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 V B (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't have chosen a better nursery for my son. He joined when he was 10 months old.
The staff is amazing and the management is also excellent, with great communication with parents.
He loves going to this nursery and I feel he is in a safe place and well taken care of.
They regularly update
you on your child's progress and you receive photos during the week.
You also have the choice to sign up to weekly classes held at the nursery like Jo jingles, sports and forest school.
The little local trips are great and they get healthy and varied meals which my child always eat!


We can't recommend it highly enough!

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Review from Marian E (Great-grandmother of Child) published on 23 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Great Grandson is my world so when we chose Little Oaks Children's Nursery it was not before visiting just about every nursery in the area. He has been at Little Oaks Children's Nursery since he was two and will move to a school this September. Like all parents, my Granddaughter had concerns about
sending him to a nursery, especially as he was and still is very much a Mummy’s boy. From that very first day I have nothing but praise. Every member of staff are committed to making the nursery a happy and welcoming place. Having to deal with Covid-19 has been a test for every business. Little Oaks Children's Nursery put in place every possible safety measure to reassure parents and children that the nursery would still be a welcoming place to be. The level of communication during this time has been exemplary, keeping parents informed of any children sent home with suspected symptoms along with any outcomes. So impressed with this nursery, my Great Granddaughter starts this September.
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Review from Simon W (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our older daughter started at Little Oaks Children's Nursery very shortly after they opened in 2015 and had a wonderful experience. Even though we had moved further away when our second daughter arrived, there was never a question that we would send her there. She absolutely loves Little Oaks Children's
Nursery and so do we. The staff in each of the rooms are lovely and really focused on the children's well-being and development. The office staff and the owners are great too, always very helpful and supportive. I can't recommend Little Oaks Children's Nursery highly enough!
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Review from Sofia (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at the nursery since he was 9-months-old and he absolutely loves it there. It's difficult to trust someone to look after our children and at Little Oaks you have an immediate feeling of reassurance that your child's wellbeing is their priority. The staff are very friendly and have a
genuine care for all children. We have felt welcome from day one of joining. The nursery provides lots of fun for children with different activities indoors and outdoors which allows children to learn and develop different skills.
Highly recommended!!!
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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son and daughter have both attended Little Oaks (son now at school) and been very happy here. They have been well supported in the baby room to transition to nursery life, feeling safe and cared for. As they have progressed through the rooms, they have both grown in confidence and developed lovely
friendships. The facilities have offered them fun and varied learning through play and a range of great extracurricular activities! The nursery manager (a mum of 3) is incredibly supportive, understanding and knowledgable and all of the staff provide a very caring environment.
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Review from Louise R (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has gone from the Baby Room at 10 months old to Pre School today at 3.5 years old. Every step of the way she has received exceptional care. From the moment we enter the doors, we are greeted by the friendly management team who take the time to get to know you and your child. From there
on in, the staff are friendly, caring and helpful. My daughter's development has been shaped by the care she has received there and Little Oaks has helped her become the independent, sassy, intelligent, polite and caring child that she is today. I have nothing but praise for this lovely family run nursery and I can’t wait for my second little girl to start there in February. I would highly recommend it to anyone in the area looking for a nursery.
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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Little Oaks have been wonderful throughout the time that our little one has been at Little Oaks and we're very sad to be leaving (due to moving to a new area). From the engaging activities to the extremely warm and lovely staff, it really does feel like one big family and I could not recommend
them enough. Little Oaks will always have a very special place in our hearts so well done for creating something so wonderful.
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Review from Aimee C (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have my two little ones at Little Oaks - they will be leaving soon due to relocation however we will all be sad to leave Little Oaks behind. This is a lovely nursery and as an anxious parent, I do feel like my children are safe and well looked after. My eldest child always comes home with stories
of what she has done that day and if my youngest could talk more I'm sure he would do the same. I really appreciate the ey log updates while I'm at work. Little Oaks provide a lot of these especially, for the younger ones. I know my little boy in the baby room is safe and happy while I'm at work and the updates give me a boost. The staff are kind and friendly - happy to chat with me on the rare occasion I'm not in a mad rush.
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Review from Robyn S (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been with Little Oaks from the age of nine months and has recently moved up into the pre-school room. We could not be happier with the amount of support and nurturing he has received from day one. At each stage of his developmental journey, he has been looked after by amazing carers - you
can see that they all genuinely care about the children. The staff have always gone out of their way to put his needs first and make sure that all of the children are in a safe, supportive and educational environment. He has grown in confidence and ability and this is all thanks to the hard work the team puts in. We will forever be grateful to everyone at Little Oaks for giving him such a good start in life - I cannot recommend this nursery enough.
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Review from Olivia C (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was a shy little 2-years-old when he started Little Oaks in September but he’s now an outgoing, happy boy who is developing really well. The staff couldn’t be nicer and more caring and my son loves his time there.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at the nursery for around ten months and loves it!
He has a fantastic connection with the staff and loves going in. The team are always keeping us informed with what he’s done in the day with photos and videos as well as giving us his paintings/drawings etc from the day.
His speech
has developed quickly since being in the toddler room and he’s always talking about nursery!
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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Little Oaks since October 2018 and I could not be more delighted with the experience we have had.
I was extremely nervous and teary to part with him at the beginning and all the staff were just so kind and reassuring to me and him. It took no time at all for him to settle
and he is now visibly excited to attend and join in the varied experiences he gets there. Little Oaks offer activities I would never have the imagination to give him at home and as a result, I really believe he is developing better with their contribution. The room he is in is bright and airy and all the staff within the room are very warm, caring and friendly. I particularly love the updates through the early years app, they really brighten my days at work and when you look back through them it's brilliant to see how he's come on over these months.
Thank you for looking after him so well!
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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Like most parents, we visited lots of nurseries, but as soon as we walked into Little Oaks it really stood out from the rest, from the warm and friendly manager and staff to the modern, open and spacious rooms. The online observations and diaries really made leaving my son there so much easier and brightened
up my day at work when an observation came through and I knew he was having lots of fun! The staff and owners really go the extra mile from welcoming you in each morning to organising events like Christmas play, mothers day magic show and sports day and ensuring as a working parent you feel your child is safe, well looked after will have a great day! My son has progressed so much due to the wide range of activities on offer and the staffs care and commitment to his development. We are moving and are so sad to have to leave and I can honestly say none of the new nurseries I visited came close to how much I loved Little Oaks, I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough!
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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son and daughter started at Little Oaks in 2018 as we moved into the area.
Our daughter graduated from the preschool class after a couple of months as she was due to start school but in the short time that she was there, she absolutely loved going every week. The room leaders are so lovely and
caring and they provide so many activities and variety of things to do each day. Her writing and drawing skills improved enormously in just a few months that she attended.
Our son currently still attends Little Oaks and is very settled and happy, he particularly loves all the activities, especially messy play with shaving foam and baking cakes.
As parents, we are incredibly happy with the nursery as we know that our son is safe, well looked after and will have an enjoyable day. We love having photo and video updates daily.
We would highly recommend Little Oaks Children’s Nursery to anyone looking for nursery care and we feel very lucky that our son goes there.
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Review from Victoria G (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughters attend Little Oaks, with my eldest since 2015, so we have really got to know the nursery and the staff very well over the years. I will always recommend Little Oaks because of the nurturing, family-feel to the nursery through to more practical reasons like the long opening times which
suited us when we were both commuting.


Little Oaks always thrives to provide the best opportunities for the children and regularly organises trips for the children and events such a Sports day, Magic Shows and Christmas pantomimes. You also have the choice to sign up to weekly classes held at the nursery, including sports club, Jo jingles and forest school.


Preschool room have been excellent at preparing the children for their transition to school and do weekly letters and maths challenges to really engage the children.


My children both love Little Oaks, are extremely fond of all the staff and know will both miss it very much when they are ready to fly the nest!

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Review from Michelle G (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Little Oaks four days a week, for just over a year (since she was ten months old). In that time, she’s come on in leaps and bounds – she clearly loves the time she spends there and has developed strong bonds with those who care for her.
The process of settling her into
the baby room was gentle and supportive (she was rocked to sleep and enjoyed cuddles aplenty; meaning that, as a working mum and psychologist with a focus on attachment, I felt comfortable leaving her).
She enjoys a wide range of activities each week (especially loving multi-sensory messy play and dancing with her friends during circle time). She recently, seamlessly transitioned into the toddler room. As a parent, I appreciate the lovely family atmosphere that Little Oaks offers; the staff team (including the owners and management team) are warm, friendly and wonderfully responsive to queries their care, organisation and commitment is second to none. I recommend Little Oaks to everyone.
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Review from Kate M (Mother of Child) published on 1 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Little Oaks for nearly two years and we're extremely happy with the nursery. The staff are wonderful – friendly, attentive and kind. Everyone is so welcoming and happy to help, it put us at our ease straightaway and our daughter bonded with the staff very quickly.
We like
the fact that Little Oaks is a family-run business and it's clear that the management really do care about providing the best experience possible for the children. The facilities are modern with an open, spacious feel and plenty of stimulation for the kids. We get updates on activities and progress via the EyLog website/app, which is convenient and a great way to stay in touch. Our daughter absolutely loves the wide range of activities at the nursery. She has so much fun playing with her friends and is learning new things all the time. Thank you, everyone, at Little Oaks!
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Review from Zoe R (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been with Little Oaks since our little boy was 10 months old and we did have our new baby down to join in January. We are moving and this is the only reason we are leaving the nursery. This is an excellent nursery that our little boy loves. All of the staff are warm and welcoming and shower
our little boy with love and encouragement. Our little boy moved from the baby room to the toddler room and has come on leaps and bounds. He has made so many friends and always talks about the staff with great affection. He is learning so much every day through both structured and free play. We are very sad to leave and cannot recommend Little Oaks highly enough.
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Review from Pippin H (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Oaks is a haven of nurturing fun! My children have been cared for in the baby room, encouraged in the toddler room and prepared for school in the pre-school room. There is a genuine family feel which is reinforced through lovely events like sports day, the Christmas party, the pantomime trip
and also on a daily basis through the enthusiasm, energy, creativity and patience of the team of staff at the nursery. It is fun, friendly and vibrant but with education and discipline at its core. My children have all 'graduated' happy and confident to take on the next step to school and we shall miss Little Oaks enormously!
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Review from Nicola (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased to have found Little Oaks Nursery. We visited so many nurseries and we knew Little Oaks was the perfect choice for us as soon as we stepped foot inside and met the Nursery Manager. Her warmth and passion for childcare put us at ease immediately and herself and the Deputy Manager have
been incredibly supportive since our daughter has started.
The nursery itself is colourful, vibrant and a great environment for children to learn and develop. In the 3 months since our daughter has started there, she has become more confident in her abilities and it is obvious that she is very happy there. The staff within the baby room are incredibly friendly, attentive to the children's needs, have great relationships with the children and will always make the time to tell us about her day when we collect her. Little Oaks also sends us photos of our daughter and updates of what she has been up to that day, which never fails to put a smile on our faces. Thank you Little Oaks!
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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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