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Little Cubs Academy Greenwich

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
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4.9(41 Google reviews)
·100 Old Woolwich Road, London, SE10 9PN · Greenwich
Number of places
67 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Greenwich

About this day nursery

Little Cubs Academy Greenwich is a vibrant day nursery and preschool dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. The academy prioritises holistic development, offering a rich curriculum that encourages exploration, creativity, and learning through play.

With a focus on individualised care, the day nursery ensures that each child's unique needs and interests are met. The facility boasts a spacious garden for outdoor activities and benefits from an in-house chef who prepares nutritious meals.

Parents can stay connected with their child's day through a dedicated nursery app, receiving real-time updates. The academy also organises regular outings into the local community to broaden children's experiences.

Little Cubs Academy Greenwich is committed to supporting families by accepting various government childcare funding schemes and providing resources to help parents navigate their options. The team aims to create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where children can thrive and families feel well-informed and engaged.

Our ethos

Little Cubs Academy Greenwich focuses on holistic development, encouraging exploration, creativity, and learning through play, with a commitment to individualised care that meets each child's unique needs and interests. They also aim to broaden children's experiences through community outings.

What it's like

Children are happy and enjoy their time at Little Cubs Academy Greenwich, separating from parents well and forming strong relationships with staff, which makes them feel safe and secure. Their independence is promoted, and they are developing a love for books and stories through various activities and outings to the local library. Children show good behaviour, learn turn-taking, and eagerly participate in group activities, fostering their social skills and confidence.

Spacious gardenIn-house chefNursery appRegular outings

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Mon to Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2020

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Cubs Academy Greenwich

Last inspected 9 August 2022 · Jasmine Nelson

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

Children are happy and enjoy their time at Little Cubs Academy Greenwich, separating from parents well and forming strong relationships with staff, which makes them feel safe and secure. Their independence is promoted, and they are developing a love for books and stories through various activities and outings to the local library. Children show good behaviour, learn turn-taking, and eagerly participate in group activities, fostering their social skills and confidence.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and enjoy the time they spend at the setting, separating from parents well and having strong relationships with staff.
  • Children are developing a love of books and stories, with regular outings to the local library.
  • Children's behaviour is good; they are supported with turn-taking and are developing their social skills.
  • Staff know the children very well and consistently engage in positive interactions with them, supporting their physical development and language skills.
  • Partnership with parents is very positive, and parents report on their children being well prepared for their transition to school.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance staff teaching to help children to have more freedom in deciding how to use materials to experiment and express their creativity
  • 2review staff deployment and group sizes to best support children's learning
  • 3control distractions, such as background music in the baby room, so that children can hear and focus when others speak to them.
Inspection #10239190 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents make comments on the friendly atmosphere and approachable staff.

Parents also report on their children being well prepared for their transition to school.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The setting has a designated special educational needs coordinator (SENCo). Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. The SENCo has implemented effective strategies which supports children to make progress in their development and is confident in liaising with external agencies to provide additional support for children with SEND.

Outdoor space

The report mentions specific daily experiences such as 'make their own choices during play' but does not specifically detail outdoor activities, only 'regular outings and trips, such as boat rides and visits to a farm and museum' which enhance physical development and provide new learning opportunities.

Google Reviews of Little Cubs Academy Greenwich

4.9
(41 Google reviews)
Isabel Biggs
a year ago

My son has been at Little Cubs Academy Greenwich for almost two and a half years, and we’ve had such a great experience that our youngest will be starting soon too! The staff are so warm and caring—they really get to know the children and make them feel supported and happy. The activities they create for the children are fun and engaging, and I’ve seen my little boy grow in confidence, make friends, and develop very quickly. Communication is great, we get lots of updates through the day so we know what he is up to and I always feel reassured that he’s having a wonderful time. It’s a lovely nursery with a real family feel, and I’d happily recommend it to anyone looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their little one.

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Renee Sew-Erblich
a year ago

I am very happy with the nursery. It is exceptional from start to finish. My daughter has been attending Little Cubs Greenwich since she was 7 months old and she's in preschool now. She loves going in and even asking for it on the weekend. The staff are very friendly, caring and passionate. Communication is excellent and great at keeping us up to date. The daily activities and developmental learning are carefully planned so that all the children are engaged and having fun. Her confidence and independence grew so much. Can't thank each and everyone in the nursery enough for everything you have done for my little one.

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Amelia di Palma
a year ago

My daughter has been at little cubs since she was 11 months old and I can honestly say there hasn't been a single negative experience since she's been attending. The staff have been fantastic throughout each stage of my daughter's progression. The communication between the staff and parents is fantastic with regular updates throughout the day and thorough observations of milestones and achievements. Most importantly my little girl has thrived and always leaves her setting having had a lovely day with her friends and carers. The bar has been set very high, we will be very sad when we have to move to primary school but I know for sure she will be very well prepared!

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Lizzy Q
2 years ago

My son has thoroughly enjoyed his time at Little Cubs nursery & preschool, reaching so many milestones along the way which the staff have greatly supported. They have done a great job of reinforcing anything that we implement at home with him, they are truly nurturing and every person that has taken care of him has taken the time to understand his behaviour and personality. They have provided invaluable support consistently from when he first started a few years ago, and have always been great at communicating his progress, any issues, and suggesting ways we can support him further at home. They always go the extra mile and I am so grateful to all of the staff at Little Cubs. I highly recommend their nursery!

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Vanessa Van-Dunem
a year ago

Choosing this nursery for our daughter was certainly a great decision. We were in awe of how much my little girl flourished and grew to love the daily day trips and her key workers. Another highlight was the open and prompt communication throughout her time there. The updates on her daily activities were constant and we truly felt included in her routine. We only left because we had to change neighbourhoods, but I would definitely have stayed if that was an option. Massive thanks to the staff for the incredible work that you do. Shout to Hope, Sheila, Hannah and Greta!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

9 August 2022

Good

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