Little Ferns Wendover Nursery
Little Ferns is a welcoming, homely nursery where children learn through exploration, creativity, and deep connection to the outdoors. Rated Good by Ofsted, our caring team and thoughtfully designed environment nurture curiosity and confidence, supporting every child to develop independence, resilience, and a genuine love of learning. Open 51 weeks a year, 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday. Places are available, so enquire today.
Opening Times
Open 51 weeks per year
Standard hours: 8.00am-6.00pm, Mon-Fri
Extended hours*, 7.30am-6.30pm
Excluding bank holidays & inset days
*Subject to availability
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Meet The Team
Cara Jones
Nursery Manager
Cara is our Nursery Manager. She has worked her way up the nursery ladder over the last 10 years and joined Little Ferns in October 2022. She is deeply passionate about running an exceptional nursery where children feel safe and are surrounded by rich learning opportunities.
Olivia Way
Deputy Manager
Olivia has worked her way up the nursery ladder over the past 8 years and joined Little Ferns in February 2023. She has studied hard to achieve a Level 5 in Early Years and is passionate about supporting children in her care.
Rebecca Davis
Deputy Manager
Rebecca joined as Deputy Manager this year and entered the nursery brimming with positivity, energy and enthusiasm. She has a keen eye on supporting the nursery team to deliver the highest quality education.
Katie Bebb
Deputy Manager and SENDCo
Katie is our Deputy Manager and SENDCo, bringing a calm and thoughtful approach to supporting children and the team. She has recently completed her Level 5 in Early Years and is passionate about inclusive practice, ensuring every child feels understood and supported.
Cara Jones
Nursery Manager
Cara is our Nursery Manager. She has worked her way up the nursery ladder over the last 10 years and joined Little Ferns in October 2022. She is deeply passionate about running an exceptional nursery where children feel safe and are surrounded by rich learning opportunities.
Olivia Way
Deputy Manager
Olivia has worked her way up the nursery ladder over the past 8 years and joined Little Ferns in February 2023. She has studied hard to achieve a Level 5 in Early Years and is passionate about supporting children in her care.
Rebecca Davis
Deputy Manager
Rebecca joined as Deputy Manager this year and entered the nursery brimming with positivity, energy and enthusiasm. She has a keen eye on supporting the nursery team to deliver the highest quality education.
Katie Bebb
Deputy Manager and SENDCo
Katie is our Deputy Manager and SENDCo, bringing a calm and thoughtful approach to supporting children and the team. She has recently completed her Level 5 in Early Years and is passionate about inclusive practice, ensuring every child feels understood and supported.
Enrichment Experiences
Yoga & Mindfulness
These gentle sessions offer children a calm moment in their week to stretch, breathe, and slow down. Through simple movements and guided relaxation, they learn how to understand their feelings, look after their bodies, and find moments of stillness.
Intergenerational Connections
We’re proud to bring children together with older members of our community for crafts, gardening, conversation, and storytelling. These visits help children develop empathy, kindness, and a meaningful connection to people of all ages.
Makaton Signing Sessions
Delivered by a trained Makaton practitioner, these friendly sessions introduce children to simple signs in a fun, engaging way. Makaton supports communication for all children and helps us create an inclusive, supportive environment where every child is understood.
French
Each week, our French teacher visits the nursery to introduce toddlers and preschoolers to the joy of a new language through songs, stories, and playful conversation. These lively sessions help children tune into new sounds, build early confidence with vocabulary, and experience the excitement of exploring another culture in a warm, age-appropriate way.
Woodwork
Our woodwork specialist creates inspiring termly woodwork packs and guided activities for our preschool children. Using real tools and natural materials, children learn how to design, build, and problem-solve safely and creatively. These sessions develop fine motor skills, focus, resilience, and a huge sense of pride as children bring their ideas to life through hands-on making.
Drama
Each week, our specialist dance teacher visits the nursery to lead joyful, movement-filled sessions for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Through rhythm, expression, and playful choreography, children build confidence in their bodies, develop coordination, and experience the pure delight of moving to music together.
Heuristic Learning
Heuristic learning gives children the freedom to explore everyday objects in their own way, discovering how things move, feel, and fit together through open-ended play. Using natural materials and loose parts, children follow their curiosity, build problem-solving skills, and develop deep focus as they investigate the world around them.
Parent Events
We love bringing our families together through joyful celebrations and shared experiences. From our annual art exhibition and festive Christmas show to our heart-warming graduation ceremony, these events give children the chance to shine and families the chance to feel part of our community.
Fees & Funding
See our monthly fees based on your child’s government funding entitlement. To learn more about how funding works, visit our Government Funding page.
| Number of days | No funding | 15 hrs of free funding | 30 hrs of free funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 full days | £1,711.69 | £1,617.00 | £1,332.13 |
| 4 full days | £1,521.50 | £1,236.63 | £951.75 |
| 3 full days | £1,141.13 | £856.25 | £571.38 |
| 2 full days | £760.75 | £475.88 | £187.00 |
| 5 half days | £1051.88 | £767.00 | £482.13 |
| 4 half days | £841.50 | £511.50 | £187 |
| 3 half days | £631.13 | £301.13 | £280.50 |
Half day 8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm, full day 8am-6pm. Fees for funded sessions include all meals, consumables and a broad timetable of enrichment activities.
What Parents Say
"As a parent, the nursery communicates well with us and is responsive to any concerns. I could not recommend this nursery more highly and my son will be incredibly sad to leave.”
Rosie, mother of child
“My son’s confidence has come on in leaps and bounds and the nursery are helping to shape him into the most kind and generous little boy. To say he’s thriving in this environment would be an understatement.”
Becca, mother of a child
“The activities on offer are outstanding - lots of outdoor play, toys, sports, crafts, baking, reading, and so much learning.”
Abby, mother of a child
"As a parent, the nursery communicates well with us and is responsive to any concerns. I could not recommend this nursery more highly and my son will be incredibly sad to leave.”
Rosie, mother of child
“My son’s confidence has come on in leaps and bounds and the nursery are helping to shape him into the most kind and generous little boy. To say he’s thriving in this environment would be an understatement.”
Becca, mother of a child
“The activities on offer are outstanding - lots of outdoor play, toys, sports, crafts, baking, reading, and so much learning.”
Abby, mother of a child
Careers at Little Ferns
We believe that the very best early years care starts with the people who provide it. Our team is made up of passionate, dedicated, and creative early years professionals who share our values: putting children first, creating safe and inspiring environments, and working closely with families.
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