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Little Smarties Nursery Ltd

Unit 1 Five Tree Works, Bakers Lane, West Hanningfield, Chelmsford CM2 8LD
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Little Smarties Nursery Ltd, Chelmsford

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

  • Melissa Pavelin
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Sophie Lines (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
  • Tuesday 07:00-18:00
  • Wednesday 07:00-18:00
  • Thursday 07:00-18:00
  • Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
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Little Smarties Nursery Ltd Reviews (37)

8.8

Little Smarties Nursery Ltd has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.822) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Smarties Nursery Ltd has 37 reviews.

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Review from Kat M (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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A very warm welcoming environment. My kids are absolutely thriving here at Little Smarties Nursery. Such wonderful, lovely staff & great quality care provided. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking to start their little one's journey at nursery.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Daughter has been at this nursery for over 2 years now and my son has just started. Everyone is so lovely and accommodating. I am at ease knowing my children are looked after with such love and care at the nursery and could not recommend it highly enough.

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Review from Mandy W (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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We couldn't be happier with our son's nursery. From the very beginning, they've made us feel like part of a family rather than just parents dropping off and picking up. They always take the time to greet us personally, using both mine and my husband's names, which makes such a difference and shows how much they genuinely care.
The creativity and effort they put into the children's experiences is amazing. One of the most memorable moments was when they "took the children to the zoo" using teddies and little cages-it was such a thoughtful and imaginative idea, and they made it truly magical for the kids.

It's a lovely, nurturing environment, and we feel so grateful that it's such an important and positive part of our son's life. We couldn't recommend them more highly.

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Little Smarties offers a nurturing, creative and exciting environment for young children to flourish. The team value and encourage curiosity and exploration, which enables all children to feel confident and included. They offer supportive parent sessions and are always on hand to offer advice and suggestions in relation to your child's needs.
My little boy has formed strong bonds with a number of the staff and chats fondly about them.

The Little Smarties team are second to none.

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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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A wonderful and nurturing nursery.
There is a warm and friendly atmosphere and always lots of structured and interactive play for children, with plenty of creative ideas and learning opportunities.
The staff go above and beyond to make the children feel welcomed and children are very well supported and cared for. They have been very supportive with weaning and very attentive to each individual's preferences and needs.

I highly recommend - my baby is always smiling and is very happy.

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Review from Sophie L (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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So glad I found this nursery for my 2 year old and 10 month old. The staff are just the best, they're so friendly and welcoming and just make it feel so homely. My 2 year old loves it there and absolutely adores the ladies in her room and my now 11 month old loves it and is so happy & chilled. The staff really do make the nursery & you can just feel how much they care xx

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Review from S Q (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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Little Smarties is a wonderful nursery. My son has been going to Little Smarties since he was a baby and he is now is the 3-5s room. Each room has been so nurturing and the staff go above and beyond. I always know he is well looked after with great early years provision, themed days, cultural days and lovely outdoor space to play in.
He is served a variety of healthy meals and snacks. The staff accommodate well to his food intolerances. Me and my son have received fantastic support from the nursery behavioural lead. Again nothing is ever too much.

You can definitely tell this is a family-run nursery as it has a warm family feel to the care my child receives.

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Review from Kara E (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was 9 months old. I’m so happy with the way she has grown with her confidence and speech. The staff have always been so helpful and friendly. I look forward to seeing her grow further before she starts school.

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Review from Rebecca K (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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We love Little Smarties, the staff, the activities, great communication and the varied food. Our daughter really enjoys her days there, she runs in so excited to attend. 5 stars, we couldn’t recommend it enough.

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Review from Rebecca D (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Little Smarties has from my daughter's first visit has been excellent. All the staff I have met have been so friendly and welcoming. They have clean and smart rooms with lots of space for children to play and learn. My daughter loves attending nursery and always does lots of fun activities that make learning fun. They have an excellent outside space and are surrounded by fields and countryside which is lovely. Communication is excellent not only with receiving updates about my daughter's day, but about the planning, learning and updates in the nursery in general. We are more than happy with the experience with little smarties and our daughter will stay there until she starts school.

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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Both my boys have attended Little Smarties and we love it! They are our second family and our boys absolutely love it there! As a teacher myself, I am impressed with the high expectations of behaviour, and they offer an exciting curriculum with varied topics. We love that they go on walks round the nursery and see the horses in the fields. They also have animals, including tortoises and Barclay, a play therapy dog who is awesome. They offer a high level of care and treat each child individually. The owners are incredible people with a real passion for what they do, and this is also shared with every staff member who are incredibly dedicated people.

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Review from Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Little Smarties is a wonderful nursery. My 3-year-old and 1-year-old twins attend. It’s such a warm happy, atmosphere and the kids love it! The team will go above and beyond to make sure the parents and children are happy. My 3-year-old’s speech has come along wonders since being with the team.

Thanks all.

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Review from Laura L (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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The nursery is fantastic! The staff are really friendly and approachable.
They done so much for my eldest one that he is now in school and couldn't talk until he was three, they put things in place to give him 1:1 support!

My two youngest still going there and they absolutely love going there and they love the staff! We feel we leave them in amazing hands!

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Review from Daisy W (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son recently started nursery for the first time and it was quite challenging for him, the patience and care the staff had were outstanding! I am so grateful!
The staff are always smiling and so friendly.
The updates are amazing on a daily basis.
I can rest assured that my son is being taken care of by amazing staff.

My son is starting to love his days at Little Smarties!

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Review from Kelly Ann S (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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I'm so glad I found Little Smarties for my daughter as was very worried about how she was going to be and settle in at nursery. But she is so happy and has come along so much since she has been there and is very excited every time she arrives so that makes me happy to see her happy.

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Review from F H (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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A very caring setting where I feel confident that my children are looked after and loved by the staff. The management are so accommodating and helpful and have been supportive to us as a family in so many ways.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My child currently goes to Little Smarties and we are extremely happy with the service provided. All the staff know him by name and he is happy and settled there. Any questions or discussions I have had have been dealt with quickly and thoroughly. They also have flexible contracts and should emergency care be needed have always helped out where possible. Highly recommended.

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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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We have always loved the family feel of Little Smarties. All the staff genuinely care for our girls and take an interest in their lives. They cater for the girls' needs in a variety of ways (from meal adjustments to supporting us through challenging times). The staff are always happy to help and take any concerns seriously. The nursery offer term time only contracts which works well for our family as I am a teacher. They are very flexible, we are able to book the girls in for extra sessions in the holidays or extra days when grandparents are on holiday. My youngest daughter is at the nursery and my eldest now attends breakfast and after school, the transition to this has been smooth and only having to do one pick-up after a day at work is great!

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Review from Kerri K (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My children have attended the Little Smarties Holiday Clubs for more than 1 year now and we have been delighted with the service. I wish I found them before my children started school! The Little Smarties holiday clubs take away all the mum guilt; their days are well balanced from action-packed outings to relaxing movies days with themed arts and crafts - my kids always come home happy and fulfilled. The food is good according to my eldest, and they go the extra mile for my younger fussy eater to ensure he is never hungry.

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Review from Sara S (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Little Smarties was recommended to me by another mum when I was looking for a nursery for my 6 month old when I had to return to work. My daughter is now 2 1/2 and we cannot recommend Little Smarties highly enough. She loves going and always runs in for a big cuddle.

The staff are brilliant and so caring with all the children. The owners are so lovely and are always there and part of the team. It really feels like one big family. There are always events and celebrations being organised and really fun daily activities.

The daily menus are mouthwatering and all allergies are adhered to above and beyond. They also provide after-school care and pick-ups from local schools, which is a lifesaver for working parents.

We haven’t had to use this service but I know parents who do and my elder daughter is always asking if she can go too.

I honestly would not consider anywhere else for my little one, I know she is in very safe hands.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Smarties Nursery Ltd

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Smarties Nursery Ltd accepts?

Little Smarties Nursery Ltd accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Smarties Nursery Ltd Open?

Little Smarties Nursery Ltd is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Little Smarties Nursery Ltd have capacity for?

Little Smarties Nursery Ltd has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Little Smarties Nursery Ltd to the centre of Chelmsford?

3.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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