Little Oaks Children's Nursery

Upper Fairfield Road, Leatherhead KT22 7HH
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9.4 41 Reviews
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Little Oaks is a family run children’s nursery that has been purpose-built to encourage a warm and friendly ‘home from home’ environment. They offer full-time and part-time places for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Children have the opportunity to thrive in three spacious classrooms and two gardens.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Little Oaks Children's Nursery
  • Privately Owned

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 83

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Little Oaks Children's Nursery Reviews (41)

9.4

Little Oaks Children's Nursery has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.423) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Oaks Children's Nursery has 41 reviews.

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Review from Lidia S (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't have asked for a better start to our son's early years than the time he spent at this nursery. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt welcomed, supported, and reassured that Jacob was in the very best hands.
The staff are incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate
about what they do. A special thank you to Ann, Jacob's key worker, whose kindness, patience, and care made a lasting impact on him and on us as parents. She went above and beyond every single day, and we'll always be grateful.
Jacob thrived in the nurturing environment, made wonderful friendships, and developed so many skills that have helped him transition confidently into big school. The team's dedication made all the difference, and we'll never forget the love and effort they put into every moment.
We wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any family looking for a safe, caring, and inspiring place for their child to grow. Thank you all,you'll always hold a special place in our hearts
Reply from Amanda Horn, Director at Little Oaks Children's Nursery
Thank you for your kind words and such a positive review. I will share this with the team, we have enjoyed seeing Jacob flourish into the confident ready for school little boy he is. We wish him and…read more
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Review from Vimisha P (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have absolutely loved having both our children attend Little Oaks nursery. The nursery has a lovely family feel and our children were both cared for with such love, attention and ethusiasm.
The learning curriculum at Little Oaks is also fantastic where activities are very age appropriate in the
different class settings and a great balance of learning through play and structure.
I would highly recommend choosing Little Oaks to any parent searching for a caring, personable and professional nursery. Your children will thrive at Little Oaks and we are very sad to have moved on.
Reply from Amanda Horn, Director at Little Oaks Children's Nursery
Thank you for your positive review, it has been such a pleasure to see both of your wonderful children learn and grow at Little Oaks. Please do feel free to stay in touch and if your in the area pop…read more
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Review from Tatirat N (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm absolutely thrilled with the nursery my girls have been attending! They've both made incredible progress and are always coming home with big smiles on their faces. The staff are warm, caring, and truly invested in each child's development. My girls have learned so much and grown into confident,
clever little ones. I couldn't recommend this nursery more highly - it's been a fantastic experience for our whole family!
Reply from Amanda Horn, Director at Little Oaks Children's Nursery
Thank you for taking time to write such a positive review. It is a pleasure to see your girls happily learn, grow and develop at Little Oaks. Both girls come in with the biggest smiles that make our…read more
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Review from Kerry B (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery that succesfully balances a nurturing atmosphere with lots of developmental opportunities.
Little Oaks is family run and has a great cohort of caring staff who always put the children first. There is a real sense of fun and celebration in every room with local visits, school trips
(for older children) and great themes/activities. My son changed his entire attitude to brushing his teeth after dental week.
The extra curricular offering is very strong - MultiSports and Forest School were huge hits with my son and held on adjacent land. Whilst the site is not huge (like some chains) the extra activities and family atmosphere more than make up for it.
The food is "good" according to my son ans the menus were varied with some interesting dishes as well as kiddy favourites. The children get involved in regular cooking activities which has really inspired my little one.
I thoroughly recommend this nursery and will stay in touch with all the staff.
Reply from Amanda Horn, Director at Little Oaks Children's Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review and for sharing some of the activities we do at Little Oaks, a lot of thought and planning go into our extra curricular offering, so it is much appreciated. We wish…read more
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Review from Annabel A (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't have picked a better nursery for my daughter. The environment is clean, the staff are so welcoming, understanding and ever so supportive. The staff went the extra mile to support my child who required special educational attention, they constantly designed and reviewed her educational needs
accordingly.Suppoted me throughout my child's EHCP process and the outcome was so positive. Special thanks to the staff.
Lastly, the owners are amongst the most understanding, caring and humble people. Thank you for creating such a family feel environment for our kids and for us the parents.
Reply from Amanda Horn, Director at Little Oaks Children's Nursery
We really appreciate your kind words about Little Oaks, we will be sure to pass on your welcomed feedback to our passionate team. We have really enjoyed having your eldest daughter at Little Oaks and…read more
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Review from Sophie W (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been with Little Oaks for 4 years since he was 14 months old, experiencing all 3 rooms/stages of the nursery and there are no words really to describe how much this setting has meant to both my boy and me as a parent. The day he left I was broken and in floods of tears.
Choosing a
nursery for our little ones is hard, you search and search, read endless reviews in the hope of finding the right one to look after your baby in your place. This is definitely the place to do that and the team at Little Oaks, no matter the job title, from bank staff to directors all provide a warm welcome, make the children feel safe and secure as well as make each day as fun as possible, while still setting and maintaining an education aspect of their day to day lives. My little boy's special needs requirements developed within their care over the years and they too, along with myself learnt a way how to approach this, adapt and we supported each other in more ways than one. They will be missed.
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Review from Lisa S (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Oaks is an amazing nursery. Both my children have attended and both been really happy. The staff simply care. They care about your children and your concerns as a parent. It is always a daunting experience choosing a nursery but I can honestly say it is a great nursery and has been part of our
everyday lives for the last 5 years. If reading this whilst looking for a nursery, please go look for yourself and I am sure you will find friendly, helpful staff and plenty of happy children.
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Review from Orsi E (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Oaks is the best nursery in town. It really feels like family, the staff are so kind and caring, and this is not just a job for them. I had experience with another nursery chain, but you cannot even compare the care provided by them to the amazing, very high standard of Little Oaks. Don’t hesitate
to enrol your child, and if they have no space, make sure to get on the waiting list, it’s worth it!
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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Oaks is a lovely family-run nursery which provides an amazing start for children. I cannot recommend this nursery enough. Both my son and daughter attended this nursery and both left very happy and confident. All the staff are warm and caring and went above and beyond for our children. Daily
communication is excellent and there are plenty of age-appropriate creative activities which I would never have thought of at home. Thank you so much Little Oaks for ensuring our children felt so loved and welcome!
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Review from Nicole S (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my son and daughter attended Little Oaks and both loved it. I can not recommend this nursery enough. The people, atmosphere, care, and communication have been of the highest quality, and I feel they would go out of their way to ensure my children were happy. My son is a shy child who finds it hard
in some social situations, but they were so understanding and brought him out of his shell.
If you're looking for a nursery, you really need to look no further than Little Oaks.
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Review from Heather D (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at Little Oaks for the past four years. I cannot recommend this nursery enough. They truly recognise each child's strengths and challenges and support them on an individual basis. They shower the children with love and continually come up with new and innovative ways to promote inclusion
and diversity. If I ever had another child, I would not hesitate to send them there. 10/10
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Review from Jack R (Father of Child) published on 17 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Oaks Children's Nursery was a wonderful start to our child from babies to toddlers and a couple of weeks of preschool. Our son's development is to the credit of the team at Little Oaks, from management to each member of staff. Our son would have remained at Little Oaks up till school age and
he only moved on due to relocation.
Each member of staff in all age groups gave our boy the best care and became our son's friend, who he was always very fond of. He was very comfortable and always a very happy boy with a big smile on his face at the end of each day.
The management team, not only were they very involved with our child's development, the attention and communication to us as parents was amazing and all concerns with our child was always dealt with with the highest importance. The management team always made us feel our child was in the safest hands.
I would highly recommend Little Oaks to any parent!
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Review from C K (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend. I have had two children go through the nursery spanning six years. The staff are excellent and very caring. The nursery has great facilities and resources, and my girls were extremely happy there. Lots of crafts, music and activity. They do trips out for the children regularly and
day trips too. Lovely nursery.
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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
During the time our daughter was at this Little Oaks, we thought we were reasonably happy with the setting. It was only when we came to move her to a different mainstream setting (for financial reasons) that we realised Little Oaks could have been better. Our child has learning disabilities. She was
clearly cared for at Little Oaks and she always seemed happy but in hindsight, we don't feel she was given the right level of support. Our daughter has developed so much more in a short space of time since attending a new setting. She now receives personalised, focused support each day. I am now kept very well informed on her progress and I'm provided with evidence of what the new setting are working on with her and how they are spending her funding. We feel that Little Oaks is a good nursery for a typical child but from our experience, Little Oaks could do more for children with special educational needs.
Reply from Amanda Horn, Director at Little Oaks Children's Nursery
Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear your child is thriving. We apologise for the way you feel, it has been some time since you left but we remember your children fondly. Little Oaks is…read more
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Review from Yasmin V (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Oaks Nursery, has truly been the most wonderful start to our son's early years education. He has grown from a timid lockdown baby, to a confident, articulate and happy toddler and we are so grateful to the staff at Little Oaks, for the part they've played in this! The baby room staff are exceptionally
warm and nurturing, making it so much easier to leave your little one for the first time and the toddler room staff helped bring out a playful and curious side of our son that was so amazing to see develop. In his time at Little Oaks, he was supported with so many aspects of his development (speech and language, motor skills, toilet training!), but most importantly he came out at every pickup, beaming from ear to ear. The management team made every interaction straightforward and no ask seemed too great, in terms of our child's well-being and happiness. The professionalism of the entire team is without fault. We only wish we could have brought everyone with us as we relocated. Thank you.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Oaks is a truly wonderful nursery. The staff are brilliant and took wonderful care of our daughter throughout her year there. They communicate with you regularly and no request is ever too much. The space is wonderful and our daughter was so happy the entire time she was there. Could not recommend
this daycare setting enough.
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Review from Phoebe C (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Oaks has provided outstanding childcare for our daughter from the ages of 9 months - 4.5 years.
They have provided a safe, nurturing and fun environment that has seen her thrive and help her develop into a confident, inquisitive child who is now ready to start her new journey at big school.
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staff at Little Oaks are all so lovely. They are warm, caring, empathetic and work so hard to provide the very best for the children in their care. I can't thank them enough.
The environment is well thought out and is perfect for little creative minds.
The extra curricular activities Little Oaks organise such as forest school have been a huge hit with our daughter, and the days out to Painshill and Bocketts Farm have been thoroughly enjoyed.
I can't fault Little Oaks, we feel very lucky to have both our daughters attend there.
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Review from Rob E (Father of Child) published on 8 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have sent both our children to Little Oaks Children's Nursery and we have had nothing but positive experiences. The staff and management are very friendly and helpful, and there is lots of space for the children both inside and out. The communication between the nursery and parents is excellent.
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Review from Deborah B (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children attended Little Oaks and absolutely thrived whilst there. We are leaving the nursery due to a house move and are very sorry to go! Both our children loved going each day and had the best time. The staff are excellent and we are in awe of their endless enthusiasm and creative ways in
which they interact and play with the children. Such a safe and nurturing environment where each child is treated as an individual and feels valued. The communication with parents is brilliant and you always feel well informed. When photos are sent to you of your children having fun, the peace of mind is priceless. We would not hesitate to recommend Little Oaks to any parent and cannot thank the team there enough for the top-quality care they have provided!
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Review from A O (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Little Oaks since she was seven months old. She has loved every day and all the staff in the baby room are so lovely and are always attentive. Communication with parents are really good and management makes sure to always keep us updated with any information. I get updates
on the app about how she’s been and what she’s been up to. They even take the babies out for trips to see the ducks - they love it! I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending all of our friends to bring their children here. Thank you Little Oaks for making my daughter feel so loved and welcome here!
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.423)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.423) out of 10 for Little Oaks Children's Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 9 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 4.981 for Little Oaks Children's Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (105 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.981
  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 4.442 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Oaks Children's Nursery is based on 9 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 = 3.9
    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 83 number of registered child places is 16.6. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.6 = 0.542
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Oaks Children's Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Oaks Children's Nursery accepts?

Little Oaks Children's Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Oaks Children's Nursery Open?

Little Oaks Children's Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Little Oaks Children's Nursery have capacity for?

Little Oaks Children's Nursery has capacity for a total of 83 Children.

How far is Little Oaks Children's Nursery to the centre of Leatherhead?

0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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