# Parkside Pre-school in Association with YMCA Reading

Parkside Pre-school in Association with YMCA Reading is a sessional pre-school at Reading YMCA, 34 Parkside Road, READING, RG30 2DD, in Southcote, Reading. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkside-pre-school-in-association-with-ymca-reading-ey490519  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Reading YMCA, 34 Parkside Road, READING, RG30 2DD
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 0118 951 9973
- Website: https://www.parksidepreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY490519

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 April 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/EY490519

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2016 (Reference EY490519). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490519)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490519)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490519)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Reading YMCA, 34 Parkside Road, READING, RG30 2DD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.451072,-1.000122

- Station: Reading West, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Prospect Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Reading Society of Model Engineers, 0.3 miles
- Park: Courage Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Kensington Rec, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 1 review (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Ap Academy |  | 5–16 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Battle Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Edward's Prep |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Wilson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| All Saints Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Southcote Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Oxford Road Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Dragons Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dragons-nursery-ey263914) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bees Knees Day Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bees-knees-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey260405) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Tots Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tots-nursery-ey349641) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Western Elms Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/western-elms-nursery-ey295050) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pine-rivers-kindergarten-ltd-ey481683) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Berkeley Gardens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berkeley-gardens-day-nursery-ey425243) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Parkside Pre-school in Association with YMCA Reading's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Parkside Pre-school in Association with YMCA Reading Good at its inspection on 26 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Parkside Pre-school in Association with YMCA Reading take?

Parkside Pre-school in Association with YMCA Reading is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Parkside Pre-school in Association with YMCA Reading?

Reading West is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Parkside Pre-school in Association with YMCA Reading?

You can call 0118 951 9973 and visit www.parksidepreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY490519)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Parkside+Pre-School+in+Association+with+YMCA+Reading&query_place_id=ChIJbRl_xaObdkgR8zwOZmqj3qA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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