Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare Services in Thatcham, Theale & Swindon
Established in 1994 by Alison Huntley, Tigers Day Nurseries has grown from a single setting to three high-quality childcare locations across Thatcham, Theale, and Swindon. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through rigorous staff training at our dedicated Tigers Training Centre, ensuring all team members hold first aid qualifications and DBS clearance. We prioritise individualised care, creating safe, stimulating environments where children aged 3 months to 5 years develop at their own pace. With over 25 years of experience, our nurseries combine structured learning with playful exploration, supported by long-serving staff who foster a warm, family-like atmosphere.We maintain open communication with parents, sharing daily experiences and involving families in their child's developmental journey. Our facilities feature purpose-designed outdoor spaces and modern indoor environments that encourage creativity and discovery. Continuous professional development for staff ensures we maintain industry-leading standards in early years education. The trust placed in us by generations of families reflects our unwavering dedication to childcare excellence.
Services
Childcare Services
Nursery Care
Staff Training
Healthy Eating Program
EYFS Curriculum
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialist childcare experience
- Our staff undergo continuous professional development at Tigers Training Centre
- All team members hold first aid qualifications and DBS clearance
- We maintain consistent staffing for continuity and family atmosphere
- Our nurseries combine structured learning with creative play activities
What people say
Brilliant staff
First-class facilities
Constantly entertained
Genuinely care
Heart warming care
Services
Childcare Services
We provide comprehensive childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years, combining structured learning with creative play. Our DBS-checked staff create individualised development plans while maintaining safe, stimulating environments. Each nursery features purpose-built facilities with dedicated outdoor learning spaces.
Staff Training
Our Tigers Training Centre delivers specialist childcare qualifications to both our staff and external settings. The programme covers early years education, safeguarding practices, and child development techniques. Continuous professional development ensures our team maintains industry-leading standards.
Healthy Eating Program
We offer balanced meal plans developed with nutrition experts, accommodating dietary requirements. Our menus feature fresh, seasonal ingredients prepared on-site. Children participate in food-related learning activities that promote healthy eating habits.
EYFS Curriculum
Our programmes follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, focusing on seven key learning areas. Activities are designed to develop communication, physical skills, and social-emotional growth through play-based learning experiences tailored to each child's needs.
Parent Communication
We maintain daily communication with parents through digital updates and physical learning journals. Regular parent-teacher meetings discuss developmental progress. Our open-door policy encourages family involvement in nursery activities and decision-making processes.
People
Alison Huntley
Founder
Established Tigers Day Nurseries in 1994 after identifying a need for quality childcare. With over 30 years' experience in early years education, she developed the Tigers Training Centre to maintain high staff standards across all three nursery locations.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We provide childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years across all our nursery settings.
Are your staff qualified?
All staff hold first aid qualifications, DBS clearance, and participate in continuous professional development at our training centre.
How do you communicate with parents?
We provide daily updates through learning journals and digital communication, with regular parent-teacher meetings and an open-door policy.
Do you follow the national curriculum?
Our programmes are based on the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, adapted through play-based learning activities.
What are your operating hours?
Standard nursery hours are 7:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, with flexibility for working parents' needs.
How do you handle dietary requirements?
Our nutritionists create adaptable meal plans with alternatives for allergies, intolerances, and cultural preferences.
