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Little Bear's In Elephant Central
7 Castle Square, Elephant & Castle, London SE17 1EN

Funding & Fees
Over 3s: Per Day - £ 84.87
*Further discounts apply to multi-day and weekly bookings
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Little Bear's In Elephant Central
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rebecca Osman (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 8
Total Places for Children
- 71
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 Bear's In Elephant Central Reviews (52)
Little Bear's In Elephant Central has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.376) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Bear's In Elephant Central has 52 reviews.
But from the word go, the team at Elephant Central were simply outstanding. I cannot thank them enough for their care and support while she settled in. Their ethos, attention to detail, flexibility, cleanliness and high quality are commendable. As a mother I feel assured that my daughter is receiving the best care I could possibly arrange for her, and she has settled in beautifully. She especially loves her key person who takes care of her so well and the sweet little activities that they do together.
They have a beautiful garden that the kids play in daily and they teach with a hands on approach. I love the energy each member brings to the team and will highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for the best care for their child.
Little Bears Nursery has been amazing for our daughter. From the start, we were impressed by the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the team's incredible attention to detail. The staff are truly caring, professional, and dedicated to every child's wellbeing and development.
Safeguarding is clearly a top priority, and the activities are both fun and educational. The nutritious meals are a big hit, and the facilities are clean, bright, and thoughtfully designed to support learning and play.
A heartfelt thank you to the entire team for the care and effort you put into settling our daughter in so gently. Your kindness and support made all the difference-we're so grateful to have found such a nurturing environment.
A wonderfully 'sunny' nursery with well lit, spacious rooms and very caring staff. I am a returning parent and have had a positive experience once again as they have aided me with my child's speech support. Hands down the best nursery in the area!
I would 100% choose Little Bears again if I needed a nursery.
Our little girl has been going to Little Bear's in Elephant Central for nearly a year now and is absolutely loving it. She has so much fun, both with the kids and staff. Her development has been nourished amazingly at Little Bear's through many games and activities. She has so much fun going that she often mentions all her friends' names including the staff on the weekends. In the morning she is often collecting her shoes and jacket impatiently to go back to nursery, which I think is the biggest testament to all the great work Little Bear's is doing. We, as parents, have great interactions with the staff, who often ask about our daughter's current interests and life events outside of nursery to connect with her on a deeper level. I found choosing a nursery for our daughter to attend daunting but I am so happy that we picked Little Bear's.
My two daughters attended Little Bear's Nursery Elephant Central up to preschool. The staff are amazingly supportive and friendly to the kids and parents. They're very welcoming and easy to talk to. The kids get to do lots of activities and celebrations. Thanks to all the wonderful staff at Little Bear's Elephant, you guys are angels. I did not regret sending both my girls to this nursery.
We absolutely loved our experience at Little Bear Nursery! The staff were amazing, the facilities were top-notch, and our little girl had the best time. Thank you so much for taking such great care of her. We highly recommend this nursery to all parents looking for a safe and loving environment for their children. Five stars all the way!
Our experience with Little Bear's Nursery was excellent all around. Our son loved the nursery and the teachers were all absolutely excellent. He made such progress in his growth with interacting with the kids and adults, his growth in learning and even trying lots of different food. The nursery is great and I couldn't recommend them more.
Our son has been with Little Bear's Nursery in Elephant & Castle for over 5 months now and from the very start they have been amazing! Our son has grown and developed so much with confidence. The team are all genuine and committed to the wellbeing of our son and the rest of the children. They have a great app that tracks what our little one has been up to surely brightens our day seeing photos on how well he is doing. We are pleased, we have chosen Little Bear's nursery and thank you for all the things you all do!
The nursery is a very lovely nursery, nice and clean. The first time I saw this nursery I was very happy and loved the place. I am happy my child is in the nursery and has seen improvements since starting. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.
We Strongly recommend Little Bears to parents/carers looking for an environment in which their child will truly thrive.
The nursery is well-kept, and clean and has a beautiful garden for outdoor activities.
My son enjoyed attending Little Bears Nursery and that gives me peace of mind.
Keep up the great work team Little Bears staff.
I paid a £200 deposit and a £60 holding fee for my son's enrollment at Little Bear's Nursery. After two days, I decided not to proceed due to concerns about the management team's lack of professionalism and positive energy.
Before enrolling, I was assured that the £200 deposit would be refundable upon my son's departure. However, when I chose to withdraw, the nursery refused to refund the deposit, citing their policy. Upon reviewing it, I found that the policy only mentioned non-refundability for a full month's deposit and didn't explicitly cover this situation.
Despite the initial assurances, the nursery did not honour the refund. Speaking with other parents, it seems this is not an isolated issue, which raises concerns about the nursery's transparency and ethics.
Based on this experience, I would not recommend Little Bear Nursery. Trust and clear communication are essential, and unfortunately, this was not my experience here.
The Little Bear's nursery objects are extraordinary.
I love the app because it lets me know what my son has been doing. The teachers are friendly, caring, extremely and very helpful. They even went so far as to help me with my son's application with the choice of school due to his speech delay. The support they give my boy is immense. Thank you so much to you all for your hard work.
I can’t express how delighted we are with Little Bears Nursery! From the moment we stepped through the door, we were met with such warmth and professionalism. The staff’s genuine care and attention create a friendly atmosphere that’s just perfect for our little one. The facilities are clean, well-organised, and filled with engaging activities for children. Knowing that our child is in such capable hands puts our minds at ease. Our son adores going there; he’s made plenty of friends and has formed a strong bond with the caring staff. I recommend Little Bears Nursery to any parent seeking a safe and loving environment for their child.
I love the wooden toys and the possibility to try a lot of new experiences because of the big space inside and out.
The teachers are so careful and they are helping me to get my child out of nappies!
So, I recommend Little Bear’s to all!
I am so pleased we chose Little Bears Elephant Central for our son. From the comprehensive settling-in period until now our son loves his days at nursery; he is learning in all areas and developing and happy. The staff are caring and responsive, knowing our son and treating him as an individual and the management is great. Can’t recommend highly enough.
My son has really thrived since he joined the nursery in July 2022. The team provides such a warm, fun and safe environment for my son and I feel so much at ease knowing that he is so settled there. I couldn't have been happier with my choice and I hope to be able to have him attend more days in the future.
We wanted a nursery place where it would feel like home for our daughter and Little Bears was the place! All the staff were so warm and welcoming on our first visit. She also had a great time during her settling-in period. We couldn’t be happier with our choice!
My son loves the nursery and has learned so much in so little time! As a mother, I am grateful for the app that gives us a glimpse of what our boy is doing during the day and it’s very reassuring.
The staff has been great, patient, and professional and you can see they love what they do! On another note, I wanted to say that I was pleased with the location, the setting of the nursery, and how clean it is and safe! Unfortunately, we are moving area and will need to change nursery and I really feel sad about leaving Little Bears Elephant Central.
After visiting some nurseries in the new area I can attest that Little Bears is a 10!
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- Recipient: Little Bear's In Elephant CentralDate: Monday 18 Jan 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Bear's In Elephant Central
What is the Age Range of Children that Little Bear's In Elephant Central accepts?
Little Bear's In Elephant Central accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Little Bear's In Elephant Central Open?
Little Bear's In Elephant Central 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 Bear's In Elephant Central have capacity for?
Little Bear's In Elephant Central has capacity for a total of 71 Children.
How far is Little Bear's In Elephant Central to the centre of London?
2.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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