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We recognise that mornings can be a challenge, and we’re committed to doing everything we can to ensure a positive and warm start to the day.
Open 51 weeks per year
7am – 7pm, Mon – Fri
Standard day: 8am – 6pm
Excluding bank holidays & inset days
N Reading
3-5 Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5LE
01189 952 583
Why N Reading?
We’re committed to offering you a nursery experience like no other; and with N Reading, we’ve gone all out. A sensitive restoration of an impressive period property, the nursery is filled with character while equally purpose-built to support every element of our early years curriculum. Our large playrooms are filled with natural light. There’s a specialist art and cooking room, while outside, the garden comes complete with a messy play area, adventure playground and slide.
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Open Longer
We’re open 7am – 7pm, with no punitive late fees.
The great outdoors
Our garden comes complete with a messy play area, adventure playground and slide.
Beautiful spaces
A sensitive restoration filled with character while equally purpose-built to support every element of our early years curriculum.
Always learning
We support our educators to pursue early years degrees and further studies.
Friendliest nursery in town
We’re creating the best experience for our children, parents and teams.
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Rethinking Early Years Education
Here at N, we’re on a mission to rethink early years, offering a fresh educational outlook to prepare children for life in the modern world. Working with leading early years experts, we’ve blended our own unique curriculum, taking influence from a variety of learning philosophies including Reggio Emilia and Bruner. We were recently named the UK’s highest quality nursery group and we believe that our bespoke approach, combined with the learning outlined by the EYFS, supports all of our children to play and explore, be active learners and critical thinkers.
Our bespoke curriculum is split into four key pillars of learning:
Holistic health
Self expression
Global responsibility
Inventive ideas
Menu
We’ve worked with experts to make sure that we deliver a balanced menu that supports every child’s developmental needs. Our chefs prepare fresh meals in our cafe kitchen, everyday.
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The N Reading Management Team
Catherine
Front of House Manager
After completing her NNEB, NVQ3, and Chiltern Certificate in Childcare and Education, Catherine embarked on an exciting journey with Disney Cruise Line, spending 7 adventurous years at sea working for various cruise companies and exploring the globe. She and her husband then made the move to the USA. However, as the saying goes, there's truly no place like home, and they have since returned to Berkshire permanently. Joining N Family Club has allowed her to reconnect with her roots in childcare, and she couldn't be happier. Outside work, Catherine enjoys the theatre, TV shows, movies, and walking her fur-baby.
Morven
Assistant Deputy Manager
Morven grew up in Sunningdale, Ascot, spent some time living in London, and now calls Kintbury home. With 20 years of experience in Early Years, Morven is passionate about delivering the highest possible quality of childcare. She’s always eager to learn new skills and gain fresh knowledge. Morven’s dedication to her work is matched only by her love for family adventures - she loves spending time with her husband and their two daughters. Family walks with their two dogs and beach outings are some of her favorite activities.
Nadia
Nursery Manager
With a career in childcare spanning back to 2002, Nadia is not only equipped with an NVQ3 but also holds a Montessori Diploma and a degree in Science. Her passion lies in helping children grow and achieve their full potential! She prioritizes working closely with parents to ensure harmony between home and nursery life. The most rewarding aspect of her role is the joy of seeing a new understanding spark in children's eyes and the pride they feel in their accomplishments. She is a proud parent of two boys and is happily married. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending quality time with friends over meals or enjoying a good movie together.
Roshney
Deputy Nursery Manager
Roshney has finished her Dip Level 3 in Children, Young People and Workforce. With 5 years of experience, she holds a managerial position. During her free time, Roshney finds pleasure in baking, taking leisurely walks, fishing, and cherishing valuable moments with her family.
Fees
Under 3 years £87.50 per standard day
3 years + £82.50 per standard day
Fees include all meals, snacks, formula for infants, nappies, and trips.
Minimum attendance is 2 full days, including a Monday or Friday. All conditions are subject to availability.
Standard fees
Minimum 2 full days including a Monday or Friday. Multi-day discounts have already been applied (see below for details).
Funding: Please note, for 2-day plans, your entitlement is capped at 20 hours, in line with your actual attendance.
To further support the expansion of funding for children aged 9-23 months, additional charges for essential items will not be passed on to families attending N Reading at this time. This offer will remain in play for the remainder of 2024 and 2 months’ notice will be provided ahead of any change.
Fees last updated 24/10/2024
Standard plans
2 days
£743.75
3 days
£1,115.63
4 days
£1,413.13*
Full time
£1,719.92*
Standard plans
2 days
£743.75
3 days
£1,115.63
4 days
£1,413.13*
Full time
£1,719.92*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
2 days
£327.99
3 days
£699.87
4 days
£1,018.16*
Full time
£1,335.35*
Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied (from September 2025)
2 days
£ TBC - awaiting funding rate
3 days
£ TBC - awaiting funding rate
4 days
£ TBC - awaiting funding rate
Full time
£ TBC - awaiting funding rate
Standard plans
2 days
£743.75
3 days
£1,115.63
4 days
£1,413.13*
Full time
£1,719.92*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
2 days
£327.99
3 days
£699.87
4 days
£1,018.16*
Full time
£1,335.35*
Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied (from September 2025)
2 days
£ TBC - awaiting funding rate
3 days
£ TBC - awaiting funding rate
4 days
£ TBC - awaiting funding rate
Full time
£ TBC - awaiting funding rate
Standard plans
2 days
£701.25
3 days
£1,051.88
4 days
£1,332.38*
Full time
£1,621.64*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
2 days
£394.25
3 days
£744.88
4 days
£1,040.73*
Full time
£1,337.67*
Fees with 2-3 year old 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement rate applied for children aged 3+
2 days
£309.25
3 days
£659.88
4 days
£959.98*
Full time
£1,259.04*
Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
2 days
£291.87
3 days
£438.23
4 days
£749.41*
Full time
£1,054.02*
*Multi-day discount applied
Whilst the Government funding is structured for 38 weeks of the year (term time), our places are for 51 weeks of the year and so the funded hours are stretched over the 51 weeks that we’re open. Applied over 51 weeks, the funding equates to 11.18 hours per week. The same principle applies for the 30 hour funding.
Parents can assess their eligibility for funding and the application process by visiting the Government Childcare Choices website.
For more information about available funding, please go to our Funding and bursaries page.
Standard fees
Minimum 2 full days including a Monday or Friday. Multi-day discounts have already been applied (see below for details).
Funding: Please note, for 2-day plans, your entitlement is capped at 20 hours, in line with your actual attendance.
To further support the expansion of funding for children aged 9-23 months, additional charges for essential items will not be passed on to families attending N Reading at this time. This offer will remain in play for the remainder of 2024 and 2 months’ notice will be provided ahead of any change.
Fees last updated 24/10/2024
3-8 months
Standard plans
2 days
£743.75
3 days
£1,115.63
4 days
£1,413.13*
Full time
£1,719.92*
9-23 months
Standard plans
2 days
£743.75
3 days
£1,115.63
4 days
£1,413.13*
Full time
£1,719.92*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
2 days
£327.99
3 days
£699.87
4 days
£1,018.16*
Full time
£1,335.35*
Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied (from September 2025)
2 days
£ TBC - awaiting funding rate
3 days
£ TBC - awaiting funding rate
4 days
£ TBC - awaiting funding rate
Full time
£ TBC - awaiting funding rate
2-3 years
Standard plans
2 days
£743.75
3 days
£1,115.63
4 days
£1,413.13*
Full time
£1,719.92*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
2 days
£327.99
3 days
£699.87
4 days
£1,018.16*
Full time
£1,335.35*
Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied (from September 2025)
2 days
£ TBC - awaiting funding rate
3 days
£ TBC - awaiting funding rate
4 days
£ TBC - awaiting funding rate
Full time
£ TBC - awaiting funding rate
3 years+
Standard plans
2 days
£701.25
3 days
£1,051.88
4 days
£1,332.38*
Full time
£1,621.64*
Fees with 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
2 days
£394.25
3 days
£744.88
4 days
£1,040.73*
Full time
£1,337.67*
Fees with 2-3 year old 15 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement rate applied for children aged 3+
2 days
£309.25
3 days
£659.88
4 days
£959.98*
Full time
£1,259.04*
Fees with 30 hours Early Years Funding Entitlement applied
2 days
£291.87
3 days
£438.23
4 days
£749.41*
Full time
£1,054.02*
*Multi-day discount applied