Little Bear's in East Village, part of the Busy Bees family, is a childcare provider dedicated to fostering a rich learning environment for children. The nursery embraces a unique pedagogical approach called Bee Curious, designed to ignite a lifelong love of learning and discovery.
This approach is rooted in the belief that every child is an individual with innate curiosity, and the curriculum is tailored to support their holistic development. The nursery focuses on key areas of discovery, encouraging children to explore, question, and engage with the world around them.
Through a blend of structured activities and child-led play, Little Bear's aims to build confidence, independence, and essential social skills. The nursery also prioritises healthy eating habits with NHS-accredited menus, ensuring children receive nutritious meals prepared on-site.
This commitment extends to providing an inclusive and supportive atmosphere where children feel safe to experiment, learn, and grow. The focus on strong partnerships with parents means families are actively involved in their child's learning journey, ensuring a consistent and nurturing experience.
The nursery offers flexible childcare options, including the ability to stretch funded hours across the year, to accommodate the diverse needs of modern families.
Our ethos
Developed through collaboration with Busy Bees educators across the world to enrich the curriculum. Our diverse menus and engaging routines encourage independence, social skills, and adventurous eating habits, all in a supportive, inclusive environment.
What it's like
Children are excited to attend this nursery and are greeted warmly by caring staff. The curriculum is ambitious and engages children, leading to good progress and preparation for school. Children are safe, well-behaved, and develop self-assurance, playing with increasing confidence both independently and with others.
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, a range of snacks and drinks, freshly prepared by on-site chef, NHS Startwell accredited menus. Includes unlimited nappies, wipes and sun cream at applicable centres. No packed lunches are allowed, only home-prepared hot meals are permitted if opting out of the Busy Bees One package.
Opening hours
7.30am to 6.30pm
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 14 May 2024 · Caroline Preston
What it's like to attend
Children are excited to attend this nursery and are greeted warmly by caring staff. The curriculum is ambitious and engages children, leading to good progress and preparation for school. Children are safe, well-behaved, and develop self-assurance, playing with increasing confidence both independently and with others.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents have commented positively on the progress the nursery has made since the last inspection.
Inclusion & environment
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff identify any additional support that children may need and work well with parents and external agencies to help children progress.
Staff provide outdoor play for all children, including trips out into the local community. Children have lots of opportunities to move freely and explore their surroundings. They climb, run, jump and ride wheeled toys.
Our daughter, Lily, joined this nursery when she was just 9 months old, and from the very beginning, the experience has been nothing short of exceptional. The settling process was handled with incredible care and support, making what could have been a daunting transition feel seamless and comforting. The staff at the nursery are simply amazing. Their dedication and warmth shine through in everything they do, and it’s clear that the children absolutely adore them. The baby room, complete with a lovely garden space, is a perfect environment for little ones to explore and grow. We’ve always felt confident and calm knowing that Lily is in such capable and caring hands. The food at the nursery deserves special mention as well. Lily absolutely loved it, and it’s reassuring to know that she was provided with nutritious and delicious meals every day. The recent management change has brought even more improvements, elevating the nursery to an even higher standard. Communication with parents is excellent; the team is responsive, engaged, and always keeps us well-informed. One of the most reassuring aspects of our experience has been seeing Lily’s smile every morning as she eagerly heads off to nursery – it's the best proof that she truly loves it there. We’d like to extend a special thanks to Francesca, who has been particularly involved with Lily’s care. Her dedication and personal touch have made a real difference, and we are deeply grateful. I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment for their child. The entire team is fantastic, and they have made this nursery a wonderful place for children to thrive.
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We have been delighted with the care provided for our son at Little Bears and we feel very lucky that he attends. Despite being in the middle of a pandemic, the staff did a wonderful job to arrange settling in when he was six months old. We were able to observe him during sessions over a two week period before he attended for full days on his own. It is fantastic that milk, food and nappies are all included because it means there is no hassle in the morning or at the end of the day. The staff are so loving and arrange lots of activities to keep the children busy. They are committed to supporting our son's development and helped us to wean him, when he wouldn't eat food at home and are now trying really hard to practise his walking. We love the crafts he comes home with and the fun themed days that feature every month. The updates via an app are fantastic, it's great when I'm at work and an update or a photo of my baby in action pops up on my phone. We really couldn't ask for more!
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I can only recommend Little Bear's Nursery, my daughter has been there for 6 months now and it really is a great nursery. The staff is really attentive and kind, the daycare is super welcoming and they pay attention to every detail. plus they have a nice garden where the little one can play. I can leave my daughter there without any stress. Moreover, she has learned a lot since she is attending Little Bear, it's really the best daycare in the neighborhood
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Little Bear's in East Village is a fantastic nursery! My daughter enjoys her time there, and has learned so much. The staff are friendly, caring and attentive, and the setting is lovely, with great facilities and lots for the kids to do. The garden in particular is wonderful, with plenty of activities to enjoy. The nursery is well organised, and very well run, always with the child and parents' best interests in mind.
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Our experiences at Little Bears have been very positive in the three years we’ve sent our children there. The team is warm, professional and caring and have nurtured our children from nervous starters into happy pupils! The staff have been very supportive to us during difficult periods and gone the extra mile when looking after our children. Would thoroughly recommend.
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Date: March 2014
Little Bear's 3 Ltd registered in August 2013, operating from premises within Chobham Academy, The Olympic Park, Stratford. The nursery is open each weekday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for 51 weeks of the year. It receives funding for two, three, and four-year-olds and employs 17 staff members, 11 of whom hold appropriate qualifications at level 2 and higher.
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