Little Dragons Nursery

57-59 Bath Road, Reading RG30 2BA
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9.9 83 Reviews
  • Little Dragons Nursery, Reading
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.

Care Provided by Little Dragons Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – NHS Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • 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
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & from 25th December to 2nd January

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Dragons Nursery

  • £79 per day non-funded rate. Different rates for the children of BHFT employees.


    9.5% discount for full time attendance, 5 days per week. 9.5% sibling discount on the older child's fees.


    15 and 30 hours funding available for eligible children of all ages.


    Full days only offered, minimum of two days attendance per week.


    Deposit equivalent to one month's fees at the non-funded rate required to secure the place. Fees charged monthly in arrears.


  • Please contact Katie Baker Nursery Business Administrator for further details and a copy of our fees sheet.


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Little Dragons Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.858) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Dragons Nursery has 83 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful, nursery filled with lovely people. From day one, they made us feel completely at ease, and more importantly, they made our daughter feel safe and happy. Every single member of the team is kind, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They don't just look after children;
they nurture them, encourage them, and help them grow. One has even become our daughter's regular babysitter which is a delightful bonus for us (and our daughter).
Our daughter thrived at Little Dragons and came home every day with new skills, new stories, and a huge smile on her face. The activities are engaging, the environment is warm and welcoming, and communication with parents is excellent. We always felt informed, involved, and reassured.


The only reason we left is because we moved out of the area-if we hadn't, she'd still be there without question. If you're lucky enough to live nearby and are considering sending your child here, do it. You won't regret it.


Reply from Lee Owen-Macleod, Nursery Area Manager at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you for the wonderful feedback, we are delighted to hear that you all had a great experience at Little Dragons. The team work hard to provide the high-quality care you have experienced and pride themselves on offering more than just a service to children and their families. We wish you the best for the future and hope our paths cross again soon, when the team invite you to the events that are carried out throughout the year.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is my second child I'm sending to little dragons.
I cannot express enough at how lovely and caring all the staff are with me and my children.
I love the fact that some of the staff are still there from when I sent my first child 8 years ago.
They take extra care to insure the nursery is bright
and welcoming, with lots of activities for the children. I would highly recommend little dragons to anyone looking for a lovely team who treats their children like their own.

Reply from Lee Owen-Macleod, Nursery Area Manager at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you for your valuable feedback. The team at Little Dragons enjoy welcoming siblings to the nursery and retaining families. They pride themselves on the high standards of care and education they offer the children. All staff enjoy their roles and ensure that the nursery maintains the 'home from home' environment that they have worked so hard to achieve. The team look forward to caring for your child in the years to come.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Incredible nursery with the loveliest caring staff.
It's very rare to find a setting that loves and looks after your child as family and that's just what Little Dragons did for our son.
Nothing was too much when we asked and they were perfect when ensuring our son's dietary requirements were met.
He is reaching all of his developmental milestones and that is down to the professionalism of the staff there.

Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you so much for your 5-star review. It is wonderful to know that you feel Little Dragons is family and that you have had such positive experiences with our staff team. It has been a pleasure to care for your child and to watch his development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has settled in well during his first month at the nursery. The staff have been amazing with him and are always happy to give me feedback when I call in the afternoon.
The staff are polite and welcoming. I recommend this nursery.

Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you for your review, we are very pleased that H has settled well into nursery life. It's very encouraging to hear that you have had such positive experiences with our staff team who work hard to develop strong relationships with each child and their family. we will pass your review onto the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Like every parent, leaving their child in a nursery for the first time, I was very nervous, upset, and definitely had trust issues. The nursery staff made the induction and onboarding process really good and in a very professional matter. I had the chance to spend time in the green room and see where
my boy would reside.
Everyone is friendly, smiley and my child is happy there. I would highly recommend Little Dragons.

Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you very much for your 5-star review. It is lovely to hear how the settling-in sessions helped both you and your child to get to know the staff and nursery environment and how this has provided you with peace of mind. We are pleased that they have settled so well into nursery life and are increasing attendance with us from this month. We will pass your comments on to our staff team who work hard to build relationships with each individual child and their family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery for the last two years and could not be happier. He developed so much, especially in his speech and social interactions. He is much more confident in approaching other children and his social skills have improved. The Little Dragons has a family feel to it and my
son speaks fondly of the staff at home, especially his key worker. All the staff goes above and beyond and they cater for various dietary requirements including food allergies. My only gripe is the lack of a digital journal/feedback app.
I would highly recommend this nursery to everyone and thank you to all the team for your great work!

Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you so much for your review. It has been a pleasure to care for your child and to watch him develop into a confident child. We are very pleased that you have had such a positive experience at Little Dragons and that you and he have built close bonds with the staff team, we will pass your comments on to them. We are currently using paper-based journals to record the children's learning and development however, we take your comments onboard.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy recently started at Little Dragons and it has been a great experience. The staff are attentive and the daily feedback gives me an insight into his day which is appreciated. He has settled really well and this is a reflection of the staff and the environment - I could not be happier so
far and feel confident that he will continue to flourish.

Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you very much for your review. We have thoroughly enjoyed caring for your son and seeing him settle into nursery life. We're pleased that you are both building relationships with the nursery staff, we will pass your review on to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending since August 2021 and will do until he leaves for school this September. He has always enjoyed attending Little Dragons. It's a great little nursery. The facilities are lovely and the staff are really friendly. My son has learnt so much coming to this nursery. Any minor problems
that have arisen have been dealt with well by management. I would recommend this nursery to anyone. The only thing I would change would be the food offering and to perhaps have more than one option for the older children because if my child doesn't like something he will not eat it and he is not offered an alternative and will only eat vegetables for lunch some days.

Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you so much for your review. We have enjoyed caring for your son and seeing him grow and develop during his three years with us. It is also very encouraging to know that you have a good relationship with our staff and management team. We will make sure that the team see your review. Regarding our menus, they are reviewed by a dietician on a regular basis to ensure that we are providing the children with a well-balanced, healthy diet. Whilst we appreciate the children enjoy different tastes, they are encouraged to try the varied menu. We would always liaise with parents if there was a continued dislike that meant a child didn't eat enough during the nursery day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our boy has been going to Little Dragon’s Nursery for a couple of months now. His first couple of weeks have been quite tough, he was quite upset and the team have been great at caring for him and being very attentive to his needs. He’s now fully settled in and absolutely loves going to the nursery,
he is very happy at drop-off and pick-up.
He also loves the food and we appreciate de diversity of the menu with lots of fruit and veggies.
Kids are doing lots of arts and crafts activities and the nursery is having quite a few events and opportunities to meet.
We are very happy with the nursery, he is having a great time and got better at eating by himself and being more social.

Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you for your feedback. The team work hard to ensure that new children settle in well and have access to settling-in sessions that meet their needs. We are pleased to hear the feedback that our menu offers variety. The events calendar at Little Dragons enables families to meet each other and witness their children engaging with their peers, which we feel is an important part of nursery life.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff very kind and caring. Really recommend for children. My son and daughter love it. My son is there for 2 years and he loves everyone and he loves to go there. My daughter just started and she loves it too.

Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you so much for your review. We are very pleased that your child is enjoying nursery life and that your other child continues to enjoy his time with us. Your comments about the staff are very encouraging to read, our team work hard to establish a rapport with all children and they will be happy to read your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery since 1 year old. She will be starting school in Sept 2024. She has always been happy here. The staff are very attentive, helpful, happy, qualified and I have always felt confident leaving my child with them. They are good at communicating with parents. They
are everything you’d want from a childcare provider. The facilities are very good. I cannot fault the nursery at all. I have visited other nurseries and my other children have attended different ones, but I have to say this is the best experience I have had. It’s run like a close family, the staff are close and look out for each other. They have a small staff turnover, my daughter knows all the staff by first name and they all know her too.

Reply from Lee Owen-Macleod, Nursery Area Manager at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you so much for the valuable feedback. Little Dragons pride themselves on the level of care, education and support they offer the children at the nursery. The staff enjoy their time at work which is reflected in their ability to work well as part of a team. We feel that working in partnership with parents is a key priority and we're delighted that you have had a positive experience over the past 3 years.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has only been attending the nursery for a few weeks but she seems to have settled in well. I can tell she really likes the girls and took to them straight away from our settling-in sessions. They noticed my daughter's speech delay soon after she started and it’s been nice to have feedback
on how she’s progressing in that area.

Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you so much for your review, we are very pleased that your child has settled into nursery life at Little Dragons. It's lovely to hear that your daughter built a relationship with the staff before starting the nursery. We will pass your comments onto the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to this nursery for a month. The team are very welcoming and understanding. My daughter always has an amazing time and I know she looks forward to going. I have noticed a real difference in my daughter’s development, saying so many new words and singing new nursery rhymes.

Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you so much for your review. It's lovely to hear that your child is enjoying life at Little Dragons so much. Our team work to establish a bond with children to aid in their settling and they will be very pleased to read your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so glad that I decided to go for Little Dragons for my three-year-old daughter. She always goes and comes back with a happy smile and has no complaints about her nursery. She will say that her key worker has been very loving and caring. I think the way they let kids participate in things they are
interested in helps boost their interest in learning new things and helps improve the skills that they already have. About the admin team, I would like to applaud them for getting back with email replies the very same day (every single time!). This is much appreciated as I have seen with other nurseries they can sometimes take 3-4 working days, which as a parent can be quite anxiety-provoking. Thank you Little Dragons Team for taking care of my precious little angel!

Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you so much for your review. We're very pleased that your child is enjoying nursery life so much and she feels loved and cared for. We do always try to be responsive to parents' emails so it's good to know that we're supporting you as well as your daughter. We will pass your comments on to our nursery team who will pleased to hear how happy your family are with the service provided.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter attended Little Dragons from age 13 months to age 4 and can’t say enough about how good the nursery, its staff and overall experience was.
At each stage of her time at nursery, we could see the advancement our daughter made in every aspect from being creative to speech development and
how she interacted with other children.
The staff took care of our daughter as if she were their own. Feedback was provided on a daily basis and the nursery always communicated regularly and clearly.
The food was always well received and varied which also helped our daughter experience and try new things that she may not have had before.
Little Dragons is a perfect choice as a nursery we cannot recommend them to any parents enough.

Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you so much for your 5-star review and recommendation. It was a pleasure to care for her until she left for school. It's wonderful to hear that the staff communication was well received and that the level of care for your daughter was so high. The staff team will be so pleased to read your review and we'll be sure to let our chef know how much her cooking was enjoyed. We do hope that I have settled in well at school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery! All staff have been so supportive of my neurodivergent child and have helped me access help for him in other areas and at nursery, although it is a very slow process. Lovely friendly staff! Love the annual summer fete and Christmas fair, they make so much effort! My child loves going
to this nursery!

Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you so much for your review. The Little Dragon's team are keen to support children and their families and prides itself on offering an inclusive environment. We will pass your review on to our staff. We're very pleased that your child enjoys coming to nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters have attended Little Dragons, both have loved their experience there.
The team, are brilliant, many having been there for years - which offers continuity and stability. All through Covid they worked their socks off to stay open and take care of key worker children.
The three rooms
offer a stimulating environment for little ones to learn at their own pace. The blue room for older children prepares them well for school, giving them the skills and confidence needed to thrive.
The children benefit from caring for classroom pets, outings and learning about different cultures and form lasting bonds with their key workers. The nursery benefits from having an onsite kitchen and cook, who ensure the children are offered varied healthy meals - alongside handmade tasty treats for pudding.
Every child is celebrated for their individuality.

Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you so much for your 5-star review. It was a pleasure to care for both of your daughters throughout their pre-school years and it's wonderful to know how much you appreciated the staff and the nursery environment. We will be sure to let our chef know how well the food was enjoyed and will pass on your review to the wider staff team. We do hope that your child is enjoying school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy went to this nursery from 7 months to the day he left at age 4
He had the best time and learned so much from the staff at Little Dragons.
He used to look forward to going and I did too because the staff are amazing.
They keep you so informed on the child's progress and things that
can help you with it at home.
You can ask them for advice and they will always support you and help. An amazing place to send your child.
I could not recommend this nursery enough.
Thanks.

Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you so much for your five-star review and recommendation. It was a pleasure to care for your child until he went to school and wonderful to hear how well supported your family felt throughout this time. Our staff work very hard to build a good relationship with each child and to support families and we will pass your review onto them. We do hope that your child is enjoying school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Dragons is a welcoming and friendly environment for all of our children. They really enjoy going and the staff are supportive of their needs and education.

Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you for your review, we are so pleased that your children enjoy coming to Little Dragons. The staff work hard to form bonds with both children and parents and will be pleased to read your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been super happy with our experience so far. Our little one has not long started and is still only young and needing bottles still etc. The staff have been extremely accommodating and have made the process of settling in easy and enjoyable. He loves coming into nursery and we always pick him
up smiling. Couldn't recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Katie Baker, Nursery Business Administrator at Little Dragons Nursery

Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We are very pleased that our child has settled into nursery life so well and is showing this with his smile! Our staff work hard to build a bond with each child and their families and we will pass your comments onto them.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.858)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.858) out 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 4.9 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.858 for Little Dragons Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (240 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 275 Ratings = 4.858

  • 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 Little Dragons Nursery is based on 23 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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8, which has been reached with 23 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Dragons Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Dragons Nursery accepts?

Little Dragons Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Dragons Nursery Open?

Little Dragons Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Little Dragons Nursery have capacity for?

Little Dragons Nursery has capacity for a total of 64 Children.

How far is Little Dragons Nursery to the centre of Reading?

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