Little Bear's Nursery in East Village

30 Cheering Lane, East Village, London E20 1BD
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Little Bear’s in East Village opened in 2013 providing full, all-inclusive, daycare for children aged from 3-months to 5-years. The brand new 72 place setting is situated within the former London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Village, in East Village and is adjacent to Chobham Academy.

Little Bear's in East Village is a vibrant and welcoming nursery that prides itself on building strong parent relationships to create a stimulating family environment for the children in their care.

All childcarers are highly qualified and follow the Early Year's Foundation Stage to support the children both educationally, but also emotionally. The Little Bear's team focus upon creating an atmosphere of respect and kindness to nurture children to grow.

The setting has a large, secure, well-designed garden with a variety of outdoor equipment, seating areas and soft surfaces. The garden is well resourced to encourage safe play and exploration. A free flow system, is in operation, encouraging the children to access the outdoors.

Little Bear's also supports Free Educational Entitlement for 2-year-old children well as the free Early Education Funding Entitlement for 3 and 4-year-olds.

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Care Provided by Little Bear's Nursery in East Village

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sehar Lakhani (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 21
  • Total Places for Children
  • 72
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Bear's Nursery in East Village

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


    *Funding Early Educational Entitlement for Children aged 3 and 4 Years*
    *Further discounts apply to multi-day and weekly bookings

  • Please contact us for our full list of fees.

Little Bear's Nursery in East Village Reviews (104)

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9.8

Little Bear's Nursery in East Village has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.827) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Bear's Nursery in East Village has 104 reviews.

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Review from Nathan T (Father of Child) published on 6 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Little Bear's Nursery in East Village for about eighteen months and really enjoys his days there. The day always seems full and fun, he loves the outdoor space and learning with his friends. Our son seems to be developing really well, his vocabulary is very strong as is his recognition
of letters, numbers and phonetics. We are really pleased with his progress in these areas. He eats a nice and varied diet and is always happy when we pick him up. I don't think you can ask for much more.

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Review from Daniel B (Father of Child) published on 6 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been in the baby room since October. The settling in process was amazing and made us feel really confident about leaving him there. He has gone from being quite apprehensive about going to nursery, to now walking into the room without even saying goodbye. He also clearly loves the staff
there and babbles about them at home. The way Covid-19 restrictions has been handled has been exceptional.

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Review from Lauren R (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Little Bear's Nursery in East Village since she was eleven months and is now nearing her third birthday and moving into the preschool room. She has really thrived at nursery and is a very happy and social little girl. We cannot thank the nursery staff enough for all their care
and support through the past year of uncertainty with Covid-19. After the March lockdown last year our daughter could not wait to get back with her friends. As parents we were nervous that all the change with masks, that it could be unsettling but the staff have been brilliant. We immediately noticed the increase in conversation and language after she returned to nursery from being at home with us. She loves the variety of activities that the staff teach at Little Bear's Nursery in East Village and her counting and alphabet always surprises us. The food is very varied and our daughter loves trying new foods. Drop off and pick up are an absolute joy when we see the big smile on her face and know she is very happy.

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Review from William B (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had a challenging introduction to nursery thanks to the pandemic which fell just as our son was starting, but also my wife has suffered from severe post natal depression and struggled with the entire process which transferred to anxiety for both. Everyone at Little Bear's Nursery in East Village
has been fantastic and patient for us. Especially our son and he is now barely saying goodbye as he goes in the morning and is just enjoying his time at nursery, which is all we want. He is also noticeably developing and while I'm not aware of all the activities myself, he is starting to ask to do them at home which says it all.

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Review from Amelia K (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been very happy at Little Bear's Nursery in East Village for eighteen months now. I was particularly impressed with the settling in process that ensured that she was fully settled and happy to go into nursery before she started properly. Everything is handled professionally and we have
been really happy with the way they have handled the extra issues created by Covid-19. It’s well organised, the activities are varied and the children are happy.

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Review from Emma T (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter began in the baby room at Little Bear's Nursery in East Village, she was only fifteen months. Although it was so difficult to leave her to go back to work, the staff were amazing and did all they could to help with the transition and make my daughter as comfortable as possible. Having an
assigned staff member really helped, along with the regular updates and pictures throughout the day via the nursery web app. I can't fault Little Bear's Nursery in East Village at all, my daughters development came on in leaps and bounds when she started and she really responded to the routine of meals and nap times. In fact, it helped us to mirror this at home, something which we'd found difficult before. We moved her up to the next room at two years old and she hasn't looked back, she loves the activities, interaction and the friendships she's made, which are so cute to see. She no longer cries when I drop her off and she's in no rush to leave when I arrive to collect her. Big thumbs up!

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Review from Saguna T (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really love how much my child has grown, learnt and developed since being at this nursery. My daughter has formed a close bond with many of the staff and looks forward to going every day. They support her fussy behaviour with patience and understanding and I love seeing the updates and photos every
day online.

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Review from Elizabeth A (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Bear's Nursery in East Village has been amazing with providing childcare for my children since they opened in 2014. My daughter is currently in the one to two age room and she is absolutely loving it. They provide detailed childcare services with impeccable customer service. Their staff are polite,
friendly and always welcoming. Their communication both verbally and via email is highly rated as I feel I'm being carried along with what is going on. Their monthly newsletters are consistent and always detailed and exciting. During this pandemic, they have been very supportive. I trust the staff with my daughter as they have never let me down.

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Review from Jona M (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My four year old girl joined Little Bear's Nursery in East Village seven months ago and she is really enjoying being there. Learning activities are outstanding and as she is going to reception soon, I’m glad she’s getting prepared. The staff is very friendly and caring. It is very important for me to
leave my child in good hands, knowing that they are taking care of her.

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Review from Kaylie J (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Little Bear's Nursery in East Village are absolutely amazing! I put one hundred percent trust in the way they look after my daughter. The activities, games and meals they provide are of excellent standards and I think that it’s great that they constantly keep us up to date with what our
daughter is doing throughout the day.

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Review from Esther T (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’re delighted with the care our two children have received at Little Bear’s Nursery in East Village. The carers work hard to plan engaging activities for the children, which support them to meet developmental milestones. The atmosphere is warm, caring and high levels of staff retention means that
the carers really know my child and are able to meet his needs on a personalised level. High levels of professionalism mean that mealtimes, naps and nappy changes are always logged so I can see whether my child is likely to be tired or hungry at home. I have nothing but admiration for the hard work staff have put in during the Covid-19 pandemic. This has meant that they have maintained a warm and caring atmosphere whilst keeping my child safe. They are really on the front line. Thank you and well done!

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Review from A F (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very responsive, supportive and accommodating staff. My child loves going to nursery and playing with his friends. He is learning really fast there, eats his vegetables and comes home saying “please” and “thank you” and sings new songs learnt at nursery. We get regular updates throughout the days and
really appreciate the periodic assessments about development milestones.

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Review from F P (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been delighted with the care provided for our son at Little Bears and we feel very lucky that he attends. Despite being in the middle of a pandemic, the staff did a wonderful job to arrange settling in when he was six months old. We were able to observe him during sessions over a two week period
before he attended for full days on his own. It is fantastic that milk, food and nappies are all included because it means there is no hassle in the morning or at the end of the day. The staff are so loving and arrange lots of activities to keep the children busy. They are committed to supporting our son's development and helped us to wean him, when he wouldn't eat food at home and are now trying really hard to practise his walking. We love the crafts he comes home with and the fun themed days that feature every month. The updates via an app are fantastic, it's great when I'm at work and an update or a photo of my baby in action pops up on my phone. We really couldn't ask for more!

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Review from Kirsty W (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our two children attend Little Bears, one in the baby room and one in the preschool room – they both love it there so much that we barely even get a goodbye in the morning, their coats are on and they are off. The staff are really kind and every day the children do something fun and creative, celebrating
cultural events, cooking and painting. It’s a lovely creative setting with a great outside space.

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Review from Louise D (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little son has only recently joined however we are extremely impressed with the array of activities they put on, the standard of food, how they structure each day, the general cleanliness and environment but most of all, the care and attention they show my son. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Lizzie M (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been so impressed with Little Bear's. My daughter has settled in so well, despite only attending the nursery once a week. I can see she has made special relationships with all the carers already. They obviously care very much about each child. They chat with me for a while when I collect my daughter
and give me an update. I also get written updates. Just generally so impressed. She has come home singing songs I haven’t heard before, she is eating better, she loves being creative. I am sure this is all because of her time at Little Bear's.

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Review from Daniel F (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the 3-5 room, after attending the 0-2 and 2-3 rooms at Little Bear's East Village (LBEV). We think the overall provision of childcare is good and our daughter has been quite happy to attend. She has been happy with her key workers in each of the room and whom she has developed
good relationships with. We also have a very good relationship with the management. She is quite shy but has become increasingly engaged. While we wish there more natural outdoor play area/natural lighting in the earlier rooms we recognise this is largely infrastructural. Also, we think the ratio of pupils to staff is relatively high (but are assured by management this is Ofsted/London in line) and there are unfortunately no field trips. My daughter attended a school abroad for a few months (with a lower pupils/staff ratio) and we are familiar with Swedish daycare system and have seen other nurseries around in London, which is the basis for comparison.

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Review from Valery B (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our family is an expat family. We have moved to the UK in 2015 and immediately settled in the East Village. Two of our kids have been attending Little Bears East Village over last 3 years.
The time on the waiting list was 1 year for both. Our son got started without stress and he was welcome and made
comfortable from the very beginning. The transition from mid-group (2 to 3 y.o.) to pre-school was a bit of a struggle though, still, the environment, the safety and care and educational facilities were never lacking and he graduated successfully last summer.
Little sister joined in a year later. The prices for kindergarten are quite steep (from my perspective as an expat) but luckily there are discounts for a second child.
Once again, the care and development curve that we observed since she joined East Village was very good.
The administration and the staff have been very accommodating so we are very thankful to the whole team for that. The territory and facilities are very modern and safe.

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Review from Nick H (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been sending our daughter to Little Bears since she turned one (for 18 months now) and she has thrived. She loves the place and the staff and we feel lucky to have got on the waiting list. They have some good activity people come in too, including a football coach and a music/dance teacher, both
of which are a real hit. The food is good too. On the whole, we are very pleased.

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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have had a lovely experience at Little Bear's. I have twins and was apprehensive about sending them to nursery but the staff have been great, they have reassured me and made me feel much more comfortable about leaving them at nursery. There was a long settling in period so that they could get used
to the nursery and they have really enjoyed their time there. The staff are so lovely and I know they take care of the twins when they are in their care. I love the updates that I get and I can find out what they are up to during the day.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.827)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.827) out of 10 for Little Bear's Nursery in East Village 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.855 for Little Bear's Nursery in East Village is calculated as follows: ( (142 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 166 Ratings = 4.855

  • 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 4.972 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Bear's Nursery in East Village is based on 14 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.4 = 0.972

  • 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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Sehar Lakhani

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

My journey in early childhood education has taken me across various parts of the world, from bustling cities in Europe to remote schools in Asia, enriching my understanding and approach to nurturing young minds.


With over five years of diverse, global experience in childcare, I bring a unique perspective to my role as Nursery Manager. My degree in Education and Research in Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED), along with my work experience, has deepened my appreciation for cultural diversity and the importance of creating inclusive, welcoming spaces where all children feel valued.


I excel at incorporating multicultural elements into my curriculum and am passionate about building strong, supportive relationships with both children and parents. Known for my warm, approachable demeanour, I create a sense of community within the nursery. I believe in a holistic approach to childcare, nurturing each child’s curiosity and fostering independence through exploratory learning and play.


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Ayo Olofinlua-Akingbade

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2024

I am an experienced Early Years professional with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the industry.


I am passionate about creating a nurturing and supportive environment for children to develop all skills, tailored to each individual child’s needs.


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