# Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery

Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery, Cockney Hill, Tilehurst, READING, RG30 4EX, in Horncastle, Reading. It is registered for 80 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 28 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dickory-docks-educational-day-nursery-ey473739  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery, Cockney Hill, Tilehurst, READING, RG30 4EX
- Registered places: 80
- Phone: 0118 959 8252
- Website: http://www.dickorydocksdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY473739

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473739

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2014 (Reference EY473739). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473739)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473739)
- Registered places: 80 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473739)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery, Cockney Hill, Tilehurst, READING, RG30 4EX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.447799,-1.018153

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Prospect Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Coronation Square, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Reading there are about 3.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 28 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Holy Brook School |  | 5–11 | Some aspects not as strong (May 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thames Valley School |  | 4–16 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Avenue Special School |  | 2–19 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kennet Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-lodge-day-nursery-2871850) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-ey275967) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Grange Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grange-pre-school-116829) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kennet Valley Caterpillars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kennet-valley-caterpillars-2510516) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Parkside Pre-school in Association with YMCA Reading](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-pre-school-in-association-with-ymca-reading-ey490519) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Dragons Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dragons-nursery-ey263914) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery take?

Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 80 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery?

Reading West is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery?

You can call 0118 959 8252 and visit www.dickorydocksdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY473739)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dickory+Docks+Educational+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJG35pL8CbdkgRDDsDKwhv-oQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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