Little Cubs Academy Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School

100 Old Woolwich Road, Greenwich, London SE10 9PN
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Founded by parents with young children themselves, the nursery and preschool provides quality, loving care for all children, laying a foundation for lifelong learning.

They recognise the importance of balanced growth and provide many opportunities for mental, physical and emotional development through a wide variety of creative experiences.

Children are encouraged to learn, grow, and explore at their own speed, and to participate in activities that integrate their interests and strengths. A love and respect for nature and the outdoors is very much at the heart of their curriculum.

The team of skilled Early Years Educators adopt a personal approach to create an environment where children feel happy and safe, facilitating their confidence, independence, creativity, and curiosity in the world around them.

With spaces available for children from 3 months to 5 years of age and open 51 weeks a year, 5 days a week, Little Cubs Academy offers high-quality day care and early years education, promising happy memories that will last a lifetime.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Sheila Cardoso (Head Teacher)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 69

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

Little Cubs Academy Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (70)

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Little Cubs Academy Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.927) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Cubs Academy Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School has 70 reviews.

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Review from Isabel B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Little Cubs Academy Greenwich for almost two and a half years, and we've had such a great experience that our youngest will be starting soon too! The staff are so warm and caring-they really get to know the children and make them feel supported and happy.
The activities they create
for the children are fun and engaging, and I've seen my little boy grow in confidence, make friends, and develop very quickly. Communication is great, we get lots of updates through the day so we know what he is up to and I always feel reassured that he's having a wonderful time.
It's a lovely nursery with a real family feel, and I'd happily recommend it to anyone looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their little one.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been in the baby room since he was 6 months old, and he's now nearly 1. I can't say how amazing it's been to find LCA and have them as part of his life. I was really anxious about going back full time, had a lot of mum guilt and the whole team from the outset have loved him and looked after
him so well that we've never looked back. Every day when I drop him off he's so happy to see the team and I can see how much all the kids are adored.The app they use is updated brilliantly and we get to see all the amazing things he's up to, most of which I would never do at home even if I was a full time mum! I can see how good the environment has been for his development and how much love and care all the babies get. The reality of so many parents now is we can't be with our kids as much as we'd like, so knowing they have the best care means the world.

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Review from Josephine C (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I found searching for a nursery for my eldest daughter so overwhelming. The moment I spoke with the owners of Little Cubs Academy I knew this was our nursery. They were so supportive in answering all my questions and offered such a holistic approach to child care. My eldest ended up being diagnosed
with autism whilst at Little Cubs, but even before she had her diagnosis, they went above and beyond to not only support her and personalise her learning, but they supported the other children in understanding why she might not join in with something or why she wasn't talking. We had meetings to update me on her progress. They were a huge part in getting her funding and an EHCP so that when she left and went onto school she would have the support she needed. They helped her become such a confident little girl. Sending my younger daughter there was a no-brainer. She is absolutely thriving there and it's nice to have confidence and peace knowing she has a wonderful day every time she goes!

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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't have asked for a better experience at Little Cubs. Our child started at 12 months in bears where the room staff were amazing helping him and us settle in and work on some of his early milestones. He is now 2.5 and goes so happily into nursery everyday and comes home talking about his friends
and the staff and what he's done that day. At home he role plays his favourite nursery activities like circle time and helpers of the day. The staff are wonderful, so knowledgeable about child development, very kind and caring and they create and impressively calm environment with lots of fun and learning. There are lots of outings to the park and local sights. A very special place.

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Review from Mireia M (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Little Cubs Academy when she was 18 months and she's going there very happy single morning. The teachers have been amazing and care so much about the kids. We really appreciate the time they take at the end of the day explaining what she's done and how she's been. They set up
different activities every day and they learn by playing - we get regular updates throughout the day with many pictures and small reports, observations and milestones' achievement.
We also have 1-to-1 sessions once a year but you can always approach the teacher if you want to have a 1-to-1 conversation if there is something that concerns you. They also do lots of outings to the library, the museum, the playground, the local park, and the riverside. They also go out on half-day trips (older kids: 2yr-4yr): boats and visit the London landmarks, taking the bus to nearby towns, the local farm and a trip on the cable car. We would 100% recommend it to anyone.

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Review from N L (Father of Child) published on 3 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Cubs Academy has been an incredible part of our daughter's early years, shaping her growth and development from the Bears group through preschool. The staff's dedication, professionalism, and warmth create an environment where children thrive.
Activities are thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity,
from themed arts and crafts to outside adventures. The outings are equally exceptional, including visits to the local farms and the museums that broaden horizons. These experiences have fostered our daughter's confidence, creativity, and love for learning.
Little Cubs Academy's holistic approach prioritizes both cognitive and emotional development, with tailored teaching that recognizes each child's unique needs. Communication with parents is excellent! Celebrations of milestones, from daily recognitions to larger observations, make every child feel special.
As we reflect on our journey, we are deeply grateful to Little Cubs Academy for their outstanding commitment to our daughter's success.

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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall we have had a very positive experience. Found the nursery through a local mother and baby social media group, as there were a few parents who had children enrolled there. Great communication, curriculum, and activities. We love that they spend a lot of time outside, visit the library, and do
another trip out.

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Review from Amelia D (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Little Cubs since she was 11 months old and I can honestly say there hasn't been a single negative experience since she's been attending.
The staff have been fantastic throughout each stage of my daughter's progression. The communication between the staff and parents is fantastic
with regular updates throughout the day and thorough observations of milestones and achievements.
Most importantly my little girl has thrived and always leaves her setting having had a lovely day with her friends and carers. The bar has been set very high, we will be very sad when we have to move to primary school but I know for sure she will be very well prepared!

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Review from D K (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am truly so happy with the Little Cubs Nursery and would recommend it to anyone. It is relatively small, so I feel like I know all the teachers which makes it very familiar for both me and my two children. They always take the time for an extensive handover at the end of the day and leave room for
questions. I also love that they regularly go out to the park, playground, museum or library. Every morning new activities are set up very nicely, with a good balance between playing and learning. As a parent, we get regular updates throughout the day, with lots of pictures and small reports of observations.

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Review from T A (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fabulous place that really stands out amongst many of the options in Greenwich. We chose it because it is one of the few that are family-owned. We were very happy with our decision and would not hesitate to recommend.

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Review from P S (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child spent many happy years of their life at the nursery. He made many friends, and the parent community was wonderful. Moving from overseas was challenging, as we had to start afresh, but we had nothing to worry about. The nursery set him up for school, where he continues to flourish. Thanks, Little
Cubs Academy!

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Review from V V (Mother of Child) published on 1 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Choosing this nursery for our daughter was certainly a great decision. We were in awe of how much my little girl flourished and grew to love the daily day trips and her key workers. Another highlight was the open and prompt communication throughout her time there. The updates on her daily activities
were constant and we truly felt included in her routine. We only left because we had to change neighbourhoods, but I would definitely have stayed if that was an option. Massive thanks to the staff for the incredible work that you do.

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Review from M A (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, the staff is very caring and helpful. I can track the daily development of my child, see pictures, know that he is eating and quantity. I also received artwork done by my little one to keep them as memories.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery! Our son was moved from another nursery before he joined Little Cubs and the difference was like night and day. Can not recommend the team, the care, the curriculum and the trips any more.

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Review from I S (Father of Child) published on 26 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

First of all I want to highlight that the room team is pretty great, they do ensure that children are active and safe. There are a few things that did not work well for us and probably could be improved:
_[1]_ We had only a few days of settling period and it was quite tough for our toddler. Our request
to extend the settling period has been refused and there are not a lot of opportunities for mums to spend some extra time with the kid inside the nursery.
_[2]_ Nursery has a lot of marketing on the website about outdoor activities and nature. Unfortunately we had only a couple of hours in the park/playground every other day. Sometimes outdoor activities were cancelled due to bad weather. This was a bummer for us, taking into account that nursery has quite a modest 'outdoor-ish area' and is located near stone interior production facilities.
_[3]_ We stopped attending nursery after three months (April-June) and we've been charged for +1.5 month notice that we have not attended. Ouch.

Reply from M.L.C, Parent Relationship Manager at Little Cubs Academy Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School

We are delighted to have received the feedback that you provided, 'the room team was pretty great', 'it was wonderful to have the team take care' of your son.- We have no record from you, requesting an extended settling-in period. We always endeavour to do what we can to accommodate individual needs and requirements.- At LCA, the outdoors is very much an extension of the classroom. Your child was only enrolled 2 days a week, for a period of 3 months. We have checked the records and can confirm that the children went out regularly throughout that time. Our children also spend every day in our outdoor play area weather permitting. - You have communicated to us, that you were not happy 'ouch', about being charged a notice period for leaving the nursery. Our Terms and Conditions (which you signed up for), state that we require 2 months' notice when leaving the nursery. You failed to provide any notice at all, and breached the terms of the contract.

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Review from M E (Father of Child) published on 19 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started Little Cubs at a fairly early age - 5 months - so we were naturally very nervous, however very quickly we discovered not only that the nursery was a fantastic place for her to spend her days and develop her personality, but also that quite soon after starting, she practically begged
to be handed over (though she was naturally very happy to see us at pick up!) She has developed into a really kind and sharing, caring sort and it's in no small part due to the atmosphere at Little Cubs. We were kept very much informed of all her activities via the app, with lots of lovely photos to make it feel like we weren't missing anything, which was super to see as it helped us also choose complementary activities for her at home.
We also loved seeing the food that was prepared for the children and the - frankly amazing - menu that varied with the seasons. I think you'd find it hard to find better nutrition for your kid than here.

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Review from A C (Father of Child) published on 7 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Little Cubs for the last 2 years and always loves going to the nursery (even on weekends he would be ready with his shoes on). The staff takes very good care and always keeps them involved with loads of activities and learning games. The best part is that they get to go on
lots of outdoor adventures (almost daily) to the museum, park, library and even the supermarket. He has become very independent and loves to learn new things. The daily communication from the nursery is phenomenal and you always know what the kids have been up to through the day. We couldn't recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from D R (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has just ‘graduated’ from Little Cubs, moving to a new nursery at just over 3 years old. She was at Little Cubs full time since 5 months old. The nursery is absolutely fantastic - a homely feel, all the staff care deeply about the children, there are lots of cuddles and high fives at the
gates and our daughter always went in and came out with a smile. The development and educational side was great too - our girl loves books, dinosaurs and space, and knows that is important to be kind, take turns and share. Thank you so much, Little Cubs, could not have done it without you!

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Review from Lizzy Q (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has thoroughly enjoyed his time at Little Cubs Nursery and Preschool, reaching so many milestones along the way which the staff have greatly supported. They have done a great job of reinforcing anything that we implement at home with him, they are truly nurturing and every person who has taken
care of him has taken the time to understand his behaviour and personality. They have provided invaluable support consistently from when he first started a few years ago, and have always been great at communicating his progress, any issues, and suggesting ways we can support him further at home. They always go the extra mile and I am so grateful to all of the staff at Little Cubs. I highly recommend their nursery!

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Review from Emma J (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has been enrolled in Little Cubs for 4 months. We have had a very positive experience. The nursery came recommended to us, and we have been very happy with our decision. The staff have been amazing and our child seems to have settled in very well and made some good friends.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.927)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.927) out of 10 for Little Cubs Academy Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.927 for Little Cubs Academy Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (273 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 287 Ratings = 4.927

  • b) 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 Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School is based on 24 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 69 number of registered child places is 13.8, which has been reached with 24 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Sheila Cardoso

Job Title: Head Teacher

The staffing team is led by Head Teacher Sheila Cardoso. As a graduate of Childhood and Youth Studies, Sheila has a secure understanding and grounding in an educational curriculum that spans the entire age range of early years. She leads with emotional intelligence by creating an atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging, safe, and adaptive to each child’s individual needs. Sheila very much enjoys working in partnership with her team to ensure our nursery in Greenwich delivers outstanding practice on a day-to-day basis.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Cubs Academy Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Cubs Academy Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School accepts?

Little Cubs Academy Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Cubs Academy Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School Open?

Little Cubs Academy Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School 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 Cubs Academy Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School have capacity for?

Little Cubs Academy Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School has capacity for a total of 69 Children.

How far is Little Cubs Academy Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School to the centre of London?

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

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