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£82/day*
Finches Preschool
The Memorial Hall, The Village, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 4JU
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 32 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Wokingham
Wokingham's nurseries on Toddle run from Woosehill and the town centre to Finchampstead, split across RG40 and RG41, and all are rated Good by Ofsted.
Most are day nurseries that take babies and open all year with extended hours; Finches Preschool is the term-time option for 2 to 5 year olds. Some Wokingham nurseries stretch funding to about 22 hours a week over 50 weeks.
Wokingham Borough Council runs funded childcare, the SEND Local Offer and an Early Years Portage Service. For Reading, Slough and the rest of the county, see nurseries in Berkshire.
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£82/day*
Acorns Day Nursery Ltd
532 Reading Road, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5EX
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 45 Spaces available
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Finchampstead Day Nursery and Preschool
430 Finchampstead Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3RB
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 57 Spaces available
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£82/day*
Woosehill Day Nursery and Pre-School
Chestnut Park Pavilion, Ruskin Way, Woosehill, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 3BP
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 60 Waiting list
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£82/day*
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
14 Rectory Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1DH
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 70 Spaces available
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£82/day*
The Willows, Toad Hall Nursery
Toad Hall Nursery, 705 Wharfedale Road, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5RB
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 72 Limited spaces
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Nursery questions in Wokingham
Which Wokingham nurseries take babies, and which follow term dates?
Finches Preschool takes children from 2 or 3 rather than babies; Finches Preschool follows term dates. The others we list take babies and open all year, such as Acorns Day Nursery Ltd.
Can Wokingham nurseries spread funded hours across the whole year?
Yes. Some Wokingham nurseries offer stretched funding. For example, a child attending for 50 weeks could receive about 22 funded hours each week instead of 30 hours over 38 weeks. The exact pattern depends on the provider.
What SEND support is available at nurseries in Wokingham?
Wokingham Borough Council's SEND Local Offer covers children and young people from birth to age 25. Early years settings are expected to provide support based on a child's needs, and a formal diagnosis is not required for ordinary SEND support within a nursery.
Is specialist support available for young children with SEND in Wokingham?
Yes. Wokingham's Early Years Portage Service supports children under 4 with significant developmental delays who meet its criteria. Portage practitioners work with families to support children's learning and development.
Are meals and nappies included in funded childcare in Wokingham?
Not necessarily. Providers can charge separately for meals, nappies, additional hours and trips. Ask for a full breakdown of extra charges before accepting a nursery place.
How much do nurseries in Wokingham cost?
Wokingham 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 additional charges separately.
How can I compare Ofsted nurseries in Wokingham?
Check each nursery's latest Ofsted information alongside its opening hours, fees, age range, funded places and current availability. Use the most recent inspection information when comparing Wokingham nurseries.
Is there a Family Hub in Wokingham?
Yes. Brambles Best Start Family Hub serves Wokingham. The borough also has Family Hubs in Woodley, Finchampstead, Twyford, Shinfield and Winnersh, providing activities, advice and support for local families.
Which areas should I include when searching for nurseries near Wokingham?
Alongside Wokingham town, parents can compare nurseries around Emmbrook, Woosehill, Winnersh and nearby communities when opening hours, availability or journey times make a wider search useful.