Nurseries in Reading

Yes. Eligible working parents in Reading can receive up to 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months old until school age. The standard entitlement covers 38 weeks of the year.

Yes. All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks each year. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours.

Yes. Some families who do not qualify for the working parent entitlement can receive 15 funded hours for an eligible 2 year old if they meet the qualifying benefit, income or additional needs criteria.

Nurseries can charge separately for optional extras such as meals, nappies, additional hours and activities. These charges must not be a compulsory condition for accessing funded childcare hours.

Reading nursery fees vary according to the provider, your child's age, session length and number of days required. Compare the amount payable after funded hours and check charges for meals, additional sessions and optional extras separately.

Check each nursery's latest Ofsted information alongside its fees, opening hours, age range, funded places and availability. Use the most recent inspection information when comparing Reading nurseries.

Reading Borough Council provides a SEND Local Offer for children and young people up to age 25. If a young child needs additional support, parents should first discuss their concerns with the child's nursery or early years setting so appropriate support and referrals can be arranged.

Yes. Reading's Disability Access Fund rate for 2026 to 2027 is £975 per eligible child. The funding is paid to the early years provider to help improve access and support for eligible children with disabilities.

Yes. Reading has Family Hubs in Whitley, Ranikhet, Sun Street and Southcote. They provide services including early years support and help for families with children and young people.

Alongside central Reading, parents can consider nurseries around Caversham, Emmer Green, Coley, Whitley and Southcote when comparing availability, opening hours and daily travel times.