Little Oaks Day Nursery

Enigma Business Park, Maple Road, Malvern WR14 1GQ
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9.8 46 Reviews
Little Oaks Day Nursery is situated close to the stunning Malvern Hills, in Worcestershire, and offers high quality childcare in a purpose-built and carefully planned learning environment. The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.

The nursery team is passionate about supporting children to develop confidence, independence and a lifelong love for learning, starting with sensory skills in the baby room and extending to age-appropriate activities for all areas of personal growth.

As a holder of Millie's Mark, Little Oaks Day Nursery exceeds the minimum requirements for paediatric first aid training. The nursery also places a strong emphasis on outdoor play, with a secure garden area that includes a range of resources for exploration, such as a creative station, sand pit, pirate ship, role play area, agility course and large play equipment.

Children at Little Oaks Day Nursery will thrive under high-quality childcare, with the support of a qualified and child-centred team.
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Care Provided by Little Oaks Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Emma Cook (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 96
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Oaks Day Nursery

  • AM/PM Session £45.60
    Full Day Session £82.90


    We're making childcare more accessible to families:


    * FREE nursery childcare for siblings of registered children!
    (terms and conditions apply)

  • A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.
  • Parking

  • There is ample parking available.


Little Oaks Day Nursery Reviews (46)

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Little Oaks Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.755) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Oaks Day Nursery has 46 reviews.

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Review from Kat S (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I knew from the moment I walked into Little Oaks Day Nursery it was the right place for my daughter. The staff are lovely and really care about the children. There are a wide range of activities carried out weekly and in a short space of time I can really see how quickly my daughter is progressing with
her development.
They have an excellent menu of food and you know you child is getting all the nutrition they need. Everything is so well thought out. Again, all the staff are incredible!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Oaks Day Nursery

We're delighted to hear how happy you are with Little Oaks and how well your daughter is progressing. It means so much to know you feel confident in our care, activities, and nutrition. The team will really enjoy reading this review!


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Review from Rebecca G (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter, has been going to this nursery for a few weeks and she seems more confident. She is talking about the days of the week, numbers, her language is coming along.
The wonderful staff always give a handover about how she has been during the day. She has started potty training which they are
supporting us with which is fantastic so that she has consistency.
They have an app which they update every day to say what they have done, what they have eaten, what their nappies have been like etc. This really helps to put my mind at ease.
Highly recommend this nursery, all of the staff their clearly care for each and every child they look after.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Oaks Day Nursery

We're delighted to read that your daughter is growing in confidence and developing her language skills with us in just a few weeks. It's terrific that our daily updates and handovers give you peace of mind, and we're so pleased to support her potty training journey. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has very caring and dedicated staff, we have felt so supported in our little girls' first 6 months of nursery. She has really developed skills very quickly since starting nursery such as improved motor skills, talking, walking and feeding herself and I'm sure a lot of it is down to the team
who have been caring for her. They are enthusiastic and positive, as well as diligent with any specific needs our daughter has had e.g. starting on a special diet. I would recommend to others.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Oaks Day Nursery

We're thrilled to read that your daughter has made such great progress in her first six months with us. It's wonderful to know that the team's care and support have had such a positive impact on her development.


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Review from Shirley R (Grandmother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I really think it is a lovely place to send a child to, staff is helpful and understanding. Please with the outcome of my granddaughter coming on leaps and bounds. Various meal selections and they always let you know how much or little your little one has eaten.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Oaks Day Nursery

We are so pleased to read that you can see how well your granddaughter is developing and that you are happy with the communication between nursery and home. Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery.


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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are so caring and keep you up to date on daily activities and are quick to inform you on any accidents. My son is well looked after, clean and tidy after fun play.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Oaks Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave our nursery a review. We are happy to read how your son is settled and enjoying his time in our care.


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Review from Laura T (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm really pleased with how they look after my son and I think he's really thriving well at this nursery. They do so much more than I could ever do with him at home, he's got some new friends. He is really happy to go every time we take him. Staff are really friendly, kind, warm, welcoming and they
are very helpful with anything that you worry about.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Oaks Day Nursery

It is lovely to read how happy you are with your son's development at our nursery and the team that makes each day unique. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.


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Review from Maxine S (Grandmother of Child) published on 14 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter goes here and she loves it! The girls are fantastic and I can't fault them for the care she receives. She always comes home with lovely pictures and lots of baking goodies! Thank you!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Oaks Day Nursery

We are proud to offer a range of activities and learning experiences and are thrilled to read how happy your granddaughter is in our care.


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Review from April W (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest has just started school after being at Little Oaks since was 9 months old. I cannot express enough how well he was looked after. He was so ready for school thanks to the years of dedicated care Little Oaks have given him. My nearly two-year-old is also enjoying her time at Little Oaks with
just as much and is flourishing thanks to her time at nursery.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Oaks Day Nursery

We are passionate about helping children become ready for school so that they leave our care feeling confident and with a love of learning. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.


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Review from Georgie L (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would just like to thank the girls in Willow 1 and 2.
They are fantastic at their job, nursery is a nerve-wracking time for a parent and a child and their empathy and compassion for both child and parent is outstanding.
My daughter found the transition difficult to begin with however with their
patience and persistence in getting to know our daughter she thrived there and truly misses them and loved the girls.
They work so hard and are so kind and nurturing everything I hoped for. A true asset to Little Oaks!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Oaks Day Nursery

Our team prides itself on providing a supportive, home-from-home learning environment. It is heartwarming to read how your daughter settled and thrived in our care. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.


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Review from N N (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Oaks has been a fantastic facility for us. It was a seamless transition after a house move and every care was taken for our little one to settle well. Staff are friendly and experienced and we have seen our child flourish under their care.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Oaks Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are so pleased to read that you were happy with the settling-in process and the care we provide your little one.


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Review from Wendy A (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My second child is here now and I have been at Little Oaks consistently since July 2016. The love, care, compassion, encouragement and education here is second to none. When my eldest started school the reception teacher commented that children from Little Oaks are always well prepared for school and
are already achieving targets set for the end of the reception year. The food is prepared with great care by the chef with incredible care to dietary requirements and individual tastes. The outside space is amazing with lots for the children to do and responsibility given to them for the upkeep of the area. In 2022 an ambulance was called to my son at nursery, he was fine but the care during and after from the team at Little Oaks was amazing. Our experience over the last nearly 8 years has been wonderful and as a parent and a person I will really miss all of the teachers, many of whom have an incredibly special place in my heart. Thank you all for loving my children so much!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Oaks Day Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such an incredible review of our nursery! It is so rewarding to read how our school readiness activities are positively impacting the children we care for and that you are happy with the provision of our setting.


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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one really enjoys her days at nursery. Since starting, the staff have made her feel safe and happy and we have seen her really come on developmentally. We get regular daily updates on the app and can see all the fun learning experiences she is exposed to. The staff are extremely approachable
and happy to help and answer our queries however they can. Thank you for being such a wonderful team and taking care of our little one so well!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Oaks Day Nursery

Thank you for sharing such a lovely review. We are so pleased to read that your daughter is settled and developing well and that you are happy with the communications from the team.


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Review from Zoe C (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl loves going to nursery. It's the only place she will happily go without Mum. The girls who look after her are so wonderful, they really care about the children and you can see they create fantastic bonds with them. The food is fabulous, wish I could have such a good menu! They've always
done fun activities during he day and it's great getting regular photos and updates too.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Little Oaks Day Nursery

This is wonderful to read; thank you. We aim to provide a nurturing home-from-home environment, and we are pleased your daughter has settled well and that you are happy with the communications you receive.


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Review from B W (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are always very attentive and helpful and have clearly built a very strong relationship with each child as evidenced by how happy the children are at the end of the day. Communication is very good with a detailed handover at the end of each session.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Little Oaks Day Nursery

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery staff are absolutely fantastic and very friendly. My son loves going to nursery and I feel so comfortable with how the team work together and how loving they are with the children that attend. I really enjoy the daily pictures and progression reports that are posted on the Parentzone app.
Highly recommend.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Little Oaks Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from F J (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined a few months ago moving from another nursery. I was so anxious about the move and how he would cope but he settled in so well, and all thanks to the amazing staff at Little Oaks Day Nursery! They made me feel at ease from the very first day. He adores the staff and has built a fantastic
relationship with them all, as have I! He is absolutely thriving and we could not be happier!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Little Oaks Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it!


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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is a very welcoming place for my child. They always have a good day when picked up from nursery. The security is good and thorough which gives parents peace of mind. The staff are attentive and caring towards all children. My only negative feedback would be that I would like to see more
shared on the parent zone app as I really enjoy seeing what they do when they are at nursery.

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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are wonderful and really have supported my son throughout his time here. Their facilities are great and the outside space is a lovely place for the kids to play. My son has grown in confidence, speech and interactions whilst being at Little Oaks. Would definitely recommend.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Little Oaks Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it!


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Review from Marie H (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Little Oaks Day Nursery. Since my daughter joined (towards the end of COVID) she has grown in confidence, personality and so many skills. I really feel that without the support of Little Oaks she would not have been able to grow as much as she has. Everyone who works there is amazing
and should be extremely proud of the environment you have created.

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Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it!


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Review from Julie L (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Oaks Day Nursery is a home away from home. The bond between staff and children is fantastically strong. There's so little staff turnover, which speaks for itself, but also means my little girl has gotten to know everyone really well. And they all know her. She's independent, curious, determined,
kind and happy thanks to their care and love. My partner and I consider the team an extension of our family. We love them.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Little Oaks Day Nursery

What an amazing review! Thank you for taking the time to write it, the team will be delighted with your comments!


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.755)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.755) out of 10 for Little Oaks Day Nursery 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 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 4.922 for Little Oaks Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (178 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.922

  • 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 4.833 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Oaks Day Nursery is based on 16 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 96 number of registered child places is 19.2. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.2 = 0.833

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Nursery Management Today Awards 2023

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Saturday 25 Nov 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

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Emma

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi! I'm Emma and I'm the Nursery Manager here at Little Oaks Day Nursery.

With such an outdoor focus, the children at Little Oaks can enjoy a range of activities, making use of the natural environment around them, and allowing them plenty of opportunities to explore.

We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Oaks Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Oaks Day Nursery accepts?

Little Oaks Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Oaks Day Nursery Open?

Little Oaks Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Little Oaks Day Nursery have capacity for?

Little Oaks Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 96 Children.

How far is Little Oaks Day Nursery to the centre of Malvern?

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

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