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It was difficult transition for whole family but we had support from all staff, starting from office staff and finishing on lovely, caring and warm people taking care of children. Even though our little one struggled at the beginning with separation, ladies gave her lots of cuddles and support. We were worried how will she cope with the move to older group but she enjoyed it and she thrives there. 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Little Learners Nursery # Little Learners Nursery in Reading Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2023) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Whiteknights Campus, Pepper Lane, Reading, RG6 6EH · Wokingham Number of places 106 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2023 Local authority Wokingham 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 Learners Day Nursery, situated on the University of Reading Whiteknights Campus, offers childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Established over two decades ago and relocating to a purpose-built facility in 2009, the nursery provides 106 full-day care places. The facility features five child-centred rooms, divided into three units: Daisies for ages 3 months to 2 years, Bluebells for 2-3 years, and Buttercups for 3-5 years. These rooms directly access outdoor play areas, fostering a free-flow environment for exploration and development. The nursery prioritises individualised care, with experienced staff adapting activities to meet each child's unique needs, from settling in to developing peer relationships. Little Learners is part of the Reading University Students’ Union, a charity dedicated to enhancing student experiences. The nursery operates year-round, closing only for University and Union shutdown days and public holidays, and boasts a 'Good' Ofsted rating. What it's like Children are happy, confident and settle well in this nurturing, home-from-home nursery. They have strong bonds with staff and demonstrate they feel safe and secure in their care. Children benefit from well-organised play spaces and confidently engage in play with resources of interest. Purpose-built facility On University campus Free-flow nursery Experienced staff Charity-run ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around morning, afternoon, full day, and weekly full-time sessions. Wrap-around care packages are available for funded children, alongside options for early bird starts, extra hours, and individual meals. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - NHS and Military discounts are available. - Late collection is charged at £30.00 per 10 minutes. ## Key facts Session types AM Session: 08:00 – 13:00, PM Session: 13:30 – 18:00, Full days: 08:00 – 18:00 Opening hours Monday to Friday: 8am - 6pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Learners Nursery Inspection date Mar 2023 Inspection no. 10280264 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214777)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461079) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-learners-nursery-rg6-6eh-ey461079) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Learners Nursery Last inspected 23 March 2023 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 are happy, confident and settle well in this nurturing, home-from-home nursery. They have strong bonds with staff and demonstrate they feel safe and secure in their care. Children benefit from well-organised play spaces and confidently engage in play with resources of interest. Inspector highlights - Children are happy, confident and settle well and have strong bonds with staff. - Children show good independence skills for their young age, supporting school readiness. - Staff spend time getting to know children and embed their home languages, cultures and traditions into the setting. - Children benefit from fresh air and exercise throughout the day. - The manager values the views of parents and acts on these when making improvements to the nursery. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consistently build on the vocabulary and communication skills of younger children, to help extend children's learning even further - 2 enhance the already good partnerships with parents, so that all parents have information about their child's next steps and how they can further support their child's learning at home. Inspection #10280264 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50214777) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress. Staff work closely with other professionals to ensure early intervention. Outdoor space Children benefit from fresh air and exercise throughout the day. Babies confidently climb on see-saws and build on their core muscles. Older children delight in jumping in puddles, enthusiastically digging and making volcanoes in the sand. ## Parent Reviews of Little Learners Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVGxJfmdCNNGc0Og2fH8ceyeUpQOq6CaiuuyvgXwtzijB2Q9HJX=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Alicja J 4 years ago Our little girl goes theres since she was just under 8 months old and she is 2 years old now. It was difficult transition for whole family but we had support from all staff, starting from office staff and finishing on lovely, caring and warm people taking care of children. Even though our little one struggled at the beginning with separation, ladies gave her lots of cuddles and support. We were worried how will she cope with the move to older group but she enjoyed it and she thrives there. Definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXeTR5dVZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x487684b36a4d82f5:0x8c92a091ef1cf790) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVjq2KmIUOR2lGzqnz5T1ZdD5SJaGbq3okdMmVHJ4q6S9UcZ7N9=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kashif “Hira” Hafeez 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURxM3FUbS1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487684b36a4d82f5:0x8c92a091ef1cf790) Reviews from Google for Little Learners Nursery. 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