Business Details
Trusted Childcare & Early Learning in Cookham
Established over 34 years ago, we are a family-run nursery group dedicated to providing exceptional childcare and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our approach combines personalized care with professional expertise, ensuring each child feels secure, engaged, and inspired to learn. We prioritize strong relationships between staff, children, and families, supported by a key person system and home visits to ease transitions. Our play-based curriculum fosters natural curiosity and individual development, with resources tailored to each child's needs.We maintain high standards through continuous staff training, regular progress assessments, and collaboration with parents. Our central support team manages administrative functions, allowing nursery managers to focus entirely on childcare quality. With five locations across the Thames Valley, we offer flexible session options and nutritious home-cooked meals, including special dietary accommodations. Our commitment to excellence has made us a trusted choice for families seeking a nurturing environment that prepares children for school and beyond.
Services
Childcare
Early Years Curriculum
Home-Cooked Meals
Settling-In Sessions
Special Dietary Needs
Highlights and features
- Over 34 years of experience in childcare
- Family-run with personalized care
- Qualified staff supporting child development
- Home visits for smooth transitions
- Central support team for nursery operations
Services
Childcare
We provide full-day childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years, with sessions from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Our qualified staff create secure, stimulating environments where children develop social, cognitive, and physical skills through structured play and individualized attention.
Early Years Curriculum
Our play-based curriculum supports early development through age-appropriate activities. Skilled educators design tailored experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, and school readiness, with regular progress assessments shared with parents to track individual milestones and achievements.
Home-Cooked Meals
Nutritious meals and snacks are prepared daily by nursery cooks using fresh ingredients. We accommodate special dietary requirements, including allergies and cultural preferences, ensuring children receive balanced nutrition in a safe, supervised dining environment.
Settling-In Sessions
We offer home visits and flexible settling-in sessions to ease children's transition to nursery. These personalized introductions help build trust between staff, children, and families, reducing anxiety and establishing comfort in the new environment.
Parent Communication
The Famly app enables real-time communication between parents and staff, sharing photos, observations, and progress updates. This digital platform strengthens home-nursery collaboration, ensuring families remain informed about their child's daily experiences and developmental milestones.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We care for children from 3 months to 5 years old across all our nursery locations.
Do you offer flexible session times?
Yes, we provide morning (7:30am-1:00pm), afternoon (1:00pm-6:00pm), and full-day (7:30am-6:00pm) sessions Monday-Friday.
Can you accommodate special dietary requirements?
Our nursery cooks prepare special meals for children with allergies, medical needs, or cultural dietary preferences.
How do you help children settle in?
We offer home visits and flexible settling-in sessions to ensure smooth transitions and build trust between children, families, and staff.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use the Famly app for real-time updates, photo sharing, and progress tracking between nursery and home.
Can I visit a nursery before enrolling?
Yes, we encourage prospective parents to book visits and meet our staff teams at any of our five locations.
Reviews (2)
Felicity Gasparro
Nov 03, 2015
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Our daughter attends forest lodge and our sons attended before leaving for school. All of them were cared from at about 7 months on, and I cannot praise Nadine and the team enough. Most importantly, the staff all genuinely care about our children and take a full and shared interest in their care. The environment is nurturing and supportive and our three are blossoming into lovely young people as a result. We have known the team at FL for five years and can verify this has always been the case, and the nursery goes from strength to strength. The communication is excellent, the home cooked food is
Rachel Woods
Oct 21, 2015
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My son goes to Little Willows in Flackwell Heath and he truly loves it! Home from home ( but more fun I'm sure) the staff are fabulous!
