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Our little girl is doing really well and loving nursery. The staffs are amazing and really work in the best interest of the children and parents. One thing especially I like about this setting is that they are inclusive. Regardless of what celebrations it is (Eid, Christmas, Dewali, etc) they celebrate with the children. They also have yogo and ballet classes which our little girl loves it. The nursery offers everything that parents could wish for, for their children.", "datePublished": "2019-06-28T12:34:36.243828Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Habby Uppal" }, "reviewBody": "We are so Lucky to find this nursery for our little boy. He is been in nursery for 3 year now and we love it. Staff are so friendly and helpful . Every single staff member make real effort and care for every child. 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Little Dragons Nursery # Little Dragons Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 57-59 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BA · Reading Number of places 64 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Reading About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Dragons Nursery, located in Reading, RG30 2BA, is dedicated to providing comprehensive and nurturing childcare. The nursery prioritises the well-being and growth of each child, fostering a supportive environment that encourages learning and development. They offer full-day sessions with a minimum attendance requirement of two days per week, catering to the needs of both Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) staff and external families. Little Dragons values transparency in its fee structure, offering various options including partly free and partly paid hours, or fully paid attendance. Children can be accommodated until August 31st after their fourth birthday, aligning with the start of primary school. The nursery also places a strong emphasis on parent engagement, actively soliciting and valuing feedback to continuously enhance its services. They process applications based on priority, with BHFT staff and existing BHFT children receiving preference. A deposit equivalent to one month's fees is required for paid placements, which is refundable upon a child's departure. The nursery operates with clear policies on admissions, notice periods, and complaint resolution, ensuring a structured and accountable service. Furthermore, Little Dragons Nursery embraces various government funding schemes and offers sibling discounts, demonstrating its commitment to making quality childcare accessible. What it's like Children settle well and are warmly greeted by staff. They are happy, secure, and willing to learn, with staff focusing activities on their interests and extending their learning. Children are encouraged to help each other, form good relationships, and benefit from well-developed educational opportunities. Full-day sessions Minimum 2 days attendance Sibling discount BHFT staff priority ## Pricing & funding Fees vary by individual nursery location, with different rate structures applied for standard nursery fees and discounted BHFT fees for Trust employees. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - A deposit equivalent to one month's fees is required for paid places, refundable when the child leaves. - No deposit is required for funded-only places. - Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) employees qualify for special BHFT fee rates. - Each nursery location has its own independent fee rates. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Dragons Nursery Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10234730 Lead inspector Kelley Ellis Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200413)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY263914) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://nurseries.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/our-nurseries/little-dragons) 57-59 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BA [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.99815/51.44705/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Reading - [Day nurseries in Reading](/search?q=Reading) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-dragons-nursery-rg30-2ba-ey263914) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year, with the exception of bank holidays and the days between Christmas and New Year. Age range Children are accommodated until 31st August after their 4th birthday. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2003 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Dragons Nursery Last inspected 20 October 2022 · Kelley Ellis Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children settle well and are warmly greeted by staff. They are happy, secure, and willing to learn, with staff focusing activities on their interests and extending their learning. Children are encouraged to help each other, form good relationships, and benefit from well-developed educational opportunities. Inspector highlights - Staff have a clear idea of what they want children to learn and have created an environment that supports their curriculum intent, with a strong focus on children's interests. - Managers and staff know the children well and have a good understanding of the community they live in, identifying areas to enhance experiences and making improvements. - The key-person system is effective, with warm interactions helping children settle well and staff being emotionally available and sensitive to their needs. - Staff have high expectations for children and model expected behaviour, promoting good hygiene habits and encouraging children to help each other and build friendships. - Managers are committed to continual improvement, understanding what children can do and identifying areas where they need support. Areas to develop - 1 create a language-rich environment for the youngest children to further enhance their communication and language skills - 2 develop staff knowledge to effectively build on younger children's learning, to inform and support their next steps in learning. Inspection #10234730 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200413) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Managers and staff understand what children can do and can identify areas where children need support. Managers and staff are inclusive and promote equality. Outdoor space Children enjoy being outside. They have plenty of space and the outdoor area is well resourced to support children's learning, with children enjoying mud areas where they can transfer soil to different pots using various tools. ## Parent Reviews of Little Dragons Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLqvhOTumJaCeZzq2dl3hkKD_mLpnhwgt5a8vy-c1ggGOcrxA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sahar Wilson 6 years ago We absolutely love this nursery and highly recommended. Our little girl is doing really well and loving nursery. The staffs are amazing and really work in the best interest of the children and parents. One thing especially I like about this setting is that they are inclusive. Regardless of what celebrations it is (Eid, Christmas, Dewali, etc) they celebrate with the children. They also have yogo and ballet classes which our little girl loves it. The nursery offers everything that parents could wish for, for their children. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURra1pLdzB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48769b9f53965e49:0x22d4317b061232f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLdtjYXvFl3U_6MTwepVlI_QNt_m4dSFIkOs-VLruGrlmQvTw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Habby Uppal 4 years ago We are so Lucky to find this nursery for our little boy. He is been in nursery for 3 year now and we love it. Staff are so friendly and helpful . Every single staff member make real effort and care for every child. If I was given choice I give nursery more stars than just 5. Thank you little dragon staff you are all amazing. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyaXY3UnFBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48769b9f53965e49:0x22d4317b061232f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKvzrsT2QM7dHJEVJ_IDZxPbsLVppa6tdXHikOCAML2jhmylQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Michelle Hilton 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR3a0txTHpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48769b9f53965e49:0x22d4317b061232f) Reviews from Google for Little Dragons Nursery. 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