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Little Bears Day-care # Little Bears Day-care Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Kingston Liberal Synagogue, Rushett Road, THAMES DITTON, KT7 0UX · Surrey Number of places 36 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority Surrey About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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. Qualified & Experienced Staff Safe & Inspiring Learning Environment Delicious & Nutritious Home Cooked Food Exciting Outdoor Play & Learning Areas Flexible Childcare Options ## 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. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Registration fee of £50 is non-refundable. - A deposit of £200 is required. - Voluntary consumables fee applies to fully or partly funded days. - Consumables fee includes meals, nappies, wipes, sundries, extracurricular activities, forest school and outings. - The consumables fee is included in fees for all privately paid sessions. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Bears Day-care Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10350594 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258404)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2678544) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.littlebears.club/thames-ditton/) Kingston Liberal Synagogue, Rushett Road, THAMES DITTON, KT7 0UX [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.3241/51.38595/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near THAMES DITTON - [Day nurseries in THAMES DITTON](/search?q=THAMES+DITTON) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-bears-day-care-kt7-0ux-2678544) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am-6pm weekdays, closed on Bank Holidays Session types All year round, Term time only, Full day, Flexible sessions Age range 2-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Food Delicious & Nutritious Home Cooked Food Established 2022 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Bears Day-care Last inspected 6 September 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - The staff provide a nurturing home-from-home environment. - Leaders and staff work well together to create a welcoming environment. - Leaders plan a curriculum that is responsive to children's emerging needs. - The staff support children's early literacy skills well. - Leaders' intent for children to become independent is implemented effectively. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to plan more precisely around children's individual next steps in learning - 2 build on children's awareness of why it is important to make healthy choices and live a healthy lifestyle. Inspection #10350594 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258404) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment they feel involved in the nursery and their children's learning. > Parents state that staff are always available to offer advice and support when needed. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Leaders and staff have significantly improved the outdoor play area. This has widened the outside learning experiences on offer and has supported children in developing a variety of new skills. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise daily. ## Parent Reviews of Little Bears Day-care 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ0RkezRBap5E0gG1uywQTEZ3sfQ-n3zvy7sKsPyPf0dkdNtA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Phoebe Sheppard 2 years ago My son is at Little Bears Thames Ditton, a truly wonderful nursery. Caring, personable, always going the extra mile for little ones and if I’m ever worried or he is upset when I leave him they make the extra effort to make sure I know he’s quickly settled and happy being there. The forest school and playball extras are fabulous and he loves them. I couldn’t recommend Scott, Lisa and the team anymore. Thank you Little Bears. 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