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In a Mumsnet survey of 131 users of Bright Horizons Nurseries: 82% would buy again and 85% would recommend
A place to grow
Waterside Day Nursery and Preschool is a purpose built nursery situated on Thames Valley Park, within easy commute of Reading and the station. Take advantage of the free shuttle bus from the station and be dropped off outside the nursery.
The nursery offers spacious home rooms that have direct access to our large and secure garden areas which provide fresh-air learning opportunities for little ones all year round.
We have a soft play room for safe indoor physical activity that all children can enjoy and we take children on walks to enjoy the lake and wildlife.
Bright Horizons very own curriculum also includes Creative Cooks and Green Gardeners that offer children an opportunity to explore food through cooking with home grown vegetables.
Our excellent nutritionally balanced menu is produced on site and is endorsed by Action for Children. All dietary requirements are catered for and there are strict procedures in place in regards to allergens.
We will be delighted to welcome you to Waterside Day Nursery and Preschool, our friendly, experienced and highly qualified staff are on hand to conduct a personal nursery tour at a time to suit you.
Lana Wilson
Nursery Manager
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Supporting and Learning
Growing Mathematicians
1-2-3-4-5! Mathematics is embedded in everything that we do and experience in our day-to-day lives and our Growing Mathematicians programme has been created to help your child understand the purpose and importance of mathematics.
Growing Readers
Growing Readers brings together home and nursery life, providing parents with some of the theory behind developing children’s reading skills, and also providing handy Hints & Tips, recommended reading lists and suggested activities for parents and children to explore together.
Growing Writers
Our Growing Writer’s approach supports the complex magical journey from making a mark, to emergent writing, to confident writer, laying the foundational skills that enable each child to flourish with the confidence and capability to succeed at school.
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Fees & Availability
Where possible we look to offer flexible booking patterns and a range of funding options, including the government's 30 hours funded childcare* provision. To request pricing and availability, please request a call back by clicking the button below.
*Terms and conditions apply to 30 hours funding. Click here for more information.
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Meet the Team
Lana Wilson
Lana is the nursery manager at Bright Horizons Waterside and Preschool. She have worked in childcare for the last 8 years, working as temporary staff whilst studying at university for her BA(Hons) Degree in Early Childhood studies, to then working through to become manager.
Lana holds great value and emphasis on the importance of providing a stimulating and enhanced environment that encourages all children to be curious and independent learners from birth. If any families have a questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the nursery where Lana will be happy to discuss this further.
Jenna Carter
Jenna has worked at Waterside Day Nursery and Preschool for the last 10 years, working her way up from apprentice to Deputy Manager. Jenna holds great affection for children of all ages; cherishing the opportunity to observe children as they develop, enabling them to be confident and independent through enhanced opportunities in their play.
As part of the management team, Jenna is here to support you in any queries you may have.
Kirsty Rozzier
Kirsty has worked at Waterside Day Nursery and Pre-school for the last 6 years, during this time she has been part of the management team. Kirsty has a wide knowledge and experience, which has been extended with the knowledge gained through acquiring her Foundation Degree in Early Years.
Kirsty also is the mother of a young boy who also attends Waterside.
Candy Floss
Hi, my name is Candy Floss, I joined Bright Horizons in March 2010 as the ‘Super Safety Hero’ to help nursery children stay safe and manage risks. My role as a Health and Safety Super Hero is unique to Bright Horizons and I’m in every nursery, 365 days a year.
Back in 2010, I saw a job advert for a Zebra Super Safety Hero – I was very excited, applied and was invited for an interview with several other zebras. We were interviewed by all the children who then voted on which of us would be their Super Safety Hero. It was hoof biting but I was thrilled when they told me I was the most voted for by the children who all loved me because of my cape and bag. My bag is very special, if something fits inside, it’s a choking hazard. You might be wondering how I got my name. The children in our nurseries chose five names and voted for their favourite. I love it as it’s unique, I mean have you ever heard of a zebra called Candy Floss? Exactly!
Why Bright Horizons
The Bright Horizons passion and enthusiasm for providing high-quality care isn’t just common knowledge within our own business – we’ve also gained some impressive accolades from external sources for excellence as both a childcare provider, and as an employer. We are the only childcare company to have been listed for the last 11 years as one of the country’s top 50 “Great Places to Work” by the Great Place to Work Institute.
