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Little Petals Day Nursery # Little Petals Day Nursery in Reading Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 relationships Outdoor play SEND support Physical development Safeguarding 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-olds 15 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Petals Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2026 Inspection no. 10404253 Lead inspector Nicky Butler [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301509)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821775) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-petals-day-nursery-rg4-9sj-2821775) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Needs attention Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Needs attention Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard — Needs attention Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Needs attention Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Needs attention Children's welfare and wellbeing Needs attention Curriculum and teaching Needs attention Inclusion Needs attention Leadership and governance Needs 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 - 1 Improve 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. - 2 Develop consistent behaviour management and ensure rooms are set up to support safe, positive play and clear routines. - 3 Ensure all staff follow the setting's health and wellbeing procedures consistently, and maintain hygienic, clean environments in all areas used by children. - 4 Implement more targeted supervision to support staff to raise the quality of their practice. Inspection #10404253 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301509) 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. ## Frequently asked about Little Petals Day Nursery ### What is Little Petals Day Nursery working on improving? ### How is Little Petals Day Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### What are the fees at Little Petals Day Nursery? ### Which funded childcare hours does Little Petals Day Nursery accept? ### Is Little Petals Day Nursery Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Reading Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Petals Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Little Birches in Sonning Common Reading · RG4 9BT 5.0(14 reviews) ](/nursery/little-birches-in-sonning-common-ltd-rg4-9bt-ey273422) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Peapods Nursery School Henley-on-Thames · RG9 5LA ](/nursery/peapods-nursery-school-rg9-5la-ey455468) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Emmer Green Pre-School Reading · RG4 8LN 4.0(36 reviews) ](/nursery/emmer-green-pre-school-rg4-8ln-116826) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Emmer Green Kindergarten Reading · RG4 8LJ ](/nursery/emmer-green-kindergarten-rg4-8lj-2533703) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Monkeymoos Highdown Reading · RG4 8LP 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/monkeymoos-highdown-rg4-8lp-2496782) - [ Provider closed 2.6 mi ### Playday at Milestone Reading · RG4 6PF ](/nursery/playday-at-milestone-rg4-6pf-2798935) [See all nurseries in Reading →](/search?q=Reading) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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