The staff at Little Downsend Leatherhead have managed the COVID situation really well.Emily(Mother of Child)



The staff at Little Downsend Leatherhead have managed the COVID situation really well.Emily(Mother of Child)



Little Downsend Leatherhead is a wonderful setting for children from the ages of 2 to 7, combining a warm and caring environment with an innovative, playful and vibrant approach to learning.
At Little Downsend Leatherhead, and all the Little Downsend Schools, there is an equal focus on ensuring children are happy, settled and cared for, whilst creating the very best foundation for mastering early learning skills. Class sizes are deliberately small...
Funding & Fees
A full day runs from: 07:45 – 16:00 at a cost of £97.91.
Extended Day runs from: 16:00 – 18:00 at a daily cost of £20.
Little Downsend offers different rates depending on how many half days per week your child will be with us.
Little Downsend offers a 'pay as you go' holiday club.
Please note, that we provide monthly payment options for our nursery year groups.
Contact Little Downsend Leatherhead to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Cognita Schools
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Laura Fisher (Head of Little Downsend)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 50
Total Places for Children
- 70
Age Range
- from 2 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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
- Holiday club offered
Little Downsend Leatherhead Reviews (41)
Little Downsend Leatherhead has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.447) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Downsend Leatherhead has 41 reviews.
Both our children have been to Downsend Pre-prep Leatherhead and they love it! Such an amazing close community with lovely, friendly approachable teachers. Great outdoor space and a verity of activities to get involved in. The days are varied with a good balance of work, sport, dance and play.
Child Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (7)
- Recipient: Cognita SchoolsDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
- Recipient: Little Downsend LeatherheadDate: Friday 23 Sep 2022
- Recipient: Little Downsend LeatherheadDate: Friday 01 Jul 2022
Meet the Team (1)
Appointed as Head of Little Downsend in 2026, Laura has a strong background in Early Years, SEN and school leadership. She brings with her a deep-rooted belief in nurturing creativity, curiosity and confidence in every child. Her experience spans leadership roles across independent prep schools, and she is passionate about inspiring a lifelong love of learning through creativity, exploration, play and personalised teaching.
Laura is committed to helping every child thrive and to supporting families in these most important early years of education. She believes in leading by example, continually deepening her knowledge and understanding of education in today’s fast-evolving landscape, where adaptability and innovation are essential.
Laura looks forward to working in partnership with staff, families, and the wider school community to nurture creativity, champion high standards, and continue building a dynamic and inclusive learning culture where every child is supported to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.
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