Little Elms Crofton

A brilliant nursery, my son is very happy every day and excited as soon as he turns up to nursery. The management team are communicative and responsive and the care giving team are easy to reach and always keep me updated on daily developments. The staff are brilliant. A super place to send your child!

We visited several nurseries and chose Little Elms over options that were closer or had better Ofsted ratings because of the welcoming and supportive atmosphere, the staff's excellent responses to safeguarding questions, cleanliness, and nutrition. Our child has been there for nearly a year now and we've continued to be glad we made this choice. A lot of people have put a lot of effort into giving our child a great experience. Had a few hiccups related to our child bonding with a particular member of staff, and then experiencing some developmental setbacks when that person rotates to another nursery or goes on annual leave, but those changes are inevitable in a nursery setting and staff have done a good job of helping our child get back on track. Most of the time it's easy to address any issues by talking directly with nursery staff; on the few occasions we've had to speak to management, they've been responsive and eager to partner with us to help fix any issues. Highly recommend.

Thank you for creating such a welcoming and supportive environment, we're so grateful for everything you do!

Overall we are so happy with the Nursery and are looking forward to having our daughter join next summer.

Leaving my first child on his first day at nursery was emotional and scary, but I have only seen him thrive at Little Elms. So much so, that I have already confirmed my newborn's place here for when I return to work next year.

Plenty of activities and variety of special events throughout the year for children to get involved in and learn different cultures, religions, festivals etc which is good.

I have been a parent at Little Elms Crofton for over 5 years now with two of my children that have attended the setting. With both my children the staff's care has been exceptional, all the staff work so very hard to ensure all needs are met and my children have and do thoroughly enjoy being there. I enjoy receiving the observations I’m sent daily of what my youngest is up to, I can see what she’s eating when she’s sleeping and all the fun activities she’s up to during the day through observations they send via the app. The management team puts personal care to each and every child, to knowing their names, needs and requirements, which makes me feel at ease when leaving. I'm grateful for all Little Elms offer us as a family and for my children!

Where do I start... The staff are fabulous, warm, welcoming and just wonderful. The nursery is always immaculate when I drop off and collect. My stepdaughter absolutely loves it, she wakes each day asking if it’s a ‘school’ day. On collection the staff are always available to spend time with me detailing all of her events and adventures she has been involved in. The nursery uses a great app which gives me timely updates with the foods she has eaten and fabulous pictures of her enjoying herself and learning lots of new skills. The management team are very efficient and always available to help should any query arise. Honestly couldn’t recommend it enough.

I particularly like the app where I can see my son's progress and what been up to each day. I also love the feature where you are able to communicate with staff and key workers. Would highly recommend it.

Since my little girl started at the age of 8 months Little Elms has been nothing shy of amazing, I was nervous sending her to the nursery for the first time but I wouldn’t have it any other way! She has always exceeded her milestones and has learnt so much while attending the nursery. The staff and management team are friendly and helpful, always willing to go above and beyond to help me with whatever I need. She is now in preschool and absolutely thriving, creating new friendships and learning new things every day. She adores her friends and key workers and continues to make new experiences!

Great nursery and preschool. Both my boys have built great relationships with the staff and enjoy their time there. I feel confident that the staff care for them well and help them meet their developmental needs.

Our daughter started at the nursery when she was 14 months old and now at 19 months old, we would say that she has completely settled and happily goes to the nursery and sits with her key workers as well as other members of the staff in her room. She eats well and is generally happy during her time at the nursery and we are kept updated on her nap and meal times as well as what and how much she has eaten. She has started to eat independently at home too, thanks to the habits formed at the nursery. Her vocabulary has expanded as well. We are very happy with the complete and overall care that our daughter receives at Little Elms and will happily recommend it to anyone!

Fantastic little nursery, the staff are great, and all very engaging! Our little one loves it there, especially the garden! I recently enrolled my child in this nursery and I couldn't be happier with my decision. The staff are incredibly caring and attentive, and they provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children. The curriculum is well-rounded and includes a variety of activities that promote learning and development. My child always comes home happy and excited to share what they did that day. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a high-quality childcare option.

All three of my children have attended Little Elms. My eldest attended back in 2011 my son 2015 and now my youngest is currently attending. They have continuously delivered high-quality care and early years education throughout the years. There are some members of staff that still remain in post. Which is always a good indicator of how well it is run. The staff are amazing, friendly, supportive and fun. My daughter loves attending and loves the staff. It gives me peace of mind when at work that she is getting looked after.

A great nursery, my son is so happy there. The staff are welcoming and friendly and it is such a positive experience for us all. They stay on top of updating the app throughout the day so I know what’s going on, and always doing fun activities to educate and develop their skills.

I am extremely satisfied with Little Elms Crofton Nursery. The Teachers here are not only highly skilled but also genuinely caring. They communicate regularly sharing updates on my son’s progress, which has been reassuring. The diverse range of activities, festivals celebrations and educational resources provided has greatly contributed to his learning journey. Thank You.

My son has been going to Little Elms Crofton since he turned a year old. Initially, when he was in Dove's 2 room, we had an amazing experience; he was looked after very well. But since he moved to Robins, I have not been so happy with the ratio of carers per kid, but that being said, I have always seen that they try harder and are always open to any kind of feedback and ready to work on it. I had to prompt many times, but they do listen and improve, so I am glad about it. My son has bonded well with most of the carers, and they are all very lovely. I think it would help to have more structured activities to help children with their development and communication needs, which I think they are starting to include in their daily routine now. I have also raised concerns regarding my son's speech delay and developmental issues, and the nursery is doing a good job helping him through it giving him individual attention that he needs.

My daughter has been in this nursery since she was two and a half years old. She has learned so much and has gained so much confidence during her time there. The staff are very supportive. My daughter will really miss this place, especially saying good bye to one staff member every day before leaving.

My daughter went to Little Elms Daycare Nursery and my son has been there for over 1.5 years now. He always has a great time and can now tell me what he gets up to. They have great facilities and always have lots to play and do. I find the staff really supportive and helpful. He is currently potty training and they are really helping with that. I would highly recommend Little Elms, Crofton.

We've had a great experience since 2020 with Little Elms Crofton for our two children. The attention and care given to them has been great and the staff are very friendly, approachable and I'm happy in the knowledge that they are safe, cared for and nurtured. The food selection from the kitchen is excellent and healthy, and the outdoor spaces are perfect for exploring and playing in too as well as the indoor rooms. It is a lovely nursery where they've been able to develop alongside their peers and learning how to interact with each other.