Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton (Orpington)

109 Crofton Road, Orpington BR6 8HU
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Tooley (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 66

Total Places for Children

  • 95

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Early closure at 2pm on Christmas Eve
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Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton (Orpington) Reviews (35)

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Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton (Orpington) has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.602) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton (Orpington) has 35 reviews.

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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Gemma H (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I believe Little Elms to be a fantastic nursery, the staff are all so welcoming, and there’s a real emphasis on children first. My son has additional needs and has received a very high level of care and attention. The nursery was very proactive in contacting local support teams to help his communication,
and we have seen a noticeable improvement. Most importantly, my son absolutely loves going in every day and never wants to leave!
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Review from D V (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my kids (4 years old and 14 months old) have been going to Little Elms Crofton since they were 10 months old. We are very happy with the nursery and my kids are happy and very well-settled. They both love going to the nursery. My elder one is very attached to the staff. We want to thank all the
staff for being so amazing with the kids.
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Review from luma z (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little one has been going to Little Elms since she was 6 months old. She loves her time there and has learnt so much in the past 1.5 years.
She's the youngest in her group which means that she's always learning more from the older children. Nice team and settings.
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Review from Nathalie E (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children are currently at Little Elms Crofton and we couldn't be happier. All the staff are wonderful and so caring. We have always felt relaxed and confident leaving our children there, even when they first started and were settling in. Our eldest will be leaving in September for school and
I feel so sad about it! I would recommend this nursery to everyone.
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Review from J D (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My review is fairly limited as my 9-month-old daughter has only attended one settling-in session to date. However, after spending just 1 hour in the baby room I'm confident we made the right choice! I met several members of the team, including those from other rooms all of whom were incredibly friendly
and helped put myself and my daughter at ease almost immediately. It's clear to see they all genuinely care for the children and understand individual needs. After only a few minutes my daughter was off exploring the new surroundings, playing with various toys/equipment and even climbed up onto the lap of one of the keyworkers - it was as if she had forgotten I was even there!
We have two more settling-in sessions before she starts officially and I now feel incredibly confident to leave her in their capable hands.
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Review from Luci S (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton (Orpington) in the 'baby room', and is now due to start school in September. He's confident, happy, and has made so much progress in his learning in the setting.
I can't thank the staff enough for everything they've done for him. I have also really
valued the consistent warmth and responsiveness in their professionalism and communication.
It's a really lovely nursery, which has come to feel like an extension of our family. HIGHLY recommend!
Thank you Little Elms Crofton!
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Review from Sarah F (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter was a very happy and well-rounded toddler as a result of her 2-year care at Crofton. We only left due to leaving London and taking our child away from Crofton was the hardest part of our move. We will always remember the staff - carers and management, for educating our little girl.
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Review from M B (Father of Child) published on 31 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Little Elms Orpington has real issues with staff turnover. They do have excellent staff, particularly in the baby and big toddler rooms but they have real trouble hanging onto them, our little one is in the pre-school room and has had several key workers this academic year which has been massively disruptive.
The nursery itself is clean and bright and rooms are well appointed. Being in a suburb, the outside space is a little limited. The staff are committed and hardworking and the location is excellent for commuting. The problem is staff are coming and going and it is oftentimes very hard to gauge where your little one is at developmentally. While the day to day management of the nursery and its communications with parents has improved out of sight, it can't seem to keep its staff and that is troubling.
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Review from Christine S (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff all CARE about the children.


They can handle every situation they are faced with and I know my child is safe while there.


There seem to be a lot of menu changes and I am not always sure what has been eaten.

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Review from Liz B (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I currently have a little girl attending and she loves going. The staff are the making of Little Elms, caring, helpful and very supportive to the children. They go above and beyond their job descriptions to ensure the babies and toddlers are encouraged and nurtured. I don't have any criticisms of the
nursery and my son, who previously attended and is now at school, is a glowing example of the confidence they ingrained in him and what a difference they make to the early years of his development.


I would strongly recommend the nursery, the Owls room is particularly a great transition from nursery to school for the children and ensure they have all the basic tools needed to survive and thrive when moving to school.

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Review from Nina (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the second nursery I have used for my children and I would highly recommend it. The staff are attentive and genuinely caring. My son really enjoys going to nursery and it is clear the staff involved in his care all make an effort to welcome the children and find ways to encourage the children
to develop. For example, my son was reluctant to walk and staff used multiple different items and aids to encourage him. By comparison, the previous nursery my daughter attended, this individual/attentive care was lacking. The room is always very clean and well presented.
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Review from Y O (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started in the baby room when he was 12 months, having moved from another local nursery that he had joined at 8 months. Moving him has been the best decision of our lives. My toddler has gone from crying everytime we dropped and picked him up at the old nursery, to settling in very quickly
at little elms and being really excited to go to nursery every morning. He has now formed amazing bonds with all the staff at the nursery.


The staff genuinely care about the children, are always pleasant and smiling, and let us know what he's been up to each day (and we get a form for our records). The nursery room is clean and tidy - it's a bright airy space and the other children seem to love it there. There's also ample outside play area which also makes a difference as the children benefit from running around in the fresh air (my son's previous nursery only had a small roof terrace).


I couldn't recommend little elms enough and if my son could talk in sentences, he'd say the same!

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Review from Maria J (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son and now my daughter attend this nursery and I currently cannot fault it. My daughter has several allergies and she is looked after amazingly in Robins, the ladies working in the team are fantastic with her. The Managers are both amazing and listen to any concerns you may have.


My daughter

loves the nursery so much that when I go to pick her up to take her home she never wants to leave!!!!
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Review from Darrell V (Father of Child) published on 30 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience and that of my wife has been very positive. The staff are very friendly and genuine. Manager is great. It is a nice touch that all the staff know our daughter by name. The food is great and reassuring that the kitchen has a 5 star rating. My daughter thoroughly enjoys the nursery. Thank
you to all.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.602)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.602) out of 10 for Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton (Orpington) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.813 for Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton (Orpington) is calculated as follows: ( (169 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.813
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.789 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton (Orpington) is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 95 number of registered child places is 19. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 19 = 0.789
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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