Food
Three nutritious and balanced meals per day, along with a range of snacks and drinks, freshly prepared by an on-site chef. Unlimited nappies, wipes and sun cream are also included.
Little Bear's in Wanstead Village, part of the Busy Bees family, offers a comprehensive childcare experience built on a passion for early years education. The nursery prioritises a stimulating and engaging environment where children are encouraged to explore and develop at their own pace.
Their "Busy Bees One" package simplifies daily routines for parents by including fresh, nutritious meals accredited by NHS Startwell, prepared on-site by trained chefs, along with essential consumables like nappies and wipes. This focus on healthy eating not only ensures balanced nutrition but also transforms mealtimes into valuable learning opportunities, fostering independence and social skills.
The nursery is dedicated to supporting families through various government funding schemes, offering flexible options like "stretched" funded hours to accommodate diverse needs and schedules. With a commitment to high-quality care and a holistic approach to child development, Little Bear's aims to create a welcoming and enriching atmosphere where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.
What it's like
Staff are kind and foster children's sense of belonging well at this inclusive and well-resourced nursery. Leaders plan a wide-ranging curriculum that includes meaningful experiences across all areas of children's development. Staff have calm dispositions and pay attention whenever children speak, which children reflect in their own conversations.
Funding accepted
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Food
Three nutritious and balanced meals per day, along with a range of snacks and drinks, freshly prepared by an on-site chef. Unlimited nappies, wipes and sun cream are also included.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 19 June 2024
What it's like to attend
Staff are kind and foster children's sense of belonging well at this inclusive and well-resourced nursery. Leaders plan a wide-ranging curriculum that includes meaningful experiences across all areas of children's development. Staff have calm dispositions and pay attention whenever children speak, which children reflect in their own conversations.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents say that their children are happy to come to the nursery.
Inclusion & environment
The manager, who is also the special educational needs coordinator (SENCo), effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families. Staff use a visual communication system to support children's understanding of activities and everyday routines, and the SENCo ensures timely referrals to other professionals and works with them to support children's learning and development. Additional funding is used to provide children with small-group interventions for more-individualised learning.
Staff keenly support children's physical development. Older children enjoy digging, filling and scooping sand outdoors. However, at times, staff working with the youngest children do not consistently provide outdoor activities that match babies' individual stages of development, meaning not all children have high-quality outdoor experiences.
My Son attended the Nursery since he was One year old and the minute i entered i immediately knew it was a great place. Everyone who works there are super friendly, knowledgeable and make your child feel so special. My son is now 2 year and 3 months and we are leaving London and i wish i could take Little Bears with us, as my Son has grown to be a very confident and Happy child and Little bears had a massive helping hand with this and we are very sad to leave. Thank you again Little Bears, a special place and we will never forget you.
Read on GoogleOur daughter Elsa has been going to Little Bear's in Wanstead Village since she was 7 months, she is now 3! Outstanding nursery with nice big rooms and a lovely garden. Exceptional staff and carers that show true dedication to their work. Little Bear's feels like more than a nursery/childcare setting to me, staff and carers have helped me make important decisions for Elsa's development and had been guiding me through key milestones of Elsa's development. I highly recommend this nursery; I visited all the nurseries in Wanstead before making a choice and Little Bear's really stood out for me ever since.
Read on GoogleClaire, Donna, Ayo and the gang have taken such good care of my little one, they've treated him as his own. He's still young but it's clear that he has additional needs, and these were met ten fold at Little Bears Wanstead Village. You know you're in a nurturing and supportive environment when you walk in to pick up your child and the highest members of senior management are cuddling him and have already learned his likes and dislikes after a few short weeks. He had real trouble settling in but was comforted, and nurtured, encouraged, and praised week on week so that he could find his own way in his own time. I can't think of a safer, more conducive place for a child to flourish. Every member of staff goes out of their way to make an effort to make you feel supported and your child feel loved. The nursery is such a happy, fulfilling environment that each time you walk in, members smile and take the time to greet you even if they work in a completely different section of the nursery and don't have day to day contact with you. I can't sing the praises of senior management enough. They've always had time for my questions and have maintained a high standard of cleanliness, care and professionalism making the nursery second to none. Emails are answered as soon as they've been sent, records are kept and memorised, and daily changing situations are kept on top of. Not only clearly knowledgeable in their respective fields; but the most caring, understanding and genuine group of people I've ever met. They are literally the dreamteam with the best run place and the highest standard of care and routine I've seen yet.
Read on GoogleIts rare to have such an incredible collection of kind and dedicated people all working in the same place. The staff and nursery are a credit to themselves and the industry and have played a major role in helping me raise such a happy little boy. I’m incredibly thankful for them everyday and hope that they get everything their hard work and warm heartedness deserve. Thank you so much team.
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Date: April 2012
Little Bear's 2 Ltd registered in 2011 and is in Wanstead, London Borough of Redbridge. The nursery operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm. It has 25 staff members, most with early years qualifications at level 2, 3 and 6, and accepts funding for free early education for three and four-year-olds.
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