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 Amy P (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Little Bears since March 2017 and we couldn't be happier. He is currently there 2 days a week and absolutely loves going. He's so excited on nursery mornings and I struggle to get him to leave at the end of the day!
Communication is great, the girls listen to everything
we mention and nothing is ever forgotten. And at the end of the day you are given a full run through of what they've done, what they've eaten, how long they've napped for. We really are so pleased that we have Little Bears on our doorstep, and have found that our son has thrived and developed so well since starting at Little Bears 4/5 months ago. Would recommend to anyone (and have done so to many friends).

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Review from Charlene A (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Bears is a very welcoming and nourishing nursery. My 2-year-old daughter loves it! The leaders are so good with the kids and my daughter learns so much. I would rate this setting 5 out of 5 and highly recommend!

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Review from Nicole C (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter (3) attends Little Bears twice a week and we couldn't be happier with the care that she receives. We chose this nursery on the basis of the fabulous setting within Whiteley Village with more than adequate indoor & outdoor space for little ones to run around in. The fact that it was relatively
smaller than some of the other local nurseries, thus providing a more nurturing and inclusive environment, and our confidence in the staff after meeting Nina and listening to her ideas and intentions with regards to the development of Little Bears from a start-up nursery. We haven't been disappointed on any counts; our daughter has thrived since she started (Feb 2017) with a notable improvement in her general understanding and confidence and has developed a great relationship with all of the staff members, a testament to their pleasant, caring and attentive nature. There is a great balance between learning and play and the facilities are fantastic. I would highly recommend it.

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Review from Julie E (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Little Bears Nursery since March 2017. From day one when we went for our settling in sessions, I have found Little Bears to be a warm and welcoming place with such a great open space both inside and outside. The staff are warm, friendly and attentive to my child's needs.
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Bears provides a wonderful learning environment. The nursery is well equipped with quality toys and resources, everything is looked after very well and the nursery always looks fresh and clean. The outdoor space is lovely with lots of ride on toys, mud kitchen, teepee and is constantly being improved to enhance the children's learning experiences.
The nursery provides a good balance of free play and structured learning. There is always great communication at pick up time and staff provide some lovely details about what my son has been up to that day.
Having not settled well in a prior nursery, he is excited to come to the nursery which I think speaks volumes for this fantastic nursery.

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Review from Joanna S (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been delighted with Little Bears since our son joined in February 2017. Little Bears is tucked away overlooking the picturesque cricket green in the heart of Whiteley Village. Inside the space has been very well planned with areas for toys, role play, a reading corner, and separate chill out
area/nap room. Custom built children's bathrooms are also easy to navigate from the main room, making it perfect for potty training. Each day a variety of activities are set out in clusters in the main room for the children. The experienced team are positive and organised and successfully strike the balance between giving me peace of mind as a parent (safety, security, continuous learning and development, genuinely creating an individual approach for my child) as well as a fabulous free-flowing, fun, nurturing and friendly atmosphere. We saw an immediate improvement in language skills and general happiness of our son who is really fond of the staff and setting.

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Review from Barbara S (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were (I believe) the first new client to start our 2-year-old with Little Bears in Whiteley Village. I have nothing but praise for all of the staff, whose warmth and kindness made our little boy's start so much easier. The activities he enjoys are many and varied from making cakes, painting, water
play and lots of toys, but most excitingly, he has access to the wooded grounds surrounding the nursery - where the staff & children enjoy nature walks. It really is a truly unique setting and the staff take the time to nurture my child, which is such a comfort. I would highly recommend all parents to visit Little Bears.

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Review from Samantha V (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so happy and pleased with the quality of care that my son receives at Little Bears. Every morning he is excited to go there and he thoroughly enjoys his time at the nursery; always wanting to stay longer! All the staff are extremely friendly and professional in their approach. I feel very comfortable
and confident leaving my son in their safe hands every day.

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Review from Jade M (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Little Bears nursery since November, my partner and I have noticed a huge change in her speech. They are very good at getting the children to become independent and have them doing everything they are capable of. The staff are amazing and very on the ball with all the
children. They have them doing all sorts of crafty bits and bobs and I must say they are very creative!


The first thing that drew us to choose this nursery was the location. I don't feel like my child could be in a safer environment with a huge cricket green on the doorstep of the nursery which is well kept and I believe the children make use of this space too, which in my eyes is a massive bonus.


My child is quite a fussy eater but somehow the staff here manage to get her to eat everything I can't and that I will be forever thankful for.


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Review from Danielle M (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am a parent of a child at Little Bears. Since my son has joined Little Bears, I have noticed a huge difference in his attitude, he enjoys coming to the nursery, he loves the new friends that he has made and he is very excited to see the staff every day.
He is usually a fussy eater but since joining
Little Bears, he is eating more and it has helped with his speech, he is behind other children his age with his speaking, however, I have noticed that he is trying to say a lot more words than before.


I am so very happy that we chose to put him in Little Bears at Whiteley Village, he enjoys it there very much. The staff are very friendly. I would definitely recommend other parents in placing their children there.


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Review from Alicia M (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Bears is a lovely, intimate nursery that is located in the very peaceful and quiet setting of Whiteley Village in Surrey.


Our daughter has formed very strong relationships with the staff, who are all very kind, caring and attentive.


The children enjoy a wide range of activities and are

able to go for walks and explore the grounds, which is quite unique for a nursery.
I would highly recommend this nursery to other prospective parents and children.

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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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