Little Bears Day-care

About this day nursery

Little Bears Day-care in Thames Ditton provides childcare for children aged 2-5 years, offering a nurturing environment where children can learn and develop new skills. The nursery features both a spacious outdoor area for exploratory and creative play, including forest school sessions, and an open-plan indoor classroom divided into sections for Ladybirds (2-3 years) and Butterflies (3-5 years).

This setup allows children to engage with peers of various ages or focus on age-appropriate activities in their designated areas. The nursery is committed to creating an atmosphere where children feel empowered to make choices, learn at their own pace, and build strong relationships.

They pride themselves on having qualified and experienced staff, providing nutritious home-cooked meals, and offering flexible childcare options. The nursery is open weekdays from 8 am to 6 pm, closing on Bank Holidays, and annually reviews its fees in April.

Our ethos

Little Bears Day-care is committed to creating an atmosphere where children feel empowered to make choices, learn at their own pace, and build strong relationships. They offer forest school sessions and an open-plan indoor classroom to allow children to engage with peers of various ages or focus on age-appropriate activities. Their approach supports exploratory and creative play.

What it's like

The staff provide a nurturing home-from-home environment. They have strong settling-in procedures that help to ensure they are aware of the individual needs of children and their families right from the start. All children are confident and happy during their time in this inviting nursery.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands for children aged 2-3 and 3-5 years, offering term-time or all-year sessions. Standard session options include mornings, afternoons, full days, and full-time care. Fully or partly funded days are subject to voluntary consumables fees, which are included in all private rates.