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The Hospitium, Valpy Street, Reading, RG1 1AR
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13 March 2025
The only thing I would say that needs improvement is the smell being an old building. Everything else is top notch. Staff are generous and always up for discussing your childs day. Constant updates through out the day and targets for at home and in nursery regarding learning. They have a lovely outside space and a fake grass inside area for when the weather is really bad. Can't complain :)
13 January 2025
My little boy has been attending this nursery since a young age and I really cannot fault the place. Such lovely, warm, welcoming staff who always have smiles on their faces. The facilities are great and I'm always kept informed should I need to know anything. Very good updates at pick-up summarising the day which is appreciated and the app is updated regularly which again is important to my wife and I. Overall I'd highly recommend Little Pioneers as a great option for your little ones. Special shout out to one staff member in particular who's been great. Thank you all.
02 April 2024
We have used Co-op Childcare in Reading since 2018, for both our children. They have been exceptional every step of the way. They are massively elevated by the quality of staff, from cleaners to managers, cooks, practitioners and everyone, they have been brilliant. I cannot recommend them enough. I had one complaint in 6 years, the poor parking set-up, which is more about my convenience than any level of child care. I can not recommend them high enough.
28 March 2024
My son has been attending Little Pioneers since December. He absolutely loves it here and expresses excitement every time we go through the front door. All the staff are involved and kind, knowing his name and asking after him. The communication and support from the service has been excellent.
28 March 2024
Fab nursery! Such lovely staff, my little boy absolutely loves it, he gets so excited walking to nursery! He’s learnt so much being there and made some little friends too! Highly recommend this nursery to anybody. The updates we get as parents on the app are also amazing, it’s so nice to have those little updates, it makes you feel so much more at ease.
28 March 2024
My little one has been attending since September 2022, and honestly, I couldn't ask for a better nursery for her to attend! She is in preschool right now, and the staff are all amazing. Both she and I have made great connections with all the staff. Her keyworker is amazing! Thank you so much for all you have done for her!
28 March 2024
Our son has attended since he was nine months old and is now nearly four. Every room and key worker he has had had been fantastic. All the staff know him and he has formed bonds with all the staff and kids. He has learned so much, skills ranging from eating, and potty training, and now even learning his letters and numbers. The staff in preschool are outstanding. They look after the children with genuine affection and a great sense of humour, which they pass on to the kids. The activities they come up with are fantastic. I'll be genuinely sad when my son leaves for school later this year but am looking forward to his little brother starting this summer. There is no one else I would rather trust my boys with! Thank you!
26 March 2024
Great nursery. Pre-school staff are incredible, my little one loves being there. Big shout to the staff, really everyone is amazing! My child is learning so much, she's doing yoga, P.E., baking, singing, dancing, playing and having a lot of fun!
08 February 2024
I have said this before, and I will say it again, I am 100% pleased with this nursery. Not only do they have a great team of caretakers, but the management is exceptional. Always there to help, always understanding and doing everything they can to help parents with any need they may have. I am so happy with these people - never ever had any issues, and their communication is great. Have recommended this nursery to all my friends with kids, and will continue to do so. Thank you.
01 February 2024
My daughter has been attending nursery for just over a year now. She absolutely loves it and runs in every day. The nursery has a lovely, warm and inviting culture, which was something really important to us when choosing a nursery. My daughter has improved both socially and intelligently so much since being at nursery and it's been amazing to see her progress and looking forward to seeing how far she will progress in the future.
22 September 2023
Our son is very emotional and the same was visible and observed by the caretakers in Co-op nursery Reading. We are glad that the caretaker for him has been really taking great care of him. Sharing his pictures of what he is doing during the day really relieves the anxiety out of us and for this thanks to her and all the nursery members. They know how to calm him down in the mornings and are very responsive to my kid's actions and keep us posted on his activities during the day.
19 April 2023
Our daughter has been going to this nursery for 4 years now and there has never been a day when she isn't happy when we pick her up. This tells you a lot about the environment they provide for kids which they enjoy being part of. We have recommended it to a few of our friends as well who also have only good things to say. We are happy our daughter actually spend her initial years here as she has learned a lot more than other kids we know from other places. Furthermore, the staff are very friendly, kind and caring including the leadership team.
11 April 2023
Our daughter started attending the baby room when she was 8 months old. Initially, we were very anxious about her nursery attendance, but the staff in the baby room were very caring and helpful. Her key worker was especially attentive and our daughter felt very comfortable around her. Her key worker was always responsive whenever we had any questions or concerns. Our daughter's transition to Caterpillars was very smooth and we are happy to see how she is progressing in her development and making friends with other toddlers. We are excited about the newly refurbished facilities in the nursery. We can't wait to see how they will enhance the learning and play experiences of our child and other children in the nursery.
05 April 2023
I can't put into words how satisfied I am with this nursery and all of the staff here. Each room has so much interaction with my child on a daily basis, she's getting to know everybody and other children. This is a second home for her, she has bonded with all the staff in her room it's so wholesome to see. As a parent, there is no better assurance than dropping my child off and she runs into the arms of the staff happily waving bye to me. I know she is extremely well taken care of every day. The cost is high but considering what she gets from going here I would work 2 jobs if I had to. It is invaluable. Her growth already she's not even here a year yet. It's not all about my child though as a first-time mum I sometimes struggle and the support that I receive too is second to none.
05 April 2023
What a great and well-run nursery! From day one, they took special care of him. He has a milk allergy and I was initially scared that they would struggle to ensure he didn't get any dairy in. But they really took great care with this without splitting him from the group. The people working there have kept me up to date with daily updates through their app which I appreciate!
05 April 2023
The carers at this nursery are genuinely kind and loving with the kids, my little one loves being there, she runs up to them with big open arms! The meals offered are balanced and healthy. My heart is at peace when I drop off her there.
05 April 2023
My daughter started at the end of February and she is getting on really well, She settled really well, she has multiple allergies but the nursery has been very accommodating the kitchen is clean and organised and they have a fabulous colour-coded set-up for meal times so it is clear that there are no mix-ups of who is given what. This really sets my mind at ease as with a childminder my daughter was often given things she wasn’t allowed which then caused reactions. She has made an amazing bond with the staff in her room, the management team are always on hand to help with anything, can’t fault it! Super happy so far. I can’t wait to see the rest of her adventure here!
05 April 2023
We are really pleased with this nursery. Our child is very happy there, both room transitions (up from the Ladybird to the Caterpillar and now Butterfly rooms) have been handled smoothly and all of their key workers have been excellent. We're happy with the level of communication we get from the nursery and feel that the staff have taken the time to get to know our child. Whilst the outside space is small (4 stars), our child always enjoys it and there is soft play (an 'indoor garden') for when it's wet. We plan to send our second child there soon!
04 April 2023
Generally, we are happy about the nursery, in particular, the staff in the baby room are fantastic but there are a few issues in the higher rooms: - It would be good if the children in higher rooms could have more outings beyond the garden as we were told when we signed up for this nursery. - Children should have the opportunity to brush their teeth after breakfast or lunch as recommended by dentists (twice a day after meals). Otherwise, their dental health is at risk which is not Ok. Older children (butterfly-pre-school) should be independent with this activity which would require minimal staff supervision and parents can provide toothbrushes and toothpaste. - It is difficult for us parents to know how many portions of fruits and vegs the children had during the day because the meal updates are usually brief and because we don't know what they had for snack. It would be helpful at the end of the day to know for each child how many portions of fruit and vegs they had.
20 March 2023
We are very happy with the service provided by the staff at the nursery.
Latest Reviews for Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school Reading
13 March 2025
The only thing I would say that needs improvement is the smell being an old building. Everything else is top notch. Staff are generous and always up for discussing your childs day. Constant updates through out the day and targets for at home and in nursery regarding learning. They have a lovely outside space and a fake grass inside area for when the weather is really bad. Can't complain :)
13 January 2025
My little boy has been attending this nursery since a young age and I really cannot fault the place. Such lovely, warm, welcoming staff who always have smiles on their faces. The facilities are great and I'm always kept informed should I need to know anything. Very good updates at pick-up summarising the day which is appreciated and the app is updated regularly which again is important to my wife and I. Overall I'd highly recommend Little Pioneers as a great option for your little ones. Special shout out to one staff member in particular who's been great. Thank you all.
02 April 2024
We have used Co-op Childcare in Reading since 2018, for both our children. They have been exceptional every step of the way. They are massively elevated by the quality of staff, from cleaners to managers, cooks, practitioners and everyone, they have been brilliant. I cannot recommend them enough. I had one complaint in 6 years, the poor parking set-up, which is more about my convenience than any level of child care. I can not recommend them high enough.
28 March 2024
My son has been attending Little Pioneers since December. He absolutely loves it here and expresses excitement every time we go through the front door. All the staff are involved and kind, knowing his name and asking after him. The communication and support from the service has been excellent.
28 March 2024
Fab nursery! Such lovely staff, my little boy absolutely loves it, he gets so excited walking to nursery! He’s learnt so much being there and made some little friends too! Highly recommend this nursery to anybody. The updates we get as parents on the app are also amazing, it’s so nice to have those little updates, it makes you feel so much more at ease.
28 March 2024
My little one has been attending since September 2022, and honestly, I couldn't ask for a better nursery for her to attend! She is in preschool right now, and the staff are all amazing. Both she and I have made great connections with all the staff. Her keyworker is amazing! Thank you so much for all you have done for her!
28 March 2024
Our son has attended since he was nine months old and is now nearly four. Every room and key worker he has had had been fantastic. All the staff know him and he has formed bonds with all the staff and kids. He has learned so much, skills ranging from eating, and potty training, and now even learning his letters and numbers. The staff in preschool are outstanding. They look after the children with genuine affection and a great sense of humour, which they pass on to the kids. The activities they come up with are fantastic. I'll be genuinely sad when my son leaves for school later this year but am looking forward to his little brother starting this summer. There is no one else I would rather trust my boys with! Thank you!
26 March 2024
Great nursery. Pre-school staff are incredible, my little one loves being there. Big shout to the staff, really everyone is amazing! My child is learning so much, she's doing yoga, P.E., baking, singing, dancing, playing and having a lot of fun!
08 February 2024
I have said this before, and I will say it again, I am 100% pleased with this nursery. Not only do they have a great team of caretakers, but the management is exceptional. Always there to help, always understanding and doing everything they can to help parents with any need they may have. I am so happy with these people - never ever had any issues, and their communication is great. Have recommended this nursery to all my friends with kids, and will continue to do so. Thank you.
01 February 2024
My daughter has been attending nursery for just over a year now. She absolutely loves it and runs in every day. The nursery has a lovely, warm and inviting culture, which was something really important to us when choosing a nursery. My daughter has improved both socially and intelligently so much since being at nursery and it's been amazing to see her progress and looking forward to seeing how far she will progress in the future.
22 September 2023
Our son is very emotional and the same was visible and observed by the caretakers in Co-op nursery Reading. We are glad that the caretaker for him has been really taking great care of him. Sharing his pictures of what he is doing during the day really relieves the anxiety out of us and for this thanks to her and all the nursery members. They know how to calm him down in the mornings and are very responsive to my kid's actions and keep us posted on his activities during the day.
19 April 2023
Our daughter has been going to this nursery for 4 years now and there has never been a day when she isn't happy when we pick her up. This tells you a lot about the environment they provide for kids which they enjoy being part of. We have recommended it to a few of our friends as well who also have only good things to say. We are happy our daughter actually spend her initial years here as she has learned a lot more than other kids we know from other places. Furthermore, the staff are very friendly, kind and caring including the leadership team.
11 April 2023
Our daughter started attending the baby room when she was 8 months old. Initially, we were very anxious about her nursery attendance, but the staff in the baby room were very caring and helpful. Her key worker was especially attentive and our daughter felt very comfortable around her. Her key worker was always responsive whenever we had any questions or concerns. Our daughter's transition to Caterpillars was very smooth and we are happy to see how she is progressing in her development and making friends with other toddlers. We are excited about the newly refurbished facilities in the nursery. We can't wait to see how they will enhance the learning and play experiences of our child and other children in the nursery.
05 April 2023
I can't put into words how satisfied I am with this nursery and all of the staff here. Each room has so much interaction with my child on a daily basis, she's getting to know everybody and other children. This is a second home for her, she has bonded with all the staff in her room it's so wholesome to see. As a parent, there is no better assurance than dropping my child off and she runs into the arms of the staff happily waving bye to me. I know she is extremely well taken care of every day. The cost is high but considering what she gets from going here I would work 2 jobs if I had to. It is invaluable. Her growth already she's not even here a year yet. It's not all about my child though as a first-time mum I sometimes struggle and the support that I receive too is second to none.
05 April 2023
What a great and well-run nursery! From day one, they took special care of him. He has a milk allergy and I was initially scared that they would struggle to ensure he didn't get any dairy in. But they really took great care with this without splitting him from the group. The people working there have kept me up to date with daily updates through their app which I appreciate!
05 April 2023
The carers at this nursery are genuinely kind and loving with the kids, my little one loves being there, she runs up to them with big open arms! The meals offered are balanced and healthy. My heart is at peace when I drop off her there.
05 April 2023
My daughter started at the end of February and she is getting on really well, She settled really well, she has multiple allergies but the nursery has been very accommodating the kitchen is clean and organised and they have a fabulous colour-coded set-up for meal times so it is clear that there are no mix-ups of who is given what. This really sets my mind at ease as with a childminder my daughter was often given things she wasn’t allowed which then caused reactions. She has made an amazing bond with the staff in her room, the management team are always on hand to help with anything, can’t fault it! Super happy so far. I can’t wait to see the rest of her adventure here!
05 April 2023
We are really pleased with this nursery. Our child is very happy there, both room transitions (up from the Ladybird to the Caterpillar and now Butterfly rooms) have been handled smoothly and all of their key workers have been excellent. We're happy with the level of communication we get from the nursery and feel that the staff have taken the time to get to know our child. Whilst the outside space is small (4 stars), our child always enjoys it and there is soft play (an 'indoor garden') for when it's wet. We plan to send our second child there soon!
04 April 2023
Generally, we are happy about the nursery, in particular, the staff in the baby room are fantastic but there are a few issues in the higher rooms: - It would be good if the children in higher rooms could have more outings beyond the garden as we were told when we signed up for this nursery. - Children should have the opportunity to brush their teeth after breakfast or lunch as recommended by dentists (twice a day after meals). Otherwise, their dental health is at risk which is not Ok. Older children (butterfly-pre-school) should be independent with this activity which would require minimal staff supervision and parents can provide toothbrushes and toothpaste. - It is difficult for us parents to know how many portions of fruits and vegs the children had during the day because the meal updates are usually brief and because we don't know what they had for snack. It would be helpful at the end of the day to know for each child how many portions of fruit and vegs they had.
20 March 2023
We are very happy with the service provided by the staff at the nursery.