Area avg from
£44/day*
Acres of Fun Limited
Acres of Fun Day Nursery, Priors Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9SG
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 120 Limited spaces
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Nurseries & Daycare in Thatcham
Toddle lists 11 nurseries and pre-schools in Thatcham, including Cold Ash. 1 is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, among them Acres of Fun Limited, and 7 Good, while 3 are newer and not yet inspected.
Thatcham has a mix of day nurseries and pre-schools: 5 take babies (the most around RG19 and RG18) and 5 are open all year, while 4 run in term time only, like a school. 5 accept the 30 funded hours.
West Berkshire Council runs funded childcare and SEND support, and the Best Start Family Hub is in Thatcham. Ask Doddle above about nurseries near RG19 and RG18.
How much is nursery in Thatcham, and where are they?
5 take babies from 6 months. 5 of the 11 are open all year round rather than term time only.Checked 26 Oct 2026
Source: Ofsted inspection reports and the fees and details each nursery publishes.
Childcare numbers for Thatcham
Daily fees range
Per day
£24–£75
Outstanding nurseries
9% of nurseries
1
Funded childcare
82% offer funding
9
Total nurseries
Across Berkshire
11
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Little Me Day Nursery
The Coach House, Turners Drive, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG19 4QB
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 81 Spaces available
From
£24/day
Playmates Pre-school
The Log Cabin, Whitelands Park, Sagecroft Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 3FH
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 70 Spaces available
From
£34/day
Thatcham Pre-School
8 The Burdwood Centre, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG19 4YA
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 35 Waiting list
Area avg from
£44/day*
Cold Ash Pre School
The Acland Memorial Hall, Hermitage Road, Cold Ash, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9JH
Outdoor Capacity 29 Spaces available
Area avg from
£44/day*
Pied Piper Pre-School
Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Street, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 4QL
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 24 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£44/day*
Tigers Day Nursery
Henwick Court, Turnpike Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 3QY
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 160 Limited spaces
Area avg from
£44/day*
Woodlands Day Nursery
Weber Road, 106 Greenham Business Park, Greenham, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG19 6HW
In the Moment Planning Capacity 102 Spaces available
Area avg from
£44/day*
Audlen House Day Nursery
131-133 Station Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG19 4QH
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 58 Spaces available
Area avg from
£44/day*
Dingley's Promise West Berkshire
Spurcroft Primary School, Spurcroft Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG19 3XX
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 60 Waiting list
Area avg from
£44/day*
Ollie's Therapy Centre and Nursery
Swings & Smiles, A Place To Play, Lower Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG19 3RR
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 16 Spaces available
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Types of childcare
Types of nursery in Thatcham
Looking for a baby nursery, a private day nursery or a pre-school near you in Thatcham? Here is how many of each we list, from the 11 nurseries on this page. Ask Doddle above for the ones that suit your child.
- 5Baby nurseriesTake babies, usually from 6 months
- 5Day nurseries open all yearFull days, all year round, for working parents
- 6Pre-schools and nursery schoolsFor 2 to 5 year olds, often term time
- 4Term-time onlyClose in the school holidays
- 1Rated OutstandingOfsted's top grade
- 9Offer funded hours15 or 30 funded hours
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Nursery questions in Thatcham
What are the best nurseries in Thatcham?
Going by Ofsted, 1 nursery we list in Thatcham is rated Outstanding: Acres of Fun Limited.
How many nurseries are there in Thatcham?
We list 11 nurseries in Thatcham so far, spread over 2 postcode districts, mostly RG19 and RG18.
For more of the county, see nurseries in Berkshire.
Which Thatcham nurseries take babies?
5 of the 11 take babies, usually from around 6 months, with baby places in RG19 and RG18. The other 6 are pre-schools and nurseries for 2 to 5 year olds, such as Dingley's Promise West Berkshire.
Are Thatcham nurseries open all year round?
5 of the 11 open all year round; 4 follow term dates, in RG18 and RG19. For early drop-offs or late pick-ups, the nurseries with extended hours are mostly around RG19 and RG18.
How much do nurseries in Thatcham cost?
Thatcham nursery fees vary by 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 services separately.
Can Thatcham nurseries stretch funded hours across the year?
Some providers allow the annual funded entitlement to be spread across more than 38 weeks. This gives fewer funded hours each week but can suit parents who need childcare throughout more of the year.
Is there a Family Hub in Thatcham?
Yes. West Berkshire operates the Best Start Family Hub in Thatcham. It provides family support, early learning activities, parenting programmes and help with childcare and early years entitlements.
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