Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust owns and operates three nurseries in Berkshire which are open to everyone; parents do not need to work for the Trust in order for their children to attend.
Little Dragons opened in 2003 in a purpose-built single story building on the Bath Road in Reading. The nursery accepts 64 children aged from three months to five years and is conveniently located within 1.8 miles of the town centre.
Children are cared for by experienced and highly qualified staff who offer an interesting, educational environment full of experiences which allow the children to explore and grow.
Each nursery has stimulating outdoor play areas and children are encouraged to spend time outside developing their gross motor skills and having fun with their friends. Inside you will find warm, cosy environments which are perfect for children to take part in numerous creative and entertaining activities.
The nursery will be offering the 30 hours funding with effect from 1st September 2017 and is registered to accept Tax Free Childcare payments.
Group: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Person in charge: Rebecca Croft (Nursery Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Reading Borough Council
Number of Staff: 21
Service Offered: Day Nursery (NHS Owned), Open all year, Full Day Care, Sessional Day Care
Total Places for Children: 64
Age Range: from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 11 months
Opening Days: Mon-Fri
Opening Hours: 0730-1800
When Closed: Bank Holidays & from 24th December to 2nd January
Fees Guide: Please see our website for full details
The Review Score of 9.6 (maximum of 10) for Little Dragons Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 28 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Little Dragons Nursery in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Day Nursery / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Day Nursery receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.701 for Little Dragons Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (237 Excellents x 5) + (89 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 331 Ratings = 4.701
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Day Nursery to friends and family?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 4.859 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Dragons Nursery is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 12.8 positive Reviews (64 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 11 Reviews ÷ 12.8 Target = 0.859
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Little Dragons Nursery has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.560)
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jo (Mother of Child) on Thursday 16 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
My son joined Little Dragons Nursery in May 2017 and goes one day a week. Since joining his speech and social skills have improved immensely, and he always has such a lovely day!
The staff are friendly, approachable and professional.
My son had only been looked after by family, and we were apprehensive about how he would settle in but he has settled in so well.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Nicki B (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 8 November 2017. Relates to October 2017.
The staff at the nursery are lovely and have been amazing in settling my little one in. He loves coming and I feel he is safe and secure while he's there.
Thank you!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Maunika Y (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
They get children to do many activities and kids have good scope for sensory development. I am happy that she is in safe hands. Especially the hot and fresh food they cook and feed kids is the best part of the nursery. My kid eats well at nursery like at our home.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Keith H (Father of Child) on Friday 3 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
I have been consistently impressed with the standard of care and support offered by the staff of Little Dragons. They have an amazing team there, dedicated to the welfare of the little ones in their charge. The staff really make an effort to communicate with parents to ensure that the kids get a great service, which is tailored to their needs and their parents' preferences.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Mark (Father of Child) on Friday 3 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
We are really pleased with Little Dragons, the service is excellent and represents value for money. Our little boy has been at Little Dragons for around six months now and he seems to love it. The staff are great and the facilities are excellent. We have had no problems and would recommend the nursery to other parents.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Halima (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
Really happy with the service from Little Dragons Nursery. My daughter has been going there since May and whenever I pick her up, she always seems to be playing either happily on her own or cuddled in the lap of one of the carers. My daughter settled very quickly and within a month she was happy to go to the nursery. The daily report I get, helps me know what she's been up to, how much she ate and when she slept, which helps me plan for the evening as I know if I've got a tired or hungry toddler to deal with. All the staff are so lovely and I have absolute confidence leaving my daughter there. She is definitely becoming more confident and sociable. I would recommend this nursery to everyone who wants their child's development to come first.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Chris H (Father of Child) on Friday 3 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
Our daughter has been very happy during her first year at Little Dragons Nursery, and the staff have helped make every step very easy.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by K G (Mother of Child) on Friday 3 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
Little Dragons is wonderful. The nursery staff are kind, caring and very creative. My daughter has progressed through all of the different age groups and loves going.
Food is cooked onsite and she regularly has second helpings! There's plenty of fresh fruit etc. for snacks. I get a full rundown of her day, every day. Couldn't wish for a better nursery.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jenny (Mother of Child) on Thursday 2 November 2017. Relates to September 2017.
The staff and managers are very friendly and engaging, really value each child and interested in them. I have appreciated more individual feedback at the end of the day and not just the big standard 'Had a good day, ate well, slept well' but noticing child's interests or something they had said or done. Organised and helpful, always quick to respond to requests.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Emma (Mother of Child) on Thursday 2 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
My son has settled in well and I feel very informed about how his day has been when I collect him. The facilities are very stimulating and seem to change regularly. The outside space is a good size too.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jade J (Mother of Child) on Thursday 2 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
What a great place to be comfortable to leave my child for the day. Great smiles and always welcoming. The staff go the extra mile for children/parents and they have a good customized plan schedule for the children. I have walked in several times during play and activities and have been pleased with all the staff and their efforts. My daughter loves it, and so do I!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Karen (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 27 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
I'm really pleased with Little Dragons and my son really enjoys it. The staff are all really friendly and reassured me through every stage of getting him settled in. I was impressed at how they remember everything you tell them. I've never felt rushed or pushed away or like I was being a pain when calling up or picking my son up. From day one it was like I knew the staff and they are really good with my son and he loves going.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Emily (Mother of Child) on Monday 25 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
My daughter has been at Little Dragons for 16 months and she has thrived there. She learns new words daily and her vocabulary amazes me sometimes! The outdoor garden is fabulous- it's a safe environment with tons of space for the kids to run around in. The family events that are held there regularly are a nice way to meet other parents.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Sharon (Mother of Child) on Friday 22 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
Our daughter has been attending Little Dragons for 2 years and we are incredibly happy with the care she receives there. The staff clearly enjoy their jobs and genuinely care about the children. We regularly recommend Little Dragons to other people.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Maria S (Mother of Child) on Friday 22 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
My son has developed very well since attending Little Dragons Day Nursery and really enjoys his time here. He has made some precious relationships with the children and adults.
The nursery is good value for money and my son loves all the activities they offer.
I would like to take the opportunity to say thank you for caring for my son as his confidence has grown tremendously. We look forward to his new adventure in his new room.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Olivia P (Mother of Child) on Thursday 21 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
Both of our children have been through Little Dragons and have received fantastic levels of care and education. We have always been really pleased with the nursery and frequently sing their praises! Thank you to the team for all they have done and continue to do for our children...
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Charlotte (Mother of Child) on Thursday 21 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
All the members of staff are very helpful and welcoming and always happy to help. My daughter struggled to settle in to nursery life at first but all the members of staff in the room tried there hardest to make her feel safe and secure.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Lizzie (Mother of Child) on Thursday 21 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
We have found the nursery staff to be friendly, professional and very accommodating. Both of our children are extremely happy there and look forward to going. The management and staff teams respond to feedback immediately and do everything they can to provide a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Dorrianne (Mother of Child) on Thursday 21 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
Every one is amazing!
Couldn't fault the team.
Everybody is really friendly.
Love the fact that everybody puts the children first and foremost.
Love to hear about the fun they have.
I love to see how my daughter is developing with the love and care of her key workers.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Anna (Mother of Child) on Thursday 21 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
We are very pleased with the Little Dragons Nursery. Our daughter loves going there (Full Time) and always comes back very happy. The nursery's staff are very friendly and helpful. I couldn't be happier with the level of care provided - there are plenty of stimulating activities, lots of creative play, good and nutritious food, the nursery has a good size garden with slides, bikes etc. The staff are very helpful in supporting children's development and in helping to achieve milestones. They know children very well and at the end of the day always provide a very detailed handover to parents. They maintain children's folders very up to date with a lot of photos and artwork. The staff makes sure kids get exposure to a variety of experiences - to mention just a couple - farm animal visits to the nursery: e.g chickens, bunnies...etc. The fire brigade visit which included photos taken in the fire engine. Our daughter joined nursery at 1.5 years and now is almost 3, would highly recommend to other parents!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Manu (Mother of Child) on Thursday 21 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
The nursery staff are lovely and we are very happy. My daughter loves going and looks forward to it every morning. She has made lots of friends and is very fond of all the staff and especially her key worker. She is learning and thriving in their care.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Lisa (Mother of Child) on Thursday 21 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
Little Dragons is a lovely nursery which my daughter enjoys and looks forward to attending. All the staff are lovely and make me feel happy to leave my daughter in their care.
The garden area is brilliant and I'm glad they get to spend a lot of time out there. She loves playing in the garden.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Emmaleen (Mother of Child) on Thursday 21 July 2016. Relates to June 2016.
The staff are excellent my daughter loves going every time and has made lots friends. The activities they do are fun, educational and varied. They make all care individual for each child. My daughter loves the food too.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Tina (Mother of Child) on Thursday 21 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
My son has loved being part of Little Dragons. The staff are wonderful and so are the management. They treat all the children as individuals and nothing is ever too much trouble. I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery!!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Gargi J (Mother of Child) on Thursday 21 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
The nursery provides an amicable atmosphere for the kid. Lots of varied indoor and outdoor activities help in stimulating their brains. My son learns new words every time he returns from nursery and seems pleased at the end of the day.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Helen (Mother of Child) on Thursday 21 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
A wonderful nursery. Staff care a great deal about the children and parents. Both of my children have been so happy there and have developed into social confident children. I could not recommend it more. It's one of the hardest decisions you have to make as a parent, particularly when you don't want to be returning to work, but I now think it was the best thing we could have done for them.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Natalie M (Mother of Child) on Thursday 21 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
My son has been attending Little Dragons since he was 6 months old. Being so young and my first child, I was apprehensive about putting him in to childcare, however Little Dragons nursery staff made me feel completely at ease. A year and a half later, my son absolutely loves coming to nursery each day and has made special bonds with key members of the team. Little Dragons have helped in specific areas of his learning, from crawling/sitting up, to walking and now talking. I am happy knowing that my child is being well looked after each day and that he is having fun whilst at nursery, as well as learning and making friends. I have found the management team to be fantastic and always accommodating if or when an issue has arisen.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Matt W (Father of Child) on Thursday 21 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
Fantastic, friendly staff who really take the time to care and develop each child.
I've had two children at the nursery, both of whom have loved it.
I couldn't recommend Little Dragons highly enough.
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