The Forest School and Secret Garden are my son’s favourite activities.Teresa Z(Mother of Child)
The learning environment is stimulating and engagingElly D(Mother of Child)
The Forest School and Secret Garden are my son’s favourite activities.Teresa Z(Mother of Child)
The learning environment is stimulating and engagingElly D(Mother of Child)
Little Tots Nursery Reading is a full-time private Montessori Day Nursery and has been running for over 16 years. It is located near the Central Reading area and has an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality of care and education for children aged from 2 to 5 years.
What makes them different?
Little Tots Nurseries offer the best foundation for life, the Montessori philosophy is to teach children independence from an...
Little Tots Nursery Reading is a full-time private Montessori Day Nursery and has been running for over 16 years. It is located near the Central Reading area and has an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality of care and education for children aged from 2 to 5 years.
What makes them different?
Little Tots Nurseries offer the best foundation for life, the Montessori philosophy is to teach children independence from an early age, every child learns at their own pace and is treated as an individual. They also pride themselves on their Forest School which is an inspirational experience, that offers children the opportunity to achieve and develop confidence through hands-on learning in a woodland environment. To complement the nursery day they also offer extra curriculum activities e.g Secret Garden, Diddy Dance , Music & Dance, Science, Cooking sessions. Freshly prepared meals included.
Unlike many nurseries, they benefit from a smaller environment and take a personal approach, the children remain with the same staff and peer group throughout their time at the nursery, helping them form relationships and gain confidence. All the children are integrated benefiting from strong social bonds, stability and continuity of care. The Montessori ethos encourages “family grouping” where children aged 2-5 work together, with the older children acting as role models for the younger children and the younger children benefiting from learning by example from the older children. Little Tots put the child and parent’s needs first.
Little Tots recognise how important it is that parents have instant access to their child learning journal and reports. They use ParentZone - a smartphone and tablet app which brings parents closer to their child’s development at nursery. Parents will be able to see a timeline of their child’s day at nursery, with photos, videos and notes on their child’s daily activities.
Accepts government fundingAccepts tax-free childcare
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£470/ month
The standard rate is £8.60 per hour for half day sessions but a full day session of 08.00-18.00 is charged at £8.10 per hour
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9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
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2 days per week
£170
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What this price covers
Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream and Suncream
Price without government funding: £1,097 / month (£86 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
£627/month more than the funded price.
This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
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Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Little Tots Nursery - Reading has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Tots Nursery - Reading has 81 reviews.
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Review from Ana-Maria G (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2020 Submitted via Website•
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We are more than happy with Little Tots as my son has settled in really well. He seems very happy when we come and collect him. Since attending Little Tots my son has developed a lot, the nursery offers loads of activities loved by all children. He is having lots of fun with the other...
We are more than happy with Little Tots as my son has settled in really well. He seems very happy when we come and collect him. Since attending Little Tots my son has developed a lot, the nursery offers loads of activities loved by all children. He is having lots of fun with the other children. The staff are friendly, they work hard and really care about children. I am happy to know that every day I leave my son in their capable hands. They do a great job! Well done!
I would highly recommend to all my friends!
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Review from Kerry (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2020 Submitted via Website•
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Amazing nursery, both my children have loved it here. Staff are amazing and I feel my children have learnt so much and have been well cared for. It's a lovely setting and I like that they have access to the garden, the secret garden and they have forest school. It teaches the children to be more in...
Amazing nursery, both my children have loved it here. Staff are amazing and I feel my children have learnt so much and have been well cared for. It's a lovely setting and I like that they have access to the garden, the secret garden and they have forest school. It teaches the children to be more in touch with nature and to care for others. I would highly recommend to friends.
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Review from Liliana T (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2020 Submitted via Website•
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We've seen many nurseries before we settled for Little Tots, going through a difficult period after my daughter's surgeries, wasn't an easy decision to take and definitely the best choice. I know every day that my daughter is well looked after, learning every day something new and she's having lots...
We've seen many nurseries before we settled for Little Tots, going through a difficult period after my daughter's surgeries, wasn't an easy decision to take and definitely the best choice. I know every day that my daughter is well looked after, learning every day something new and she's having lots of fun with the other children.
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Review from Bianca R (Mother of Child) published on 25 December 2019 Submitted via Website•
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My daughter is absolutely in love with the nursery and therefore so are we. The fact that the nursery follows the Montessori method is a massive plus for me as I know that they are following her lead instead of imposing adult thinking on her developing mind. They have brilliantly allocated her key...
My daughter is absolutely in love with the nursery and therefore so are we. The fact that the nursery follows the Montessori method is a massive plus for me as I know that they are following her lead instead of imposing adult thinking on her developing mind. They have brilliantly allocated her key worker to be a native speaker of our language which has made my daughter feel safe and secure. In terms of hygiene, the nursery is impeccable and does not smell of dirty nappies or toilets. The freedom of the open doors is absolutely brilliant for someone like my daughter who enjoys being outside. She is always dressed appropriately for the weather and because of that, she has not been ill. In terms of her development, she has experienced a massive leap in her speech, mathematics and social skills. At her young age, she counts up to 10, is able to match some phonic sounds to the letters and has developed a "best friend". We highly recommend the nursery and their friendly staff.
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Review from Louise M (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2019 Submitted via Website•
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My son has settled in really well at Little Tots. The staff are so friendly and have made so much effort to get to know my child and understand his needs. My son has been very unsettled in other nursery settings but has bonded with staff quickly here. He has also, benefited from the stimulating...
My son has settled in really well at Little Tots. The staff are so friendly and have made so much effort to get to know my child and understand his needs. My son has been very unsettled in other nursery settings but has bonded with staff quickly here. He has also, benefited from the stimulating learning environment and activities available. I love that they do gardening and have the opportunity to do forest school!
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Review from Soyoung P (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2019 Submitted via Website•
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My child loves going to his "school" and as a mother, I am more than happy to hear that. He seems to play in the setting safely but is having lots of fun. I am very happy in this regard.
My child loves going to his "school" and as a mother, I am more than happy to hear that. He seems to play in the setting safely but is having lots of fun. I am very happy in this regard.
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Review from Elly D (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2019 Submitted via Website•
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Little Tots is a wonderful place, which always has such a positive atmosphere. The learning environment is stimulating and engaging and there seems to be a wide variety of activities.
The staff are wonderful and very inclusive of all the children. They work so hard and always seem to be smiling....
Little Tots is a wonderful place, which always has such a positive atmosphere. The learning environment is stimulating and engaging and there seems to be a wide variety of activities. The staff are wonderful and very inclusive of all the children. They work so hard and always seem to be smiling. We love the variety of age and nationality among the staff, such a great combination to teach the children about the international world we live in.
The staff have been accommodating of our requests and thoughtful and sensitive of our emotions. Couldn’t recommend this nursery more.
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Review from Teresa Z (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2019 Submitted via Website•
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I am happy with Little Tots as my son truly loves attending to all sessions there. Activities in the Nursery are really great, like: MAD Academy, yoga, cooking, dance and drama etc. The Forest School and Secret Garden are my son’s favourite activities.
Since attending the Nursery, my son...
I am happy with Little Tots as my son truly loves attending to all sessions there. Activities in the Nursery are really great, like: MAD Academy, yoga, cooking, dance and drama etc. The Forest School and Secret Garden are my son’s favourite activities. Since attending the Nursery, my son developed in independence, speech and gained very good friends there. In the Nursery, staff are very welcoming and encourage children’s imagination, independence and confidence.
In my opinion, it is a very pleasing and safe environment for every child who attends there.
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Review from Anna C (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2018 Submitted via Website•
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We have visited several nurseries before deciding where our son should go to and we immediately liked Little Tots. Regardless of it being Montessori, it’s a lovely little nursery. Staff are approachable and very friendly. They really care and pay attention. I love reading their assessments on the...
We have visited several nurseries before deciding where our son should go to and we immediately liked Little Tots. Regardless of it being Montessori, it’s a lovely little nursery. Staff are approachable and very friendly. They really care and pay attention. I love reading their assessments on the online portal and seeing what my little one is getting up to, what he’s learning and all the funny comments he makes. We love how organised nursery is. We get a weekly email with information on what is happening that week and reminders are super helpful. Our son loves attending forest school and no other nursery we visited has that on offer. I have seen a massive change in my son's behaviour since he started nursery and I believe it’s the nursery that is making the positive impact. He’s always happy when we pick him up, full of stories about his fun packed day.
On another note, this nursery was much more flexible on how we use our funded hours than others, allowing us to make most of the funding.
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Review from Ana P (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2018 Submitted via Website•
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My son has been going to Little Tots since he was two, it has been a two year journey. Little Tots have recently refurbished and gained more staff. I found the atmosphere healthy and happy. The children are very happy with the activities and enjoy forest school and secret garden the most.
My son has been going to Little Tots since he was two, it has been a two year journey. Little Tots have recently refurbished and gained more staff. I found the atmosphere healthy and happy. The children are very happy with the activities and enjoy forest school and secret garden the most.
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Review from Yolanda C (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2018 Submitted via Website•
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All of my children attended Little Tots nursery and I have never been interested in looking elsewhere. With my eldest ranging from 18 and the youngest 3, it has been lovely to see three quarters of the staff members that were there from when my eldest attended, right through to when all the others...
All of my children attended Little Tots nursery and I have never been interested in looking elsewhere. With my eldest ranging from 18 and the youngest 3, it has been lovely to see three quarters of the staff members that were there from when my eldest attended, right through to when all the others attended.
It is a family nursery which is what you look for. All of my children have learned very well with the help of the teachers. Yoga, Spanish and cooking is my daughter's favourite and it is encouraging that she comes home excited about her day every day. Little Tots set the foundation for my children and they are all doing extremely well so for that I am very thankful.
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Review from Agnieszka B (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2018 Submitted via Website•
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My son loves the place, he learns new things on daily basis, his favourite is dance and drama lessons. Staff is always helpful.
In my opinion it is very nice and safe environment for every child and I can not praise it enough.
My son loves the place, he learns new things on daily basis, his favourite is dance and drama lessons. Staff is always helpful.
In my opinion it is very nice and safe environment for every child and I can not praise it enough.
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Review from Daria A (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2018 Submitted via Website•
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We see amazing progress in our daughter's development! Staff is very professional and friendly, they take a personalised approach to each child and it feels like they are part of our family.
The nursery offers brilliant activities like yoga, dancing, Spanish classes, forest school, baking etc....
We see amazing progress in our daughter's development! Staff is very professional and friendly, they take a personalised approach to each child and it feels like they are part of our family.
The nursery offers brilliant activities like yoga, dancing, Spanish classes, forest school, baking etc. Highly recommended for those who pay special attention to the educational and emotional development of your child.
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Review from Helen M (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2018 Submitted via Website•
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We are very happy with Little Tots. Our child genuinely loves attending his sessions there. He always seems happy when we come and collect him and is very proud of the work he produces during his sessions. Since attending Little Tots he has developed in independence, speech and gained interest in...
We are very happy with Little Tots. Our child genuinely loves attending his sessions there. He always seems happy when we come and collect him and is very proud of the work he produces during his sessions. Since attending Little Tots he has developed in independence, speech and gained interest in many activities.
The forest school and secret garden are his favourite activities and he always speaks of these outings with great enthusiasm. The staff are welcoming and show interest in our child and are happy to provide information about the day. The nursery also has a beautiful outdoor space and is well equipped. We would very happily recommend Little Tots.
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Review from Cristina L (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Since my 3 year old has started her progression is amazing, as a mum I love the space they offer and I feel I can trust them 100%.
The outside areas are one of the best I have seen after visiting at least 10 other nurseries.
Since my 3 year old has started her progression is amazing, as a mum I love the space they offer and I feel I can trust them 100%.
The outside areas are one of the best I have seen after visiting at least 10 other nurseries.
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Review from Michelle S (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Little Tots was everything we wanted in a nursery for our son – the opportunity to play, to learn, to make friends, to be outdoors, to have cooked meals and most importantly to be well looked after by caring staff whilst we worked. He was never short of someone to watch out for him. His vocabulary...
Little Tots was everything we wanted in a nursery for our son – the opportunity to play, to learn, to make friends, to be outdoors, to have cooked meals and most importantly to be well looked after by caring staff whilst we worked. He was never short of someone to watch out for him. His vocabulary soared as he communicated with children of all ages in the nursery and with SLT support from the staff. He loved coming to the nursery to play with his friends and still talks about Little Tots now after moving to ‘big’ school. I believe that his confidence and transition to school was greatly enhanced by his experience at Little Tots and the Montessori ethos that underpins all the activities they do.
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Review from Mel J (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Wonderful atmosphere. Children are encouraged to find skills for independence and really are treated as individuals. Having an Integrated class means children are able to learn how to form peer relationship and great bonds. Lovely nursery staff who are always available and open to having a brief...
Wonderful atmosphere. Children are encouraged to find skills for independence and really are treated as individuals. Having an Integrated class means children are able to learn how to form peer relationship and great bonds. Lovely nursery staff who are always available and open to having a brief update or a more formal review of development. The meals are cooked in-house which in my view is a major plus for the Nursery. They are nutritionally balanced and with a varied menu.
Would thoroughly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Esraa S (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2018 Submitted via Website•
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It’s a very good nursery. Has got excellent responsive staff that give very good attention to the kids.
My kids love going to the secret garden and the forest school!
I would highly recommend it for your child.
It’s a very good nursery. Has got excellent responsive staff that give very good attention to the kids.
My kids love going to the secret garden and the forest school!
I would highly recommend it for your child.
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Review from Anna (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Both our children have been to this wonderful nursery. We cannot recommend it enough - and we have experience of 3 other nurseries in total, so we've seen it all!
Our children have been extremely happy and peaceful here. They have become confident and independent people. They have learnt to...
Both our children have been to this wonderful nursery. We cannot recommend it enough - and we have experience of 3 other nurseries in total, so we've seen it all!
Our children have been extremely happy and peaceful here. They have become confident and independent people. They have learnt to socialise with children with all ages (as all ages are together in this nursery), which is a huge benefit for when they reach school and have to be able to interact with children of other ages.
Our children have loved all the activities on offer including yoga, cooking classes, Spanish classes, Forest School, Secret Garden visits, special entertainment put on for Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Group time, Circle time and the many other group and one-to-one activities that take place. The teachers are extremely approachable, really care for the children and interact with them, very well and all the time.
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2018 Submitted via Website•
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We love the Montessori approach in general and this nursery in particular.
There are little routines when sessions start and end that the children love. Independence is encouraged and the nursery offers lovely activities, for example cooking, Spanish lessons and others. The best thing though is...
We love the Montessori approach in general and this nursery in particular.
There are little routines when sessions start and end that the children love. Independence is encouraged and the nursery offers lovely activities, for example cooking, Spanish lessons and others. The best thing though is forest school for the over 3 year olds.
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