Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Childcare Partner in Reading
Goldilocks Day Nursery Day Nursery has been providing high-quality childcare and educational support to families in Reading since 1990. Our dedicated team of qualified nursery nurses and assistants creates a warm, home-from-home environment where children feel safe, loved, and encouraged to develop at their own pace. We operate a key person system to ensure strong bonds between staff, children, and families, supported by a structured transition process between age-specific rooms. Our facilities include five purpose-designed rooms catering to children from 8 weeks to 5 years, with flexible integration between spaces to promote socialisation.We maintain rigorous standards in nutrition, safety, and education, holding a 5-star food safety rating and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum through tailored activities. Staff undergo regular training in paediatric first aid and child protection, while our CCTV system ensures constant monitoring of all areas. With carefully managed staff-to-child ratios and a focus on individualised care, we support each child's physical, emotional, and cognitive development through balanced routines of structured learning and spontaneous play.
Services
Day Nursery
Early Years Education
Nutritious Meals
Transition Support
CCTV Monitoring
Allergy Management
Staff Training
Parent Consultations
Outdoor Play Areas
Flexible Hours
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- Established nursery with 35 years' experience in early years education
- Fully qualified staff holding paediatric first aid and child protection certifications
- Proven key person system ensuring individualised care and smooth transitions
- Award-winning 5-star food safety rating with nut-free, balanced meal provision
- State-of-the-art CCTV monitoring all classroom and outdoor areas
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
Services
Day Nursery
Our day nursery provides full-time care for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years. With five dedicated rooms and experienced staff, we create a secure environment supporting emotional development. Each age group follows tailored routines while maintaining opportunities for cross-age interaction through our integrated facility design.
Early Years Education
We deliver Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum through individualised learning plans. Qualified educators use observation-based planning to support each child's progress across all developmental areas. Spontaneous activities complement structured lessons to foster natural curiosity and skill development in literacy, numeracy, and creative arts.
Transition Support
Our transition system ensures smooth moves between age groups. Key workers coordinate gradual introductions to new environments with peer group support. Families participate in transition planning while maintaining continuity through staff relationships across all nursery rooms.
Nutritious Meals
We provide balanced meals meeting 5-star food safety standards. Nut-free menus include breakfast, two-course lunches, and snacks prepared by onsite cooks. Dietary requirements are accommodated with parental consultation while promoting healthy eating habits through interactive mealtimes.
CCTV Monitoring
Our nursery employs state-of-the-art CCTV covering all classrooms and outdoor areas. This system enables continuous monitoring of staff-child interactions while maintaining safety standards. Parents can request policy information about our security measures and viewing protocols.
People
Siobhan Francis
Operations Manager
With extensive childcare management experience, Siobhan oversees daily operations ensuring compliance with OFSTED standards. She leads staff development programmes and maintains the nursery's 5-star food safety rating through rigorous quality control.
Carolyn Millikin
Manager
As registered manager, Carolyn ensures curriculum delivery meets Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She coordinates parent consultations and maintains the nursery's OFSTED registration while supporting staff training initiatives.
Lauren Kelly
Deputy Manager
Lauren manages room leader teams and implements the key person system. She coordinates transition processes between age groups and supervises staff adherence to child protection policies and first aid protocols.
Kimberly Carter
Third in Charge
Kimberly supports daily nursery operations with focus on maintaining staff-to-child ratios. She assists in implementing educational activities and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations across all facilities.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We care for children from 8 weeks to 5 years across five dedicated rooms with age-appropriate facilities and staff ratios.
Are meals included in the fees?
Yes, we provide two-course lunches and snacks prepared to 5-star food safety standards, with breakfast available at additional cost.
How do you handle staff-child transitions?
Our key person system ensures smooth transitions with gradual introductions to new rooms and staff, supported by peer group continuity.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All senior staff hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent childcare qualifications with paediatric first aid and child protection certifications.
Is there outdoor play space?
Yes, we have dedicated outdoor gardens for each age group with secure access and age-appropriate play equipment.
Are you OFSTED registered?
Yes, we are registered with OFSTED as an Early Years provider and maintain all required compliance standards.
