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Norcot Early Years Centre

Reading, RG30 6UBEarly yearsAges 0–5Full day care
Ofsted early years
Good
24 May 2023
Registered places
50
Official figure includes estimates
Setting type
Full day care
Ofsted provider classification
Age range
0–5 years
On the Early Years Register

About Norcot Early Years Centre

Norcot Early Years Centre is a full day care setting in Reading, South East, for children aged 0 to 5. Published data records 50 registered places. The provider is on the Ofsted Early Years Register.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (24 May 2023).

Ofsted registration and inspection fields come from the official childcare provider release. Fees, funded-place delivery and availability must be confirmed with the setting. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

Setting TypeFull day care
Age Range0 to 5 years
Registered Places50
Provider StatusActive
Ofsted RegistersEarly Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Registered Since4 August 2003
Ofsted URNEY257099
Address82 Lyndhurst Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Reading, RG30 6UB
Local AuthorityReading

Ofsted early years record

URN EY257099

Status

Active

Registered

4 Aug 2003

Latest visit

24 May 2023

Safeguarding standardsYes
Overall effectivenessGood

Source: Ofsted childcare providers and inspections management information. Registration and inspection data can change between releases.

Practical information from Norcot Early Years Centre

Nursery website verified
Opening hours

08:1515:00

Monday–Friday

Term time only · holiday care offered

Core funded sessions vary by attendance pattern. Wraparound runs on selected weekdays to 18:00 and holiday club publishes separate 08:00–18:00 sessions.

Verified 13 Aug 2026View nursery source
Fees
After-school club£8.10/session
Tea club£24.50/session
Holiday club morning£36.90/session
Holiday club afternoon£45.10/session
Holiday club full day£82.00/day

These are published wraparound and holiday-club fees, not a charge for the core funded nursery entitlement; all bookings are subject to availability.

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Funded hours participation
Eligible 2-year-oldsOffered
Universal 15 hoursOffered
Working parents 30 hoursOffered

Paid additional sessions may be available; eligibility and availability must be confirmed.

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Rooms and age groups

Norcot Nursery School · 2 years to 5 years

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SEND and inclusion

Support available: Yes

SENCO or inclusion lead: Yes

Norcot publishes a 20-place high-needs resource base, named SENDCO contact and support for a range of additional learning needs.

Verified 13 Aug 2026View nursery source

These details come from the nursery's published information. Operational details can change, so confirm current fees, availability and funded-hours terms directly with the provider.

Distance and walking access

Norcot Early Years Centre

Approximate nursery point: centre of postcode RG30 6UB

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Funded childcare and statutory ratios

England-wide rules — not confirmation that this nursery offers a place or a particular session pattern.

Government-funded hours

15 hours for every 3- and 4-year-old

570 hours a year, normally 15 hours a week over 38 weeks, from the term after the third birthday.

Up to 30 hours for eligible working families

1,140 hours a year from the term after a child turns 9 months until school age. Eligibility must be checked and reconfirmed.

15 hours for some 2-year-olds

A separate entitlement applies to eligible children receiving additional support, including certain benefits or disability support.

A provider may stretch hours over more weeks and may charge separately for meals, nappies, extra hours or activities. Ask for a written schedule showing funded hours and optional extras.

EYFS minimum adult-to-child ratios

Under 21 : 3at least 1 adult for every 3 children
Age 21 : 5at least 1 adult for every 5 children
Age 3+1 : 8usual group-based minimum
Age 3+1 : 13only in qualifying Level 6-led provision

These are statutory minimums, not the nursery's actual staffing level. Ask for the normal ratio in your child's room, how breaks are covered and which qualifications are counted.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Norcot Early Years Centre

Norcot Early Years Centre has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.