Best nurseries in Thatcham
12 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in West Berkshire, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Peters Pre-School Sessional day care · 24 places · RG7 6EU | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Tigers Day Nursery Full day care · 160 places · RG18 3QY | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Cedars @ Boot Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School Full day care · 40 places · RG7 4RG | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Cedars Day Nursery and Pre-School Full day care · 63 places · RG7 4LR | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Playmates Pre-school Full day care · 70 places · RG18 3FH | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Little Me Day Nursery Full day care · 81 places · RG19 4QB | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Thatcham Pre-School Full day care · 35 places · RG19 4YA | Good (2021) |
| 8 | Pied Piper Pre-School Sessional day care · 24 places · RG18 4QL | Good (2021) |
| 9 | Audlen House Day Nursery Full day care · 68 places · RG19 4QH | Not yet inspected |
| 10 | Dingley's Promise West Berkshire Sessional day care · 10 places · RG19 3XX | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | Ollie's Therapy Centre and Nursery Sessional day care · 16 places · RG19 3RR | Not yet inspected |
| 12 | Swings & Smiles Sessional day care · RG19 3RR | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Thatcham?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South East, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Thatcham?
There are 12 nurseries and pre-schools in Thatcham; listed first: St. Peters Pre-School, Tigers Day Nursery, Cedars @ Boot Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Thatcham?
In South East, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £202 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Thatcham?
12 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Neighbourhoods
Thatcham North East · Thatcham South East & Bradfield · Thatcham Town · Thatcham West
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.