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Little Bear's Nursery is the flagship setting, offering exceptional early years education and childcare in a warm, welcoming environment where every child can flourish. Conveniently located in the heart of Elephant & Castle, just a 3-minute walk from Elephant & Castle Tube Station and 1 minute from the Thameslink station.
The nursery provides a child-centred approach to learning, supporting every stage of development through play, exploration, and meaningful experiences, nurturing curiosity,...
Little Bear's Nursery is the flagship setting, offering exceptional early years education and childcare in a warm, welcoming environment where every child can flourish. Conveniently located in the heart of Elephant & Castle, just a 3-minute walk from Elephant & Castle Tube Station and 1 minute from the Thameslink station.
The nursery provides a child-centred approach to learning, supporting every stage of development through play, exploration, and meaningful experiences, nurturing curiosity, creativity, independence, and confidence, and helping children build strong foundations for lifelong learning.
Their experienced and dedicated team works closely with families to ensure every child receives the individual care and encouragement they need to thrive.
The nursery features three spacious, age-appropriate base rooms, a dedicated sensory room that supports communication and emotional wellbeing, and a large, secure outdoor garden designed to encourage physical development, social interaction, and adventurous play throughout the year.
Freshly prepared, nutritious meals and healthy snacks are provided daily, with all dietary requirements, allergies, and cultural preferences carefully catered for.
Whether your child is taking their first steps into nursery life or preparing for school, Little Bear's Nursery is committed to providing the highest quality care and education, giving every child the best possible start in life.
Why families choose Little Bear's Nursery:
- Outstanding early years education and childcare
- Highly qualified, caring educators
- Spacious learning environments
- Dedicated sensory room
- Large, secure outdoor garden
- Freshly prepared nutritious meals
- Strong partnerships with parents
- Warm, family-focused atmosphere
- Excellent preparation for school
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full 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
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream, Wipes
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:30
- Tuesday07:30-18:30
- Wednesday07:30-18:30
- Thursday07:30-18:30
- Friday07:30-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£488/ month
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£105
3 days per week
£488
5 days per week
£1,339
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 7:30am to 6:30pm (11 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream and Wipes
Price without government funding: £1,452 / month (£112 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £965/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Little Bear's In Elephant Central Reviews (57)
Little Bear's In Elephant Central has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.830) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Bear's In Elephant Central has 57 reviews.
We couldn't be happier with the care our daughter has received at this nursery. The staff are very kind, warm, approachable, and genuinely invested in the children's development. Our daughter has grown in confidence and learned so much during her time here. Communication has always been excellent,...
We couldn't be happier with the care our daughter has received at this nursery. The staff are very kind, warm, approachable, and genuinely invested in the children's development. Our daughter has grown in confidence and learned so much during her time here. Communication has always been excellent, and we have always felt informed and supported. We are incredibly grateful to the whole team and would highly recommend this nursery. Thank you very much Little Bears, you're amazing and we will miss you!
Our child has grown so much during...
Our child has grown so much during their time at Little Bears, developing new skills, making lovely friends and building confidence every day. The fact that he always looked forward to going in and came home happy is a testament to the wonderful environment the team has created.
A huge thank you to everyone at Little Bears and we would highly recommend you to any family looking for place for their child.
What makes Little Bears so special is its wonderful staff. They are amazing, so caring, and have played an important role in helping our grow into the happy and confident little boy he is today. He made wonderful friends, learned so much,...
What makes Little Bears so special is its wonderful staff. They are amazing, so caring, and have played an important role in helping our grow into the happy and confident little boy he is today. He made wonderful friends, learned so much, was always excited to go in each morning, and never wanted to leave at the end of the day.
We're incredibly sad to be leaving. Thank you to the whole team for your kindness, dedication and hard work. We'll always look back on our time at Little Bears with gratitude.
Our child has attended Little Bears for 3 years and they have been amazing. They helped grow and developed our shy and anxious little baby turn into a confident little girl ready to take on reception soon. The staff have been great and my child has always looked forward to her days at nursery. She...
Despite the limited space they have, the nursery certainly make good use of it and the children always seem happy there.
I honestly couldn't have asked for a better nursery. Every member of staff has been so kind, caring, and welcoming from the very beginning. They always made our little one feel so loved, safe, and happy, and it's been amazing to see how much she has grown in confidence and developed during her time...
I honestly couldn't have asked for a better nursery. Every member of staff has been so kind, caring, and welcoming from the very beginning. They always made our little one feel so loved, safe, and happy, and it's been amazing to see how much she has grown in confidence and developed during her time here. A special thank you to the preschool team, who have been absolutely wonderful! Their genuine care has helped prepare her so well for starting school! I'm definitely a very happy mama!!
But from the word go, the team at Elephant Central were simply outstanding. I...
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...
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!
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!
My son was at this nursery for two years and it was such a lovely experience. Having previously attended another nursery for roughly two weeks before pulling him out, Little Bear's was a welcome breath of fresh air. The settling-in period was great and flexible. Staff were caring and attentive. The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
Our son has been at Little Bears for over 2 years now and we cannot speak highly enough of the nursery. All of the staff show him an extremely high level of care and attention to his needs. They've really got to know him and make sure that activities are tailored to his interests. He especially...
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...
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...
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.
I would highly recommend Little Baer's over and over. It's such a wonderful environment. I will always be grateful for their hard work. I am very satisfied with the services. My son started attending nursery in October 2023, I have to confirm that my little one has made a lot of progress in his...
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,...
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.
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Meet the Team (14)

I hold a Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce, a Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development, a...
I hold a Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce, a Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development, a Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership, a CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism, and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People's Services (Children & Young People's Advanced Practice) (England). I have worked in the childcare sector for 10 years. I began my career as an apprentice while studying for my Level 3 qualification before progressing to achieve my Level 5 qualification in childcare. I joined Little Bear's Elephant Central in 2021, and thanks to my previous experience and the learning opportunities I have had throughout my career, I was given the opportunity to become Nursery Manager. This is one of my greatest professional achievements to date, alongside being a mum to my amazing son.
My aim has always been to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel happy to be themselves. I am passionate about creating opportunities for every child to play, learn, and reach the important milestones that support the start of their educational journey. I have completed a wide range of professional training courses, including Full Paediatric First Aid, Advanced Safeguarding for Designated Safeguarding Leads, Manual Handling, Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, and many more.

I hold a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (CACHE), a Second Class Honours degree in Primary Education (Level 6), and the NCFE CACHE Level 3...
I hold a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (CACHE), a Second Class Honours degree in Primary Education (Level 6), and the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination in Early Years Settings.
I have worked in childcare for six years in a variety of roles. Caring for and supporting children has always been my passion, particularly within the early years sector. I aim to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels confident and comfortable playing, learning, and developing the skills they need for the future.
Alongside my qualifications, I have completed a range of professional training courses, including Full Paediatric First Aid, Designated Safeguarding Lead, and Food Hygiene.

I currently hold the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development (Early Years Educator). I am from England and speak English. I completed my Paediatric First Aid training in May 2026.

I am currently studying for my Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. I am from England and speak English. I completed my Paediatric First Aid training in October 2025.

I hold an Early Years Practitioner Level 2 qualification and completed my Full Paediatric First Aid training in November 2024. I am from England and speak English.

I hold a Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce and completed my Full Paediatric First Aid training in October 2025. I am from England but grew up in St Vincent and the Grenadines, and I speak English.

I hold a CACHE Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce. I am from England and speak English. I completed my Paediatric First Aid training in October 2025.

I am currently studying for my Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification. I am from England and speak English, and I am also learning Spanish. I completed my Paediatric First Aid training in April 2026.

I hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner qualification. I am from England and speak English. I completed my Paediatric First Aid training in January 2026.

I am currently studying for my Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. I am from Ecuador and speak both English and Spanish. I completed my Paediatric First Aid training in December 2025.

I hold a Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma for Early Years Practitioners. I am currently studying for my Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. I am from England and speak English. I completed my Paediatric First Aid training in April 2026.

I am currently studying for my Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. I am from England and speak English. I completed my Paediatric First Aid training in April 2026.

I hold an Early Years Practitioner Level 2 qualification and completed my Full Paediatric First Aid training in October 2025. I am from Algeria and speak English, Berber, and Spanish.

I am currently unqualified and am working towards gaining my qualifications in early years education. I am from India and speak Hindi, Telugu, and English. I completed my Paediatric First Aid training in July 2026.
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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