# Little Badgers Preschool

Little Badgers Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Scout Association 79th Reading, Scout Hall, Armour Hill, Reading, RG31 6JH, in Tilehurst, Reading. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-badgers-preschool-ey487802  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Scout Association 79th Reading, Scout Hall, Armour Hill, Reading, RG31 6JH
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 07500 807870
- Ofsted URN: EY487802

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487802

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2015 (Reference EY487802). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487802)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487802)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487802)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 December 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/929951)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Scout Association 79th Reading, Scout Hall, Armour Hill, Reading, RG31 6JH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.464834,-1.036070

- Station: Tilehurst, 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Arthur Newbery Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: McIlroy Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Arthur Newbery Children's Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Reading there are about 3.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Meadow Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Norcot Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Park Lane Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Westwood Farm Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Westwood Farm Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Moorlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Brookfields School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (September 2019) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fledglings Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-lodge-2496408) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Victoria Road Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-road-pre-school-116836) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Goldilocks Nursery (Reading) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/goldilocks-nursery-reading-limited-2835310) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Norcot Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norcot-early-years-centre-ey257099) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Westwood Farm Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westwood-farm-community-pre-school-110747) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-ey275967) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Badgers Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Badgers Preschool Good at its inspection on 24 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Badgers Preschool take?

Little Badgers Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Badgers Preschool?

Tilehurst is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Badgers Preschool?

You can call 07500 807870.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY487802)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Badgers+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJByrwtdObdkgR7IOLSHWN2Xw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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