Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Whiteley Village Cricket Club, Coombe Lane, Walton-on-Thames KT12 4EL
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  • Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village, Walton-on-Thames
Little Bears Day Care provides childcare from the age of two up to five-years-old.

The team at Little Bears, believe that children's natural curiosity should be encouraged. Children are given the chance to indulge the urge to explore and to have fun, as this is when they learn best.

Set in large private grounds, with access to the great outdoors, a safe outdoor play area and a large inside learning space, Little Bears has a secure atmosphere and a calm welcoming environment. Here, learning, exploration, and playtime are combined, and each child is nurtured during their social and emotional development.

Every Little Bear will be comfortable, safe and engaged at Little Bears Day Care.

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Care Provided by Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Nina Farzaneh (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Total Places for Children
  • 36
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

  • 2-3 Years:
    Morning 08:00-13:00 - £60
    Afternoon 13:00-18:00 - £60
    Full Day 08:00-18:00 - £102
    Full Time (Full Day) - £99


    3-5 Years:
    Morning 08:00-13:00 - £58
    Afternoon 13:00-18:00 - £58
    Full Day 08:00-18:00 - £99
    Full Time (Full Day) - £95


    *FEET and FEE 15/30hrs funding accepted - refer to website for full T&Cs

Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village Reviews (50)

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Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.779) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village has 50 reviews.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There was an occasion in the run up to Christmas when I was later than expected (much) in picking up my child following closing. One call to them set my mind at rest that he would be ok until I was able to get there which was some considerable amount of time later. The staff member had provided my child
with snacks and reassurance that I would be there just as soon as I could. On arrival, my child was happy and unaware of the stress I was under in order to get to the nursery as soon as I could. The staff member was understanding and didn't make me feel any worse than I did about this situation.

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Review from Clare M (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2-year-old daughter started at Little Bears in September this year. After a couple of tantrums, she settled very quickly. Her key worker was great, very patient and I felt that she was in knowledgable hands. She enjoys football and monkey music, nature walks and all the crafts they do there. Always
coming home with a new painting or clay model. Constantly singing new songs she has learnt. It is in a lovely, safe setting with lots of outside space. I highly recommend the nursery. I couldn’t be happier.

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Review from Janine D (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager and her brilliant team of teachers are a parents dream come true. Both my daughters attend Little Bears full time and they are both so happy to go every morning.
It's not just a nursery but a home away from home. The children have both thrived and as a full time working mum I feel happy
and confident that they are getting the best care at Little Bears.
The setting is fabulous and set in the beautiful grounds of Whitley Village where the children get to explore the grounds on a weekly basis - incorporating forest school!
I saw a number of nurseries before Little Bears and knew from the moment I walked in that it was most definitely the best in the area for my girl's needs.
I highly recommend Little Bears to anyone looking for a home away from home for their little ones.

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Review from Ian B (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Bears is a very special nursery. The manager and her team provide outstanding care and attention to the children, with a special focus on developing social interaction skills from a young age. The nursery has a 'community' feel, aided by the many events involving parents such as harvest festival,
summer sports day and others.
At drop off and collection, the staff are very welcoming to both child and parent, and the comprehensive handover at the start and the end of the day is a constant reassurance.
The recent addition of large computer tablets to develop the children's ICT skills has been very well received and is very engaging for them.
We visited many local nurseries before making our decision to send our son to Little Bears and we can't be more pleased with the choice we made.

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Review from Nina D (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son attended Little Bears and has only recently left due to him starting school in September. When we first visited we knew it was the right nursery for him. Our experience there has been nothing but outstanding. The staff are so friendly and caring and it was always a pleasure to speak with them.
The grounds are fabulous with such an amazing space that the nursery make good use of. Food is prepared and cooked on site. You’re also able to see not only what your child ate but how much. Key dates are celebrated giving the children, parents and staff the opportunity to get together. The nursery will continually keep you up to date with your child’s progress. Overall our son loved going in and always enjoyed his time there. He went in with a smile and always came out with a smile. I can not recommend Little Bears enough. Thank you for making his stay so memorable.

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Review from Kirsteen D (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twin boys have just completed their time at Little Bears. They had an absolutely wonderful time. It is an extremely caring, happy and nurturing environment. The staff were always ready to speak to you about your child and I found that very valuable and reassuring. They were also very helpful during
the potty training process.
Within a couple of weeks’ of attending Little Bears, my children were settled and walked in each morning very happily. They were kept well entertained throughout the mornings that they were there and were fed well. They also very much enjoyed playing with the other children who were there. I would very much recommend this nursery. We were extremely sad to leave!

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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves Little Bears!
Such a friendly atmosphere, excellent staff, constant entertainment and learning, brilliant activities and amazing food.
All this plus being in such picturesque surroundings that the children can enjoy and explore.
My daughter was shy and clingy when she
started at Little Bears but how she is outgoing and independent.
I would recommend to anyone to take their child to Little Bears!

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Review from Kelly B (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved my daughter from her previous nursery as Little Bears was more convenient, I was very worried about moving her and unsettling her, but she settled into Little Bears straight away and loves it!

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Review from Duncan M (Father of Child) published on 31 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am delighted with the care and support my twin boys receive from Little Bears. We have never had any issues with the boys refusing to attend and they are always excited to go.
I am particularly impressed by the nursery staff's attention to detail - the Halloween decoration and party looked amazing
when I dropped the boys off.

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter settled really easily and the staff were so caring and kind. My daughter can't wait for her nursery days and it is lovely hearing about the huge variety of activities each day. The outside garden and having such a large outside space to explore within secure grounds was one of the reasons
we chose this nursery. I would definitely recommend this nursery and have done to friends.

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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have had a very pleasant experience with Little Bears. My son loves going to nursery, he enjoys spending time with his teachers. He is excited about all the new things he will do for the day. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Review from Morag M (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a bad experience with a local nursery, we moved our son to Little Bears. He settled in so well and we have been delighted with the whole Little Bears experience.
It’s a fantastic setting and the holistic approach to learning brings in so many different elements. From the mud kitchen to cooking
with the chef, from little group learning sessions to big adventures in the local surroundings.
Our son has received the highest level of care and attention. The Nursery workers are a professional team who have a genuine connection with the children they teach. The management are caring, approachable and always available to help and to listen. We will be incredibly sad to leave.

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Review from Rebecca (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending since Jan 2018 and absolutely loves going! She even wants to go on the weekends.
She participates in so many different activities and brings beautiful creations home. She has built great relationships with the staff and enjoys seeing her friends every day.
The food is
also fantastic, so healthy and nutritious, my daughter has seconds most days!
I’m very happy we chose Little Bears, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them!

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Review from Steph (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twins have been at Little Bears Day-Care for 5 months and they've settled in so well. The staff are so attentive to their needs and really encourage the boys to progress in all areas. I love the online eyLog so I can get up to date photos and comments about what they have done each day. The management
is extremely accommodating and flexible and does everything they can to make life easy for parents and children!

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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Bears nursery is absolutely fantastic, our daughter started Little Bears in June 2017 and the staff at Little Bears have been amazing, they are all so kind and caring. All the staff know the children so well and provide such person-centred care to all of the children.

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Review from Kelly S (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Little Bears since September 2017 and she settled in so quickly. On non-nursery days she always asks if she can go and when I pick her up I sometimes struggle to get her to leave! The staff are attentive, informative and caring.
The facilities are good and my daughter's
eating habits have improved significantly. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from David R (Father of Child) published on 30 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is going to be nearly a year since our daughter started attending this nursery. We are extremely happy not only with the nursery but with how much she loves going there. Before this, she was attending another nursery and although she looked happy then and there, now we can see that Little Bears has
made a big difference in her life, she is a much happier little one, and of course, we are delighted.
I strongly recommend this nursery, hardworking people with loads of love for the children.

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Review from Jaimie P (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Little Bears in July and I was amazed at how quickly he settled in. He was so well taken care of, cuddles where given when needed, which I always found very reassuring. Now he loves it so much he says bye to me as soon as I drop him off. The surroundings are lovely with lots of outside
space and greenery. There is so much on offer for the children here. I highly recommend Little Bears.

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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has settled very well at Little Bears. He has loved going and separates easily from me.
The standard of care is excellent and the staff are kind, nurturing and caring.

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Review from Kim V (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had a wonderful experience at Little Bears. Our daughter has been through three moves in the last year due to unforeseen circumstances and we were worried about how we were going to get her settled into a new place. Little Bears welcomed her with open arms and helped us ease her into another
new environment. Three weeks in and she was waking up at the weekends asking to go to school! The team are so lovely, warm and caring and they show the kids so much patience and love. We are very happy with our choice of nursery. Thank you, Little Bears!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.779)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.779) out of 10 for Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 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 4.979 for Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village is calculated as follows: ( (93 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 95 Ratings = 4.979

  • 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 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village is based on 8 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 = 3.8

    • 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 36 number of registered child places is 7.2, which has been reached with 8 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 (10)

Nina

Nina

Job Title: Group Registered Manager

My name is Nina Farzaneh and I am the nursery manager for Little Bears Nursery at Whitely Village. I have built up considerable experience in the day-to-day operations and management of both new and established nurseries, having worked with children for 15 years and my role over the last ten years as a key decision maker and member of senior management. I am also a parent so fully understand the importance of choosing the right nursery with the right staff team. We also recognize the importance of our partnership with the parents and children in achieving the best results.


My qualifications include a level 5 diploma in Early Years and Childcare as well as a degree in English studies. I have been fortunate to have spent the last 15 years working in a variety of settings with different Early years philosophies and teaching approaches, different people, cultures and management styles.


This invaluable knowledge and experience has helped to shape the Little Bear’s methodology:
•   At Little Bear’s, my team and I will create a loving, nurturing and safe environment;
•   At Little Bear’s, we create experiences and memories for your children;
•   At Little Bear’s, children will be encouraged to develop so that they flourish and achieve their potential.


We are extremely passionate about Little Bear’s and therefore have invested in a staff team that is fully qualified. This ensures that our setting meets all the Early Years requirements at all times and provides high-quality care to children and their families.


We hope that we can demonstrate our vision and approach to childcare by welcoming you to our nursery.


Michelle

Michelle

Job Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2019

I have been a part of Little Bears since 2018, starting by doing work experience. I am now a qualified level 3 and a room leader. I have gained so much knowledge and experience from Little Bears and love to help children learn, grow and teach them important skills they need in life.


Kate

Kate

Job Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2017

My name is Kate. I am a level 2 qualified Early Years Practitioner. As a parent of two with life experiences, I understand how important it is to adapt learning needs to the individual. I've supported a dyslexic child to overcome challenges of life and grow into a capable, independent and fun-loving adult. I love storytelling, creating games, crafts and exploring imaginations.


Ebony

Ebony

Job Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2023

I have been working with children on and off over the past 10 years. I am a Level 3 Qualified Practitioner. My love for childcare started after having my second child. I enjoy watching the children achieve their goals and learn new skills, which will build their confidence.


Tamzin

Tamzin

Job Title: Early Years Practioner

Joined: 2018

I am Tamzin and I joined Little Bears in 2018 after 12 years working as a Nursery Practitioner in other settings where I gained my Level 2 qualification in childcare. I am a mum to 2 boys and I am very creative with a passion for craft activities with children to help them explore their creative side.


Kim

Kim

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Kim joined the Little Bears family in 2023. She has so much life experience and her love for working with children has made this job enjoyable and rewarding. Kim loves reading to children and listening to them. She loves bringing the outdoors and natural resources into the classroom and getting creative with the children.


Federica

Federica

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Federica is one of our wonderful bank workers who is always smiling and looking for the next challenge! Federica is so warm and nurturing and is bilingual so has a wealth of opportunities to offer the children! She is very creative and enjoys craft activities with children.


Cath

Cath

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2024

I recently joined the Little Bears family in April, having previously worked in a primary school for nearly 18 years and qualified as a Level 3 teaching assistant. I am a mother to two grown-up children and enjoy cooking, gardening and holidays with my family. I love seeing the children at Little Bears gaining confidence and independence and hope to continue to help them on their journey. They make me smile every day!


Aoife

Aoife

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2024

With 16 years of experience in a sessional preschool, I progressed from the voluntary committee to roles as a Practitioner, SENco, DSL, and Manager, completing both Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications in children’s development. During COVID, I joined a family-run nursery as Preschool Room Leader, SENDco, and Third in Charge, gaining valuable insight into all-day nursery operations and forest school experiences.


Andrea

Andrea

Job Title: Chef

Joined: 2020

Andrea is a very skilful chef who has had numerous years of experience catering to children of all ages. She is a valued part of the team and with her warm personality, she has already made a great connection with our children through cooking activities and delicious food.


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