Business Details
36 Years
experience
OFSTED-Registered Day Nursery in Reading
Goldilocks Day Nursery has been providing nurturing childcare and educational support to families in Reading since 1990. Our dedicated team of qualified nursery nurses and assistants prioritises creating a home-from-home environment where children feel safe, loved, and encouraged to develop at their own pace. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, offering tailored learning activities that stimulate cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth. With five age-appropriate rooms and flexible transition systems, we ensure children move through developmental stages comfortably alongside peers.Our facilities include state-of-the-art CCTV monitoring, purpose-designed play areas, and a 5-star food safety rating for nutritious meals prepared fresh daily. We maintain strict staff-to-child ratios and invest in continuous professional development for all team members, including mandatory paediatric first aid and child protection training. Goldilocks operates a key person system to build strong family partnerships while fostering children's independence through structured routines and spontaneous learning opportunities.
Services
Day Nursery Care
Early Years Education
Nutritious Meal Provision
Child Protection Training
Parent Partnership Programmes
Special Educational Needs Support
First Aid Qualified Staff
Secure CCTV Monitoring
Outdoor Play Facilities
Transition Support System
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 35 years of childcare experience since 1990
- All senior staff hold Level 3 childcare qualifications
- Award-winning 5-star food safety rating
- OFSTED-registered Early Years provider
- Flexible transition system with peer group support
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
Services
Day Nursery Care
Goldilocks provides full-day childcare for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years. Our qualified staff implement individualised care plans while maintaining strict safety ratios. The nursery features age-specific learning environments with dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Continuous observation and assessment ensure each child's developmental needs are met through structured activities and free play.
Early Years Education
Our Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum delivers structured learning through play-based activities. Children develop communication, physical coordination, and social skills while exploring literacy, mathematics, and creative arts. Qualified educators create individual learning journeys that adapt to each child's interests and abilities, with regular progress updates shared with parents.
Nutritious Meal Provision
We provide nutritionally balanced meals meeting Food Trust guidelines. Freshly prepared lunches from Nursery Kitchen Ltd include two-course options with no added nuts. Snacks feature seasonal fruits and dairy products, with hydration maintained through regular milk and water provision. Special dietary requirements are accommodated following parental consultation and medical guidance.
Parent Partnership
Goldilocks maintains open communication channels with families through daily updates and formal meetings. The key person system ensures consistent caregiver relationships, while transition visits help children adapt to new environments. Parents receive regular developmental reports and can access policy documents and progress tracking materials at any time.
Secure Facilities
Our nursery features state-of-the-art CCTV monitoring all areas with management access. Strict visitor protocols include shoe removal in baby areas and appointment-based tours. Staff undergo enhanced DBS checks and mandatory safeguarding training. Physical environments meet all health and safety regulations with designated play zones and emergency procedures.
People
Siobhan Francis
Operations Manager
With over 20 years in early years education, Siobhan oversees nursery operations ensuring compliance with OFSTED standards. She manages staff development programmes and maintains quality assurance frameworks across all nursery departments.
Carolyn Millikin
Manager
Carolyn leads daily nursery operations with 15+ years of childcare experience. She implements educational programmes and supervises staff training initiatives while maintaining close family relationships to support child development.
Lauren Kelly
Deputy Manager
Lauren supports nursery management with specialist knowledge in child protection procedures. She coordinates transition programmes between age groups and ensures consistent implementation of safeguarding policies across all nursery operations.
Kimberly Carter
Third in Charge
Kimberly manages room-specific operations and staff scheduling. She implements daily activity plans while maintaining communication between management and nursery assistants to ensure consistent care standards across all age groups.
Questions
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Closed weekends and bank holidays.
Do you offer free childcare funding?
Yes, we provide 15 hours of free childcare weekly for all 3 and 4-year-olds through government funding.
How do you handle child transitions between rooms?
Children transition when developmentally ready, with peer group visits and key person support to ensure smooth adaptation.
What food safety standards do you follow?
We maintain a 5-star Environmental Health rating with nut-free meals prepared fresh daily by qualified nursery cooks.
How can parents stay informed about their child's progress?
We provide daily updates, formal progress reports, and scheduled parent-teacher meetings to discuss developmental milestones.
