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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.
I love the wooden toys and the possibility...
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...
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...
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!
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...
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!
The staff are always so friendly and our son is always so pumped to see them. We can regular updates and can tell that the staff really care. We couldnt be happier to send our little guy there and would recommend to anyone looking for a safe and trusted place to send their little one.
The staff are always so friendly and our son is always so pumped to see them. We can regular updates and can tell that the staff really care. We couldnt be happier to send our little guy there and would recommend to anyone looking for a safe and trusted place to send their little one.
Little Bears is an outstanding nursery! My two-year-old has been attending since fifteen months and her transformation there has been incredible. My daughter is very attached to me and being a first-time mum was very anxious whenever drop off came as she would cry, the staff never failed to...
Little Bears is an outstanding nursery! My two-year-old has been attending since fifteen months and her transformation there has been incredible. My daughter is very attached to me and being a first-time mum was very anxious whenever drop off came as she would cry, the staff never failed to reassure me and send me regular updates of her progress throughout the day which shows me that she really is having the best time and that they really care. She now absolutely loves the nursery and has developed beautiful bonds with all the staff! I love how much they update me on my daughter’s progress and learning, I really have seen her flourish especially in terms of her vocabulary and skills. I cannot recommend Little Bears Elephant Central enough!
Our daughter loves going to the nursery every day and does lots of fun activities we would not yet do at home - like finger painting or messy play. The team is super friendly and super professional as well. They are sharing a lot of info about your child's progress and activities each day. And are...
Our daughter loves going to the nursery every day and does lots of fun activities we would not yet do at home - like finger painting or messy play. The team is super friendly and super professional as well. They are sharing a lot of info about your child's progress and activities each day. And are always syncing with you about how you want to do things (naps, food, etc.). The space is bright and well-adapted for young children. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery in the area!
Our daughter started at Little Bears at 6 months old and all the staff have been really great, it's made the transition to nursery so easy and she seems to love it as well.
Our daughter started at Little Bears at 6 months old and all the staff have been really great, it's made the transition to nursery so easy and she seems to love it as well.
My son (14 months old) has been with the nursery for a few months now. The staff are very welcoming, polite and helpful. They made us feel safe and that our son is secure and in the best hands. He is always full of smiles and joy when collecting him, even down to dropping him off he is willing to...
My son (14 months old) has been with the nursery for a few months now. The staff are very welcoming, polite and helpful. They made us feel safe and that our son is secure and in the best hands. He is always full of smiles and joy when collecting him, even down to dropping him off he is willing to go to the staff members. The nursery is very calm, and the atmosphere is great. Being a practitioner myself and with the experience I have had, stepping into the environment as a parent, this nursery staff make me feel comfortable and you can tell all the staff are very professional and get on well especially working as a team. The place is always clean, the food options are amazing and the communication with staff/parents is spot on! Well Done Little Bears Elephant and Castle, such an amazing Team. Thank you for your ongoing work and support.
Having had a bad experience with a previous nursery I was very apprehensive about starting again somewhere new. The staff at LBN Elephant and Castle made me feel at ease and were very accommodating. My daughter has settled in well and enjoys attending, the key giveaway is no tears at the door when...
Having had a bad experience with a previous nursery I was very apprehensive about starting again somewhere new. The staff at LBN Elephant and Castle made me feel at ease and were very accommodating. My daughter has settled in well and enjoys attending, the key giveaway is no tears at the door when dropping her off and happy waving me off and saying goodbye. As a person who suffers from anxiety, I am at peace knowing my child is happy when she is at nursery for the whole day. Added bonus the portal is updated accurately, on time and very informative. Management are always available and helpful. I honestly have no complaints!
Our daughter has recently returned to Little Bears nursery after having moved away from London during Covid. Prior to this, she was at Little Bears for 9 months. There was absolutely zero doubt about which nursery to return to. Our experience with Little Bears has been stellar: fantastic food,...
Our daughter has recently returned to Little Bears nursery after having moved away from London during Covid. Prior to this, she was at Little Bears for 9 months. There was absolutely zero doubt about which nursery to return to. Our experience with Little Bears has been stellar: fantastic food, great learning and development for our child, amazing communication with staff, and the ability to follow our child via the app.
The Manager is awesome; so kind and personal, and she quickly created a connection with our child. The lady who runs the toddler room is referred to as 'my best friend ever' by our daughter. The bond they have developed in such a short amount of time is just heart-warming to watch, and it is extremely comforting to know your child is well looked after. She wants to go to nursery in the morning and happily jumps into the arms of the lady who runs the toddler room. We are also amazed by all the things she learns.
Thank you for all you do for our daughter.
Little Bear's is a second home for my babies. Our first (four) has been there for two years and the second one (one) for six months. They love it there and feel at home. They are so happy and content each time we drop them. The staff is highly professional and friendly. Our mother tongue is french...
Little Bear's is a second home for my babies. Our first (four) has been there for two years and the second one (one) for six months. They love it there and feel at home. They are so happy and content each time we drop them. The staff is highly professional and friendly. Our mother tongue is french but the progress our first did in English is phenomenal. The teachers at preschool are very professional and attentive. The reports are amazingly done and very detailed. We know exactly what the kids are doing and how they are doing individually. I think communication is an amazing asset at this nursery. And this is very important when you know you have all information regarding your little ones anytime. I would highly recommend this nursery. Best nursery ever!
My daughter started at Little Bears in Elephant Central this month and I am extremely pleased with the standards of the nursery. I’m amazed at how fast my daughter has settled into the nursery and how comfortable she is with the staff. They are very thorough and have over exceeded my expectations...
My daughter started at Little Bears in Elephant Central this month and I am extremely pleased with the standards of the nursery. I’m amazed at how fast my daughter has settled into the nursery and how comfortable she is with the staff. They are very thorough and have over exceeded my expectations of the nursery. Their communication is brilliant, the staff are all wonderful and I am at ease knowing that my daughter is in good hands. I would highly recommend Little Bears in Elephant Central.
We absolutely love Little Bear's In Elephant Central, they have been amazing with our son who started going to nursery in January. They have been incredibly patient while he settles in and I feel so comfortable leaving him there. Three members of staff, in particular, are brilliant and have made my...
We absolutely love Little Bear's In Elephant Central, they have been amazing with our son who started going to nursery in January. They have been incredibly patient while he settles in and I feel so comfortable leaving him there. Three members of staff, in particular, are brilliant and have made my son feel at home straight away.
My son has recently began attending Little Bears in Elephant Central for a month now and I could not be happier with the nursery. The level of care that they demonstrate and attention to detail has exceeded my expectations. This was my first time I had been apart from my son and his first time...
The nursery itself is very clean and spacious and has lovely extras such as a beautiful sensory room, hand cleaning station etc. The staff are amazing, friendly and informative. My app allowing parents to view nappy changes, meals and progress is very nice and reassuring. I have older children and have dealt with several other nurseries over the years and I can honestly say Little Bears is by far the best nursery I have experienced!
Amazing staff. They have really listened and gotten to know our kids individually:) really appreciate it. Been a really good experience so far. Would recommend to others. Also my kids have learnt many cool new things.
Amazing staff. They have really listened and gotten to know our kids individually:) really appreciate it. Been a really good experience so far. Would recommend to others. Also my kids have learnt many cool new things.
Little Bears have made the setting in period for my eight month old son so easy and happy. He loves his days at nursery and is always so excited to arrive in the mornings. Everyone is so friendly and the team have made the whole experience really enjoyable!
Little Bears have made the setting in period for my eight month old son so easy and happy. He loves his days at nursery and is always so excited to arrive in the mornings. Everyone is so friendly and the team have made the whole experience really enjoyable!
Our son joined Little Bear's when he was 13 months old and he is now at the preschool class. He has enjoyed his time at the nursery since the beginning. He goes in with a smile in his face in the mornings and he is always happy when we pick him up. The staff are wonderful and the communication with...
Our son joined Little Bear's when he was 13 months old and he is now at the preschool class. He has enjoyed his time at the nursery since the beginning. He goes in with a smile in his face in the mornings and he is always happy when we pick him up. The staff are wonderful and the communication with the nursery manager is excellent.
Our son started the pre-settling in September 2021 when he was only 5 months and we couldn't be happier with the care and attention he has received from day one. He had just started weaning and having some sort of routine with his naps so we weren't sure how he would adapt but it only took a few...
Our son started the pre-settling in September 2021 when he was only 5 months and we couldn't be happier with the care and attention he has received from day one. He had just started weaning and having some sort of routine with his naps so we weren't sure how he would adapt but it only took a few weeks for him to fall into the other babies routine and the staff has been amazing in ordering new baby purees for him and introduce solids step by step in the past months. We love that they do lots of activities every day and that they upload pictures and updates on the app regularly so we can see what our baby is up to during the day. We also love the monthly development assessment that are done. Our son is all smiles when we drop him off and it's nice to see new things he's learning doing at the nursery. We couldn't be happier with Little Bear's and with how prepared, nice and caring everyone has been with our son from the very start from the Manager to the Room Leader to all the other key workers.
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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.
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