Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

2a Bell Green Lane, Sydenham, London SE26 5TB
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  • Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham, London
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 (39)

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Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.882) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham has 39 reviews.

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Review from N N (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My kids have been with Little Cherubs since 2015 and it has been a very positive experience all along. The staff is really caring and professional.

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

Thank you very much for your review and your feedback. It is good to hear you are happy with the care we provide for all our children.


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Review from Caroline N (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter had been at Little Cherubs for one year and we have been extremely happy with the nursery. My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery each day and talks about staff and other nursery children all the time so she’s clearly very happy and feeling safe, comfortable and confident with the
staff. Really big covered area to keep buggies. The garden has so many interactive toys and activities that the kids get to use. The reports we have had have been very detailed about our daughter's developments. We also get captioned photos/videos of our daughter having fun on a regular basis which is lovely. The nursery also run amazing sessions for kids and parents - currently, they are running mindfulness sessions for the parents which is a great idea. I’d have no hesitation to recommend the nursery.

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

Thank you for your amazing feedback. We are delighted you love our mindfulness sessions for parents.


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Review from Farhana R (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm sharing as it must be hard for parents to chose nurseries now due to Covid and being unable to visit like normal. My daughter started in the baby room and is now in the toddler room and loves it. Staff are genuinely caring and she runs off to go inside. The rooms are well decorated with educational
displays and different areas of the rooms divided up for different types of play. Lovely outdoor area to the front of the nursery for the kids to play, although it's London so tarmacked but brightly coloured with trees and greenery to make up for it. The food looks better than anything I've ever served up at home and the updates on the app always make me hungry! Entrusting your children to anyone is a hard choice but I'm so glad I went for Little Cherubs. (I've put 'excellent' for safeguarding but thankfully have no personal experience of this, but I expect this to be in line with the rest of their standards).

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

We are so grateful for your kind and amazing feedback. I can not express enough how much this means to us at these times when parents are not able to come and see the nursery. It is our utmost pleasure looking after your child. Thank you!


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Review from Kate E (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves attending Little Cherubs. She started in the bright beginnings baby room and is now in the tiny tots' toddler room. She loves the staff, knows them all by name and often chats about them when she gets home. I was very impressed with the small baby room with individual cots
and a sensory play area. Later, my daughter enjoyed moving up to the toddler room with its large play area. They provide a diverse diet and she always eats and sleeps well there. The children take part in lots of activities and parents receive regular photos and updates via the app. There is a nice outdoor play area and in the summer she loved playing in the "mud kitchen". Would highly recommend to other parents in the area.

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

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. It is a great pleasure looking after your daughter and watching her grow.


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Review from Gareth D (Father of Child) published on 5 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been with the team from infancy to nearly four years old. She absolutely loves going, and regularly talks about the friends she has made and the teachers who have looked after her so well. The online app updates make me smile no matter how busy work gets. We get stories, photos and
updates most days. Our daughter has a number of allergies that require close attention, the team are very attentive in keeping her safe and healthy. We totally trust the team at Little Cherubs and feel completely confident in them giving her the best learning experience. Thank you for everything you do.

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

Thank you for your amazing feedback. We are pleased that you are happy with the care we provide for your child.


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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Little Cherubs since she was 13 months old. She started in the baby room and after 3 months, moved up to the toddler room. The staff in both rooms have been brilliant in quickly settling her in and making me feel comfortable leaving her - they show genuine care and affection
towards her and seem to get a lot of enjoyment out of looking after her, which is so important to me. In turn, Stella loves the various activities (particularly the music/dancing and arty ones) and has made so much progress in a small amount of time. She eats very well there and I get lots of information about how her day has been. The nursery is very well run and management has been flexible and helpful in allowing me to book additional sessions where available and, recently, to permanently change Stella's nursery days. I consider the fees to be good value for money and am very happy with my choice of nursery - I would highly recommend Little Cherubs.

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Review from Yuliet R (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Little Cherubs Nursery at the age of two in the little learners room, very shy at first and crying a lot, however, I always left her very reassured that she was well taken care of and her key person always went beyond her means to make sure she was happy and relaxed, to the point
of not wanting to leave in the afternoon!
She has just finished her pre-school now and is very sad to have to leave her nursery, her friends and most of all her teachers, who were always amazing with her and who she mentions every day! They are all fantastic and made her nursery time an unforgettable one.
The place is very clean, well run, always friendly faces, and very flexible with parents' needs, I recommend this nursery without a doubt.

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Review from Johanna O (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with Little Cherubs in Sydenham. The staff are wonderful and take great care of our daughter, being very warm and caring. The nursery has lots of space for the children to play, both inside and outside. The days are filled with activities and our daughter loves going to nursery,
so much so that she sometimes wants to go on the weekends too! The food they provide for the children is very good, our daughter has several allergies which are always catered for and we never feel any concerns when leaving her at nursery knowing she is completely safe. Management are easy to get a hold of and the staff are very responsive to any questions or queries you might have. Highly recommended!

Reply from charlotte percy at Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham

Thank you Johanna for your lovely comments


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Review from Sophie S (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great nursery with great staff. My daughter loves going and I feel safe and happy when I drop her off in the mornings.

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Review from Sydni S (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My two daughters attend Little Cherubs nursery, my eldest daughter has been attending the nursery for 2 years now and started when she was 2. Staff assisted my eldest with her potty training and writing her name. My youngest daughter started at the age of 4 months. I am extremely happy with my choice
of nursery as the staff are so lovely, if there are any problems in the mornings during drop-offs the staff are very helpful and reassuring. I was quite anxious in my youngest daughter starting at such a young age, however, she settled in quickly and has created wonderful bonds with staff, especially her key worker. Both of my daughters are happy to attend nursery and look forward to going every morning.
My only criticism; staff and managers need to pay more attention to detail at times regarding dietary requirements.

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Review from Dagmar K (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son enjoys every day at Little Cherubs and never wants to leave in the evening. He has been there for more than 2.5 years and has gone through all rooms. Everybody looks after him well and the carers and management are extremely passionate about children and their development. Every week, I am amazed
that they come up with new ideas, themes and activities. Of course, children learn a lot because they have individual targets and activities. It's nice to be able to read regular reports and what the children are up to in the parents' mobile app. There is also a great focus on languages (Mandarin and French) and sports.

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Review from Roisin P (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery. Staff are lovely. My daughter does a lot of extracurricular activities at school. Such as sporty tots and mandarin music.

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Review from Lucy P (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Little Cherubs in January at 12 months and although took quite a while to settle, we have been really pleased with the nursery. The staff are, without exception, lovely and welcoming and really persisted with making her feel at home. Real unsung heroes at times!
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be developing good relationships with the team and especially with her key worker. We enjoy the updates on EyLog and would welcome more. She loves being outside and I am sure would enjoy more time in the garden weather permitting. On the whole, really pleased with our choice and would recommend.

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Review from Stephanie C (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t ask for a single thing more from Little Cherubs. My eldest son has been there for 3 years and my youngest, almost two and they are both thriving in all aspects of their development. The nursery staff are celebratory and encouraging, using praise and rewards systems to highlight success and
as a result, the boys are confident, able to take risks, articulate and most of all, happy. I am constantly astounded at the skills they’ve developed and how well they’re doing in their academic learning. My eldest son can write his name and he’s not even 4! And the youngest potty trained just after turning 2 with the help and support of the incredible staff members at Little Cherubs. I feel so fortunate to have found this nursery for my children and given them to work with adults who care for them and want them to thrive. I’m genuinely sad that our youngest won’t be able to continue attending when we move house this year. Thank you to all the staff at Little Cherubs, you are just fantastic.

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Review from Hilke M (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our Son loves to go to Little Cherubs. He built a great relationship with the carers in his but also the other rooms. We feel very reassured leaving him there to be looked after knowing that he is comfortable and stimulated with activities. We have really seen a change (positive one!) in him since he
started and our new nursery will have big shoes to fill (we are moving away). Management is great, they are aware of everything happening in the nursery and know all the children. They have always been approachable and helpful. Thank you and we'll miss you.

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Little Cherubs Nursery Sydenham for just over a year now. She started when she was 8 months old and I was terrified of leaving her. The Baby room staff were so understanding and always filled me in on all the things she did during the day. She is currently in the Toddler Room
which she adores. She is only 22 months old but her speech and development just shocks me every day. She says all the staff names every morning and evening on our bus journeys. I honestly couldn't be more confident with leaving her in their hands. I can't thank them enough for all that they have done and are doing with my baby girl.

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Review from Jade C (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery, both my children have attended here and my youngest, who started off in the baby room is now leaving to start primary school. It has been a wonderful 3+ years for him and he has loved it. All the staff are very polite and friendly, never had a single problem. The staff have prepared
my son for school as he can write and spell his own name without any help and is starting to recognise letters and words.
Very pleased with Little Cherubs and would definitely recommend it, this is a nursery I really trust.

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Review from Z H (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very impressed by the care, support, staff, facility and how beautifully they have made use of every resource.
My daughter has a home away from home when at Little Cherubs.
My daughter has excelled in every skill and has been made confident to start new school. Thank you - to all the lovely
team and children.

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Review from Michelle S (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has recently started the nursery and I could not be happier as I was waiting on the waiting list since I have heard about its good reputation. Delighted with the very welcoming and caring staff team, they are also currently building an extension so there will be space for my other child in September.
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helped my son settle in very well and I get excellent feedback at the end of each day, they recently hatched ducklings at the nursery which my son really enjoyed and wont stop talking about! They do lots of activities such as french, music and sports lessons and outings, we are going to the farm next week! Well done little cherubs, keep up the good work!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.882)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.882) 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 5.0 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 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 4.967 for Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham is calculated as follows: ( (174 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.967

  • 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 4.915 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Cherubs Nursery & Preschool Sydenham is based on 15 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. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.4 = 0.915

  • 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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Christopher

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.


Tara

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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