Reading Day Nurseries

This is an information page for anyone looking at Reading Day Nurseries.

There are a large number of Reading Day Nurseries, each worthy of merit to some degree and all eager to attract business - for lets make no mistake - at the end of the day, childcare is a business. It is the manner, method and ethos of an individual nursery that makes it stand out from the crowd as a suitable 'second home' for your child. Good Reading Day Nurseries separate the day to day business of running a nursery from the individual responsibility of looking after each child in their care. In our opinion, that's what Orchard Day Nursery does extremely well.

When looking for a nursery it is important to find several Reading Day Nurseries that suit your individual needs and we strongly suggest you visit a number of Reading day nurseries to take a look at what is on offer before making your final decision.

Ask yourself the following;

Is the day nursery conveniently located
Does it have suitable dropping off - picking up parking
Which Reading Day Nurseries offer flexible hours, making life simpler for you to manage work comittments without adding to the stresses of daily life.

You will get a good idea which nursery is right for you from your visit, taking into account the surroundings, the children that are already there and the staff. It is impossible to 'fake' a happy and enthusiatic atmosphere and the level of activity, attention and communication are key indicators of a good or 'not so good' nursery.

Amongst the high number of Reading Day Nurseries, Orchard Day Nursery try to oblige parents with a flexible approach to child care. We realise that in todays society, working hours can be unforgiving and it is our desire to provide as much assistance to busy parents as possible.

It is important that both you and your child feel comfortable with your final choice from your shortlist of Reading Day Nurseries.

When you are deciding which nursery to select it is important that you ask the nursery managers to clearly explain the contract you will need to sign. This will include all of your terms and conditions and payment information. Ask the manager to talk you through exactly what you will need to pay and whether bank holidays and training days are included in your fees or cost extra. Also, ask about any additional charges such as food, nappies, late collection fees and a registration fee. Gathering this type of information will mean that you can more easily compare the prices between Reading nurseries. We are always pleased to assist in this manner.

Free Early Years Entitlement

If your child is aged between three and five, then you are entitled to 12.5 hours of free early years care and education for 38 weeks of the year in the term following their third birthday (usually taken as five 2.5 hour sessions).

Many day nurseries offer this service to parents and in 2010 the number of hours will increase to 15 per week which can be taken more flexibly. You can ask if your nursery offers these places, or alternatively call your local council who will be able to advise you of the nearest nursery that does.