provide a nurturing and engaging environment for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ensuring that each child’s developmental needs are met at every stage of their early years.
At Fennies Reading, Rose Kiln Lane, the number of trips we offer depends on various factors, such as weather and the children’s learning themes. We aim to enhance their learning with experiences like visits to local fire stations, farms, libraries, and shops. These outings provide valuable hands-on opportunities to learn outside the nursery environment.
To enquire about a place at Fennies Reading, Rose Kiln Lane, our wonderful Admissions team is happy to assist you. They will help you find the perfect nursery for your child and answer any questions you may have. You can reach us by phone at 020 8770 3222, email at enquiries@fennies.com, or simply click the ‘Contact Us’ button on our website.
We worked alongside Dr Sam Wass on the designs we use for the walls at our nurseries. At Fennies Reading, Rose Kiln Lane we believe that children require calm and beautiful places where they can focus on enjoying learning and playing, hence all our nurseries are created with bright and spacious environments. White walls are used within these environments to provide a neutral background that enhances focus and reduces any visual distractions the children could experience. If the walls were to contain designs, it could lead to overstimulating the children which could in turn, hinder their ability to focus on learning.
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