# Park Day Nursery

Park Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 8 College Road, Reading, RG6 1QB, in New Town, Reading. It is registered for 90 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 19 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Park Day Nursery (Reading) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/park-day-nursery-ey462198  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8 College Road, Reading, RG6 1QB
- Registered places: 90
- Phone: 0118 926 8892
- Website: http://park-day-nursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Park Day Nursery (Reading) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/park-day-nursery-reading-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY462198

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462198

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2013 (Reference EY462198). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462198)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462198)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462198)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8 College Road, Reading, RG6 1QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.450109,-0.941602

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Palmer Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Whiteknights Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Palmer Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: East Reading Adventure Playground, 0.3 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Sutton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Redlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| New Town Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Abbey School Reading |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Deenway Montessori School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Addington School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Crescent Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crescent-under-fives-116827) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Honey Bee Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-honey-bee-day-care-2508530) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Abbeymore Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-abbeymore-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey305866) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Wigwam Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wigwam-day-nursery-2657864) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [N Family Club Reading](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-reading-2753561) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-ey221842) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Park Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Park Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 3 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Park Day Nursery take?

Park Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### Who runs Park Day Nursery?

Park Day Nursery is run by Park Day Nursery (Reading) Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Park Day Nursery?

Earley is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Park Day Nursery?

You can call 0118 926 8892 and visit park-day-nursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462198)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Park+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJq_lERcqEdkgRjDNcw11bPLg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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