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Little Elms Daycare Greenwich

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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4.3(61 Google reviews) ·2-4 Wood Wharf, London, SE10 9FL · Greenwich
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–3 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Greenwich

About this day nursery

Little Elms Greenwich, registered with Ofsted in 2014, is a childcare facility situated in the New Capital Quay waterside development, offering a stimulating environment for children aged three months to five years. The day nursery boasts a purpose-designed layout that maximises natural light and space, with dedicated areas for different age groups; babies and toddlers are accommodated upstairs in a bright setting, while preschoolers benefit from a ground-floor space.

The curriculum is enriched with a variety of engaging activities, including weekly yoga for all ages and football coaching for preschoolers. The preschool room is well-equipped with educational resources such as computers and iPads, and a qualified teacher provides comprehensive support to prepare children for school.

Little Elms Greenwich places a strong emphasis on nutrition, with a full-time Kitchen Assistant, overseen by a qualified Chef, preparing balanced meals and healthy snacks. Conveniently located near Waitrose, the day nursery offers easy parking and excellent transport links, being just a short walk from Cutty Sark DLR, Greenwich DLR/mainline, and within easy reach of London Bridge, Canary Wharf, and the City.

The setting is designed to foster each child's development and well-being through creative and educational experiences.

What it's like

Friendly practitioners warmly welcome children, facilitating a smooth separation from their parents. Children display enthusiasm, positive interactions, and a strong sense of belonging and confidence. Leaders and practitioners are good role models, fostering an inclusive environment and providing supportive, nurturing care.

Purpose-built facilityExcellent transport linksOutdoor spaceOnsite kitchenParent app

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges an optional weekly Additional Service Charge (ASC) for funded placements. This charge does not apply to families eligible for Together for 2, EYPP, or fully funded placements.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 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 and can be discussed with the manager.
  • ASC does not apply to Together for 2, EYPP, or fully funded placements.

Key facts

Food

Provided by onsite kitchen with balanced meals and healthy snacks prepared by a Kitchen Assistant supervised by a qualified Chef.

Opening hours

weekday from 7.30am to 6pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Elms Daycare Greenwich

Last inspected 20 November 2024 · Katie Smith

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Friendly practitioners warmly welcome children, facilitating a smooth separation from their parents. Children display enthusiasm, positive interactions, and a strong sense of belonging and confidence. Leaders and practitioners are good role models, fostering an inclusive environment and providing supportive, nurturing care.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery's passionate leaders are committed to providing high-quality care and enriching learning experiences for all children.
  • The support provided for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective.
  • Practitioners know their key children well and track their progress, working closely with parents to ensure consistent support.
  • Practitioners are mindful of children's needs and interests, creating good opportunities to explore natural materials and enrich sensory experiences.
  • Practitioners nurture language development from a young age, introducing new vocabulary and encouraging conversation, and incorporate mathematical language and concepts into children's play.

Areas to develop

  • 1support practitioners in responding to children in ways that acknowledge and validate their feelings, while also teaching them about the impact that their actions have on others.
Inspection #10357844 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

on how happy their children are when attending the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support provided for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective. Practitioners develop a strong, individualised understanding of each child's needs. They work closely with the designated leaders, outside professionals and parents to implement tailored strategies throughout the day. This helps children with SEND to make good progress in their overall development.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. No further detail on outdoor provision is mentioned.

Google Reviews of Little Elms Daycare Greenwich

4.3
(61 Google reviews)
Navaneettha Sundararaj
a year ago

We’ve been so impressed with Little Elms and the positive impact it has had on our 3.5-year-old son. He has become much more confident, and the suggested weekend activities have been a wonderful way for us to bond as a family. He loves baking pies and cakes at nursery and can now list ingredients confidently. His fine motor skills have improved remarkably—he has a great pen hold, paints beautifully, and speaks in full sentences. As a curious child, the science experiments they do have been perfect for nurturing his love of learning. Little Elms is a fantastic, nurturing environment, and we’re grateful for their support in his development.

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Oksana Gradinar
2 years ago

My daughter has been attending Little Elms full-time throughout the week since she was 14 months old. I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly she settled in, within just a week, thanks to the warm and attentive staff and the variety of activities they organize daily. They arrange messy play sessions every day with engaging themes such as sea creatures, food, and animals, painting, play dough, exploring scents and textures, sand play etc. Notably, my daughter has developed positive eating habits, often eating better at the nursery rather than at home. Their diverse selection of tasty dishes from different cultures has contributed to this. Being bilingual, she started speaking English within 2 months of joining the nursery, confidently singing nursery rhymes and expressing herself in both languages, despite being less than 2 years old. This progress is undoubtedly attributed to the interactive approach of the nursery staff, who consistently engage with the children and speaking to them. The nursery boasts attentive key workers, effective management, and a welcoming parent community that frequently organizes family events. Overall, our experience with Little Elms has been overwhelmingly positive and I recommend it to all my local friends.

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Ellie Garratty
2 years ago

My son has been attending the nursery 2 days a week since October and he is already settled in and enjoying his time there. The staff in Robins room are amazing as well as the management staff. They take the time to update the app regularly with what the children are doing, eating and sharing pictures with the parents. At pick up time, they give a thorough update on how my son’s day went. His vocabulary has increased massively already and he is confident doing a range of activities. I feel happy leaving my son at Little Elms Greenwich, knowing he is safe and having a great time! Thank you all 😊

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Vladimir Zakharov
2 years ago

Our daughter has been going to Little Elms for several months now. She was very quick to settle in due to great organization and support by the nursery. Most importantly we can see her progressing in everything be it speech, motor skills etc. The nursery has a programme by which they educate kids and provide feedback to parents about their progress. Most importantly she is very happy when she is there. Thank you and keep up with good work.

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E O
a year ago

The staff at the nursery have been fantastic and I really feel they have made a huge contribution to my daughter’s development. My daughter is always happy to go to play with her friends and when she has no day nursery she misses them a lot. I love to see her smile when we are getting ready to go to the nursery, I’m very happy for her. Thank you very much! Best regards, Mommy Elsa x

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024

Date: May 2016

  • November 2024Good
  • June 2024Inadequate
  • May 2019Good
  • May 2016Good

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