# Little Petals Day Nursery

Little Petals Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Occasions, 23c Wood Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9SJ, in Sonning Common, Oxfordshire. It is registered for 29 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-petals-day-nursery-2821775  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Occasions, 23c Wood Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9SJ
- Registered places: 29
- Ofsted URN: 2821775

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 2 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
| Achievement | Needs attention |
| Behaviour and routines | Needs attention |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821775

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2025 (Reference 2821775). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821775)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821775)
- Registered places: 29 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821775)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 November 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1802240)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Occasions, 23c Wood Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9SJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.516638,-0.981883

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Oxfordshire there are about 3.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopswood School |  | 2–16 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Sonning Common Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Kidmore End Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Peppard Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Aurora Rowan School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sonning Common Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sonning-common-pre-school-403386) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Kingfisher Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingfisher-kindergarten-ey545400) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Birches in Sonning Common Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birches-in-sonning-common-ltd-ey273422) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Peapods Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peapods-nursery-school-ey455468) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Emmer Green Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emmer-green-pre-school-116826) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Emmer Green Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emmer-green-kindergarten-2533703) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Petals Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Little Petals Day Nursery was inspected on 2 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Needs attention, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Petals Day Nursery take?

Little Petals Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 29 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821775)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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