Little Cherubs Nurseries

Care tailored to every stage of early development

Each room is designed to support your child’s age, stage and individual needs, with dedicated spaces, resources and routines that help children feel safe, confident and ready to learn.

Across our Shortlands and Sydenham nurseries, children move through warm, thoughtfully planned rooms that support everything from first bonds and early movement to independence, friendships and school readiness.

Care tailored to every stage of early development

Each stage is designed to support your child’s development, with dedicated spaces and activities suited to their age.

Bright beginnings

Bright beginnings

Baby room3mths to 12mths

Tiny tots

Tiny tots

Toddlers room12mths to 24mths

Little learners

Little learners

Pre-school room2 to 3 Years

Shooting stars

Shooting stars

Pre-school room3+ Years

Bright beginnings

Our baby room provides a calm, nurturing space where our youngest children can build secure bonds, explore safely and settle into gentle nursery routines.

Gentle care routines

Practitioners work closely with parents to follow each baby’s individual feeding, sleep and comfort routines.

Sensory exploration

Babies enjoy age-appropriate sensory play, tummy time, music, stories and early movement activities.

Restful sleep spaces

Our nurseries include separate cot rooms to provide calm and restful sleep for younger children.

 
 

Tiny tots

Our toddler room gives children space to become more independent, develop language, build relationships and enjoy active, hands-on learning.

Growing independence

Children are encouraged to make choices, try new skills and become more confident in daily routines.

Language and friendships

Stories, songs, play and adult interaction support early communication and social development.

Free-flow opportunities

At Shortlands, the Tiny Tots room benefits from a small gated garden directly accessible from the classroom.

Little Learners

Our baby room provides a calm, nurturing space where our youngest children can build secure bonds, explore safely and settle into gentle nursery routines.

Gentle care routines

Practitioners work closely with parents to follow each baby’s individual feeding, sleep and comfort routines.

Sensory exploration

Babies enjoy age-appropriate sensory play, tummy time, music, stories and early movement activities.

Restful sleep spaces

Our nurseries include separate cot rooms to provide calm and restful sleep for younger children.

 
 

Shooting Stars

Our toddler room gives children space to become more independent, develop language, build relationships and enjoy active, hands-on learning.

Growing independence

Children are encouraged to make choices, try new skills and become more confident in daily routines.

Language and friendships

Stories, songs, play and adult interaction support early communication and social development.

Free-flow opportunities

At Shortlands, the Tiny Tots room benefits from a small gated garden directly accessible from the classroom.

Room environments that support learning

Our rooms are warm, engaging and thoughtfully resourced to promote independence, curiosity and confidence.


Play based learning

Play-based learning

Resources and activities are matched to children’s interests, ages and developmental stages.

Key person support

Key person support

Each child is supported by familiar staff who understand their routines, needs and personality.

Outdoor play

Outdoor learning

Children benefit from outdoor spaces that encourage movement, exploration and imaginative play.

Facilities that support every room

Each setting is designed to support children’s care, learning, safety and daily routines.


Secure access

Secure settings

Secure entry, gated spaces and safe daily procedures give parents peace of mind.

Outdoor play

Outdoor play

Children enjoy secure outdoor areas for movement, nature, investigation and fresh air.

Fresh meals

On-site kitchens

Fresh meals and snacks are prepared daily within our nursery settings.

Staff support

Caring staff

Experienced practitioners support children with warmth, patience and understanding.

Moving through the nursery

As children grow, we support transitions between rooms carefully and sensitively. We take time to understand each child’s confidence, routines and readiness before any move takes place.

Gentle transitions

Children are introduced to new rooms, routines and practitioners gradually.

Parent communication

Parents are kept informed and involved when children are preparing to move rooms.

Child-led confidence

Moves are handled in a calm, reassuring way so children feel secure and ready.

 

Shortlands rooms

Shortlands is a welcoming 46-place nursery with three carefully designed classrooms, originally adapted from two joined houses to create a homely early years environment.

  • Bright Beginnings - Baby Room
  • Tiny Tots - Toddler Room
  • Shooting Stars - Pre-School

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Sydenham rooms

Sydenham is our larger nursery setting, caring for children from 3 months to 5 years across four classrooms spread over three floors.

  • Bright Beginnings - Baby Room
  • Tiny Tots - Toddler Room
  • Little Learners - 2 to 3 Years
  • Shooting Stars - Pre-School

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Come and see our rooms

The best way to understand our nursery rooms is to visit us. We would be happy to show you around, explain our age groups and answer any questions about your child’s daily care and learning.

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A room that feels right

From babies taking their first steps into nursery life to pre-school children preparing for school, every room is designed to help children feel safe, happy and ready to grow.

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See Little Cherubs for yourself

Come and see how the nursery feels day to day. Meet the team, explore the space, and ask any questions.