Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00 am – 6.00 pm. Open all year round (50 weeks per year) closing for Bank Holidays and one week over Christmas period. Limited term-time only places are offered (based on Warwickshire term 38 weeks per year).
Little Cubs Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
Number of places
43 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Warwickshire
About this day nursery
Little Cubs Nursery is a childcare setting in Kenilworth for children aged from birth to four years. It operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. The day nursery accepts government funding for three and four-year-olds.
The day nursery was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in January 2024. The inspector found that children settle quickly, form secure attachments with staff and behave very well. Children's communication and language are well supported as they explore the well-planned environments. The report also noted that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good levels of support. To improve further, Ofsted suggested that staff could provide more challenge during activities and use assessment information to plan more precisely for what children need to learn next.
What it's like
Children settle quickly in the warm and calm nursery environment and form secure attachments with staff. They benefit from a well-planned curriculum that offers a broad range of experiences, helping them to make good progress in their learning. Staff encourage children from a young age to become independent, with babies practising feeding themselves and older children self-sufficient in serving their own meals.
Family-run nurseryFreshly prepared mealsSensory roomExperienced staff
Pricing & funding
Fees are charged per full day or half day session, with a minimum booking requirement. Additional service charges apply to funded hours to cover meals and snacks, though parents can choose to provide packed food instead. The nursery operates 50 weeks a year, with limited term-time spaces available.
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Good to know
- Minimum booking of 2 full days or 4 half day sessions per week is required.
- Open 50 weeks per year, closing for bank holidays and one week over Christmas.
- Offers a limited number of term-time only places (38 weeks).
- Additional service charges for funded hours are optional if families choose to provide packed food.
Key facts
Food
All meals and snacks are freshly prepared on the premises by our nursery cook. Menus are on a four-week rolling basis with a change of menu for spring/summer and autumn/winter. All allergies and cultural requirements are catered for.
Session types
Full day 8am – 6pm, Half day 8am – 1pm, Half day 1pm – 6pm
Age range
Babies to preschoolers
Term time / All Year
All Year
Registered with Ofsted
2017
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Cubs Nursery
Last inspected 5 January 2024 · Lisa Bennett
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 settle quickly in the warm and calm nursery environment and form secure attachments with staff. They benefit from a well-planned curriculum that offers a broad range of experiences, helping them to make good progress in their learning. Staff encourage children from a young age to become independent, with babies practising feeding themselves and older children self-sufficient in serving their own meals.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and managers have an accurate oversight of the quality of provision.
- Children's communication and language development is well supported.
- Children behave very well.
- Children are continuously busy during their day as they explore the well-planned and well-resourced environments.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good levels of support.
Areas to develop
- 1build on staff's confidence in using assessment information to plan even more precisely for what children need to learn next
- 2find ways to provide more challenge to children during activities so that their learning is extended further.
Inspection #10326227 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak very positively about the nursery.
They compliment the staff and say that their children enjoy attending.
Parents receive regular information about their child's learning and are pleased with the progress they are making.
parents praise the setting for helping children to recognise letters that form their name.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good levels of support. The dedicated special educational needs coordinator works with staff and other agencies to put targeted education plans in place for children. Staff plan experiences that support children to achieve these targets, which helps them to reach their potential.
Outdoor space
Children are continuously busy during their day as they explore the well-planned and well-resourced environments.
Google Reviews of Little Cubs Nursery
4.8
(28 Google reviews)
Michelle Russell
5 months ago
Both of my daughters have attended Little Cubs Day Nursery and I cannot fault it. Both of my daughters have attended, and they have absolutely loved every moment there. My eldest enjoyed it so much she didn’t want to leave and keeps asking if she can return! Jo is the heart and soul of the nursery, and her warmth, humour, passion, and dedication are evident in everything she does for the children, and it sets the tone for the nursery. The staff are just as wonderful—caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child’s development. The nursery puts on a number of different activities for the children, which is fantastic, and you can see the thought behind every lesson, and experience shared with the children. Little Cubs has become an important memory for my girls and one I’m incredibly grateful for. It has given them both the positive start they needed. Highly recommended!
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Sandeep Sidhu
6 months ago
Impossible to put into words how amazing this nursery is but I will try! I was incredibly anxious putting my toddler into nursery but Little Cubs have made our experience so positive. The staff are so compassionate, dedicated and motivated. My toddler adores each one of them and is at ease in their presence. There is excellent communication with the nursery, with regular updates given via the app and in person. They have excellent activities, such as little kickers and the premises are great. Lovely outdoor space and an indoor sensory room. The nursery really works with you and puts your mind at rest. My toddler has grown so much in her confidence and social interactions by going here and I can't fault a thing.
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Hasti Khazravi
6 months ago
Our girls absolutely love attending this nursery, going in every day with bright smiles. They've built wonderful relationships with both the staff and the other children, and it's clear they feel loved, safe, and well looked after. The variety of engaging activities and curriculum is excellent, covering everything from language skills to math and art. They have produced some brilliant art pieces, which are great keepsakes that I am very proud of. Communication is also a strong point, with detailed feedback provided at the end of each day. We highly recommend this nursery!
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Tina Deakin
6 months ago
Both of our children are at Little cubs and we’ve only had great experiences! Communication is amazing, the kids look so happy and relaxed when we pick them up and I’m always impressed by the many activities and arts&crafts they do with them. Everyone working there genuinely seems to care and staff turnover has been minimal so we’ve built a lot of trust with the team over the years. Truly an outstanding nursery in Kenilworth 💞
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Rebecca K
6 months ago
Cannot recommend Little Cubs enough, the team have been absolutely incredible with our daughter and we will have no hesitation in sending our son there too. All the LC team are warm, friendly and inviting. Fabulous at communicating, accommodating with any requests we’ve had big or small, and have supported our daughter and her individual needs every step of the way. Couldn’t ask for more ❤️
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Inspection history
Date: April 2019
- January 2024Good
- April 2019Good
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