Little Tots Montessori Reading
Little Tots Montessori Reading is a friendly, nurturing nursery where children flourish through purposeful play, nature-rich learning, and warm, trusting relationships. Our experienced team creates a joyful environment where every child is understood as an individual and encouraged to explore, express themselves, and grow with confidence.
Opening Times
Open 51 weeks per year
Standard hours: 8.00am - 6.00pm, Mon-Fri
Excluding bank holidays & inset days
*Subject to availability
Meet The Team
Amanda Borges
Nursery Manager
Amanda is our nursery manager, Level 3 qualified and trained in early years yoga. Calm, committed and steady in her approach, she leads with warmth and clarity. As a mum of two who attended Little Tots, she understands the trust families place in us every day.
Karen Wake
Third in Charge & Forest School Leader
Karen is our third in charge and a qualified Forest School Leader. With years of experience in scouting and outdoor education, she brings creativity, confidence and curiosity to every session. Calm and energetic, she inspires children to explore, play and learn through nature.
Laura Mortimer
SENCO & Baby Room Leader
Laura is our SENCO and Baby Room Leader, Level 3 qualified with over 15 years’ experience. Gentle, patient and nurturing, she creates a calm environment where even our youngest children feel secure and ready to learn. She’s also a mum of two and passionate about messy play and song time.
Michelle Smith
Office Manager
Michelle has been our Office Manager since 2016, keeping everything running smoothly with warmth and efficiency. Organised, approachable and endlessly helpful, she supports families and staff alike. A mum of two, Michelle brings calm, clarity and care to the heart of our nursery.
Amanda Borges
Nursery Manager
Amanda is our nursery manager, Level 3 qualified and trained in early years yoga. Calm, committed and steady in her approach, she leads with warmth and clarity. As a mum of two who attended Little Tots, she understands the trust families place in us every day.
Karen Wake
Third in Charge & Forest School Leader
Karen is our third in charge and a qualified Forest School Leader. With years of experience in scouting and outdoor education, she brings creativity, confidence and curiosity to every session. Calm and energetic, she inspires children to explore, play and learn through nature.
Laura Mortimer
SENCO & Baby Room Leader
Laura is our SENCO and Baby Room Leader, Level 3 qualified with over 15 years’ experience. Gentle, patient and nurturing, she creates a calm environment where even our youngest children feel secure and ready to learn. She’s also a mum of two and passionate about messy play and song time.
Michelle Smith
Office Manager
Michelle has been our Office Manager since 2016, keeping everything running smoothly with warmth and efficiency. Organised, approachable and endlessly helpful, she supports families and staff alike. A mum of two, Michelle brings calm, clarity and care to the heart of our nursery.
Enrichment Experiences
Forest School
Outdoor learning is a major part of our curriculum. Led by trained practitioners, our Forest School adventures take children into nearby woods and green spaces to climb, explore, build, and discover. Whether they’re spotting wildlife or learning how to stay safe around a campfire, children grow in confidence, resilience, and their love of the natural world.
Allotment Sessions
Our weekly allotment trips give children the joy of planting seeds, caring for vegetables, and watching food grow. It’s a hands-on way to learn patience, responsibility, and where our food really comes from — all while getting wonderfully muddy.
Intergenerational Connections
We’re proud to bring children together with older members of our community for crafts, gardening, conversation, and storytelling. These visits help children develop empathy, kindness, and a meaningful connection to people of all ages.
Yoga & Mindfulness
These gentle sessions offer children a calm moment in their week to stretch, breathe, and slow down. Through simple movements and guided relaxation, they learn how to understand their feelings, look after their bodies, and find moments of stillness.
Dance
Each week, our specialist dance teacher visits the nursery to lead joyful, movement-filled sessions for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Through rhythm, expression, and playful choreography, children build confidence in their bodies, develop coordination, and experience the pure delight of moving to music together.
Music
Our weekly music sessions are led by a dedicated music teacher who brings instruments, songs, and lively storytelling to children of all ages. From babies exploring sound to preschoolers learning rhythm and melody, these sessions nurture early musicality, spark imagination, and give every child the chance to sing, play, and create through music.
Heuristic Learning
Heuristic learning gives children the freedom to explore everyday objects in their own way, discovering how things move, feel, and fit together through open-ended play. Using natural materials and loose parts, children follow their curiosity, build problem-solving skills, and develop deep focus as they investigate the world around them.
Parent Events
We love bringing our families together through joyful celebrations and shared experiences. From our annual art exhibition and festive Christmas show to our heart-warming graduation ceremony, these events give children the chance to shine and families the chance to feel part of our community.
Fees & Funding
See our monthly fees based on your child’s government funding entitlement. To learn more about how funding works, visit our Government Funding page.
| Number of days | No funding | 15 hrs free funding | 30 hrs free funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 full days | £1,550 | £1,330 | £1,112 |
| 4 full days | £1,377 | £1,120 | £863 |
| 3 full days | £1,033 | £775 | £518 |
| 2 full days | £689 | £431 | £170 |
| 5 half days | £914 | £633 | £310 |
| 4 half days | £731 | £450 | £170 |
| 3 half days | £548 | £267 | £128 |
Half day 8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm, full day 8am-6pm. Fees for funded sessions include all meals, consumables and a broad timetable of enrichment activities.
What Parents Say
“For the last two years, Little Tots has become a second home for our daughter. All the amazing staff helped our daughter to grow and develop in ways we could only dream of.”
Peter, Father of a child
“The teachers are so warm and inviting; they also show so much enthusiasm towards the children and seem to genuinely love what they do.”
Robyn, Mother of a child
"Our son has been in the Reading nursery since he turned 2.. and he has been absolutely thriving ever since…”
Margo, Mother of a child
“For the last two years, Little Tots has become a second home for our daughter. All the amazing staff helped our daughter to grow and develop in ways we could only dream of.”
Peter, Father of a child
“The teachers are so warm and inviting; they also show so much enthusiasm towards the children and seem to genuinely love what they do.”
Robyn, Mother of a child
"Our son has been in the Reading nursery since he turned 2.. and he has been absolutely thriving ever since…”
Margo, Mother of a child
Careers at Little Tots Montessori Reading
We believe that the very best early years care starts with the people who provide it. Our team is made up of passionate, dedicated, and creative early years professionals who share our values: putting children first, creating safe and inspiring environments, and working closely with families.
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