Little Linguists Nursery School

French is part of the everyday childcare offer at Little Linguists Nursery School in Streatham. Its One Person One Language (OPOL) approach means French-speaking educators use French consistently, giving children contact with another language through people rather than a standalone lesson. Children do not need a bilingual background to join.

The nursery accepts children from one month to five years. No Ofsted inspection has been published for this setting yet.

The Early Years Foundation Stage provides the framework for learning through play, conversation and exploration. Here, that includes language development, physical activity and learning about the surrounding world, alongside early literacy, mathematics and creative expression. French sits alongside this framework rather than replacing it.

Bilingual Beginners offers separate baby and toddler workshops involving accompanying adults, with sensory materials, musical instruments and movement. These sessions give families a way to explore bilingual activities together; they are separate from the nursery's day-care booking patterns.

Older children take daily walks. High-visibility jackets and reins form part of the arrangements for these outings, taking activity beyond the nursery itself.

Each child receives a key person within a month of enrolment. This practitioner tracks development, discusses activities with carers and shares progress regularly, providing a named role for continuing communication rather than requiring parents to start each conversation afresh.

The one-off, non-refundable registration charge covers as many settling sessions as a child needs before starting. For children with special educational needs, the nursery works with families and outside professionals.

NurseryCam provides parents with access to live images of their child online. Meals are prepared daily by Zebedee’s Lunch Box, whose menu planning involves a paediatric dietitian; snacks include fruit, vegetables and organic milk.

Sessions and Attendance

Full-time and part-time attendance are offered across 51 weeks of the year. Opening hours are 7.30am to 6.30pm on weekdays, with closures for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. These are opening hours, rather than separate session clock times.

The address is 71 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6LY. Families can contact the nursery by telephone, email or its contact form.

Funding and Paid Extras

EECP-funded childcare is offered. For funded children, meals are paid for separately or families supply a suitable packed lunch, so food arrangements depend on the option chosen. Meals, milk, sun cream and nappies are supplied for full-time children.

Current prices come in the nursery's written quotation. Nursery fees are reviewed annually in April, with notice of increases given in January; fees remain payable during a child's absence or illness.

• French in everyday care. OPOL relies on educators consistently using their language. During a visit, ask how this works for a child encountering French for the first time.
• The first month. A key person is allocated within a month of enrolment, while settling sessions precede the start date. Ask who coordinates care and communication during that initial period.
• Funded meals. EECP-funded children either bring a suitable packed lunch or have separately charged meals. Choose the arrangement that fits your child's food needs and daily routine.

Little Linguists suits families seeking French alongside play-based early learning, whether they need full-time attendance or a part-time pattern. The practical appeal lies in its consistent-language approach, pre-start settling sessions and year-round attendance. Its educational offer can be described concretely, while an independent judgement of quality must await inspection.