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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [London](/search?region=London) 4. Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) # Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 1 Ambleside Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5ES · Havering Number of places 37 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Havering About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Learners Nursery & Preschool, established in 2015, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Operated by the charity LifeLine Projects, with over 15 years of experience in early years, the nursery aims to offer high-quality childcare that mirrors what parents desire for their own children. The nursery focuses on learning through play, fostering confidence and a love for learning through engaging, age-appropriate activities tailored to children's interests. They boast two locations in Elm Park, both equipped with excellent facilities, dedicated rooms for various age groups, and nutritious home-cooked meals prepared by an in-house chef. The committed and qualified staff ensure a warm, friendly, and supportive atmosphere, promoting emotional, social, and educational development. The nursery also prioritises strong parent-nursery partnerships, utilising the ParentZone app to keep families updated on their child's progress and daily activities. Our ethos The nursery focuses on learning through play, fostering confidence and a love for learning through engaging, age-appropriate activities tailored to children's interests. They prioritise strong parent-nursery partnerships. What it's like Children arrive at the nursery keen to begin their day and happily leave their parents and carers at the door. Staff have established nurturing relationships and provide an ambitious and stimulating curriculum that supports children's interests and builds on their existing knowledge. This approach helps children make good progress from their starting points and prepares them well for school. Learning through play Charity-run Home-cooked meals ParentZone app ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at a flat daily rate for children aged 3 months to 5 years, covering a full day from 7:30am to 6:00pm. The standard fee includes meals, milk, nappies, consumables, and activities. Funded places are available, with itemised weekly charges for food, consumables, and extra-curriculars. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Standard fees include home-cooked hot meals, milk, nappies, consumables, and daily activities. - Parents can opt out of consumable charges by providing their own meals, snacks, nappies, and wipes. - A 10% discount is offered for full-time bookings of five days per week. - A 15% discount is offered for a second sibling's booking. - Funding is stretched over 51 weeks (11 free hours for the 15-hour offer, 22.25 free hours for the 30-hour offer). ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10354277 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253221)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703731) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/) 1 Ambleside Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5ES [© 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#/0.19971/51.54679/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Hornchurch - [Day nurseries in Hornchurch](/search?q=Hornchurch) - [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-learners-nursery-preschool-ambleside-rm12-5es-2703731) ## Key facts Food Home-cooked hot meals, milk, and snacks provided by in-house chef. Parents can opt to provide all meals and snacks if they choose to opt out of the food charge. Opening hours 7:30am to 6:00pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) Last inspected 17 June 2024 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 arrive at the nursery keen to begin their day and happily leave their parents and carers at the door. Staff have established nurturing relationships and provide an ambitious and stimulating curriculum that supports children's interests and builds on their existing knowledge. This approach helps children make good progress from their starting points and prepares them well for school. Inspector highlights - Leaders support staff well to develop their professional development through regular supervision and daily coaching. - Partnerships with parents are strong, with parents reporting happy children who have developed confidence, self-care, and social skills. - Effective arrangements are in place for identifying children's specific abilities and their individual needs are met through collaboration with other agencies. - Children enjoy taking care of nursery pets, fostering responsibility, empathy, and compassion for living things. - Babies enjoy messy play, exploring foam, making prints, developing creativity and physical development, and strengthening muscles in the ball pit. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen strategies to support staff who are training in childcare to engage better to support children's learning and development with a focus on communication and language. Inspection #10354277 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253221) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that their children are happy to attend and have developed their confidence, self-care and social skills. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Effective arrangements are in place for identifying children's specific abilities. Staff work well with other agencies to ensure children's individual needs are met. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well and additional funding is sought to ensure inclusion for all children. Outdoor space Children move freely outdoors as they play and learn in the well-resourced garden. They learn about limits, boundaries and challenge in their play. Children run, jump and ride wheeled toys. They develop their fine motor skills, explore natural materials and role play in the mud kitchen. They engage in messy play as they cook with mud, water and kitchen equipment. Inspection history Most recent inspection 17 June 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50253221) ## Frequently asked about Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) ### What is the capacity at Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)? ### Who makes up the team at Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)? ### Which area does Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) serve? ### How are meals handled at Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)? ### How does Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) support children with SEND? ### What is the nursery working on developing? ### Which funding entitlements does Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hornchurch Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside). - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### A Star Kids Nursery Hornchurch · RM12 5LH 4.3(18 reviews) ](/nursery/a-star-kids-nursery-limited-rm12-5lh) - [ Awaiting first inspection <0.2 mi ### Explorers Elm Park 2 Elm Park · RM12 5AB 4.8(16 reviews) ](/nursery/explorers-elm-park-2-rm12-5ab-2867886) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Explorers Elm Park Hornchurch · RM12 4RN 4.8(16 reviews) ](/nursery/explorers-elm-park-rm12-4rn-2620097) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Phoenix Pre-School Hornchurch · RM12 5NH ](/nursery/phoenix-pre-school-rm12-5nh-ey552672) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Learners Nursery and Preschool Hornchurch · RM12 4PT ](/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-preschool-rm12-4pt-ey488395) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bretons preschool Rainham · RM13 7LP ](/nursery/bretons-pre-school-rm13-7lp-ey433649) [See all nurseries in Hornchurch →](/search?q=Hornchurch) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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