3 The Green, Wanstead, London E11 2NT
"My son has been attending Little Bears on Wanstead Green since October and he has shown great improvement with his language and social…" Read all 126 reviews
Little Bear's on Wanstead Green is a friendly and welcoming nursery that prides itself on strong parent relationships and on creating a stimulating environment for the children in its care. All childcarers are highly qualified, support age-specific… Read more about Little Bear's on Wanstead Green
14 Seagry Road, Wanstead, London E11 2NG
"My child's attended Little Bears for almost 4 years. We have always been extremely happy with the care provided by all the staff; the…" Read all 110 reviews
This Little Bear's Nursery School has been set up with homeliness in mind, aiming for a warm and stimulating environment that can contribute to positive early years learning. Opened in 2011, the nursery pursues age-specific learning, while giving… Read more about Little Bear's Nursery In Wanstead Village
30 Cheering Lane, East Village, London E20 1BD
"My daughter has attended Little Bears East Village on a part-time basis since she was 10 months old (she is now almost 3). It's been…" Read all 104 reviews
Little Bear’s in East Village opened in 2013 providing full, all-inclusive, daycare for children aged from 3-months to 5-years. The brand new 72 place setting is situated within the former London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Village, in East Village and… Read more about Little Bear's Nursery in East Village
7 Castle Square, Elephant & Castle, London SE17 1LA
"A wonderfully 'sunny' nursery with well lit, spacious rooms and very caring staff. I am a returning parent and have had a positive…" Read all 50 reviews
Little Bear's In Elephant & Castle is the newest member of the Little Bear’s family, providing high-quality early years education for those in the local area. Child-led learning and fun is lead by a team of experienced practitioners in a stimulating… Read more about Little Bear's In Elephant Central
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Reply from Claire Morgan, Nursery Manager at Little Bear's Nursery In Wanstead Village
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We value the perspectives of our parents and take all comments seriously as they help us improve the quality of care and education we provide.
We are sorry to hear that you now feel your son did not reach certain milestones at the nursery, specifically regarding writing his name and numbers.
Our approach at Little Bear’s is rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, which emphasises learning through play as a crucial development component. By 48 months, when your son left nursery for Reception in September 2024, his fine motor skills were developing, including recognising his name and using a tripod grip when holding a pencil. This demonstrated typical development for his age and was not a concern.
We also appreciate that children develop at their own pace and are glad to hear of your son’s progress in Reception. At age 4, many children are still developing their fine motor skills, which can affect their ability to write their names or numbers consistently. It is usual for children aged approximately 48 months to 60 months (4 to 5 years) to begin to write their names with some assistance before writing independently.
Our team carefully observes and supports each child, maintaining open communication with parents to align on strategies. We encourage parents to share concerns during daily interactions or parent meetings to ensure appropriate support is provided. Having reviewed the Learning Journey, I can see that many matters were discussed between the nursery and yourself over the 3 years your son attended; however, none related to the development of his fine motor skills.
Play remains essential in fostering creativity, problem-solving, and social skills, and we continually adapt our approach to support all children’s development, including literacy and numeracy.
We sincerely hope your son continues to thrive in Reception, and we thank you again for your comments. If you would like to discuss any of your concerns further, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
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