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Little Elms Daycare Beckenham 2 # Little Elms Daycare Beckenham 2 Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · Little Elms Daycare Nurseries, 28a Beckenham Road, Beckenham, BR3 4LS · Bromley Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Bromley About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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. Family-run business Play-based learning Nutritional food Experienced and qualified staff Open all year ## 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. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - The Additional Service Charge (ASC) is optional. - ASC does not apply to families accessing Together for 2, EYPP, or fully funded placements. - Parents can contact the nursery manager to discuss the charge. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Elms Daycare Beckenham 2 Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10373518 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50271094)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482573) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/) Little Elms Daycare Nurseries, 28a Beckenham Road, Beckenham, BR3 4LS [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.04026/51.40896/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Beckenham - [Day nurseries in Beckenham](/search?q=Beckenham) - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-elms-daycare-beckenham-2-br3-4ls-ey482573) ## Key facts Food All meals, refreshments, and formula milk included. Nutritionally balanced, freshly prepared by trained chefs using locally sourced ingredients. Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, 52 weeks per year. Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day Established 2014 Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Elms Daycare Beckenham 2 Last inspected 3 February 2025 Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - The new management team is dedicated and has a clear vision for the future of the nursery. - Staff build close bonds with children; they are kind and caring and interact well with them. - All children are developing a love of books and reading as staff make story time an enjoyable experience. - Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. - Staff enjoy working at the nursery and their well-being is supported by leaders and managers. Areas to develop - 1 build on the arrangements for the supervision and monitoring of staff to help raise teaching to a consistently high standard across the nursery. Inspection #10373518 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50271094) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents speak positively about the nursery." > "They say their children enjoy attending, and they have made good progress in their learning." > "Parents enjoy hearing their children sing songs that they have learned at the nursery." > "They like the daily feedback they are given and enjoy receiving photos of their children's achievements." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. Assessment is used well to promptly identify any delays in children's development at an early stage. Staff work closely with other professionals to provide targeted support to help close gaps in their learning. Additionally, staff successfully use pictorial prompts and sign language to support children's language and communication. Outdoor space All children enjoy daily outdoor play opportunities where they explore, are creative and develop their physical abilities. Younger children excitedly play with colourful floaty scarves, and older children develop coordination as they balance and confidently navigate space. Inspection history Date: June 2016 - February 2025 Good - November 2021 Good - June 2021 Inadequate - June 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Elms Daycare Beckenham 2 ### What do parents value about the nursery? ### How can Little Elms Daycare Beckenham 2 be contacted? ### Which funded childcare entitlements are accepted? ### How was Little Elms Daycare Beckenham 2 rated by Ofsted? ### Which area does Little Elms Daycare Beckenham 2 serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in Beckenham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Elms Daycare Beckenham 2. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Little Elms Daycare Beckenham 1 Beckenham · BR3 4PR 4.8(88 reviews) ](/nursery/little-elms-daycare-beckenham-1-br3-4pr-ey397684) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Fennies Kings Hall Beckenham · BR3 1LS 4.1(12 reviews) ](/nursery/fennies-kings-hall-br3-1ls-ey376223) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Cator Park Montessori School Beckenham · BR3 1NA 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/cator-park-montessori-school-br3-1na-ey333129) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Bright Horizons New Beckenham Day Nursery And Preschool Beckenham · BR3 1QW 3.9(7 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-new-beckenham-day-nursery-and-preschool-br3-1qw-2558543) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Bellissima Nurseries (Elmers End) Beckenham · BR3 4HG ](/nursery/bellissima-nurseries-elmers-end-br3-4hg-ey559852) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Apex Kids, Trinity House London · SE20 7TJ ](/nursery/apex-kids-trinity-house-se20-7tj-2697892) [See all nurseries in Beckenham →](/search?q=Beckenham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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