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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...
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 offers the 30 hours funding and is registered to accept Tax Free Childcare payments.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
Person in charge
- Rebecca Croft (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 21
Total Places for Children
- 64
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Suncream
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & from 25th December to 2nd January
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£275/ month
Parents choose a start time of 7:30am, 7:45am or 8:00am, and the day is capped at 10 hours. The nursery is open 7:30am–6:00pm, but a chargeable day is one of three 10-hour windows.
Parents choose a start time of 7:30am, 7:45am or 8:00am, and the day is capped at 10 hours. The nursery is open 7:30am–6:00pm, but a chargeable day is one of three 10-hour windows.
Where parents work for BHFT there are separate fees, please contact the nursery for details.
For children attending the free hours only a voluntary contribution for the nursery lunch is required. Alternatively parents may provide a packed lunch using nursery guidelines.
All snacks are included for the free hours attendance.
For children attending a combination place (partly free hours and partly paid) or a fully paid place all snacks and meals are included.
15 hours funding (11 free hours per week): 5.5 free hours on two days a week, between 9.30am and 3.00pm. The rest of those two days, and any further days, are charged at the nursery's hourly or daily rate.
30 hours funding (22 free hours per week): 7.5 free hours on two days (9.00am–4.30pm) and 7 free hours on a third day (9.00am–4.00pm). The rest of those days, and any further days, are charged. Children need to attend at least three days a week to receive the full 22 hours. Two days' attendance gives 15 free hours.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£180
3 days per week
£275
5 days per week
£899
Adjust for your situation
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 and Suncream
Price without government funding: £1,077 / month (£85 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £803/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.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- 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 7.5 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 Dragons Nursery Reviews (93)
Little Dragons Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.814) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Dragons Nursery has 93 reviews.
My child has been a Little Dragons since he was a non-walking, non-talking baby. Over time with support from Little Dragons staff he has developed physical, mental and cognitive skills in an extremely positive and happy environment.
He has made friends and has learnt about nursery boundaries...
My child has been a Little Dragons since he was a non-walking, non-talking baby. Over time with support from Little Dragons staff he has developed physical, mental and cognitive skills in an extremely positive and happy environment.
He has made friends and has learnt about nursery boundaries and routines. The nursery staff have always been very focused on the children’s welfare and have given 100% attention to the children.
During covid19 the nursery put all measures in place to minimise risk and keep as many children in nursery as possible.
I would highly recommend the nursery to any parent looking to send their child to nursery.
Just knowing my son is happy and safe is one of the most important things when trying to manage a full-time job and being a single parent.
My child has been with Little Dragons from 1 and he's now 4 with...
Just knowing my son is happy and safe is one of the most important things when trying to manage a full-time job and being a single parent.
My child has been with Little Dragons from 1 and he's now 4 with not long till he starts school!
With Little Dragons' amazing support he has developed essential skills I would struggle to teach.
I will truly miss everyone.
My son absolutely loves Little Dragons and is learning new things every day. The staff are all really lovely and friendly and I'm happy with the care he receives. He has also made lots of friends too.
My son absolutely loves Little Dragons and is learning new things every day. The staff are all really lovely and friendly and I'm happy with the care he receives. He has also made lots of friends too.
My little boy has been attending Little Dragons Nursery since February 2020. We have never had any issues only positive experiences. It's been lovely to see his learning and development grow so much since his time at Little Dragons Nursery. All the staff are so kind and my little boy has built...
My little boy has been attending Little Dragons Nursery since February 2020. We have never had any issues only positive experiences. It's been lovely to see his learning and development grow so much since his time at Little Dragons Nursery. All the staff are so kind and my little boy has built great relationships with them. He loves his time at nursery and as parents we feel very pleased that he is so settled and content there.
I must say that my child has always been very happy to go to the nursery. This is an indication that he has been cared for properly. He also has a very good rapport with his key teacher and others at the nursery. I have seen a lot of positive development in my child. I am so delighted that my child...
I must say that my child has always been very happy to go to the nursery. This is an indication that he has been cared for properly. He also has a very good rapport with his key teacher and others at the nursery. I have seen a lot of positive development in my child. I am so delighted that my child finds comfort at the nursery. I give credit to all the staff at the nursery for the wonderful care they are offering to my child and other children. I am very grateful to them. I will encourage them to continue this great and good work they are doing.
My son is always happy to go to nursery, I feel able to exchange with them and the team together when facing an issue with my son. They are super creative and make special occasions for the kids, which has been precious in these challenging times. They have been great at handling Covid-19. The only...
My son is always happy to go to nursery, I feel able to exchange with them and the team together when facing an issue with my son. They are super creative and make special occasions for the kids, which has been precious in these challenging times. They have been great at handling Covid-19. The only thing I would love to see improve is the nutritional values of the meals.
Brilliant and caring staff. Brilliant and very efficient management. A spotless garden and good food. My son comes home so happy after every session. Ten out of ten for Little Dragons Nursery. Keep up the good work.
Brilliant and caring staff. Brilliant and very efficient management. A spotless garden and good food. My son comes home so happy after every session. Ten out of ten for Little Dragons Nursery. Keep up the good work.
Little Dragons Nursery is a very nurturing and caring environment for all the children that go there. Both my children love it there and I can't recommend it enough. The staff all truly care for all the children and go above and beyond to ensure they have a good experience whilst they are at...
Little Dragons Nursery is a very nurturing and caring environment for all the children that go there. Both my children love it there and I can't recommend it enough. The staff all truly care for all the children and go above and beyond to ensure they have a good experience whilst they are at nursery.
My son loves going to the nursery. The staff are very warm and friendly. There is a wide range of activities each day and I can see that the staff are very talented and creative. I am amazed by the crafts they make with our little treasures. When I leave my son I know he is in a good hands.
My son loves going to the nursery. The staff are very warm and friendly. There is a wide range of activities each day and I can see that the staff are very talented and creative. I am amazed by the crafts they make with our little treasures. When I leave my son I know he is in a good hands.
I am very happy to send my child to Little Dragons Nursery. He has been going since he was twelve months old. Have no issues or comments of whatsoever to date. Pleased to select. Excellent for all the options below.
I am very happy to send my child to Little Dragons Nursery. He has been going since he was twelve months old. Have no issues or comments of whatsoever to date. Pleased to select. Excellent for all the options below.
All four of our children have attended Little Dragons Nursery over the years and all of them have been happy there. Our younger two are currently attending with our four year old in blue room and two year old in red room. We have been so impressed with the staff over the time we have sent our...
All four of our children have attended Little Dragons Nursery over the years and all of them have been happy there. Our younger two are currently attending with our four year old in blue room and two year old in red room. We have been so impressed with the staff over the time we have sent our children here. They have demonstrated that they know our kids by talking about them in ways we could identify well with. The staff are friendly, approachable and turnover of staff seems low. The blue room leader has been the key worker for three of our kids to date! Really happy with how our kids have developed and are developing here in preparation for school.
We have had three children at Little Dragons Nursery and they have all thrived there. The staff are what makes it such a special nursery. They all have genuinely cared about our children much more than just the job of looking after them. I have never felt bad about putting our children into nursery...
We have had three children at Little Dragons Nursery and they have all thrived there. The staff are what makes it such a special nursery. They all have genuinely cared about our children much more than just the job of looking after them. I have never felt bad about putting our children into nursery three days a week because I know they love it and have a great time, it feels like a family. There is lots of time outside which is good and healthy meals are provided. The parents are kept well informed of what the children are doing. The work the staff have put in to keep the nursery open during the Covid-19 pandemic has been very impressive and we are very thankful.
My child loves Little Dragons Nursery. All the staff are very informative, they spend time with the parents even in Covid-19 times when so many things changed, they were always willing to answer calls of concern or emails regarding more information for parents. The nursery manager is very friendly...
My child loves Little Dragons Nursery. All the staff are very informative, they spend time with the parents even in Covid-19 times when so many things changed, they were always willing to answer calls of concern or emails regarding more information for parents. The nursery manager is very friendly and prompt in replying to emails or concerns you may have and takes on board any suggestions parents have made, this reassures parents. They assist with transitions for children and are supportive to parents for example, classroom changes and potty training. The kids have a big playground outside and are always involved in activities and learning new things for example, gardening and learning about different cultural holidays. I look forward to receiving my child's portfolio of progress and all her amazing art work that we are given usually at holidays. Overall my partner and I would highly recommend Little Dragons Nursery.
My two children have both been very happy at Little Dragons Nursery. The outside space is big and really lovely, lots of free flow options, mud kitchen and water play as well as a super playground with lots of outdoor toys. Inside it is as beautiful as some nurseries but the staff are very...
My two children have both been very happy at Little Dragons Nursery. The outside space is big and really lovely, lots of free flow options, mud kitchen and water play as well as a super playground with lots of outdoor toys. Inside it is as beautiful as some nurseries but the staff are very experienced and caring. There is some turnover of staff but the majority have been there a long time and that provides great stability and expertise for the children. They are really the main assets and reason why we chose this nursery. The food offered is well balanced and healthy. My children have developed well and been very happy under Little Dragons Nursery care. The staff are responsive to the children and often adapt their learning to fit with the children’s ideas or recent experiences. They have animals for the children to care for and chicks in spring time. Pre Covid-19 there were optional paid for dance classes and visits from zoo and play companies. Management is professional and always run to government and NHS guidelines.
My child is able to participate in many activities and the volume of craft things to bring home is testament to this.
Staff are always...
My child is able to participate in many activities and the volume of craft things to bring home is testament to this.
Staff are always friendly and informative. Their commitment to providing a service throughout the pandemic is outstanding.
This nursery has been absolutely amazing with both our children. We firstly fell in love with the feel of the place but it is the staff and their commitment is what takes it above and beyond. During the last year, they have all been amazing. The support they are giving the children is great and the...
This nursery has been absolutely amazing with both our children. We firstly fell in love with the feel of the place but it is the staff and their commitment is what takes it above and beyond. During the last year, they have all been amazing. The support they are giving the children is great and the learning has never faulted. My child loves going to ‘school’ as we call it and seeing their friends which they name some children but mostly staff. Food is great my child eat well each day and has more when they need it. During the lockdowns, they have been great and as a key worker, they looked after my child as though nothing was happening. They made my child feel at ease and comfortable with current situations. The staff are great. We hope more people choose this nursery as they are amazing. We love little Dragons
The teachers are very polite, pleasant and very supportive to the children, in particular, they were able to identify that my...
The teachers are very polite, pleasant and very supportive to the children, in particular, they were able to identify that my daughter had a problem and they were able to advise me and recommended to contact the right team for help.
Thank you Little Dragons for your commendable work!
The nursery staff have created such a great environment for little people! My little girl loves going to nursery every morning and does not even say 'bye-bye, mummy!', because she is just so busy to rush in. She has learnt so much from nursery, so early in her life! It's truly amazing to see how...
The nursery staff have created such a great environment for little people! My little girl loves going to nursery every morning and does not even say 'bye-bye, mummy!', because she is just so busy to rush in. She has learnt so much from nursery, so early in her life! It's truly amazing to see how caring and passionate all the staff are! I would not send my girl anywhere else and I'd highly recommend Little Dragons to anyone!
I trust them completely - it is a very safe, fun, positive and kind environment, with trained and skilled carers. They are very thoughtful and the management is very approachable, professional, down-to-earth and flexible. They take feedback very seriously and do whatever they can to accommodate...
I trust them completely - it is a very safe, fun, positive and kind environment, with trained and skilled carers. They are very thoughtful and the management is very approachable, professional, down-to-earth and flexible. They take feedback very seriously and do whatever they can to accommodate each family situation and personal needs of every child. We had a difficult time with our son when he simply wanted to stay with Mummy more and the ladies in his room were extremely careful, kind and loving towards him (cuddling him and keeping him close). I am confident they are offering them all the appropriate experiences and they have a good, balanced schedule, encouraging them but also being very careful with manners (politeness and table manners). In the current situation, they have been really communicative and open, requesting feedback and keeping everyone informed. I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you for all your hard work and keeping everyone safe.
My daughter attended Little Dragons from 2009 until starting school in 2013 so when it came time to find a nursery for our son there was no question as to where we would send him. The staff at Little Dragons are amazing with the children and always greet you at the door with a smile. They have been...
My daughter attended Little Dragons from 2009 until starting school in 2013 so when it came time to find a nursery for our son there was no question as to where we would send him. The staff at Little Dragons are amazing with the children and always greet you at the door with a smile. They have been brilliant during this last year. With everything going on they have always remained positive and reassuring, especially with the children.
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