Childcare and Education

Messy Play In this area, you will find information and useful weblinks about childcare and education in the Oxford Road area.

Using the links below, find out about the different types of childcare available in Reading, funding available for under 5s childcare and education, as well as a link to the Family Resource Centre website which offers an online search facility to help you find suitable local childcare and pre-school education for your child(ren).

Through the Schools/Nursery Schools link, you will find information about starting school and the school admissions process.

Family Resource Centre (formerly Children's Information Centre) Information about Reading's Family Resource Centre, an independent charity providing free information and advice for families and professionals.
Free Childcare and Education Places for Under 5s Funding for children aged 2+ to attend pre-school education and childcare
Playgroups and Pre-Schools Care and Education for children from 2½ to school age
Schools/Nursery Classes Information about applying for schools and nursery classes
Types of Early Years Education and Childcare in Reading Types of childcare and early years education provision in Reading