Little Cubs Academy Honor Oak, Forest Hill Nursery & Pre-School

25-27 Boveney Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 3NP
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  • Little Cubs Academy Honor Oak, Forest Hill Nursery & Pre-School, London
Established by parents with nursery-aged children, Little Cubs Academy is a safe, caring, loving and diverse community that comes together around the children in their care.

Teachers are skilled Early Years Educators who are informed by years of education and experience, and who are guided by their genuine love of their work.

The outdoors is very much viewed as an extension of the classroom for all ages, with respect and love of nature playing a key part in the curriculum. Forest school takes place at the local nature reserve as part of the weekly timetable of activities for all children aged 3 to 5.

The team believe that all children are capable and competent learners, have unique learning styles and learn at their own pace. Children learn best when they are involved in meaningful, purposeful activities that allow them to safely interact with their environment.

At Little Cubs Academy, their goals are to create an environment where children are valued for their individual strengths and gifts, and where growth and learning are interconnected. They are very conscious that they are always learning, and they value each moment of every day.

The nursery and preschool is open to children aged 3 months to 5 years and open 51 weeks throughout the year.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Bethany Carr (Head Teacher)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 66

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Free street parking.

Little Cubs Academy Honor Oak, Forest Hill Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (40)

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Little Cubs Academy Honor Oak, Forest Hill Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Cubs Academy Honor Oak, Forest Hill Nursery & Pre-School has 40 reviews.

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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son and daughter have attended Little Cubs Academy in Honor Oak and our experience with the nursery has been brilliant.


The nursery is well managed, the food is good and - most importantly - my children have been in the care of wonderful staff. The nursery also has great outdoor space. Our children

have been extremely happy throughout their time at Little Cubs.
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son attended Little Cubs academy from the age of one to three and a half years and it's only because we were moving out of London that we reluctantly had to take him out! We could not recommend them more and have done so to multiple friends and family in search of childcare locally. The staff's
attention and care to the children are obvious and how they have the energy at the end of the day to give each parent a debrief of their child's day, I don't know – but I commend them! They really understand the challenges of being a working parent and the reassurances we need to know our child is in the best care whilst we are at work. After a brief stint at another nursery which was not a good fit for us, we were so grateful for the Little Cubs team and how they accommodated us and really engaged with and cared for our son – we really witnessed him thrive in his time there. We will miss it!
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Review from Grace C (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son goes to Little Cubs Academy's nursery in Forest Hill and I could not recommend them enough! The staff at the nursery are so caring and welcoming, they have always made our family feel comfortable and at home. Our son loves going to nursery and has learnt so much from being there, he has come
out of his shell and is more confident in social settings
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My toddler started Little Cubs in September 2021 aged three and was immediately made to feel welcome, safe, and happy. The settling in period was very well considered and after just two days he was fine going in every day and hasn’t looked back. The staff are kind, caring, and engaged with the children
which is noticeable on collection and drop off. There is a great blend of learning, play, and a variety of activities and we’ve been really impressed with the whole environment.
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Review from Ashley J (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think my experience is like that of a lot of parents - it's incredibly hard to leave my child when I have to go to work each day. But it becomes a lot easier when I'm dropping my daughter at Little Cubs Academy in Honor Oak Park. There are so many great things about the place - its inviting and warm
environment, the activities and style of developmental engagement, the healthy, home-cooked meals, the communication with parents and use of the Famly app. But the thing that's most important to me, and clearly has had the biggest impact on my daughter, is the relationship with the people who work there. They have built a deep and personalised relationship with her, and she is thriving because she is being supported, nurtured and cared for in such a genuine way. It may be hard to leave her each morning, but when she gets home energised and happy from a great day at nursery, I know we're doing the right thing!
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Review from Julie S (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We had recently moved to the Forest Hill area and chose Little Cubs Academy Honor Oak Nursery for our daughter. We couldn't be happier with the decision. The nursery staff are warm and welcoming and my daughter has created a lovely bond with them all. Out of number of visits made to the other nurseries
in Forest Hill, we felt right at home at Little Cubs the moment we walked in. A lovely nursery that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend!
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Review from Hannah T (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at Little Cubs Honor Oak Park in March 2021 when she was 12 months old. I was very nervous about her starting nursery but she has absolutely flourished. The care in the baby room was beyond what I expected. We were kept up to date with phone calls and photos, and we even got some
laminated pictures of her doing some artwork which are now pride of place in the kitchen.
This was the first time my daughter had ever really been apart from her parents, but she settled in extremely quickly. I put this down to the love and care shown to her by the staff at Little Cubs. She naps really well there and the food she is given looks delicious and very healthy and varied.
I can't recommend enough this nursery!
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Review from Karla A (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children at this nursery and have found the staff across the past 3 years to be friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking. Both my kids love going and have made really close bonds with their teachers. The staff all know every parent and I feel their attention to detail to things like who's who
and the individual child's likes and dislikes makes it such a positive environment.
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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one (11 months) recently started at Little Cubs. Obviously being a lockdown baby he has had very little contact with others outside our home. The staff at Little Cubs have been fantastic allowing our little one, now only 4 weeks in, to feel right at home. We have already noticed a leap in
their development and this is down to the activities that are being offered and the loving care they receive on a day to day basis.
All members of staff are available to talk through worries/concerns or just answer any question no matter how silly they may seem. Every drop off and pick up we are welcomed with a huge friendly smile, which is something we have benefited from over the past few weeks.
The setting and space that the nursery has is fantastic, it has really taken into account the level of development for each room age. The outdoor area that is available is fantastic for explorers of all ages.
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Review from Maurane Z (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would deeply recommend Little Cubs as it is a wonderful nursery. The staff there take really good care of the children, they all are very happy, which leads to happy parents! What a relief when you know you are leaving your precious child in good hands, this definitely helps to have a day apart from
your child.
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Review from S Z (Aunt of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the most amazing nursery. Head and shoulders above every nursery in Forest Hill. We have been so impressed with the whole experience, from their customer service when we enquired, to the fantastic care and education they provide. The headteacher leads such a passionate team, and they genuinely
seem to care and have high standards, which is not a given. Thank you.
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Review from Will S (Father of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Incredible! Such friendly, bubbly staff and a personal touch that is second to none. Always a daily debrief of the days activities with every parent and knowledge of all aspects of their day is fed back. Plus - love the app to see pictures during the day!
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Review from Beau C (Father of Child) published on 30 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you Little Cubs for the amazing job you do. What a fantastic place. We looked at so many nurseries for our son, and yours is the best we looked at. Your great reputation does you justice. Keep up the good work.
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Review from Anna (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We thoroughly recommend Little Cubs Honor Oak. Our child attended for almost two years and only left because we moved overseas. The nursery is a lovely setting with a good garden play area and a diverse range of food. The key drawcard to this nursery though is the staff led by the warm and intelligent
manager. The baby room leader is wonderful and caring and incredibly dedicated. The staff in the toddler room are equally as impressive. We were very sad to leave Little Cubs but are thankful for our child’s time there.
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Review from Jennifer M (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was at Little Cubs for a year and loved it. He was very happy to be dropped off every day. Staff are fantastic and clearly care about the children. Activities are varied, and the nursery has a lovely outdoor space. I'd highly recommend it to anyone in the area. We only left because we moved out
of the area and were very sad to take my son out so soon.
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Review from Michelle H (Grandmother of Child) published on 2 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson adores this nursery. Well worth travelling for. We love that it is family-owned with incredibly high standards of care and education. He has made so many friends there, and we love the garden, activities and food. Keep up the good work Little Cubs!
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Review from Yasmin M (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so lucky to have Little Cubs in our area! The level of love, attention and care they give our son is unparalleled. He is thriving there, and is all smiles for every single staff member. I also look at their menu for inspiration, it’s wonderful! They are super organized and responsive too.
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Review from James J (Father of Child) published on 22 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has settled in really well here. What is amazing is how happy the staff are working at Little Cubs and my child loves going to nursery. My daughter often tells me she wants to go to nursery even on the weekend. The staff have always been very friendly and warm and given lots of feedback
on how my daughter's day has been, what she has done, what she has eaten and how long she slept. My wife and I also recognise how much nursery is helping develop her language and speech, her confidence and independence. The headteacher is extremely helpful, knows my daughter really well and is on hand to support with advice, which my wife and I often need as new parents. I would highly recommend this nursery. Thank you to everyone at Little Cubs, you are great and are doing a great job with all the kids, especially mine! I can go to work knowing she is in safe hands here.
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Review from L M (Father of Child) published on 17 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so impressed with Little Cubs Academy. The nursery is a delightful, welcoming, family-friendly place, that offers incredibly high standards of care and education. The headteacher and the deputy, are incredibly impressive and care passionately about the children in their care. We would not
hesitate to recommend Little Cubs.
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Review from Tamara L (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've been very happy with Little Cubs. The staff are great and really engage with the children. It's clear that the staff take a personal interest in the children, and each child gets attention and affection. It's a huge relief to be able to trust a nursery to take care of your children. The premises
are clean and organised, there are lots of activities organised, and great meals as well. I fully recommend them if you're considering nursery!
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.744)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.744) out of 10 for Little Cubs Academy Honor Oak, Forest Hill Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.744 for Little Cubs Academy Honor Oak, Forest Hill Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (133 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.744
  2. 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Cubs Academy Honor Oak, Forest Hill Nursery & Pre-School 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:

    1. 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
    2. 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 66 number of registered child places is 13.2, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Nicole Bowman

Job Title: Head Teacher Joined: 2020

Nicole Bowman is the Head Teacher at our Forest Hill nursery and preschool. Nicole is very much part of the local community, having lived in the area for many years. She is Level 3 qualified and is extremely passionate about working in Early Years. Building close relationships and partnerships with parents is very much at the heart of her values.

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