Little Elms Daycare Lee

About this day nursery

Little Elms Daycare Lee, established in 2010, is situated in a beautifully refurbished Victorian building on Handen Road in South London, conveniently located between Hither Green and Lee stations, with direct links to central London. The nursery is also easily accessible via major bus routes and is approximately a mile from the Lewisham DLR station.

Boasting an 'Good' Ofsted rating, Little Elms Lee is one of the larger facilities within the Little Elms group, offering dedicated spaces for babies and toddlers, and an annex pre-school that opened in 2018. The nursery prides itself on its state-of-the-art facilities, which include comfortable carpeted areas for play and easily cleanable spaces for creative activities.

The pre-school features interactive whiteboards and a specialised IT area, where children develop essential school readiness skills and participate in weekly yoga and sports sessions. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to engage children at every stage of their development.

The outdoor areas are specifically equipped for different age groups. A full-time, qualified chef prepares nutritious meals and snacks, incorporating plenty of fresh fruits.

The nursery caters to children aged between 3 months and 5 years, aiming to provide a high standard of care and education to help every child reach their full potential.

What it's like

Children are playful and keen to join in with the interesting activities planned by staff. They gain confidence in their physical abilities as they explore their movements outdoors and build good relationships with responsive staff, which helps them feel safe and secure. Leaders and managers plan a curriculum that supports children to build on what they can already do and know, helping them develop independence and a love of books.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around an Additional Service Charge (ASC) for funded placements. Families accessing 15 or 30 hours of funding pay a weekly charge, which is optional and does not apply to those on certain fully funded schemes like Together for 2 or EYPP.