Little Elms Daycare Beckenham 2

About this day nursery

Little Elms Day care is a family-operated nursery group with multiple locations across London, dedicated to offering exceptional care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. They are committed to fostering a fun, nurturing, and secure atmosphere where children can thrive and reach their full potential.

The nurseries boast modern facilities, including bright indoor spaces and engaging outdoor areas, designed to stimulate creative play and learning. Their educational philosophy, focused on play-based learning, considers the unique developmental needs of babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers.

Each child is assigned a key worker who provides personalised attention, tracks progress, and maintains regular communication with parents. The team comprises highly qualified and experienced staff who undergo thorough induction and continuous supervision.

Little Elms emphasises a holistic approach to child development, aiming to prepare children for a smooth transition to formal schooling through its school readiness programme. They also prioritise health with nutritionally balanced meals prepared by trained chefs using locally sourced ingredients, and offer a generous settling-in period free of charge.

Operating year-round, Little Elms is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, and provides parents with online access to their child's learning journey.

Our ethos

Little Elms Day care's educational philosophy is rooted in play-based learning, aiming to nurture a fun, secure atmosphere where children can thrive. They focus on the unique developmental needs of each child, offering personalised attention through key workers and a holistic approach to development, including a school readiness programme.

What it's like

Staff provide children with a warm welcome as they arrive at the nursery. They support children's emotional well-being, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Staff plan a broad and balanced curriculum through engaging activities, which enables children to make good progress in their learning and development.

Pricing & funding

The nursery applies an optional Additional Service Charge (ASC) for funded placements. This weekly charge varies depending on whether a family is accessing 15 or 30 hours of funding. Certain funded schemes and eligible children are exempt from this charge.