Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school

Unit 4 Astra House, 86-88 Headley Road, Reading RG5 4JE
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  • Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school, Reading
Little Bloom Day Nursery and Pre-school Ltd nurtures young children's interests by creating magical moments through play.

As spontaneous thinkers, the team thrives on supporting your child's learning through their own fascinations. They create awe and wonder using the world around them, ensuring your child is ready for the outside world. Learning happens in a fun and supportive environment with highly qualified teachers. Located in the heart of Woodley RG5, the brand-new facility offers plenty of opportunities for tours.

Little Bloom began eight years ago in a small home in Winnersh, where the founder cared for children in a home nursery. Today, the nursery team has established a new setting within the community. Focused on making childcare affordable and accessible, they have created a nursery where children are the priority while also supporting parents in their careers.

They’re ready to help, so feel free to get in touch today.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Sana Ubair
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Leanne Le-Marinel (Manager)

Admission Information

  • None

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 5

Total Places for Children

  • 79

Age Range

  • from 1 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Daily Fee 8-6 inclusive
    0-2 £75
    2-5 £70


    Early Start Fee daily
    7-8 £7.50
    730-8 30 £5


    Hourly fee for children eligible for funding but attending full days 8-6
    9m-2yr £7.50 per hour
    2-5 £7 per hour

  • We accept all Government childcare funding which is applied to your child's invoice. There are no additional fees during funded hours and these are shown as 0 on your child's invoice. Funded only spaces are given on a first come first serve basis and we have limited numbers of these spaces available.


    We stretch the government funding year round and do not offer term time only spaces.


    Discounts available so please enquire for more information.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Please park directly outside the nursery in the car park. Should the spaces be taken or parking be a challenge please call the nursery directly and they will support.

Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (8)

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Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.253) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school has 8 reviews.

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Review from Ioana-Raluca D (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Bloom Nursery has been an incredible place for my nonverbal daughter. In a short time, we have seen real progress in her confidence, engagement, and the ways she expresses herself. She comes home calmer and happier, clearly benefiting from the nursery's caring and structured environment. The
staff are patient, understanding, and truly committed to learning how she communicates, making thoughtful adjustments that help her feel secure and included. Their daily updates and genuine support mean so much to our family. I am very grateful we found this nursery, and I am excited for my other daughter to join soon
Reply from Leanne Le-Marinel, Nursery Manager at Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for your beautiful words. It means a great deal to us, and we cannot wait to see your daughter flourish further and her sister join us soon :-).
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Review from T S (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I honestly couldn't be happier with Little Bloom Nursery and the amazing care they provide for my son. From the very first day, the staff made both of us feel so welcome and at ease. They took the time to understand his personality, interests, and routines, which made the transition so smooth - he settled
in so quickly and now absolutely loves going every day!
The team at Little Bloom are truly exceptional - caring, patient, and full of energy. They create such a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels valued and encouraged. My son comes home smiling and excited from the fun activities and creative crafts to the outdoor play and story time.
I'm always impressed by how well-organised and clean the nursery is, and how thoughtfully the rooms are set up to inspire curiosity and learning. The communication with parents is fantastic too - we receive regular updates, photos, and notes about his progress, which really shows how much care and attention they put into each child.
Reply from Leanne Le-Marinel, Nursery Manager at Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Were delighted to hear that youve had such a positive experience with Little Bloom Nursery. Our team works hard to create a warm, nurturing, and engaging…read more
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Review from B S (Father of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are new parents at this nursery and our experience has been really positive. The settling-in process was handled brilliantly by the team, which made a huge difference for both us and our child. We've been delighted to see our kid settle in so quickly and happily. The staff are truly fantastic; they
are all very professional, approachable, accommodative and clearly passionate about their work. The nursery itself has a lovely, caring atmosphere with a decent range of activities. The communication is excellent, and we are delighted to receive updates about child's activities and progress throughout the day. We couldn't be happier with our decision.
Reply from Leanne Le-Marinel, Nursery Manager at Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Were delighted to hear that youve had such a positive experience with Little Bloom Nursery. Our team works hard to create a warm, nurturing, and engaging…read more
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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started with Little Bloom Nursery in October, being a new nursery to the area I looked around multiple nurseries to find the right nursery for my child and one I felt comfortable with, I viewed a total of 7 local nursery's , but I felt drawn back to Little Bloom after each nursery I visited.
Little bloom is surprisingly huge inside with plenty of space for children to play in and out! My child settled well, after the first two weeks she feels totally at home! The staff were great with settlIng my child into the sessions, they worked with her and now my child goes in and is excited each day! The activities are great! We had a face painter join for Halloween as a treat for the children! I can't fault the staff and the nursery, it's clean and welcoming! Although only 1.5 months in we are so happy with our choice of nursery and have already seen my child blossom!
Reply from Leanne Le-Marinel, Nursery Manager at Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Were delighted to hear that youve had such a positive experience with Little Bloom Nursery. Our team works hard to create a warm, nurturing, and engaging…read more
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I honestly can't say enough good things! From the very first day, the staff made us feel so welcomed and at ease. It's never easy leaving your little one in someone else's care, but everyone here goes above and beyond to make the children (and parents!) feel comfortable and loved.
My child absolutely
loves going every morning - they run to the door with a huge smile, which tells me everything I need to know. The teachers are so warm, patient, and genuinely care about each child. They take the time to get to know every personality and make sure each kid feels seen and special.
I also really appreciate how communicative they are. I get daily updates and photos, and it's such a relief to know my child is having fun, learning, and being cared for so well throughout the day. The activities they plan are creative, educational, and full of joy - from art projects to outdoor play to story time.
Reply from Leanne Le-Marinel, Nursery Manager at Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for your kind review and beautiful thoughts we are so pleased your enjoying being part of the little bloom family. We look forward to watching your child grow with us :-)
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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a wonderful nursery with amazing staff. My child is very happy and enjoys going there every day. I'm extremely pleased with the children's development, the quality of meals, and the way the teachers give attention and care to each child. The garden is beautiful, the outdoor activities are great,
and everything is so well organized.
We used to attend another nursery before, and my child went there in tears - she cried and didn't want to stay. Here, we no longer have this problem. She happily goes to nursery every day and stays there perfectly well without any tears.
I'm absolutely delighted and highly recommend this nursery to everyone!
Reply from Leanne Le-Marinel, Nursery Manager at Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you for your kind feedback and words it warms our hearts to hear how you feel about Little Bloom Nursery and the care we provide your child. We cant wait to see them grow with us :-)
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 21 month old son has just recently started with Little Bloom Day Nursery. I could not be happier with the support I have received from management and the team.
I was slightly anxious about leaving my son during the settling- in sessions, but the staff were reassuring and were able to provide me
with realtime updates and photos via an app making the transition easier for both my son and myself.
The nursery is spotlessly clean and there is a good variety of toys and activities both inside and outside. Upon collection I have observed my son playing in the garden on the climbing frame and so engrossed in messy play, that he didn't even notice me sneak in.
The staff that work here are kind, caring and compassionate. They are not just able to provide me insight about general things that have happened through the day, but my son's emotional presentation also.
I feel completely confident that my son is safe and well cared for whilst attending Little Bloom Day Nursery - Big thanks!
Reply from Leanne Le-Marinel, Nursery Manager at Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for your beautiful words it warms our hearts to know how you feel about the nursery and care we provide. We love having your son with us and we cant wait to see him grow with us.
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Review from Mohammed C (Father of Child) published on 16 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was at a smaller setting run by the same team and we were very happy, however given my son was starting reception next year we thought he needed to be in a larger setting so he can get ready for next steps ahead. We chose Little Bloom Nursery and Pre School. We could not be and more importantly
our son be more happier It's perfect. The environment is perfect. Very spacious. Very welcoming. Clean. Lots of activities. Garden. A lot to do. Our son loves the place as do we. The staff are phenomenal. Very welcoming, very warm, very understanding , very professional. Absolutely amazing. We love the app also which this nursery uses and we are provided with updates daily. We are provided with timelines of activities and observations made by the staff and lots of photos. My son is so happy here and I have no doubts under the stewardship of the staff he will be ready for the reception year next year.
Reply from Leanne Le-Marinel, Nursery Manager at Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school
Thank you so much for your kind words! Were delighted to hear that you and your child are happy at Little Bloom Nursery. Our team works hard to create a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.253)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.253) out of 10 for Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.947 for Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (90 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 95 Ratings = 4.947
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.306 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.8
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 79 number of registered child places is 15.8. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.8 = 0.506
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (4)

Leanne

Leanne Le-Marinel

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

Having worked in Early years for 18 years, Leanne has managed many nurseries ranging from small to very large and joins our team with many accomplishments.

Hayley

Hayley

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2025

Hayley has worked in early years for many years in a variation of roles most recently as a nanny. Hayley joins our team with a wealth of knowledge.

Lisa

Lisa

Job Title: Nursery Chef Joined: 2025

Lisa has years of experience in Early years cooking. She focus on healthy, nutritious dishes that focus on child growth and development.

Chloe

Chloe P

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2025

Chloe is a Jolly and caring Nursery assistant who brings warmth and love to our baby room. She brings a fun and loving positive environment to our Lovely Nursery.

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school accepts?

Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school accepts Children aged from 1 year 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school Open?

Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school have capacity for?

Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school has capacity for a total of 79 Children.

How far is Little Bloom Nursery & Pre-school to the centre of Reading?

2.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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