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Little Petals Day Nursery in Reading

Ofsted: Needs attention·Occasions, 23c Wood Lane, Reading, RG4 9SJ · Oxfordshire
Number of places
29 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

Little Petals Day Nursery, established in 2025, is a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years located in Reading. The nursery operates from 7:30 am until 6 pm, Monday to Friday, and is open all year round.

" The setting embraces the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, aiming to provide a broad and balanced learning experience. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support, with staff effectively assessing delays and making referrals for timely help.

The nursery actively promotes outdoor play, with children enthusiastically engaging in activities like pouring water and exploring the garden. Staff also focus on developing physical skills through equipment like stepping stones and push-along toys.

While children are happy and settled, and parents speak positively about staff and the care provided, the report highlights inconsistencies in curriculum delivery for younger children and aspects of hygiene that require attention. Leaders are aware of these areas and have begun taking steps to address them, including implementing supervision plans and offering training to improve the quality of care and education.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled, and confidently separate from their parents due to welcoming staff and effective information gathering that ensures staff know children’s needs well. However, there are inconsistencies in curriculum delivery, particularly in communication and language support, meaning interactions do not always meet developing needs and children may not make their full potential progress.

Warm relationshipsOutdoor playSEND supportPhysical developmentSafeguarding effective

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around morning, afternoon, and all-day sessions for unfunded children, with an optional early start. Funded sessions are free but incur daily meal charges to cover breakfast, lunch, tea, and snacks depending on the session length.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Fees are due monthly in advance, with invoices issued two weeks prior.
  • Payment is required by the 1st of each month.
  • Ad hoc sessions are invoiced separately, with payment due within 7 days.

Key facts

Food

Breakfast, lunch, tea, and snacks are provided. Funded sessions may incur separate charges for meals and snacks, or parents can provide their own food according to nursery guidelines.

Opening hours

7:30 am till 6:00 pm

Age range

3 months to preschool

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2025

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Needs attention

Last inspected Mar 2026

Headline: Needs attention

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
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Needs attention
Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementNeeds attention
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesNeeds attention
Children's welfare and wellbeingNeeds attention
Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
InclusionNeeds attention
Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Petals Day Nursery

Last inspected 2 March 2026 · Nicky Butler

Actions the provider must take

  • The provider must develop teaching skills further to ensure staff understand what they want children to learn and make the most of all opportunities to extend children's learning by 20/06/2025.
  • The provider must improve staff's support for children's communication and language skills by 20/06/2025.

What it's like to attend

Children are happy and settled, and confidently separate from their parents due to welcoming staff and effective information gathering that ensures staff know children’s needs well. However, there are inconsistencies in curriculum delivery, particularly in communication and language support, meaning interactions do not always meet developing needs and children may not make their full potential progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and settled, and confidently separate from their parents due to welcoming staff and effective information gathering.
  • Staff support children well to develop their physical skills through activities like pouring water and using stepping stones and push-along toys.
  • Children’s personal, social and emotional development is supported well with clear expectations for behaviour and effective techniques for managing emotions.
  • Staff support children to develop large and fine motor skills through activities such as riding bikes, pushing friends, and drawing.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that prioritises children’s interests.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good, with effective assessments and referrals.

Areas to develop

  • 1Improve staff teaching and curriculum delivery so that all children are consistently engaged in meaningful learning and staff adapt practice in the moment to support children's learning and development.
  • 2Develop consistent behaviour management and ensure rooms are set up to support safe, positive play and clear routines.
  • 3Ensure all staff follow the setting's health and wellbeing procedures consistently, and maintain hygienic, clean environments in all areas used by children.
  • 4Implement more targeted supervision to support staff to raise the quality of their practice.
Inspection #10404253 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. Effective assessments mean delays are recognised, and referrals ensure children and families receive timely help. Staff work closely with other agencies, using recommendations to help children progress. Leaders demonstrate a commitment to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Outdoor space

Children of all ages enjoy spending time outdoors. Children excitedly explore the activities available in the garden, pouring water and splashing. Staff also support children's balance skills using stepping stones and encourage those new to walking with push-along toys.

EAL / language support

Many children make steady progress in communication and language, developing vocabulary, listening skills and confidence in expressing their ideas. Children with SEND benefit from targeted interventions that help them practise key skills and achieve success.

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