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Whiteley Village Cricket Club, Coombe Lane, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 4EL
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20 March 2026
My son has been attending nursery for a year and he's been thriving! He absolutely loves going in, and always looks forward to it. All staff have been wonderful - they are extremely experienced, nurturing, patient and highly professional. The facilities are great too, plenty of outdoor space
surrounded by nature! Andrea the chef makes delicious meals and my son always asks for seconds.
We are so pleased to have chosen this setting for our boy and are planning on sending our younger child there too once he turns two.
20 March 2026
We are delighted with Little Bears nursery, we are so glad we have chosen this nursery for our daughter. The thing we love the most about the nursery is the staff, they all have such a caring, kind, nurturing character. They clearly all love looking after children. They greet all little ones with
such a kind smile and enthusiasm each morning. The nursery offer a wide range of activities, and I particularly love how creative their approach is to learning. I would recommend Little Bears to anyone.
17 October 2025
Little Bears in Whiteley Village has been amazing with my two children. Every day my daughter goes in happy and tells me about her fun day. I love that the staff all build relationships and bonds with all the children, making each interaction personal.
I feel happy and at ease knowing my little
girl is well looked after and having fun.
14 October 2025
Since our son started at Little Bears when he was just 2 he has flourished!
Every day he tells us all the exciting things he's been up to and I feel like he gets amazing support from all the staff. We are well informed all of the time and couldn't be happier that we chose Little Bears for our son's
nursery.
05 September 2025
Such an amazing nursery. My son has been there since he turned 2 and I watched them help him grow from being a quiet, emotional and shy kid to a super chatty, confident, fun and interactive 4 year old, ready for school! They are so good at understanding kids and providing a nurturing role at first,
to one that just lets them be themselves in a fun and family like atmosphere. They really understood my little one through and through, we were so lucky to have found them! Hugely recommended. Not too big a group of kids, outdoor space, beautiful setting, lovely food, lots of fun activities through the year to get families involved. Thanks Little Bears!
29 August 2025
I couldn't recommend Little Bears at Whiteley Village enough. The team are fantastic, they take the time to really get to know your child, their likes and dislikes, and are so kind and attentive. Each evening at pick up, the team are excited to tell you about what your child has been up to that day,
which I find so special. My son has an amazing bond with his key worker, who has gone out of her way to make sure he's happy every day. The children have access to outdoor play every day, and also take part in music and sports classes every week which I love. They also regularly take trips to the pond, for nature walks, and to spend time with the residents at the local care home. My son has come on so far since joining Little Bears. Although he will be sad to leave nursery as he moves on to school, we have already signed our youngest child up to join when he turns two, and I know he will enjoy Little Bears just as much!
23 July 2025
We moved our son from another nursery in the area to this one when he was 2 years old (he's now four and a bit) for several reasons:
The staff - the staff turnover is low meaning we and our child have built a strong relationship with them. They are all experienced professionals, and we didn't have
the thing we had at the previous nursery where we would turn up and meet an agency staff member looking after our son.
The setting - being set among green open space is an incredible opportunity for the children. They go on nature walks in the forest and play outside in the safe and enclosed nursery gardens every day. The previous nursery had AstroTurf and limited time outside so this is a huge bonus.
Proximity to the old peoples home - unique opportunity for intergenerational interaction as the children are taken on visits to sing for the residents of a care home in walking distance. This is cherry on top of the cake.
We love Little Bears :-)
30 December 2024
A really beautifully located nursery, situated across from a large cricket field in Whiteley Village. The staff are so friendly and warm, and our daughter loved it! The team are dynamic and motivated, the daily food menu is brilliant and the daily updates and reports were really insightful. There
are regular events for the families and local outings for the children. Highly recommended!
03 October 2023
My child attended Little Bears Nursery for approximately the last 18 months and has just left as of August 2023 to go onwards to reception at a local primary school. My wife and I are extremely satisfied with the care and development that our child received whilst at Little Bears.
The facility is
very good and well laid out with an excellent outside space and the children go for walks around the local woodland from time to time. The carers gave off a very positive vibe and the culture of the nursery was clearly good and the children's behaviour showed accordingly. They ran sports days and special events which were brilliant.
Our engagement with the management team was always helpful and professional, the food was really well done by a chef who cared deeply that the children ate well and tried a good variety of food. The carers were so kind and our child always spoke about them with a happy glint.
Thank you for the excellent preparation you gave our child we are most grateful.
20 July 2023
We absolutely adore Little Bears! We currently have two children at the nursery, and our third daughter is already down to start next year. The staff are absolutely fantastic! There's been very little staff turnover in the 3 years my children have been attending the nursery. The staff really care,
and they're wonderful with the children - mine have absolutely thrived since they've been there! The setting is lovely, it's green and spacious and feels completely secure. I find it incredibly calming when I drive through the gates into Whiteley Village. The children play playball on the field, go exploring in the forest, and ride their bikes around the patio. It truly is a home from home environment, with exceptional management. We've recommended it to so many friends who love it as much as we do!
13 July 2023
Little Bears is a lovely nursery. Lots of outdoor activities and play areas. Also includes activities such as playball and monkey music. My son is very happy there. His key worker is fantastic with him. I would recommend it to anyone.
13 July 2023
Little Bears is a great nursery in a lovely setting with brilliant staff. My child loved the various activities and learning, especially monkey music and playball. He has really grown while being part of the Little Bears family.
I would highly recommend them.
05 July 2023
An absolutely superb nursery. Our daughter has been attending for the past 2 years and she has always been so very happy there.
The nursery setting is great, warm and welcoming, with a 'home from home' feel. Staff are simply amazing, truly. The entire team that works at the nursery is very
stable, little staff turnover, which speaks volumes as well to how well regarded they are by the nursery manager and by parents.
Wholesome meals are provided every day, cooked on site by the nursery chef who is really lovely as well. Always prepares extra treats at special occasions such as Mother's Day breakfast or Harvest Festival etc, where staff, parents and children all come together.
The nursery is very well managed, excellent communication channels with parents, could not fault it.
The site of the nursery is great, access to the green cricket ground and forest, excellent and secure outside gardens. Location is pretty unique!
An excellent nursery all around. Our daughter is thriving there!
05 April 2023
A one in million nursery for my daughter, who has loved it from her first day. Her key worker from her first year to her new one now, along with the other staff are excellent, caring and experienced, they teach the children from day one how to be independent and right from wrong, how to be
confident and caring and interested in the world! Being located in Whitely Village allows for great walks in the woods and field for sports days, walks and fresh air but the nursery has an excellent sized free flow garden. classes are separate due to age but can still be shared which allows for peer learning and also getting used to seeing other key workers so it’s not such a big shock the next year moving across. The freshly cooked food on site is nutritious and delicious (we know from days such as Mother’s Day breakfast, Christmas plays etc) Allergies are catered for and staff work with parents on routines from home so helping with potty training etc)! Can’t recommend enough!
05 April 2023
Little Bears is an excellent nursery and I cannot recommend them enough. They know all the children well and have a real ‘home from home’ attitude. They’re kind, flexible and work well with parents. The members of the team all stay for many years and that, I believe, is their biggest testament.
11 May 2022
After relocating to the area in the summer of 2021, we struggled to find full time childcare for our daughter in an environment that felt more homely, than corporate.
We were lucky to secure a place at Little Bears a few months later and have never looked back.
Our daughter absolutely loves it
there, she’s beaming when she goes in and loves talking about her friends and the staff. The environment is very welcoming, and the learning intentions each week are very well thought through. They also playball on a weekly basis and can go on nature walks on the surrounding grounds.
The food menu is balanced, nutritious and varied which was also important to us when selecting a childcare provider.
I’m delighted to have found such a warm, kind, and caring setting for our daughter.
24 March 2022
Little Bears is truly wonderful. Our daughter is so happy and nurtured at Little Bears and the staff are attentive, communicative and loving. The activities are stimulating and focus on development but always ensure fun. Our daughter is growing and learning by the day and will be more than ready for
school when that day comes. Cannot recommend Little Bears enough.
24 March 2022
Little Bears really care. Our son has been going for almost two years and he is excelling. He loves it at nursery and not only made great friends but through Little Bears caring and nurturing environment he is becoming a lovely little boy.
The staff and Keyworker are wonderful and understand his
needs and challenges, they guide and support while always communicating and chatting with us while giving us daily updates. The environment is lovely, in the middle of a private estate within a forest where outside play is always on the menu.
Our son had been to a couple of other local nurseries where it felt more like a business, Little Bears feels like a family and we couldnt be happier.
05 July 2021
When we moved here and our son started at Little Bear's, he hardly had any English. He was only little and had to adjust to a whole new environment and language. The staff at Little Bear's were absolutely amazing, working with us to help him settle in, always being incredibly kind and understanding.
They always listened when we had any comments or questions and tried to put in place any measures we had discussed. The staff, in general, are all simply wonderful!
24 May 2021
My son loves going to Little Bears. He is encouraged to learn, have fun and develop. Outdoor and indoor play are balanced well and given equal importance. Regular structured activity is themed each week to the learning intentions and as a parent, I feel really connected to my son's day through the
weekly updates and daily information chats with his keyworker. Little Bear's has responded excellently to the pandemic and I have every confidence in his health and care in this amazing and caring nursery.
Latest Reviews for Little Bears Day-Care - Whiteley Village
20 March 2026
My son has been attending nursery for a year and he's been thriving! He absolutely loves going in, and always looks forward to it. All staff have been wonderful - they are extremely experienced, nurturing, patient and highly professional. The facilities are great too, plenty of outdoor space
surrounded by nature! Andrea the chef makes delicious meals and my son always asks for seconds.
We are so pleased to have chosen this setting for our boy and are planning on sending our younger child there too once he turns two.
20 March 2026
We are delighted with Little Bears nursery, we are so glad we have chosen this nursery for our daughter. The thing we love the most about the nursery is the staff, they all have such a caring, kind, nurturing character. They clearly all love looking after children. They greet all little ones with
such a kind smile and enthusiasm each morning. The nursery offer a wide range of activities, and I particularly love how creative their approach is to learning. I would recommend Little Bears to anyone.
17 October 2025
Little Bears in Whiteley Village has been amazing with my two children. Every day my daughter goes in happy and tells me about her fun day. I love that the staff all build relationships and bonds with all the children, making each interaction personal.
I feel happy and at ease knowing my little
girl is well looked after and having fun.
14 October 2025
Since our son started at Little Bears when he was just 2 he has flourished!
Every day he tells us all the exciting things he's been up to and I feel like he gets amazing support from all the staff. We are well informed all of the time and couldn't be happier that we chose Little Bears for our son's
nursery.
05 September 2025
Such an amazing nursery. My son has been there since he turned 2 and I watched them help him grow from being a quiet, emotional and shy kid to a super chatty, confident, fun and interactive 4 year old, ready for school! They are so good at understanding kids and providing a nurturing role at first,
to one that just lets them be themselves in a fun and family like atmosphere. They really understood my little one through and through, we were so lucky to have found them! Hugely recommended. Not too big a group of kids, outdoor space, beautiful setting, lovely food, lots of fun activities through the year to get families involved. Thanks Little Bears!
29 August 2025
I couldn't recommend Little Bears at Whiteley Village enough. The team are fantastic, they take the time to really get to know your child, their likes and dislikes, and are so kind and attentive. Each evening at pick up, the team are excited to tell you about what your child has been up to that day,
which I find so special. My son has an amazing bond with his key worker, who has gone out of her way to make sure he's happy every day. The children have access to outdoor play every day, and also take part in music and sports classes every week which I love. They also regularly take trips to the pond, for nature walks, and to spend time with the residents at the local care home. My son has come on so far since joining Little Bears. Although he will be sad to leave nursery as he moves on to school, we have already signed our youngest child up to join when he turns two, and I know he will enjoy Little Bears just as much!
23 July 2025
We moved our son from another nursery in the area to this one when he was 2 years old (he's now four and a bit) for several reasons:
The staff - the staff turnover is low meaning we and our child have built a strong relationship with them. They are all experienced professionals, and we didn't have
the thing we had at the previous nursery where we would turn up and meet an agency staff member looking after our son.
The setting - being set among green open space is an incredible opportunity for the children. They go on nature walks in the forest and play outside in the safe and enclosed nursery gardens every day. The previous nursery had AstroTurf and limited time outside so this is a huge bonus.
Proximity to the old peoples home - unique opportunity for intergenerational interaction as the children are taken on visits to sing for the residents of a care home in walking distance. This is cherry on top of the cake.
We love Little Bears :-)
30 December 2024
A really beautifully located nursery, situated across from a large cricket field in Whiteley Village. The staff are so friendly and warm, and our daughter loved it! The team are dynamic and motivated, the daily food menu is brilliant and the daily updates and reports were really insightful. There
are regular events for the families and local outings for the children. Highly recommended!
03 October 2023
My child attended Little Bears Nursery for approximately the last 18 months and has just left as of August 2023 to go onwards to reception at a local primary school. My wife and I are extremely satisfied with the care and development that our child received whilst at Little Bears.
The facility is
very good and well laid out with an excellent outside space and the children go for walks around the local woodland from time to time. The carers gave off a very positive vibe and the culture of the nursery was clearly good and the children's behaviour showed accordingly. They ran sports days and special events which were brilliant.
Our engagement with the management team was always helpful and professional, the food was really well done by a chef who cared deeply that the children ate well and tried a good variety of food. The carers were so kind and our child always spoke about them with a happy glint.
Thank you for the excellent preparation you gave our child we are most grateful.
20 July 2023
We absolutely adore Little Bears! We currently have two children at the nursery, and our third daughter is already down to start next year. The staff are absolutely fantastic! There's been very little staff turnover in the 3 years my children have been attending the nursery. The staff really care,
and they're wonderful with the children - mine have absolutely thrived since they've been there! The setting is lovely, it's green and spacious and feels completely secure. I find it incredibly calming when I drive through the gates into Whiteley Village. The children play playball on the field, go exploring in the forest, and ride their bikes around the patio. It truly is a home from home environment, with exceptional management. We've recommended it to so many friends who love it as much as we do!
13 July 2023
Little Bears is a lovely nursery. Lots of outdoor activities and play areas. Also includes activities such as playball and monkey music. My son is very happy there. His key worker is fantastic with him. I would recommend it to anyone.
13 July 2023
Little Bears is a great nursery in a lovely setting with brilliant staff. My child loved the various activities and learning, especially monkey music and playball. He has really grown while being part of the Little Bears family.
I would highly recommend them.
05 July 2023
An absolutely superb nursery. Our daughter has been attending for the past 2 years and she has always been so very happy there.
The nursery setting is great, warm and welcoming, with a 'home from home' feel. Staff are simply amazing, truly. The entire team that works at the nursery is very
stable, little staff turnover, which speaks volumes as well to how well regarded they are by the nursery manager and by parents.
Wholesome meals are provided every day, cooked on site by the nursery chef who is really lovely as well. Always prepares extra treats at special occasions such as Mother's Day breakfast or Harvest Festival etc, where staff, parents and children all come together.
The nursery is very well managed, excellent communication channels with parents, could not fault it.
The site of the nursery is great, access to the green cricket ground and forest, excellent and secure outside gardens. Location is pretty unique!
An excellent nursery all around. Our daughter is thriving there!
05 April 2023
A one in million nursery for my daughter, who has loved it from her first day. Her key worker from her first year to her new one now, along with the other staff are excellent, caring and experienced, they teach the children from day one how to be independent and right from wrong, how to be
confident and caring and interested in the world! Being located in Whitely Village allows for great walks in the woods and field for sports days, walks and fresh air but the nursery has an excellent sized free flow garden. classes are separate due to age but can still be shared which allows for peer learning and also getting used to seeing other key workers so it’s not such a big shock the next year moving across. The freshly cooked food on site is nutritious and delicious (we know from days such as Mother’s Day breakfast, Christmas plays etc) Allergies are catered for and staff work with parents on routines from home so helping with potty training etc)! Can’t recommend enough!
05 April 2023
Little Bears is an excellent nursery and I cannot recommend them enough. They know all the children well and have a real ‘home from home’ attitude. They’re kind, flexible and work well with parents. The members of the team all stay for many years and that, I believe, is their biggest testament.
11 May 2022
After relocating to the area in the summer of 2021, we struggled to find full time childcare for our daughter in an environment that felt more homely, than corporate.
We were lucky to secure a place at Little Bears a few months later and have never looked back.
Our daughter absolutely loves it
there, she’s beaming when she goes in and loves talking about her friends and the staff. The environment is very welcoming, and the learning intentions each week are very well thought through. They also playball on a weekly basis and can go on nature walks on the surrounding grounds.
The food menu is balanced, nutritious and varied which was also important to us when selecting a childcare provider.
I’m delighted to have found such a warm, kind, and caring setting for our daughter.
24 March 2022
Little Bears is truly wonderful. Our daughter is so happy and nurtured at Little Bears and the staff are attentive, communicative and loving. The activities are stimulating and focus on development but always ensure fun. Our daughter is growing and learning by the day and will be more than ready for
school when that day comes. Cannot recommend Little Bears enough.
24 March 2022
Little Bears really care. Our son has been going for almost two years and he is excelling. He loves it at nursery and not only made great friends but through Little Bears caring and nurturing environment he is becoming a lovely little boy.
The staff and Keyworker are wonderful and understand his
needs and challenges, they guide and support while always communicating and chatting with us while giving us daily updates. The environment is lovely, in the middle of a private estate within a forest where outside play is always on the menu.
Our son had been to a couple of other local nurseries where it felt more like a business, Little Bears feels like a family and we couldnt be happier.
05 July 2021
When we moved here and our son started at Little Bear's, he hardly had any English. He was only little and had to adjust to a whole new environment and language. The staff at Little Bear's were absolutely amazing, working with us to help him settle in, always being incredibly kind and understanding.
They always listened when we had any comments or questions and tried to put in place any measures we had discussed. The staff, in general, are all simply wonderful!
24 May 2021
My son loves going to Little Bears. He is encouraged to learn, have fun and develop. Outdoor and indoor play are balanced well and given equal importance. Regular structured activity is themed each week to the learning intentions and as a parent, I feel really connected to my son's day through the
weekly updates and daily information chats with his keyworker. Little Bear's has responded excellently to the pandemic and I have every confidence in his health and care in this amazing and caring nursery.