Providing exceptional care, inspiring learning, and helping every child thrive.
The Dream Nest Oaklands
Proudly Recognised Among the UK’s Top 20 Nurseries 2025–2026 Nursery Excellence Award Winner
The Dream Nest - Oaklands
Calm, Considered Care in Windsor's Heart
Serving Windsor and Egham families, The Dream Nest Oaklands is built around experienced, long-serving staff who bring consistency, warmth, and genuine dedication to every child in their care.
Our Rooms
Care Tailored to Every Child's Stage
Ages 3 months – 18 months
Dreamers: Calm, Consistent, Caring
Oakland’s Baby Room is a tranquil space where every baby is known by name, by temperament, and by their individual needs. Our experienced staff bring calm, consistent care that helps babies build secure attachments and thrive.
– Individualised care plans
– Sensory play resources
– Low adult-to-child ratios
– Sleep routine support
– Daily parent updates
– Gentle transition support
Ages 18 months – 3 years
Explorers:
Growing Through Play
Our Oaklands Toddler Room celebrates the explosive growth of the toddler years. Language, movement, independence, and social skills all bloom in a stimulating, supportive environment built around your child’s natural curiosity.
– Language-rich storytelling
– Active outdoor play
– Creative expression
– Self-help skill building
– Peer play facilitation
– Regular parent communication
Ages 3 – 5 years
Rising stars:
Building Bright Futures
Oakland’s Pre-school Room is where children truly begin to see themselves as learners. A rigorous but joyful EYFS curriculum, supported by experienced staff, ensures every child leaves confident, capable, and genuinely excited about starting school.
– Full EYFS programme
– Phonics & early reading
– Mathematical play
– Science discovery activities
– School transition programme
– Individual learning journals
Fees & Funded Hours at Oakland
We accept 15-hour and 30-hour funded childcare. No registration fee currently applies.
| Session | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full Day | 7:30am – 6:00pm | Flexible booking available |
| Morning Session | 8:00am – 1:00pm | School-hours friendly |
| Afternoon Session | 1:00pm – 6:00pm | Please enquire |
| 15-Hr Funded | 15 hrs/week | For eligible 3 & 4 year olds |
| 30-Hr Funded (3-4yrs) | 30 hrs/week | For working families |
Parent Stories
What Our Families Say
“My daughter was incredibly shy when she started. Within a few months, she was leading activities and making friends. The key worker system is genuinely special — her nursery teacher knew her inside out.”
Sarah M. — The Dream Nest Sipson parent
“As a shift worker at Heathrow, finding reliable, caring childcare was my biggest worry. The Dream Nest works with our patterns and, more importantly, my son absolutely loves going. He’s thriving.”
James T. — The Dream Nest Longford parent
“The communication is outstanding. I always know what my child has eaten, played, learned. They feel like genuine partners in her development, not just childcare providers.”
Priya K. — The Dream Nest Oaklands parent