Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Day Nursery
Learn and Grow Day Nursery and Pre-school
62-63 Merrick House, Whale Avenue, Reading, RG2 0GX·Reading council·Ofsted URN: 2767121
Full day care
Day Nursery
7 months to 4 years 11 months
111 places
10 childcare staff
Registered 22 Dec 2023
Early Years Register
FMS Inspection Score
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Developing
4/10
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Learn and Grow Day Nursery and Pre-school is an Ofsted-registered nursery in Reading. The current provider data lists 111 places. Its current FMS Inspection Score is 4/10 (Developing).
Opening Hours
- Fri
- 08:00-18:00
- Mon
- 08:00-18:00
- Tue
- 08:00-18:00
- Thu
- 08:00-18:00
- Wed
- 08:00-18:00
- Opening schedule
- Open all year
- Full days
- Available
- Half-day sessions
- Offered
Closed: Bank Holidays
Contact Information
Get in touch with the nursery directly
62-63 Merrick House, Whale Avenue, Reading, RG2 0GX
Manager
Fiona-George Smith (Manager)
Ofsted Inspection
Inspection outcome and judgement breakdown
4/10
FMS Inspection Score
Developing
Based on 4 subcategory ratings
Official Ofsted Grade
Requires Improvement
Inspected: 25 April 2025
Safeguarding: Yes
Inspection History
25 Apr 2025|Most recent full inspection|Requires Improvement
Inspection Judgements
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Requires Improvement
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