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Little Elms # Little Elms Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Little Elms, Cooks Road, Elmswell, IP30 9BX · Suffolk Number of places 42 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Elms, located in Elmswell, Suffolk, is a purpose-built preschool dedicated to providing exceptional care and education for children. The facility caters to children aged 2-11, extending its services to those in their final year of primary school through its wrap-around care. The preschool nurtures a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment, fostering children's physical, intellectual, language, emotional, and social development. Their educational approach emphasises play-based learning to build confidence and self-esteem. They are committed to inclusivity, offering opportunities to all children regardless of background. Little Elms offers various sessions, including breakfast and after-school clubs, and prides itself on its flexible booking options. The preschool is Ofsted registered and aims to give every child the best possible start to their learning journey. Our ethos Little Elms is committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment that fosters children's holistic development through a play-based learning approach. They aim to build confidence and self-esteem, offering inclusive opportunities for all children to ensure they get the best possible start to their learning journey. What it's like Children are keen to spend time at the setting, arriving happily and eagerly sharing their home experiences with staff, with whom they develop close emotional attachments. This helps them to feel safe and secure, particularly during changes at home. Children independently find resources matching their interests and steadily develop their ability to focus on specific tasks, making good progress in their learning over time. Purpose-built facility Wrap-around care up to Year 6 Play-based learning Ofsted registered ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged per hour or per session depending on the time of day, covering pre-school, breakfast, and after-school care. Additional three-hour sessions are available for children aged two to four. Funded sessions require a small contribution towards snacks, while breakfast is included in morning sessions. Funding accepted 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 - Snacks are chargeable for children attending funded sessions. - Breakfast sessions include fruit, cereal, and toast. - Additional sessions can be purchased subject to availability and must be booked through the office. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Elms Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10217044 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203054)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420834) 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.littleelms.co.uk/) Little Elms, Cooks Road, Elmswell, IP30 9BX [© 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#/0.91425/52.23429/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Elmswell - [Day nurseries in Elmswell](/search?q=Elmswell) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-elms-ip30-9bx-ey420834) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday-Friday, 7:45am - 6:00pm, 50 weeks a year Age range 2-11 years (up to Year 6 for wrap-around care) Session types Breakfast Club, Morning Pre-School Session, Lunch Club, Afternoon Pre-School, After School Care Term time / All Year All Year Established 2011 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Elms Last inspected 11 November 2022 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 Children are keen to spend time at the setting, arriving happily and eagerly sharing their home experiences with staff, with whom they develop close emotional attachments. This helps them to feel safe and secure, particularly during changes at home. Children independently find resources matching their interests and steadily develop their ability to focus on specific tasks, making good progress in their learning over time. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers focus well on observing staff practice and offering tailored support, an improvement since the last inspection. - Staff have a good understanding of what they want children to learn, including children with SEND, and focus on developing their thinking and mathematical knowledge. - There are good learning opportunities for toddlers during outdoor play, with staff engaging in role-play and providing tools to inspire mark-making. - Staff provide space, toys, and equipment that promote children's physical skills, showing them how to use tools like pipettes to strengthen hand muscles and control. - Partnerships with parents are good, with staff valuing their contributions to learning and helping families access support from other professionals. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to review the organisation of daily routines, particularly when moving between different activities, to maximise children's engagement in their learning. Inspection #10217044 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50203054) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are reassured by the close support provided by their key person. Staff have a good understanding of what they want children to learn, including children with SEND. Outdoor space There are good learning opportunities for toddlers during outdoor play. Staff get involved in children's role-play situations as they imagine they are travelling on a train in the garden. The inspector observed the quality of interactions during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language are keen to express their choices and preferences. They show that they are keen to learn new vocabulary when listening to stories and joining in with songs. ## Parent Reviews of Little Elms 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK28bTUSXaWOKWbLkisgOxwO2yWpZHvJpcrQKQHYWHnLLYz9g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Suzanne Woods 8 years ago Lovely building and garden. Staff are very approachable [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3NHE3RWlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9b1068e7544e5:0xff62689e1e2494b8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWPovMW12rpKaIGAMNQmJuqo-cv1l-GizIQ--GTbO5obrmnv5X1iA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Chris Beard 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnallDMmhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9b1068e7544e5:0xff62689e1e2494b8) Reviews from Google for Little Elms. 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