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Amazing facilities, the space is literally wow when you walk through it.David M(Father of Child)

My son attends this wonderful nursery - I couldn't recommend it more highlyMike J(Father of Child)

Such a delightful nursery and pre-school. My granddaughter loves goingTanya R(Grandmother of Child)

Amazing facilities, the space is literally wow when you walk through it.David M(Father of Child)

My son attends this wonderful nursery - I couldn't recommend it more highlyMike J(Father of Child)

Such a delightful nursery and pre-school. My granddaughter loves goingTanya R(Grandmother of Child)

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...
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Grandir UK
- Private Owned
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
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 (71)
Little Cubs Academy Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Cubs Academy Greenwich Nursery & Pre-School has 71 reviews.
My son has been at the Little Cubs Greenwich for almost 2.5 years, from baby room all the way to pre-school class now. The staff has been very warm and caring, and know the children very well. It was anxious to start placing my son in strangers' hands, but their care has been very assuring. He has lots of great time and grow very independently and confidently in the environment. The activities are fun and engaging, and challenging them in an appropriate way. The staff are like family together and we feel very well taken care of from them. Truly appreciate everything that the nursery did for us.
Thank you for your review of Little Cubs Greenwich. We are so pleased to hear how positive your experience has been over the past few years and how your son has grown in confidence and independence during his time with us. Building strong, trusting relationships with children and families is so...
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
_[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.
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...
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.
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.
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!
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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- Posted: Friday 20 Feb 2026Grandir UK offers employment options designed for today’s childcare professionals. Grandir UK has launched GrandFlex, a suite of flexible working options designed to empower childcare professionals with greater control over...
- Posted: Monday 20 Oct 2025Grandir UK is delighted to announce that we’ve been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Education and Training™ by Great Place to Work® UK for 2025. Our...
- Posted: Monday 28 Jul 2025Leading childcare provider Grandir UK, home of multiple nursery brands like Kiddi Caru and Dicky Birds, has been Great Place to Work-Certified™ for a third consecutive year. This accreditation is...
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- Recipient: Grandir UKDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Grandir UKDate: Sunday 01 Jun 2025
- Recipient: Grandir UKDate: Sunday 01 Jun 2025
Meet the Team (1)
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.
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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