Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Reading

The Hospitium, Valpy Street, Reading RG1 1AR
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9.8 105 Reviews
  • Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Reading, Reading
Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Reading is right in the heart of Reading city centre, within walking distance of the train station and their nursery is set in a beautiful, charismatic listed church building with four spacious rooms, one for each age group.

Their ParentZone app keeps mums and dads informed about life at nursery with photos from their day, assessments, meals eaten and even toilet training progress! They use their 5 Little Pioneers to help share their core values with children such as encouraging them to be independent to making a difference in the world.

The nursery team are big on safety which is why ALL their staff are paediatric first aid trained. The nursery is also silver eco schools accredited, a programme that sees children lead the way in making little changes that deliver big environmental differences.

They are big on happy children which is why they have an area for growing food (and eating it), regular visits to local care homes and take care of each other and the world.

The nursery has its own garden area, which is well equipped including a children's playhouse and slide. There is also a wooden shelter to provide shade and cover and to ensure that children can access the outdoors in all weather conditions.

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Care Provided by Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Reading

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kate Hatter (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 33
  • Total Places for Children
  • 84
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Reading

  • (0-2) Full day £97.00 / Half Day £59.75
    (2-3) Full day £92.50 / Half Day £57.00
    (3-5) Full day £82.75 / Half Day £51.50
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  • Parking available


Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Reading Reviews (105)

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Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Reading has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.804) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Reading has 105 reviews.

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Review from Zigi C (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I first walked into The Co-operative Childcare Reading Nursery 5 months pregnant and instantly knew this was the nursery for my unborn son.
My little boy has been a full time student since August and he absolutely loves it! I also love the team I couldn’t wish for better people to care for my son
whilst I have to be at work.
Settling him into nursery life was tough but the team persevered and made him comfortable in no time at all.
It’s a truly lovely nursery with a happy friendly atmosphere and has helped advance my son beyond his age. Thank you!

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Review from Andrew E (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at the nursery full time since 2015, aged one, and we cannot fault the nursery in any way. The staff are all excellent; they really care and take the time to form real bonds with the children. Our daughter has developed into an independent, confident, caring, outgoing, worldly-wise
child and this is in no small part due to the stimulating environment and individual care the nursery staff provide. S looks forward to every new day at nursery (and often doesn't want to leave, even after an eleven hour day!); she knows all the staff well and has made some close friends amongst her peers. We would have no hesitation in recommending the nursery to anyone.

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Review from Ginie T (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my boys are attending the nursery. I originally picked the nursery for its location as well as a good feeling when I came to visit and I have to say, I am not disappointed. The opening hours are very helpful and the staff always very pleasant. The building feels safe, clean and well looked after.
The new garden outside is great and their indoor garden is fab for rainy days. Both my boys really enjoy themselves and despite a few tears every now at drop off and I know they are very happy there. The girls and boy are doing a fab job to look after them, educating them with various activities throughout the day and the structure of each day will help them once they start school I'm sure. So, thank you, reading nursery!

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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm very pleased with the care my child receives from the setting. My child has a good bond with his key worker and all the staff are very friendly and welcoming. My child always seems very happy when I collect him. My partner enjoys reading his daily diary that comes home after every session. I enjoy
seeing the different activities he gets up to on the nursery facebook page. The hours the nursery is open perfectly suit my working hours as does the location. We would highly recommend the nursery to our friends and family.

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Review from Naomi S (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always been very happy with the care my son receives at the Co-op. The team of girls are all very friendly, efficient, warm and also firm when needed - It's a great place for my son to go (he only attends once a week) but it gives him lots of skills. Thank you to all the team who look after him.

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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the care and attention our little one gets at The Co-operative Nursery. He is very happy to come to the nursery every day and is as happy as can be when we pick him up, which is the most important thing for us.
The nursery provides a lot of learning opportunities and teaches
him more than just skills, i.e. behaviour and people skills as well.
The nursery is being refurbished and they are managing the process really very well. There was no disturbance at all.
Overall really very happy and I have already recommended to a number of people.

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Review from Marianna M (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All staff amazing (in preschool). I definitely recommend this nursery to other parents.

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Review from Katie T (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Co-operative Childcare Nursery in Reading is excellent. My daughter has been there for just over two years since I went back to work after maternity leave. All the staff are lovely and friendly and my daughter has bonded with many of them. She has also made a number of friends within her peer group
and is benefiting hugely from social interactions with many different children and adults. She is also being gently introduced to other skills from numeracy and literacy to imaginative play and group work which will set her up well for starting school. All in all, we're extremely pleased with the nursery.

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Review from Jessica (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Staff were extremely friendly and made the difficult transition into daycare as easy as possible for me and my son. My son bonded with his Key Person very quickly, and I felt that she really took the time to get to know and understand him. He settled in much faster than I had expected and (although
there are always a few tears at drop off time) he thoroughly enjoys his nursery days and comes home happy and relaxed. I am really grateful to all the staff for their support and care and am very sad to be leaving.

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Review from Aurelie D (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the Reading Childcare Nursery. The staff are always smiley and approachable, are happy to give lengthy feedback on my child's day, they do their best to accommodate any extra sessions I may need, and meet my requests and my son's needs. My son has always been happy to get there
in the morning, and seem to get along with all staff. I have yet to hear of a bad day! Thumbs up all the way!

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Review from Tamara (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would always and already have recommended the nursery, my son has come on leaps and bounds since he started and he loves it. Staff are always polite and friendly and will greet you in and out of the nursery.

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Review from Sagar (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I moved to the UK and was looking for daycare for my child who was 3 years old. I am extremely satisfied that I chose Co-operative Childcare. It helped my child to improve her English as it is not our first language. It is highly recommended.

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Review from Koyel (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am really happy for my son. My son started going to this nursery when he was only 8 months old. Currently, he is almost 2 years and 6 months and he has learnt so many things already. Caregivers genuinely care for the children and my son has a great bond with all his caregivers.
Management staff are
very good and the caregivers are very caring and experienced.
The nursery listens to parent's problems and acts promptly. In fact, I have recommended the nursery to one of my colleagues and she is looking for a place. I do not have any concerns but a few recommendations.
- Lighting could be better. There is a refurbishment going on, hopefully, things will be better soon.
- Food and variety could be better.
- Cleanliness could be enhanced.

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Review from Dharshini (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son enjoyed his stay at this nursery. He joined when he was 10 months old and now he is 3+. His vocabulary has improved thanks to all the support given by the staff here at Co-operative.
I would recommend improvising learning techniques to kids under pre-school age, this would prepare them and
make them more competent for the future.

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Review from Kate (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the Reading Co-operative Nursery and would highly recommend it. My son has been there for over 2 years and his learning and development has been incredible. He is well looked after and the staff who work there are fabulous.

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Review from Tara C (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a lovely nursery with a family feel. Staff are kind and friendly. They work hard to get to know each child and follow children's interests. They recently had a space topic and my son was playing rockets at home and counting down and blasting off. The staff always have fun activities on offer
to stimulate the children. There is lots of messy play and recently they had a fab dinosaur cave. My son has been here for a few years and is always excited to attend. Thanks.

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Review from Abhilasha S (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

After joining The Co-operative Nursery my son has developed in so many ways. He is more confident, balanced and looks forward to going into nursery. He loves the teachers very much and the teachers are very approachable for parents.
My experience has been fantastic and I would definitely recommend
to others.

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Review from Praveen (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Quality is good and the staff take good care of children. The nursery is well maintained and hygienic.
Overall, I am very satisfied with the nursery.
I can strongly recommend the nursery to my friends.

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Review from Priya V (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A second home away home for my daughter. Extremely caring and friendly staff who are always ready to help. My daughters enjoys her time at the nursery and looks forward to going there everyday so what more can I ask for as a parent of a young child. I am satisfied with the nursery and staff than I am
sending my second one there soon.

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Review from Pallavi N (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son attended the nursery from Aug 2015 - Sept 2016.
I'm happy that I enrolled my son into Co-op Nursery. Even the management team is very friendly.
Very nice place and my son has learnt a lot and had very good progress.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.804)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.804) out of 10 for Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Reading is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.804 for Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Reading is calculated as follows: ( (193 Excellents x 5) + (47 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 240 Ratings = 4.804

  • b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Reading is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Leanne

Leanne Green

Job Title: Nursery Manager

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Job Title: Deputy Manager

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