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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.
Both of my children have been to this nursery since they were about 9 months old. With my first, I was very wary about putting him into childcare, but within a week of being there I was more than happy for him to be there, and I had absolutely no issues when putting my daughter into the nursery as...
Both of my children have been to this nursery since they were about 9 months old. With my first, I was very wary about putting him into childcare, but within a week of being there I was more than happy for him to be there, and I had absolutely no issues when putting my daughter into the nursery as well. They were both well looked after and well-loved. The staff are wonderful and so caring and I really couldn't ask for more! I'm just upset that I don't have another child to put into the nursery when my youngest leaves!
Overall one of the best nurseries. My son started back in 2018 this was his second nursery. The previous nursery was shut down and my experience was not good. I was recommended Little Dragons by a friend, and have never looked back. Staff are just amazing, lovely to talk to and always has my sons...
Overall one of the best nurseries. My son started back in 2018 this was his second nursery. The previous nursery was shut down and my experience was not good. I was recommended Little Dragons by a friend, and have never looked back. Staff are just amazing, lovely to talk to and always has my sons best interests. The rooms activities are overall good. The whole atmosphere from senior staff is lovely. My son leaves for school this year. I will be so gutted when August comes. Everyone is like an extended family. If I do have any more children there is only one nursery on my list Little Dragons!
We have been using Little Dragons for both of our sons, older graduated 3 years ago, and younger started nearly 2 years ago. Both of them never had a bad day in the nursery and older one is always happy to go back there to pick up his brother and just to say hi whenever he can. Staff are extremely...
We have been using Little Dragons for both of our sons, older graduated 3 years ago, and younger started nearly 2 years ago. Both of them never had a bad day in the nursery and older one is always happy to go back there to pick up his brother and just to say hi whenever he can. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful with any issues that may come up. Both of boys had to be on a special diet due to allergies and nursery kitchen chef made sure that their meals met their requirements and any replacements they received were as exciting and appetising as the items other kids have received. Each day is filled with fun and different activities so be warned, your child will come back tired, but it would be due to having a lot of fun in there.
I can highly recommend Little Dragons Nursery and have dealt with them for over 6 years with both my daughter and now my son. They are friendly and approachable and I have never had any doubts about any of the staff and how they look after the children there. Both my children have enjoyed going...
I can highly recommend Little Dragons Nursery and have dealt with them for over 6 years with both my daughter and now my son. They are friendly and approachable and I have never had any doubts about any of the staff and how they look after the children there. Both my children have enjoyed going into nursery and have never had any worries.
My son enjoys the activities and social aspect of the nursery. The staff are always happy and accommodating. When I ask for advice they are always happy to help and are always informative. This is my second child to attend Little dragons and would highly recommend!
My son enjoys the activities and social aspect of the nursery. The staff are always happy and accommodating. When I ask for advice they are always happy to help and are always informative. This is my second child to attend Little dragons and would highly recommend!
Our son has been attending Little Dragons since he was a year old (now 4 years old) and he absolutely loves going feeling safe and cared for like a 2nd home. Staff have taken time to get to know him, his likes and dislikes and the best way to engage with him, he is always talking about the friends...
Our son has been attending Little Dragons since he was a year old (now 4 years old) and he absolutely loves going feeling safe and cared for like a 2nd home. Staff have taken time to get to know him, his likes and dislikes and the best way to engage with him, he is always talking about the friends he has made there and the staff and what they have done! He loves the garden and the rooms covered free flow areas. They have been amazing in the last year with the pandemic putting measures in place to keep everyone as safe as possible while ensuring the children have a great time. I couldn't ask for a better place for my son to go when we are working and we will be sad to leave to start school!
We have been using Little Dragons for 6 years with our 2 daughters. They have supported both our daughters through some incredibly tough times for our family and have remained their constant, reliable, safe place. Our 3 year old currently attends and feels like it is part of her home. She talks...
We have been using Little Dragons for 6 years with our 2 daughters. They have supported both our daughters through some incredibly tough times for our family and have remained their constant, reliable, safe place. Our 3 year old currently attends and feels like it is part of her home. She talks about her keyworker as if she is family.
My child has been extremely happy at Little Dragons. The staff are so caring and take real time to get to know each child. They always go above and beyond to help both parent and child. Activities are well planned and varied, supporting child development. My son has grown in confidence since...
My child has been extremely happy at Little Dragons. The staff are so caring and take real time to get to know each child. They always go above and beyond to help both parent and child. Activities are well planned and varied, supporting child development. My son has grown in confidence since attending.
Little Dragons is amazing at putting parents at ease and has great managers. My son loved going and loved the pre-school blue room. The staff were great at settling him in and looking after him. I recommend this nursery to all parents. It has a lovely new outdoor garden too.
Little Dragons is amazing at putting parents at ease and has great managers. My son loved going and loved the pre-school blue room. The staff were great at settling him in and looking after him. I recommend this nursery to all parents. It has a lovely new outdoor garden too.
The staff are friendly, approachable and professional.
My son had only been looked after by family, and we were...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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!
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.
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.
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...
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.
Our daughter has been very happy during her first year at Little Dragons Nursery, and the staff have helped make every step very easy.
Our daughter has been very happy during her first year at Little Dragons Nursery, and the staff have helped make every step very easy.
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...
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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