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Little Bears Day Care provides childcare from the age of two-to five-years-old, offering an environment that is calm, welcoming and will nurture each child during their social and emotional ... Read more
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Little Bears Day Care provides childcare from the age of two up to five-years-old.
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Little Bears Day-Care is situated in the quaint village of Thames Ditton in Surrey. The team of experienced practitioners provide care for up to 38 children between 2 and 5 years old during term ... Read more
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Little Bears Day-Care Ltd Reviews in Surrey (90)
9.1
Little Bears Day-Care Ltd has a Group Review Score of 9.1 (9.122) out of 10. The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to Little Bears Day-Care Ltd must have a Review Score.
from Evgenia R (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending nursery for a year and he's been thriving! He absolutely loves going in, and always looks forward to it. All staff have been wonderful - they are extremely experienced, nurturing, patient and highly professional. The facilities are great too, plenty of outdoor space surrounded
by nature! Andrea the chef makes delicious meals and my son always asks for seconds.
We are so pleased to have chosen this setting for our boy and are planning on sending our younger child there too once he turns two.
Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley VillageThank you so much for the lovely review. We are very proud of our lovely staff team who make the nursery a loving, nurturing place for the children. warm regards Little Bears
from Gamze A (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
They're absolutely lovely . My son is happy to be there. Teachers are all so nice and welcoming and I believe that they spend good time with kids .They have lots of activities which the kids enjoy . I recommend this place
Reply from Nina Farzaneh, Group manager at Little Bears Day-Care - Walton-on-ThamesThank you for your lovely feedback. Little Bears staff pride themselves in providing a warm, nurturing environment for the little ones. Kind regards Little Bears
from Sam R (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We are delighted with Little Bears nursery, we are so glad we have chosen this nursery for our daughter. The thing we love the most about the nursery is the staff, they all have such a caring, kind, nurturing character. They clearly all love looking after children. They greet all little ones with such
a kind smile and enthusiasm each morning. The nursery offer a wide range of activities, and I particularly love how creative their approach is to learning. I would recommend Little Bears to anyone.
Reply from Nina, Little Bears group Manager at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley VillageLittle Bears are very grateful and pleased with your feedback. Children's well being and growth in their unique way is at the heart of our practice. Very are very proud of our great staff team who make this setting a special place. Kindest regards Little Bears WV
from Emily G (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
The staff at Little Bears are amazing, we've been so happy with how our son settled and has progressed since he joined them there. They are welcoming, kind, compassionate, friendly, proactive and a wonderful team to hand out child over to each day he's there.
They act on requests and questions extremely
quickly and are always providing feedback and updates. The variety of activities they provide are brilliant and the resources are always updated.
They do a weekly update on what the children have been doing and also what will be happening the following week. As a parent, this is lovely because children don't always relay what they have been doing each day.
from Dan W (Father of Child) published on 29 January 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
All Year Round Little Bears in Walton-on-Thames has been excellent. Every morning, the children queue up excitedly at the gate and come out happy at the end of the day. My daughter is always keen to tell me about what she has done.
Throughout the week, the children take part in a wide range of activities,
whether it's playing outside, creating arts and crafts, or participating in music and dancing. All of the activities are clearly linked to learning objectives, and as a result my daughter has developed rapidly during her time there.
The team makes a real effort to keep things fresh throughout the year, with various parent-invited events where the children often perform well-rehearsed shows. Over the last year, these have included the Harvest Festival, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and the Christmas show.
The Christmas show was a particular highlight, with the children performing multiple songs and presenting parents with gifts they had made themselves.
An amazing, friendly, and education
Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Walton-on-ThamesThank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review. Your kind words truly mean a great deal to us. We are so pleased to hear how happy your little one is with us and how much she enjoys all the activities which the staff work hard to ensure are varied and fun! It is wonderful to know that you have seen such positive progress in her development - supporting children's confidence and independence is something we are very proud of. We are so pleased to hear you all enjoy the shows - the staff team work really hard on each event to ensure all children get the most out of them! Warmest regards, The Little Bears Teams
from Jenni S (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Little Bears for just over a year now, and we couldn't be happier with the nursery. He absolutely loves going in each day and is always excited to arrive. One of his favourite parts is the free-flow outdoor area, which he talks about often and clearly benefits from.
We can
really see how much he has learned through the range of topics covered, and his language development has been excellent during his time there. They have also been amazing in supporting his toilet training.
The staff at Little Bears are wonderful - every member of the team is caring, attentive, and clearly knows each child personally and very well. Their nurturing approach creates such a positive and supportive environment, and it's clear they genuinely care about the children.
We are so grateful for everything the nursery has done to support his development in all areas and would highly recommend to others.
Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Walton-on-ThamesThank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review. Your kind words truly mean a great deal to us. We are so pleased to hear how happy your son is with us and how much he enjoys coming in each day, especially spending time in our free-flow outdoor area which we are so lucky to have. It is wonderful to know that you have seen such positive progress in his learning, language development - supporting children's confidence and independence is something we are very proud of. Your comments about our team are incredibly appreciated. Our staff work hard to create a nurturing, safe, and supportive environment for every child, so it is very rewarding to hear that this is reflected in your experience. Thank you again for your trust and recommendation. We feel lucky to be part of your son's early years journey, and we look forward to continuing to support his development. Warmest regards, The Little Bears Teams
from Molly S (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Little Bears provides a home from home environment. My little girl joined in September and has settled in so well. I think a lot of that is to do with the kindness and empathy shown from the team during that settling in period. I could honestly not ask for a better nursery to send my child to, they
have been amazing!
Reply from Nina Farzaneh, Group manager at Little Bears Day-Care - Walton-on-ThamesThank you for taking the time and writing a review for us. It's great and heartwarming to hear your little one being so happy and supported at the nursery. Each child's welfare and development is at the heart of our practice. Kind regards Little Bears Management
from T G (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Little Bears in Whiteley Village has been amazing with my two children. Every day my daughter goes in happy and tells me about her fun day. I love that the staff all build relationships and bonds with all the children, making each interaction personal.
I feel happy and at ease knowing my little girl
is well looked after and having fun.
Reply from Nina Farzaneh, group manager at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley VillageThank you so much for taking time and giving us feedback. Children are at the heart of our practice as we build our children practice through secure and loving relationships with them. kind regards Little Bears
from T M (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Since our son started at Little Bears when he was just 2 he has flourished!
Every day he tells us all the exciting things he's been up to and I feel like he gets amazing support from all the staff. We are well informed all of the time and couldn't be happier that we chose Little Bears for our son's
nursery.
Reply from Nina Farzaneh, Little Bears group Manager at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley VillageThank you so much for lovely feedback. It makes us all so proud to know children in our care are happy, loved and flourishing. Kind regardsLittle Bears Management
from L T (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Such an amazing nursery. My son has been there since he turned 2 and I watched them help him grow from being a quiet, emotional and shy kid to a super chatty, confident, fun and interactive 4 year old, ready for school! They are so good at understanding kids and providing a nurturing role at first,
to one that just lets them be themselves in a fun and family like atmosphere. They really understood my little one through and through, we were so lucky to have found them! Hugely recommended. Not too big a group of kids, outdoor space, beautiful setting, lovely food, lots of fun activities through the year to get families involved. Thanks Little Bears!
from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I couldn't recommend Little Bears at Whiteley Village enough. The team are fantastic, they take the time to really get to know your child, their likes and dislikes, and are so kind and attentive. Each evening at pick up, the team are excited to tell you about what your child has been up to that day,
which I find so special. My son has an amazing bond with his key worker, who has gone out of her way to make sure he's happy every day. The children have access to outdoor play every day, and also take part in music and sports classes every week which I love. They also regularly take trips to the pond, for nature walks, and to spend time with the residents at the local care home. My son has come on so far since joining Little Bears. Although he will be sad to leave nursery as he moves on to school, we have already signed our youngest child up to join when he turns two, and I know he will enjoy Little Bears just as much!
Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley VillageWe are very pleased and proud to read your views about our setting. Little Bears & it's dedicated staff team work hard to make the nursery a loving, nurturing and rich learning environment for the children. It's our pleasure to watch the little ones grow ready for their next chapter in life. Kindest regards Little Bears
from Claire F (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We moved our son from another nursery in the area to this one when he was 2 years old (he's now four and a bit) for several reasons:
The staff - the staff turnover is low meaning we and our child have built a strong relationship with them. They are all experienced professionals, and we didn't have
the thing we had at the previous nursery where we would turn up and meet an agency staff member looking after our son.
The setting - being set among green open space is an incredible opportunity for the children. They go on nature walks in the forest and play outside in the safe and enclosed nursery gardens every day. The previous nursery had AstroTurf and limited time outside so this is a huge bonus.
Proximity to the old peoples home - unique opportunity for intergenerational interaction as the children are taken on visits to sing for the residents of a care home in walking distance. This is cherry on top of the cake.
We love Little Bears :-)
Reply from Nina Farzaneh, Little Bears group Manager at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley VillageThank you so much for your feedback. We feel honored to be able to provide great quality care and education to our little ones. Children are at the heart of our practice as we continue to work with parents as partners to build a sound foundation for their future. Kind regardsLittle Bears Management
from C F (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Little Bears is a very nurturing environment - encouraging each child to achieve their full potential. A very supportive, inclusive and fun filled setting. I feel they go the extra mile to make the environment educational, with a wide variety of activities, toys, and games.
Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Walton-on-ThamesThank you so much for your lovely review! We appreciate you acknowledging the hard work and dedication from our wonderful staff team who we are so proud of! We are so pleased that your little one has enjoyed all the activities provided. Thank you once again for taking the time to provide such positive feedback.Best wishes, The Little Bears Team
from Mark W (Father of Child) published on 14 July 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Bears nursery Walton. The staff are warm, attentive and genuinely care about the children. The environment is safe, nuturing and full of engaging activities, our child has grown in confidence made lovely friendships and always comes home smiling.
Would highly recommend for any parent looking for high quality early year care.
Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Walton-on-ThamesThank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We are so pleased that you are happy with the service provided at Little Bears. The staff team care so much about each and every child and goes above and beyond to provide a warm and nurturing environment. We are so grateful to hear your kind words of support, so thank you again! Best wishes, The Little Bears Team
from Barbara M (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Little Bears for over two years now, and he absolutely loves it. Before joining, he was at another nursery where he struggled. Despite being very sociable, he found it hard to settle due to overcrowded classes and a lack of personal attention. The difference when we moved him
to Little Bears was incredible.
The outdoor space is great, and the indoor area is spacious, which allows for them to group the children in different zones for play and learning.
My son is always learning exciting things, which we see on the app, the newsletter, and hear about at home. Over the past year, the team has helped get him ready for school, and we're so proud of how far he's come.
The educators are exceptional. I don't have kind enough words to express how much we appreciate them. Kind, caring, and approachable. My son adores them, and we've always felt supported as parents.
He'll be starting school this year, and we'll genuinely miss being part of the Little Bears family.
Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Walton-on-ThamesThank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review - we are so grateful! Thank you for acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our wonderful team - we are so proud of them. We are so pleased to hear that your little one has enjoyed his time as a Little Bear - we have loved being a little part of his world and we wish him all the best for the next exciting chapter! Thank you once again for your lovely words.Best wishes, The Little Bears Team
from Natalie R (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2025
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Overall Experience1.0 out of 5
My child had an awful experience at this Nursary it wasn't until we started looking at other Nursary's for him I realised how bad it was. There was a lack of organisation and structure which left him completely unregulated most of the time which led to outbursts and us getting feed back every day that
he was just being aggressive. In the end they told me to look for a quieter setting as I'm sure they just couldn't cope with him. If your child has extra needs do not send them here. The 2 year olds are mixed with the 4 year olds so can be very noisy for the older children and again not a lot of structure or getting ready for school, after our experience my child has actually fallen behind. He's at a new Nursary now and seems to be doing so much better as is a lot more stimulated and with children his age.
Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Walton-on-ThamesWe genuinely care about the well-being and development of every child in our care, and it's upsetting to know that you felt we weren't able to provide the right environment for your son. While we respect your perspective and are glad to hear your child is now thriving in a setting that better suits , we would like to clarify that our team works hard to create an inclusive and developmentally appropriate environment for all ensuring their best interests are considered. We do blend age groups at certain times to promote socialisation, while also offering tailored activities to support school readiness and individual needs. The team appreciated the many occasions where you and local authorities praised the hard work and dedication in their work with your son. We're continually reviewing and improving our practices, so thank you for sharing your thoughts as its an important part of that process. We wish your child success and happiness in his new setting.
from G L (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Little Bears since April 2024 and settled in very quickly. I'm sure this is due to the lovely staff and how caring and patient they are. We have since increased his days as he asked to go more and always tells me how much fun he's had at nursery!
The little updates are great
and each morning at drop off he can't wait to run inside! I would highly recommend Little Bears. Thank you Little Bears!
Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Walton-on-ThamesThank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so pleased you had a positive experience at Little Bears and we are so grateful to be a part of your Little Ones' journey so far.Best wishes, The Little Bears Management Team
from Catherine G (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2024
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
A really beautifully located nursery, situated across from a large cricket field in Whiteley Village. The staff are so friendly and warm, and our daughter loved it! The team are dynamic and motivated, the daily food menu is brilliant and the daily updates and reports were really insightful. There are
regular events for the families and local outings for the children. Highly recommended!
from Egle V (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery for a year. The staff make you feel like part of a family. They are amazing by offering the best support for individual child development. Every day I am confident that my girl is going to receive the best care and support that she can get to flourish.
Thank
you to the amazing staff for all the love and care!
Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Walton-on-ThamesThank you so much for your lovely review! We are so pleased you and your little one have had such a positive experience with Little Bears, we are so grateful for your support and acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our fantastic staff team. Best wishes,The Little Bears Team
from Karolina J (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2024
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We could not recommend Little Bears Day Care highly enough.
We initially selected Little Bears due to its caring family feel, friendly staff, great facilities and good value for money. During our first tour of the nursery, the manager knew every child by name and all kids seemed to be really happy
and well cared for.
Our little girl joined in April and she wasn't speaking much English. However, the staff have been nothing but patient, caring and understanding and have given our daughter so much love and care to help her settle.
5 months later, our daughter is building 3 words sentences. She is so happy when we pick her up. They have lots of entertainment for kids and great outdoor space.
Thank you Little Bears.
Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Walton-on-ThamesThank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are so pleased your little one is enjoying her time at Little Bears! The wonderful staff team work so hard to provide a warm and inviting environment that encourages the children in our care to thrive. Warmest wishes, The Little Bears Management Team.
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