Drop off
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.
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.
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, Bruner, Forest School and Montessori. 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 the former Head of Nutrition at Jamie Oliver, Laura Matthews, 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.
This week's menu
The N Reading Management Team
Maddiy
Support Manager
Maddiy has been working in the field of childcare since 2006 and holds an NVQ level 3 in childcare as well as a degree in business management. She has a deep passion for working with children and is dedicated to bringing awe and wonder into their everyday lives. She is particularly passionate about taking children out into the community and helping them to become familiar with and understand their local environment.
Michelle L.
Front of House Manager
Michelle was raised in West London and relocated to Hampshire 20 years ago, now finding happiness in calling it home. Beyond her work, Michelle's heart swells with passion for horse riding and ownership, and there's nothing that warms her soul more than watching her daughter compete with her horses. With two grown-up children who are enjoying their lives, it was a natural choice for her to re-enter the early years field, and she eagerly anticipates it.
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 £82 per standard day
3 years + £77 per standard day
Fees include all meals, snacks, formula for infants, nappies, and trips.
Minimum attendance is 2 full days, including a Friday or Monday. 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.
Standard fees
Under 3 years
£697.00
3 years+
£654.00
3 years+ with funding
Cost of Additional hours per month with EYFE (15 hours)
£373.21
Cost of Additional hours per month with extended funding (30 hours)
£279.69
Standard fees
Under 3 years
£1,045.50
3 years+
£981.75
3 years+ with funding
Cost of Additional hours per month with EYFE (15 hours)
£700.46
Cost of Additional hours per month with extended funding (30 hours)
£419.42
Standard fees
Under 3 years
£1,324.30*
3 years+
£1,243.55*
3 years+ with funding
Cost of Additional hours per month with EYFE (15 hours)
£976.33*
Cost of Additional hours per month with extended funding (30 hours)
£709.34*
Standard fees
Under 3 years
£1,611.81*
3 years+
£1,513.53*
3 years+ with funding
Cost of Additional hours per month with EYFE (15 hours)
£1,253.34*
Cost of Additional hours per month with extended funding (30 hours)
£993.38*
*Multi-day discount applied