About Us - The Little Bears
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About Us

Welcome to The Little Bears Nursery 🐻💛

Hello and a very warm welcome to The Little Bears Nursery!

I am the proud owner of The Little Bears Nursery, your local, privately owned day nursery in the heart of Hatfield Peverel. We welcome children from 2 years of age, offering both full-day and sessional care in a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment.

As a qualified teacher who has always specialised in Early Years education, I have a genuine passion for giving young children the very best start in life. I have always believed that the early years are some of the most precious and important years in a child’s development. These are the years when confidence grows, personalities shine, friendships begin and the foundations for a lifelong love of learning are built.

I opened The Little Bears Nursery at the beginning of 2019 with a vision of creating something truly special – a nursery that feels like an extension of home, where children are not just cared for, but genuinely known, valued, nurtured and loved.

As a nursery owner and manager, one of the things that matters most to me is ensuring that every child who walks through our doors feels happy, safe and secure. I want our Little Bears to arrive each day with a smile, excited to see their friends, explore their surroundings and discover something new.

At The Little Bears Nursery, we pride ourselves on our small, personal, family-feel atmosphere. We understand that choosing a nursery is one of the biggest decisions a parent can make, and we never underestimate the trust that families place in us when leaving their little ones in our care.

We want every family to feel welcomed, listened to and reassured that their child is in the very best hands.

One of the things I am most proud of is our wonderful team. We are incredibly lucky to have a strong, dedicated and caring group of practitioners who share my passion for Early Years education and genuinely care about the children they look after.

They go above and beyond each day to provide the love, patience, encouragement and support that every child deserves. We take the time to get to know each child as an individual – their little personalities, interests, favourite activities, achievements and even the things they might need a little extra reassurance with.

We believe that building strong, trusting relationships with both children and their families is at the centre of everything we do. We love celebrating children’s milestones, sharing their achievements and working closely with parents to support every stage of their development.

For us, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference – a warm welcome in the morning, a reassuring cuddle when needed, the excitement of mastering a new skill or simply seeing a child grow in confidence and happiness.

I strongly believe that happy, secure children are confident learners.

At Little Bears, we aim to create an environment where children feel comfortable being themselves, are encouraged to explore their interests and are supported to develop at their own pace.

We recognise that no two children are the same. Every Little Bear comes to us with their own personality, interests, strengths and individual needs. Through careful observation, individualised planning and strong relationships with families, we ensure that each child receives the support, encouragement and opportunities they need to flourish.

Our aim is not simply to prepare children for school, but to help them develop the confidence, resilience, independence, kindness and love of learning that will support them throughout their lives.

Our Early Years Curriculum 📚

Our nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, which underpins our curriculum, policies, procedures and everyday practice.

The EYFS recognises the importance of learning through play and supports children’s development across seven key areas of learning.

The Three Prime Areas:

  • Communication and Language
  • Physical Development
  • Personal, Social and Emotional Development

The Four Specific Areas:

  • Literacy
  • Mathematics
  • Understanding the World
  • Expressive Arts and Design

We place particular emphasis on the three prime areas, as these provide the essential foundations for children’s learning, relationships, confidence and development.

We also believe that learning goes far beyond numbers, letters and preparing for school. Learning is about making friends, sharing experiences, developing independence, managing emotions, asking questions, trying new things and discovering just how capable you can be.

We want our Little Bears to feel proud of who they are and confident in what they can achieve.

Since opening our doors in 2019, The Little Bears Nursery has been built on the values that are most important to me – kindness, nurture, trust, respect, happiness and a genuine love for Early Years education.

I never want Little Bears to feel like somewhere children simply attend while their parents are at work. I want it to be a place where children make their first friendships, enjoy new adventures, build wonderful memories and feel a real sense of belonging.

I want our parents to feel part of our nursery family too. Having open communication, building lasting relationships and working together to support each child’s journey is something I feel incredibly strongly about.

There is nothing more rewarding than watching a child who may have initially needed a little extra reassurance blossom into a happy, confident and independent Little Bear, ready to take on their next adventure.

My biggest wish is that when children eventually leave Little Bears, they do so with happy memories, wonderful friendships, a love of learning and the confidence to take their next steps into school and beyond.

The Little Bears Nursery is something I am incredibly proud of. It has been built with so much love, hard work and dedication, and it means a great deal to me to see the happy little community we have created.

As the owner and manager, I am personally invested in ensuring that our nursery continues to be a place where children thrive, families feel supported and our team feel proud of the care and education they provide.

I truly believe that childhood should be filled with laughter, discovery, imagination, messy play, adventures and lots of happy memories. Children are only little once, and I want us to make those precious early years as special as possible.

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about us. We would love to welcome you and your family to The Little Bears Nursery and show you what makes our nursery such a special place.

Mrs Walter 🐻💛