Little Bear's on Wanstead Green

3 The Green, Wanstead, London E11 2NT
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Top 20 award
10 126 Reviews
  • Little Bear's on Wanstead Green, London
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.

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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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Review from Helena S (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have trusted Little Bear's on The Green with looking after my children for the last 5 years and they are GREAT! My eldest attended this nursery and my youngest is currently there.


I have always been impressed with the care and attention staff have given to the children and the kids always look

like they've had a great time by the end of the day. They offer various activities throughout the week (football, French, yoga etc) and the food is fresh and very tasty. They have a large, shaded garden at the back which the kids can use every day.


The communication between nursery and parent is frequent so you're always up to date on how your child is doing. Additional activities such as Halloween/Christmas parties are always a hit and a great opportunity to meet other parents too.


I'll be sad to see my son leave when he starts school next year but I know he's grown into a confident and bright little boy thanks largely in part to the wonderful staff at Little Bear's.


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Review from Sarala J (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

One of the best nurseries where she felt like being home. She was so comfortable since the day of her settling. She was always looking forward to meeting her friends and teachers every day. As a mum, I could be the luckiest when she says she wants to stay longer when I go to pick her up which is such
a great relief. She was moulded into a confident girl ready to school. Finally, I cannot thank them enough for making her try healthy foods including vegetables and fruits. She left with a lot of good memories. I would greatly recommend this nursery if anyone who wants to leave their kid with the best hands and stay focused on their work without worries.

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Review from Arif (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am a new parent to this nursery. However, I would like to say the team have made myself and my son feel at home, and are doing everything in their power to settle in my son.


The staff seem to be very experienced and I get updates on my son's wellbeing daily, making me feel comfortable.


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Review from Samia K (Grandmother of Child) published on 8 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My Grandson seems to be very happy when I visit nursery.
The staff are very welcoming and always have lots to tell me about his day.
I can see the changes in my grandson since he has started.
They have a very spacious outdoor space and my grandson loves being outdoors.
Thank you Little Bears.

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Review from Mark W (Father of Child) published on 1 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children have been really happy at Little Bear’s. They have been well looked after and enjoyed the playtime - especially in the wonderful garden. All of our children’s key carers have bonded well with our children and established lovely relationships.

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Review from Pradeep P (Father of Child) published on 1 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Caring and friendly staff. A nice, accessible, not-crowded, not-noisy setup where they pay attention to each child. I was happy throughout, for the year when my daughter attended this nursery. Admin staff were also very helpful throughout. I highly recommend them.

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Review from Dania J (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff and management. My son came to the nursery with speech therapy problems, now he doesn't stop talking with the help of his key worker. There are many activities that are in place to keep the children occupied and happy. Definitely, recommend this nursery!

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Review from Imelda G (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I visited many Nurseries in the area of Wanstead as there is a lot. But little Bears (on the Green) stood out by far! It’s a small and cosy place which is very accessible and right next to the tube station so we can go to work from there.
They are very welcoming of all families and all the staff know
my little boy’s name not just his key worker. This so important because for a first-time mother. My little one loves coming to this nursery and you know this because the parent zone tells me he ate all his food and slept very well. The pictures we receive bring a smile to our faces and make us feel like we are kept involved. The meals are very healthy and nutritious and they have many fun activities to play, themed parties and decorations. Always playing outdoors which is great for the kids to have fresh air. The managers are always in communication with parents. I feel it was the best choice for our little one.

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Review from Liz P (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased that we chose Little Bears for our son. He has been there since 8 months old and has settled in so well. All the staff are friendly, kind and extremely engaged with respect to his welfare. In addition, they always try their best to be as flexible as possible and to accommodate our
wishes for him. We would not hesitate to recommend the nursery to others.

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Review from Gavinder P (Father of Child) published on 23 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the nursery, all the staff are friendly, caring and have built a good relationship with our child.

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Review from T M (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the care my son is receiving. The staff are very maternal and caring.
I am also very happy with the lunch and tea menu used, my son loves his meals at Nursery!

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m really pleased with the care and attention of staff members in ensuring my child has settled well and quickly into the nursery.
I believe that the nursery provides a brilliant setting and a wide range of activities that ensure all of its children are stimulated, involved and encouraged at all
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Review from Shabnam A (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team worked well with my daughter to get her settled. I am very happy to see that my daughter is now eager to attend the nursery. My child is happy and I received regular updates, so I know she's safe and happy.


We visited about 6 nurseries before our visit to the Little Bear's nursery and all

6 times we felt disappointed. With Little Bear's we accepted the place on the same day. Totally thrilled with our choice.

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Review from F D (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After nearly 4 wonderful years, my twins are about to embark on their school journey. They have absolutely thrived at Little Bear's and leave with nothing but lovely memories which they will cherish forever. I have watched my children grow from small babies into confident and independent young children.
The love, attention and nurturing they have received has been excellent with committed caring and consistent staff backed up by very strong management. The environment is fun and secure with a warm homely feel. Parents are engaged daily with accessible communications, pictures and parent events. My twins have benefitted from the EYFS framework as well as the extracurricular activities such as French, Makaton, football, gymnastics and even yoga. They recall fondly their outdoor excursions such as the trips to the forests, library, park and museums. We thank Little Bear's for everything they have done and wish them all the best!

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Review from Rosie E (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was really nervous about my son starting nursery for the first time but Little Bear's completely put me at ease. My son has absolutely loved it there and has formed such a lovely relationship with all the staff. I’ve felt comfortable and extremely happy leaving him in their hands. Every morning we
were greeted with a smile without fail. They were great looking after him if he ever fell unwell and his personal development since starting has surprised me. He was loved and cared for and I am very sad to have to move!

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Review from Navin J (Father of Child) published on 9 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Little Bear's Nursery on the Green has been very accommodating to my daughter's needs. All the staff in pre-school go above and beyond in looking after her.


If it were not for the work of the staff in pre-school, my daughter's progression would not be as significant as it has been.


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Review from Alexandra H (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our son to this nursery because we thought his old one was closing down. We are so pleased that we did. The level of thought and care that goes into Little Bears is exceptional. My son is so happy here and genuinely looks forward to his nursery days. He loves all the extra activities such as
football and Jo Jingles. There are lots of fun outings that he enjoys. Also, the garden which is really lovely. The staff really take time to get to know each child but also their parents.

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Review from Maureen H (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves going to Little Bear's on The Green. The staff are friendly and caring. He enjoys the activities and loves the food. I would highly recommend the nursery to any parent.

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Review from Gemma W (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son and daughter both attend this nursery, and we cannot recommend it highly enough. The staff are brilliant - very caring and nurturing. They think carefully about what all of the children will enjoy and plan activities brilliantly. The children play outside all the time and regularly go on trips
(e.g. to the theatre, the park and to a country park to see the Gruffalo). Both of our children settled in really quickly and are very happy at Little Bear's. The manager is also great and welcoming, and she knows all of the children well. Highly recommend!

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Review from Jennifer C (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly, helpful, caring and knowledgeable staff, exactly the type of people we were hoping to find to help look after my young daughter.


After a bad experience with a childminder my daughter was very upset about being away from me and this in turn was very upsetting for me. However, the staff

at Little Bear's were fantastic in helping her to settle in.
They were infinitely patient with both of us and treated my daughter as an individual rather than a number. I know now from first-hand experience that this is how they treat all of their children.


My daughter has so much fun and comes home with many new skills and friends.


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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.


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