What is the Age Range of Children that Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village accepts?

Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village Open?

Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village is open: 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.

How many Children does Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village have capacity for?

Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village has capacity for a total of 36 Children.

How far is Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village to the centre of Walton-on-Thames?

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

Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village, Whiteley Village Cricket Club, Coombe Lane, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 4EL

Review from Claire F (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2025
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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 Village

Thank 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

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Review from Catherine G (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2024
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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!

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Review from James B (Father of Child) published on 3 October 2023
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My child attended Little Bears Nursery for approximately the last 18 months and has just left as of August 2023 to go onwards to reception at a local primary school. My wife and I are extremely satisfied with the care and development that our child received whilst at Little Bears.
The facility is very

good and well laid out with an excellent outside space and the children go for walks around the local woodland from time to time. The carers gave off a very positive vibe and the culture of the nursery was clearly good and the children's behaviour showed accordingly. They ran sports days and special events which were brilliant.
Our engagement with the management team was always helpful and professional, the food was really well done by a chef who cared deeply that the children ate well and tried a good variety of food. The carers were so kind and our child always spoke about them with a happy glint.
Thank you for the excellent preparation you gave our child we are most grateful.

Reply from Nina Farzaneh, Little Bears Manager at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Thank you for your feedback. We truly appreciate your feedback. We are very proud of our staff team and thrive on providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for our children preparing them for the next stage in life. wish you all the best and thank you.

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Review from Miketta G (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2023
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We absolutely adore Little Bears! We currently have two children at the nursery, and our third daughter is already down to start next year. The staff are absolutely fantastic! There's been very little staff turnover in the 3 years my children have been attending the nursery. The staff really care, and

they're wonderful with the children - mine have absolutely thrived since they've been there! The setting is lovely, it's green and spacious and feels completely secure. I find it incredibly calming when I drive through the gates into Whiteley Village. The children play playball on the field, go exploring in the forest, and ride their bikes around the patio. It truly is a home from home environment, with exceptional management. We've recommended it to so many friends who love it as much as we do!

Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a lovely review and having faith in us as provider. We are very lucky to have such a devoted staff team who work so hard to provide such a warm and nurturing home from home environment! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to care for your children and for such heartwarming feedback - it means a great deal to us all. Best wishes, The Little Bears Team

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Review from Aldene D (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2023
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Little Bears is a lovely nursery. Lots of outdoor activities and play areas. Also includes activities such as playball and monkey music. My son is very happy there. His key worker is fantastic with him. I would recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review and for recommending Little Bears! It means so much to us to know that the children we care for are happy during their time with us and our fantastic staff team do their best to ensure there is a good range of activities available. With very best wishes, the Little Bears Team.

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Review from Joanna C (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2023
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Little Bears is a great nursery in a lovely setting with brilliant staff. My child loved the various activities and learning, especially monkey music and playball. He has really grown while being part of the Little Bears family.

I would highly recommend them.

Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are so pleased that your little one has enjoyed the range of activities and thank you for acknowledging our fantastic staff team - they work so hard to provide the most nurturing and educational environment possible. With very best wishes, The Little Bears Team

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Review from Milena S (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2023
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An absolutely superb nursery. Our daughter has been attending for the past 2 years and she has always been so very happy there.
The nursery setting is great, warm and welcoming, with a 'home from home' feel. Staff are simply amazing, truly. The entire team that works at the nursery is very stable,

little staff turnover, which speaks volumes as well to how well regarded they are by the nursery manager and by parents.
Wholesome meals are provided every day, cooked on site by the nursery chef who is really lovely as well. Always prepares extra treats at special occasions such as Mother's Day breakfast or Harvest Festival etc, where staff, parents and children all come together.
The nursery is very well managed, excellent communication channels with parents, could not fault it.
The site of the nursery is great, access to the green cricket ground and forest, excellent and secure outside gardens. Location is pretty unique!
An excellent nursery all around. Our daughter is thriving there!

Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are so pleased you have had such a positive experience with Little Bears and we thank you for acknowledging the hard work and commitment of the staff team - we are so proud of them all and they all work so hard to create a warm and nurturing environment. We are so fortunate with the location and like to make the most of all the opportunities it provides!

With warmest wishes, The Little Bears Team

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Review from Victoria H (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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A one in million nursery for my daughter, who has loved it from her first day. Her key worker from her first year to her new one now, along with the other staff are excellent, caring and experienced, they teach the children from day one how to be independent and right from wrong, how to be confident

and caring and interested in the world! Being located in Whitely Village allows for great walks in the woods and field for sports days, walks and fresh air but the nursery has an excellent sized free flow garden. classes are separate due to age but can still be shared which allows for peer learning and also getting used to seeing other key workers so it’s not such a big shock the next year moving across. The freshly cooked food on site is nutritious and delicious (we know from days such as Mother’s Day breakfast, Christmas plays etc) Allergies are catered for and staff work with parents on routines from home so helping with potty training etc)! Can’t recommend enough!

Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a lovely review! We are so pleased your daughter is enjoying her time at Little Bears - we are very lucky to have such an amazing environment to be able to operate from - the grounds in the village offer so many opportunities to explore and enjoy an abundance of wildlife! Our fantastic chef works hard to ensure she creates food that the children want to eat but that is also packed with all the nutrition little people need. We are so pleased you have been able to join us for some of our events too. Best wishes, The Little Bears Team

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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2023
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Little Bears is an excellent nursery and I cannot recommend them enough. They know all the children well and have a real ‘home from home’ attitude. They’re kind, flexible and work well with parents. The members of the team all stay for many years and that, I believe, is their biggest testament.

Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a lovely review! We are very lucky to have such a devoted staff team who work so hard to provide such a warm and nurturing environment! Thank you for choosing Little Bears for your little one. Best wishes, The Little Bears Team

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Review from Louise R (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2022
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After relocating to the area in the summer of 2021, we struggled to find full time childcare for our daughter in an environment that felt more homely, than corporate.
We were lucky to secure a place at Little Bears a few months later and have never looked back.
Our daughter absolutely loves it there,

she’s beaming when she goes in and loves talking about her friends and the staff. The environment is very welcoming, and the learning intentions each week are very well thought through. They also playball on a weekly basis and can go on nature walks on the surrounding grounds.
The food menu is balanced, nutritious and varied which was also important to us when selecting a childcare provider.
I’m delighted to have found such a warm, kind, and caring setting for our daughter.

Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a lovely review! We are so pleased you picked us for your daughter's care - we are very lucky to have such an amazing environment to be able to operate from - the grounds in the village offer so many opportunities to explore and enjoy an abundance of wildlife! We are delighted to hear that your Little Bear is enjoying Playball and the food on offer - our lovely chef works hard to ensure she creates food that the children want to eat but that is also packed with all the nutrition little people need.

Best wishes,

The Little Bears Team

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Review from Sally F (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Little Bears is truly wonderful. Our daughter is so happy and nurtured at Little Bears and the staff are attentive, communicative and loving. The activities are stimulating and focus on development but always ensure fun. Our daughter is growing and learning by the day and will be more than ready for

school when that day comes. Cannot recommend Little Bears enough.

Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review!

We are so pleased you are happy with Little Bears. School readiness is something we put a great deal of emphasis on as it is such a big transition so its lovely to hear that you feel your Little Bear is being well supported for when the day comes!

Once again thank you taking the time to write a review - it means a great deal to us to recieve such positive feedback.

With our warmest wishes, The Little Bears Team

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Review from Ashley T (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Little Bears really care. Our son has been going for almost two years and he is excelling. He loves it at nursery and not only made great friends but through Little Bears caring and nurturing environment he is becoming a lovely little boy.

The staff and Keyworker are wonderful and understand his

needs and challenges, they guide and support while always communicating and chatting with us while giving us daily updates. The environment is lovely, in the middle of a private estate within a forest where outside play is always on the menu.

Our son had been to a couple of other local nurseries where it felt more like a business, Little Bears feels like a family and we couldnt be happier.

Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Thank you so much for such a lovely and heartfelt review! We are very fortunate to be in such a fantastic location and it is very important to us that the children get to enjoy all that Whitely Village has to offer.

Providing a nurturing environment that feels like home is one of our main aims so we are so pleased that your Little Bear is thriving with us!

Our fantastic staff team work so hard to ensure we are offering the best care possible and we are so proud of them.

Thank you again for your kind words.

With our very best wishes, The Little Bears Team

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Review from Isabelle R (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2021
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When we moved here and our son started at Little Bear's, he hardly had any English. He was only little and had to adjust to a whole new environment and language. The staff at Little Bear's were absolutely amazing, working with us to help him settle in, always being incredibly kind and understanding.

They always listened when we had any comments or questions and tried to put in place any measures we had discussed. The staff, in general, are all simply wonderful!

Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Thank you is much for taking the time to review Little Bears! We are so pleased to hear you have had a positive experience with us - we are so proud of our dedicated staff team and we agree wholeheartedly with your feedback of them being kind and understanding!

Best wishes, The Little Bears Team

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Review from Helen G (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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My son loves going to Little Bears. He is encouraged to learn, have fun and develop. Outdoor and indoor play are balanced well and given equal importance. Regular structured activity is themed each week to the learning intentions and as a parent, I feel really connected to my son's day through the weekly

updates and daily information chats with his keyworker. Little Bear's has responded excellently to the pandemic and I have every confidence in his health and care in this amazing and caring nursery.

Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! It has been a challenging year and we are so pleased to hear you have been confident in our management of the pandemic; it is thanks to the fantastic staff team and the amazing support received from parents that have enabled us to be able to continue to care for all our Little Bears in a safe and nurturing environment.

Best wishes, The Little Bears Team

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Review from Clare S (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2021
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Little bears is a very nurturing nursery. They worked with me and gave me ample time and space to settle my firstborn into the nursery. Both my children have been extremely happy there and always come home bubbling over with stories. Excellent, highly qualified staff who are always engaged and treat

each child as an individual.

Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Thank you so much for the wonderful review - we are so pleased your children have settled so well at Little Bears and are enjoying the activities and adventures on offer! We are very proud of our staff team and they work very hard to ensure each child's needs are supported and their individuality celebrated!

Best wishes, The Little Bears Team

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Review from Soiwyaw L (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2021
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Little Bears Day-Care is a fantastic nursery and surrounding with beautiful nature which was one of the reasons we chose it. Our daughter has a wonderful time at Little Bears, learning, having fun and being outdoors. All the activities she does are well planned to help with development. We are very

impressed with the level of care my child receives and all the staff are friendly, welcoming and enthusiastic. We would highly recommend this nursery to any parent or carer.

Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Thank you so much for your lovely review! Our amazing staff team work really hard to ensure a good range of learning and play opportunities are available to help children develop their life skills, relationships and school readiness. We look forward to continuing to support your little one to flourish!
Best wishes, The Little Bears Team

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Review from Ceylan G (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021
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Our three year old started at Little Bears Day-Care last September when we moved to Weybridge from London. She had been at her previous nursery for over two years so we were nervous about the transition. The staff at Little Bears Day-Care made the transition so smooth albeit, during a very tumultuous

Covid-19 time, we could not believe how easily she settled. She has thrived at Little Bears Day-Care and looks forward to going every single day. She has made so many friends and adores all the teachers. They have a unique way of putting the children's social development first while teaching the fundamentals like phonics and numbers during the fun activities that the kids enjoy. The nursery's location is idyllic. Set within a retirement village, it feels secure, peaceful and spacious with ample opportunity to explore the outdoors with activities like forest school and playball. We could not recommend it more! As an added bonus the drop-off and pick up situation is incredibly smooth as it's on a private road with lots of parking.

Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are so pleased to hear your little one has settled so well. We are very lucky to be in such an amazing location and we take full advantage of this at every opportunity!
Best wishes, The Little Bears Team

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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020
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Little Bears environment is warm and calming with plenty of free play as well as set up activities for all children if they choose. All staff are very caring and professional putting you at ease knowing your child will enjoy their seasons. I am always impressed that at each pick up (yes every day!)

I have a full debrief of how my son has been that day, what activities he’s done and how he has eaten. As well as regular updates on a private ‘elog’ account and weekly nursery emails. I always feel able to chat with managers and key workers about any questions be it about development or nursery. Every member of staff knows every child making the setting feel very like a family. Nursery food is excellent with a cook on site. Fresh fruit and healthy cooked meals are made daily. The nursery is clean and COVID-free. The balance of free play and structured learning in a village feel environment makes the nursery a lovely place for any child to grow.

Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

What a lovely review! Thank you so much for taking the time to complete it.
We are so proud of our little nursery and all the wonderful children who we provide care for. The staff team are so dedicated and hard-working and we are so grateful for their commitment.
Thank you for all your support during this very challenging year!
Best wishes

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Review from Rista V (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020
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Little Bears is a fantastic setting with a team of wonderful key workers who are extremely friendly, engaged, helpful and enthusiastic about caring for and teaching our little boy. Our child loves the daily meals and snacks. There are always a few fun occasions planned throughout the year (unless a

pandemic gets in the way). This nursery came highly recommended by a friend and we have in turn recommended it to a number of friends, who've since enrolled their kids.

Reply from Katie King, Little Bears Director at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are very proud of our staff team who work so hard to create a happy and homely environment.
We are delighted to hear you have recommended us to friends and we thank you for your support throughout this most challenging of years!
Best wishes

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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2020
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Little Bears is a wonderful nursery with devoted staff who really care about the children they look after. My daughter has thrived at Little Bears and looks forward to the days that she goes to nursery - she will be sad to leave!
They provide a great balance of fun, educational activities throughout

the year with a focus on preparation for school. I feel this has really given my daughter the skills that she needs to be ready to start reception class. This includes developing their reading, writing, numeracy and physical education. They have found great ways of making these activities engaging and fun for the children, as well as using the beautiful setting in Whiteley Village and the nursery's own garden to explore and learn about nature. I cannot commend the staff highly enough - they give lots of feedback and it is always apparent how much they care about the children's development and emotional needs.

Reply from Nina Farzaneh, Little Bears Manager at Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village

Thank you so much for your feedback - we are very grateful you have taken the time to do so.
We are so pleased your Little Bear enjoyed her time with us - it was our pleasure to teach her!
Take care,
Your friends at Little Bears!

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