Who We Are

We know that finding the ‘right’ childcare for you can be a daunting and time-consuming experience so we have tried to make things a little easier for you! We provide care and education for up to 53 babies and children, from six weeks old until they go to school. Teepee Day Nursery is a private day nursery and the only day nursery in Bracknell that Ofsted has judged ‘Outstanding’. What’s more, we’ve now been judged Outstanding three times in a row. We’re also the only Bracknell day nursery that is open from 7am to 7pm.

Tennant Family

Why We Started Teepee Day Nursery

I’m Emma Tennant, and I set up Teepee Day Nursery, Bracknell in 2003. At the time, I wanted to go back to my job at Johnson & Johnson, but couldn’t find a good enough nursery locally. My husband David and I bought the nursery when Phoebe was 18 months and I was pregnant with Ben. Both children went through Teepee before moving on to school.

I have always had a passion for providing the very best care for babies and children. Before having children, I trained as a nurse and a midwife. More recently, I completed a postgraduate diploma in Early Years and a Master’s in Education at Reading University.

David brings his health & safety expertise to the nursery. He’s a Health & Safety consultant, and has worked on major infrastructure projects such as Hinkley Point nuclear power station and HS2. His current project is the restoration of the Houses of Parliament. Busy as he is, we make the most of his corporate expertise on policies, procedures, audit, and current thinking on H&S matters.

Our Awards

We’re very proud of the fact that we’ve achieved many awards over the years, especially Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ three times in a row and we are always working on more.

Our Team

  • Alisha

    Alisha

    Early Years Practitioner

    I love working at Teepee because I enjoy working with children and watching them grow everyday. Every day when I come into work I feel excited and it gives me great joy to be greeted by all the children, it really does bring a smile to my face!

  • Alysha

    Alysha

    Early Years Practitioner

    I love that everyday is different and that there’s never a dull moment; the children always have something funny to say.

  • Amber

    Amber

    Early Years Practitioner

    I’ve always wanted to work in childcare as I enjoy helping children to learn and develop.

  • Becca

    Deputy Manager
    Quality and Training Manager
    Wellbeing Lead

    I absolutely love working at Teepee! I started my career here as a student, before going to another setting to gain more experience. The family feel that Teepee creates is like no other. An outstanding nursery that provides the very best start for children, creating life long learners!

  • Becca

    Nursery Administrator

    As an experienced nursery practitioner and as a parent, I have a genuine passion for quality childcare, providing outstanding early education for all children and their families. Teepee shares the same values and provides an excellent start to early learning. 

  • David

    David

    Nursery Director

    As a former Health & Safety consultant I bring my corporate expertise on policies, procedures audit to the nursery.

  • Ellie

    Ellie

    Room Manager

    I just love working with children, I get to help them achieve their next milestone and help them learn. I’m helping our next generation!

  • Emma

    Emma

    Nursery Director

    I have always had a passion for providing the very best care for babies and children. Before having children, I trained as a nurse and a midwife. More recently, I completed a postgraduate diploma in Early Years and a Master’s in Education at Reading University.

  • Evie

    Early Years Practitioner

    I enjoy working with children. I enjoy teaching them different things such colours, numbers and reading stories with them.

  • Gemma

    Room Manager
    Third in Charge

    I love working at Teepee! We all take the children’s interests into consideration when planning for their development – which gives each child and their parents a real involvement in nursery life.

  • Georgina

    Georgina

    Nursery Manager
    Designated Safeguarding Lead
    SENCO Lead
    Behaviour Lead
    Communication and Language Lead

    I love the home from a home family feel of Teepee Day Nursery. Our aim is to give every child in our care the best possible start to their life.

  • Gillian

    Early Years Practitioner

    I love being a part of the team here at Teepee!

  • Hannah

    Hannah

    Early Years Practitioner

    The Teepee Day Nursery is an outstanding nursery with a friendly atmosphere. I love being a part of children’s learning and laughter!

  • Jasmine

    Early Years Practitioner

    Teepee have such a warm and welcoming team. I love helping the children achieve their next steps.

  • Jordan

    Jordan

    Early Years Practitioner

    I love helping children to learn, develop and have fun! Teepee Day Nursery is the best place to learn and help turn my dream of working with children into a reality!

  • Katie

    Katie

    Early Years Practitioner

    It’s a really friendly environment. Small and not overwhelming. It’s so welcoming.

  • Katie

    Katie

    Early Years Practitioner

    I love working as part of a team and want to help children develop and have a positive experience.

  • Kayleigh

    Kayleigh

    Early Years Practitioner

    I love working as part of a team and want to help children develop and have a positive experience.

  • Keira

    Early Years Practitioner

    I’ve always wanted to work in childcare growing up with younger siblings. I particularly enjoy spending time in Preschool!

  • Kelly

    Kelly

    Nursery Manager

    As an Early Years Teacher, and a mum, I am extremely passionate about high quality childcare and education. Teepee is an Outstanding nursery that shares the same values and ethos.

  • Kelly

    Early Years Practitioner

    Working at Teepee give me a great feeling that everyday I am at work I am helping make a big difference in the children’s lives. Teaching them different things such colours, numbers and reading stories with them. Their development skills never fail to amaze me.

  • Niamh

    Early Years Practitioner

    I love to work as part of a team, supporting the children as they learn and develop. I particularly enjoy creative and outdoor play.

  • Phoebe

    Phoebe

    Early Years Practitioner

    Teepee has been in my life since I was little – I’ve grown up with the Nursery and even came here as a child. I’ve worked here during university holidays. I love working and especially with my friends in the pre-school rooms.

  • Victoria

    Victoria

    Business Manager
    Designated Safeguarding Lead

    Offering children a safe and stimulating environment where they can grow and achieve is what creates a fire in my belly. Working at Teepee is giving me the opportunity to share my passion with a like-minded team.

  • Wendy

    Wendy

    Lead Coach and Mentor

    Why do I work here? I just love it. There’s nothing else to add!

  • Zoe

    Chef

    Teepee is a small intimate setting, the team gets to know and understand the child and their needs, every child is unique!

Teepee is a place where you create such amazing bonds with each child
Frankie, Apprentice
The team have worked incredibly hard to maintain the high standards
Ofsted
Teepee has taught me so many things and in turn I love watching the children’s faces when they learn new things
Maria, Early Years Practitioner