Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

2a Bell Green Lane, Sydenham, London SE26 5TB
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9.9 44 Reviews
Little Cherubs Nursery pride themselves on being a small family run company that keeps the welfare and care of children at the heart of everything they do.

In 2000 the nursery opened the first nursery in Sydenham and the second in Shortlands 4 years later. Both nurseries are run by a dedicated Management team, some of whom has been with the company since opened.

They are committed to finding the best possible staff to provide parents with the peace of mind, knowing that their child is being cared for in a safe, healthy and loving environment.

The nursery aims to meet the needs of all children and families.

Staff will work together to support the parents and children throughout their time at Little Cherubs by building strong, positive relationships between Children, parents and the staff team.

There is an inclusive environment which enables the children to express themselves freely and provides a safe, secure and stimulating environment, that is bright, warm and inviting.

The children’s individual needs and interests are supported as they develop and grow.
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Care Provided by Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Christopher Hayden - Gardner (Nursery Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • We Offer 2 Year Funding and 3-4 Year Funding; including the new 30 Hour Funding to qualifying families
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 82
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, 1 week at Christmas & 2 Staff Training Days

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

  • Daily fee: 3mth-3years - £65.00 per day / 3yrs+ - £63.00
    Full Time children receive a reduced rate 0-3 : £62 per day / 3yr+ £60 per day


    •   Prices are NOT inclusive of Nappies, Wipes and formula milk** for children OVER 1 year
    •   Fees are calculated over a 52 week period & charged on all days


  • The daily fee includes extra activities for the children.
    Baby & toddler : Hartbeeps sensory sessions / Boogie Mites Musical sessions.
    Little Learners : Yoga & Boogie Mites Musical sessions.
    Shooting Stars : Sports 4 Tots, Yoga, Mandarin & French language.
    Plus numerous seasonal workshops including Mini First Aid, Cultural Dance & Music & Science Workshops


Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham Reviews (44)

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Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham has 44 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Little Cherubs Sydenham since she was 11 months old. She is now almost 2 and moved up to the "tiny tots" room after being in the baby room for the 1st 6 months. She absolutely loves coming to nursery. They managed the transition really well between rooms and she's built
up a lovely bond with the staff. She runs in the door every morning and doesn't look back! The staff take safety seriously and I always feel well informed with what's happening with my daughter while she's there. I get daily updates each morning with pics of the activities of the day - always really varied and interesting for the kids. No wonder she's happy. I also get some photos of her doing activities and then an update on her progress / comments to read which is lovely too. She is well taken care of and loved by the staff - which is so reassuring. Would recommend the setting to anyone.

Reply from Christopher Hayden - Gardner, Nursery Manager at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

Thank you for your kind words, this means a lot to all of the team. We are so glad that you have chosen Little Cherubs for your child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, fantastic staff, my kid absolutely loves it!


Our child has been attending Little Cherubs for 18 months, and he enjoys it so much. All of the staff are brilliant with the children, and the range of activities and events they organise is pretty amazing. We are able to keep up to date

on food/sleep/activities via the app and love getting pictures through of our little one enjoying his activities.


We strongly believe that attending nursery has positively contributed to our child's development in terms of language and social skills.


Reply from Christopher Hayden - Gardner, Nursery Manager at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

Thank you for your kind words, this means a lot to all of the team. We are so glad that you have chosen Little Cherubs for your child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our girls have both loved Little Cherubs and our son will start there in the summer.
The staff are so lovely and kind and the kids always come out happy and chatting about their day.
Couldn't recommend more.

Reply from Christopher Hayden - Gardner, Nursery Manager at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

Thank you for your kind words, this means a lot to all of the team. We are so glad that you have chosen Little Cherubs for your child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An extremely amazing environment. The staff are very attentive and warm. My daughter has been attending since she was 8 months and enjoys attending everyday. Highly recommended to all parents/ carers.

Reply from Christopher Hayden - Gardner, Nursery Manager at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

Thank you for your kind words, this means a lot to all of the team. We are so glad that you have chosen Little Cherubs for your child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Handling my little one to the team in Tiny tots August 2024 was something i wasn't prepared for as a first time mum. But the comfort offer by the team leader in Tiny tots and the other team/staff in general has been and continue to be exceptional.
As a new parent transitioning into a nursery setting,
comforting and reassuring words is just what i needed and Little Cherubs certainly offered this!
The Tiny tots team goes out of their way daily to ensure myself and my little one connect through the app and also verbally during drop off and pick up time which i very much appreciate.
And lastly as a mum i feel relax dropping my little one there in a safe and secured environment..
I wouldn't have ask for any better for him.

Reply from Christopher Hayden - Gardner, Nursery Manager at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

Thank you for your kind words, this means a lot to all of the team. We are so glad that you have chosen Little Cherubs for your child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely setting with very friendly staff members who truly care.
The staff prepare lots of stimulating activities throughout the day and the nursery invests in having external providers deliver a range of sessions.
My child is happy here and loves coming to nursery. I am an extremely happy parent.

Reply from Christopher Hayden - Gardner, Nursery Manager at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

Thank you for your kind words, this means a lot to all of the team. We are so glad that you have chosen Little Cherubs for your child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough. Our boy joined when he was just 18 months old and will be leaving this week as a kind, confident 4-year-old kid who is set up and so excited for big school. Over the years the fabulous team have supported us through dropping naps, toilet training and
the separation anxiety phases - calling us up after tough drop-offs to reassure us that he was fine (when we weren't!). They have such a fun approach to learning and endless creativity across both daily activities and the big events they have organised over the years. The communication is fantastic and the management team couldn't be more friendly. We have never felt the need to worry about his safety or happiness. And most importantly our son has loved his time there!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 3-year-old son has been at Little Cherubs since he was 10 months old, we have always been happy with our choice to send him here, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery to anyone.
Since the early days of his transition away from spending all his time with us, to navigating some challenging
behaviours of toddlerhood, I have always felt that he (and I) have been well supported by the staff.
The variety of food is brilliant, and the activities - both external people coming in and what they plan for them - are excellent, I always feel confident that his development is being well supported.
We've had positive experiences with all the staff members we have dealt with, and his safety and security have never been in question.
Thanks to all the team!

Reply from Christopher Hayden - Gardner, Nursery Manager at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

Thank you for your kind words, this means a lot to all of the team. We are so glad that you have chosen Little Cherubs for your child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Little Cherubs since he was a baby (he's now about to move up to the preschool room) and we're very happy to have chosen this nursery for him. The staff are caring and helpful, they get to know the children well and support them in their development as they progress through
the different age groups. Our son is clearly happy and engaged at nursery and he loves the weekly Yoga, Mandarin and Spanish classes.

Reply from Christopher Hayden - Gardner, Nursery Manager at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

Thank you for your kind words, this means a lot to all of the team. We are so glad that you have chosen Little Cherubs for your child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience of Little Cherubs has been nothing short of exceptional. The staff are so engaged, caring and helpful. Thanks to this care and attention, our child is thriving socially and we are amazed by her general development during her time in the Little Learners room and in Pre-School. The staff
handled this transition between classes brilliantly and were instrumental in helping our child to become fully potty trained at the same time. This is not to mention the simple fact that our child is so happy there. I couldn't recommend Little Cherubs highly enough.

Reply from Christopher Hayden - Gardner, Nursery Manager at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

Thank you for your kind words, this means a lot to all of the team. We are so glad that you have chosen Little Cherubs for your child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter had a fabulous time here at Little Cherubs. Any concerns I had were dealt with quickly and we were made very comfortable. My daughter was very nervous as she isn't great around big groups but always come out of nursery happy and with a big smile on her face.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were recommended Little Cherubs by a friend and it has not disappointed, my son joined in June 2023 and is now in Little Learners and he absolutely loves it and settled in so quickly. The staff are really caring and approachable, you feel like you are leaving your child in safe hands. I can see in
my son's development that he is getting the right support and care that he needs. We are glad to have found a nursery that we love and that my son loves.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool almost six months and loves it there. The staff are caring, kind and straightforward. They have the most important job in the world, as far as I am concerned, so it's crucial that we have trust in them and have developed good relationships. The
nursery itself is welcoming and fun. On-site cook means food is always fresh, nutritious and varied. The menu is phenomenal! The nursery arranges lots of activities for parents including first aid training which was super useful. We visited other nurseries in the area and we knew straight away that Little Cherubs was the right one for us. We are very grateful to have found them.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If you’re looking for a great start/strong foundation for your child, I’ll say this is the nursery to go to. I definitely recommend. I had a great experience with my son and now my daughter. They are doing a great and amazing job. My daughter was born during Covid and I was so worried about how she
was going to cope with being at a nursery but believe me when I say after a month her interaction with other children was amazing, her learning skills were excellent. The other great thing about Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool is the manager, she is so understanding and very much approachable. Talk of the staff, they are so friendly, respectful and helpful to parents. Am totally happy and appreciative of the nursery.

Reply from Nathalie Zafirkovska, Nursery Manager at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

I can not express enough how much your words mean to all of us. It was such a pleasure having your son with us before he left for school and now your daughter. I love when your son comes in and I hear his voice calling out for his sister. It always puts a smile to my face. Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined Little Cherubs Sydenham in the Baby room at the start of the year and we couldn’t be happier with the care he receives there and how he has settled in. Right from Day 1 the staff have been so lovely, really getting to know him, ensuring he is happy at nursery. I have been really impressed
at how caring all the staff are and how they go above and beyond to do so many lovely activities with the children. It is so reassuring knowing he is so well looked after and that he enjoys going to nursery so much.

Reply from Nathalie Zafirkovska, Nursery Manager at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot to the whole team. We are so pleased you have chosen Little Cherubs for your child and we will continue doing the best we can for all our children and parents.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are caring and amazing, they look after the children like their own. Very informative with progresses and also reach/inform should changes need to be made. My son has been going to the nursery for 3 years and every day he looks forward to going into nursery.

Reply from Nathalie Zafirkovska, Nursery Manager at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

Thank you very much for your review. It means a lot to all of us. He is such a delightful child and we are so happy to have him here.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a delightful nursery! Our little one settled in so quickly and clearly loves it there. The staff are very switched on, diligent and enthusiastic in their roles, always on the lookout for the varying needs of the children. The food is nutritious and the range is great, and my little one has been
putting on very healthy weight since joining. There's clearly also proper effort by the team/management to come up with thoughtful and creative ways to engage the children in all sorts of ways. Our keyworker, who is just superb!) and the others in my son's room are all just terrific. Having been part of other settings that don't necessarily have the consistency and quality that we've seen here, we're just very relieved to have found a nursery like this one.

Reply from Nathalie Zafirkovska, Nursery Manager at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

What a wonderful feedback! The whole team is really happy and grateful for being acknowledged in their hard work and dedication. Thank you so much for your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It was indeed an exciting journey for us as parents and our daughter at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool, this being her 1st nursery experience in the UK.
We are glad that we found a spot for our girl in this nursery, as it gave us an amazing experience and landed our little one more confident and
independent than ever. We really appreciate the management and staff for maintaining a conducive, comforting and an absolutely engaging set-up. My little one stayed there for close to three months (left just because of relocation) and loved going to the nursery every day after getting settled. Important to mention that the settling-in was smooth in itself. Can’t thank the staff and the management enough.
A highly recommended nursery. I still miss receiving my daughter’s daily learning journey updates through their amazing ‘eylog’ app.

Reply from Nathalie Zafirkovska, Nursery Manager at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

It was an absolute pleasure having your little one with us. We miss her dearly. We are so pleased that we were the first nursery to help your child be confident and be able to have that experience for her future adventures in childcare. Little Cherubs wishes you and your family the very best for the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter started with the nursery, I have had a pleasant experience with the staff and ongoing communication. My daughter has adjusted well and has the right support and care throughout the day, and it shows in her development.

Reply from Nathalie Zafirkovska, Nursery Manager at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

Thank you for the lovely review. It really helps all future families to choose a setting best suited for their child! We are so glad that you are happy with Little Cherubs.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are welcoming and cheerful. Wonderful group of people, good communication between the nursery and parents. Management team are very helpful and understanding, they try their best to accommodate your needs. My son loves going to nursery and he speaks all the time about his teachers in a happy
way. My son has his favourite teachers. Highly recommend to any parents. My son has passed through all the classes at Little Cherubs Sydenham, from 8 months to 4 years. Great experience straight through.

Reply from Nathalie Zafirkovska, Nursery Manager at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

Thank you for your review. It really means a lot to us.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.931)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10 for Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.931 for Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham is calculated as follows: ( (203 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.931

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 82 number of registered child places is 16.4, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

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Christopher Hayden - Gardner

Job Title: Nursery Manager

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME
I have been working with Early Years for 8 years now and am continually growing, which for me has been a privilege and inspiring experience. When I began my career in the childcare industry, my goal was and has always been to provide a safe, warm, nurturing, and fun environment for children to be themselves and grow.
I’ve learned so much over the years which has also allowed me to be where I am currently on my own learning journey from a Nursery Assistant to Nursery Manager. I have never lost track of the fundamentals that allow children to have fun and learn.
I am a fun, caring, reliable individual who always goes above the call of duty to ensure that everyone around me is happy. My passion stems from living in the moment and enjoying life to the full.

WHAT I HOPE TO ACHIEVE AT LITTLE CHERUBS
As the Manager at Little Cherubs, I am determined to ensure that an outstanding standard of care that Little Cherubs currently provides to the children is upheld by all members staff on a daily basis.
I aim to further enhance and allow both children and staff to flourish on their own individual learning journeys.
My main aim is to ensure a fun, nurturing environment for everyone that attends Little Cherubs.

WHY WE CHOSE CHRISTOPHER FOR THIS ROLE
Christopher is a forward thinker that presents a very child centred approach to learning. He radiates both calmness and positivity. We feel he will be a great leader for our staff team.
We feel his upbeat energy will boost team morale & he will reflect as a great role model filtering down to the Sydenham team.

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Tara McGee

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2020

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME
I have worked in Childcare for over 13 years. I have worked with all age groups and since starting my career, worked up from Nursery assistant, senior Nursery nurse to Third in charge role . After working in one setting for over 13 years, I decided it was time for a change & joined Little Cherubs back in November 2020.

I love messy play activities with children as well as singing and action songs.
The highlight of my career in Childcare was receiving my Level 2 & 3 qualifications and also training for the SENCO Role.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham accepts?

Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham Open?

Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham is open: Monday 07:45-18:00, Tuesday 07:45-18:00, Wednesday 07:45-18:00, Thursday 07:45-18:00, Friday 07:45-18:00.

How many Children does Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham have capacity for?

Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham has capacity for a total of 82 Children.

How far is Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham to the centre of London?

7.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.