Little Bear's on Wanstead Green

3 The Green, Wanstead, London E11 2NT
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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 learning goals, and focus on creating an atmosphere of respect and positive behaviour.

The nursery has recently undergone a comprehensive refurbishment programme to expand facilities to include an independent sensory room and age-specific garden areas within the large garden. As part of their commitment to children's wellbeing, the setting has an air filtration system designed to extract all airborne pollutants from the incoming air supply.

Little Bear's on Wanstead Green won a daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Award in 2018.

Care Provided by Little Bear's on Wanstead Green

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kiran Dhami (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 86
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:30
    Tuesday 08:00-18:30
    Wednesday 08:00-18:30
    Thursday 08:00-18:30
    Friday 08:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Bear's on Wanstead Green

  • Under 3s: Per Day - £95.03
    Over 3s: Per Day - £82.82


  • Please contact us for our full list of fees or visit our website


  • Parking
  • The nursery offers parents off-road parking for visits and pick-ups


Little Bear's on Wanstead Green Reviews (126)

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Little Bear's on Wanstead Green has a Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Bear's on Wanstead Green has 126 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great Nursury. Really caring staff. Felt very confident in the car that they provided. Staff listened to any concerns or worries. My child loves attending and has made some great friends. Overall experience there has been outstanding

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Bears is a fantastic nursery setting.
They provide brilliantly for my son and have been incredibly supportive in the 18 months since he started attending.
He absolutely loves it. We absolutely love it

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Little Bears for eight months and we could not be happier with it.
She settled in really well, the staff are kind and caring and she loves the activities each day. They also have wonderful outdoor space which was very important to us!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves going to preschool and has really thrived in an environment that is a good mix of structured learning and child-led fun. I appreciate most the flexibility and care of the employees, who take the time to know and respond to each child and parent. Another bonus is the almost-daily information
we get about our son, pictures and comments shared securely with us through the app. Particularly like the extension of the garden and the inclusion of green space and plants.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Wanstead Green was the right place for our daughter as soon as I walked in. Our daughter settled in very well. I love the app and do check regularly to see information on a daily basis and also see the feedback on her development as it is shared on the app too. Thank you to everyone who makes
it a very enjoyable experience for our daughter.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love Little Bear’s on the Green. My second child is now attending full time and I’m loving seeing familiar faces from one my oldest started attending nearly 5 years ago.


There’s a true family feel mostly resulting from 1/ the nursery size and 2/ the staff. There are all amazing, friendly,

knowledgeable and truly care which is what you want when putting your children in the care of others.


My favourite part of the nursery is the garden. It’s big, with lots of activities and shadows for sunny days. A sensory room has been added following on from the quite recent refurbishment which I really like too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Bear’s is a lovely nursery with a great outdoor space. The staff know all the children across the setting and the nursery is a friendly environment. The app is good and provides lots of updates and feedback.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Bear’s on Wanstead Green has been great for our daughter. Everyone is so caring and loving, which has made our daughter’s settling so smooth. Having an app is also very helpful so that we could easily see her progress as well as her daily routines in nursery. Thanks to the management and the
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so happy with Little Bear's on Wanstead Green. All the staff are warm, genuine and caring, and it is such a lovely atmosphere. Our little one settled in really quickly, easing the anxieties around returning to work and she genuinely loves her days there. She has really thrived since starting
at the nursery, her days are so varied! We love how creative it is, and the additional activities such as music classes and baby yoga are so much fun. The garden is also a really wonderful space for her to explore. The parentzone app is a great feature with regular updates of what she is doing, and her key workers are so attentive. The food is great too- varied and nutritious- she is doing so well at mealtimes! The rooms and whole nursery setting are spotless and regularly sanitised, with lovely furnishings. Its location is super handy too- being next to the tube is ideal for the days I need to go into the office. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery the ladies who work with my daughter are all very caring and gentle. Fast and good communication and a lot of updates during the day. I enjoy reading the monthly newsletter which keeps me updated on what the children are up to and the events planned for the month. My daughter really enjoys
their garden space which is really big so lots of room for outside activities.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Bears has been such a godsend to our family. All of the staff are so genuine, and our key person is very good at keeping us in the loop with my daughter’s developmental progress which is very nice to have records of. I find the setting has a very good balance of personal familiarity (which you
need to trust someone with your little one!) and professionalism. Any comments or requests I’ve made have been immediately met with a cooperative and pleasant approach which makes me very comfortable. I’m also impressed with the investment into extracurricular activities, as the nursery regularly books in external sports, music and entertainment facilitators for the children. It goes to show they are willing to elevate the children's overall experience.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves the nursery and seemed to settle in very quickly. The staff are all very welcoming and friendly and my daughter really loves her key workers. We get updates throughout the day which is great. Overall, extremely happy with the service and would recommend to anyone looking for a nursery
for their child.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful nursery! The staff are warm, welcoming and friendly. It's clear they genuinely care for the wellbeing and development of the children. They do tons of great creative activities to keep the children engaged, interested and stimulated.


The app is very helpful as you can easily check

how long the child has slept, what activities they've enjoyed and what they've eaten that day.


The facilities are clean, bright and lovely.


The location is fabulous, its right next to Wanstead Tube and lots of shops.


I highly recommend this nursery!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend Little Bears at Wanstead Green. My son loves the nursery and quickly settled in with big smiles and excitement for the staff in his room when he arrives each day - he absolutely adores his key worker which is sweet to see.


All the staff and management are amazing and have made an

effort to make him and us feel welcome which gives you a nice feeling of reassurance and care. My son also has a heart condition, which they have taken on with confidence despite not having experienced it before, and have been great with accommodating meds and monitors when needed.


They also have a brilliant app so I can see what he gets up to during the day including pictures and development milestones.


I can’t think of a better place for my son to be at nursery. We love Little Bears!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is brilliant, easy to find due to it being right next to Wanstead Station, some parking outside in case you drive, the staff are very friendly and polite, they have so many activities for the kids to do to keep them learning and stimulated.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Bears is a really wonderful nursery with a very nurturing, kind and inclusive culture. The managers are wonderful, always proactive and considerate. And you get the sense all of the staff genuinely work there because they love children.


We had been to a different nursery in the same area

with my first child and this has been a completely different - and vastly improved experience.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall they’ve been great. My son started a few months ago and has settled in really quickly.
All the staff are caring and friendly. Facilities are excellent with a big private garden for the kids to play in.
It’s all very well organised and the management team respond quickly to any questions
etc. There are lots of activities and things going on, my son loves the singing time.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Little Bear's on Wanstead Green. My son joined just before he turned 6 months and the whole team was so supportive and understanding of the anxiety you get sending your little one to nursery so young. They went through a really careful settling in process and my son absolutely loves
it. He is now 7 months and goes in with a big grin on his face each morning. Everyone knows him (not just his key workers) and they go above and beyond to ensure he is happy, well fed and rested and is learning new things. The nursery has a real homely feel and I know he's in very safe hands. They provide regular updates on his day through the app and if I ever ring or email, they are incredibly responsive. I thoroughly recommend Little Bear's on Wanstead Green to anyone considering a nursery for their child.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Bear's on Wanstead Green has been wonderful for my two little ones, who have attended the baby room since May. They are happy to go to nursery and they always have big smiles on their faces when I pick them up. The communication with the nursery is very easy and effective, with updates on children’s
activities throughout the day via the app, as well as reviews on their development and progress. The staff are very helpful, caring and professional and they have a beautiful back garden. Highly recommend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are extremely happy with Little Bear's on Wanstead Green. We looked at a few nurseries for our little girl and this one stood out by far. All the staff know her name, not just her key worker, and they make such an effort to make sure she’s happy, engaged, well fed, well slept, and safe. Staff always
give us good updates about her day, and are very responsive to any questions we may have. We have recommended them to local friends and have all had great experiences.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.970)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10 for Little Bear's on Wanstead Green 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 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.970 for Little Bear's on Wanstead Green is calculated as follows: ( (359 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 370 Ratings = 4.97

  • 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 Bear's on Wanstead Green is based on 31 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 86 number of registered child places is 17.2, which has been reached with 31 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 (3)

Kiran

Kiran Naqvi

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2017

I have been working in the Childcare sector for 16 years from babysitting, nannying and then working my way up from being an Early Years Practitioner all the way to a Nursery Manager.


I love watching children learn and grow and it is always exciting to know that not one day will be the same with them. It's wonderful to see how much children change over the years and to see them take that big step into Reception.


Now having my own child, I can see first-hand how important these first years are and how much can do to help shape and mould the children for their future.


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Jenny George

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2018

I am a qualified NNEB Nursery Nurse and have been working in childcare for over 25 years.


I have always wanted to work with children from a very young age. I have always been interested in how children learn, and develop and in providing the best possible learning opportunities for all children.


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Farrah Jalil

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2009

CACHE NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care, Level 2 in Safeguarding, Level 2 in Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 in Food Hygiene and Health and Safety trained.