Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road

28a Beckenham Road, Beckenham BR3 4LS
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9.7 28 Reviews
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Person in charge

  • Holly Theobald (Deputy Manager )

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 60

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 (1400) on Christmas Eve

Parking

  • Easy access and parking in the Beckenham Spa car park right next door to the nursery.

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Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road Reviews (28)

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9.7

Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.726) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road has 28 reviews.

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Review from A V (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Little Elms for nearly three years now full time. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They create incredible activities and games for the children.
The teachers are attentive to my child's needs and genuinely listen when I share concerns. Their supportive and responsive
approach gives me confidence in my child's care and development.
One area for improvement is that the head office could be more willing to engage directly with parents when issues are raised, to ensure concerns are fully addressed.
I would recommend any parents looking at nurseries to consider Little Elms Beckenham Queens Road.

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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter (4yrs) has been at Little Elms for 3 years now and has flourished. The small size of the nursery means that class sizes are manageable and that there is a real community of parents.
Our younger daughter will be going to nursery in October and we didn't think twice about sending her here
as well. Thank you to all the staff at Little Elms!

Reply from Holly Theobald, Deputy Manager at Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road

Thank you so much for your feedback we really appreciate it and are happy to hear you have had such a positive experience at Little elms Queens Road.

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Review from Martina M (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery and amazing team!
My child has been attending since last October, and I must say all the staff have been just so attentive and helpful.
The team focuses on child's learning and development in the class in so many ways and games, and they also build relationships with children individually,
which shows dedication and creativity of the staff.
Communication is also great and we can't wait for a little feedback we always receive at the end of the day.
We are very happy with Little Elms, but most importantly our little one is happy!
Well done and thank you Little Elms Queens Road!

Reply from Holly Theobald, Deputy Manager at Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road

Thank you so much for your feedback we really appreciate it and are happy to hear you have had such a positive experience at Little elms Queens Road.

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Review from M A (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending this nursery for the past 18 months and we couldn't be happier with the experience she's had. From the very beginning she formed strong loving relationships with the staff who are consistently kind, attentive and genuinely caring.
The activities are always creative
and engaging. There's always something new and exciting for her to explore.

Reply from Holly Theobald, Deputy Manager at Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road

Thank you so much for your feedback we really appreciate it and are happy to hear you have had such a positive experience at Little elms Queens Road.

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Review from Robert T (Father of Child) published on 9 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have 3 kids at this nursery and they all love it. It's such a relief seeing them so happy when we drop them off in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon. All the staff are so sweet and caring. Can't recommend enough.

Reply from Holly Theobald, DEPUTY MANAGER at Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road

Thank you so much for your feedback we really appreciate it and are happy to hear you have had such a positive experience at Little elms Queens Road.

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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are incredible at this nursery! Really truly amazing! There is a positive vibe across the nursery and staff are happy and create incredible games for the children. I am always blown away by the lengths they go to creating fun activities across all classrooms. When you go to collect your child
you can see a buzz of activity across the rooms and the relationships with the children are clearly supportive and loving. Even after my older child left the nursery those who looked after him are always asking after him. And everyone seems happy to work there. They have dealt with any worries I've had in an empathetic way, and gone above and beyond to support both myself as a parent and my children - for example when our new baby came along they ordered books for our older child at the nursery and used them to talk through the new arrival. It really was incredible. I love the gender mix here of nursery workers and the children do too! There are some great young lads working there!

Reply from Holly Theobald, Deputy Manager at Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road

Thank you so much for your feedback we really appreciate it and are happy to hear you have had such a positive experience at Little elms Queens Road.

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Review from F S (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Little Elms since she was 7mo. She attends 3 full days a week and is happy and excited to go to nursery. Her initial primary carer made the whole experience for us as a family so much easier. As first time parents she kindly helped us navigate returning to full time work and
childcare, her advice and care of our daughter was invaluable. This had continued as our daughter had progressed through the different rooms at Little Elms. They have taken our daughters needs and development in to consideration and made sure she is stimulated and safe. Most recently we have loved the different theme weeks she is having in Robins. Two members of staff along with the other staff have been so caring and engaging for our daughter. She continues to be enthusiastic to go to nursery and excited to tell us all about it when we pick her up.

Reply from Holly Theobald, Deputy Manager at Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road

Thank you so much for your feedback we really appreciate it and are happy to hear you have had such a positive experience at Little elms Queens Road.

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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our child has been at Little Elms Queens Road for nearly a year now and we couldn't be happier. From the very beginning, the staff have been warm, welcoming, and incredibly nurturing for our son. They made his settling in process so nice and smooth.
He looks forward to going every morning and it's
one of the highlights of his day especially being in the garden! We've also noticed a real improvement in his eating since joining, which we attribute to the positive encouragement he gets at Little Elms.
The staff at Little Elms genuinely care, and it shows in everything they do.
We're so grateful to have found such a great nursery for our son to learn and grow.
I have recommended Little Elms Queens Road to quite a few friends and family members and I'll continue to do so

Reply from Holly Theobald, Deputy Manager at Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road

Thank you so much for your feedback we really appreciate it. We are happy to hear you have had such a positive experience at Little elms Queens Road.

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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thoroughly enjoyed the parents' coffee morning hosted by the nursery's Wellbeing Champion, with the Manager and Deputy Manager popping in too. It was wonderful to talk to the Wellbeing Champion about Early Years education and hear her talk about the importance of wellbeing and the impact it has on child
development as children progress through to adulthood. Such a lovely spread of coffee, juice and pastries which were very kindly put on for us. It was a lovely morning in the sunshine - Thank you to the excellent team!

Reply from Holly Theobald, Deputy Manager at Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road

Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it.

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Review from Marcus R (Father of Child) published on 5 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 20 month old son loves his time at Little Elms Nursery .
The staff are brilliant and genuinely care for him .
We have seen him become more confident in exploring and play during his time there .
I would recommend any parents looking at nurseries to consider Little Elms.

Reply from Holly Theobald, Deputy Manager at Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road

Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you are having such a positive experience.

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Review from Emma N (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been really happy with Little Elms, our son (now 18 months) has been attending the nursery 4 days a week for the past 6 months. All the staff are lovely, even staff in the other rooms know who he is, which is really reassuring when he moves up a class.
Wide variety of food and everything is
kept up to date on the app.

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Review from Kate M (Mother of Child) published on 25 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's a fantastic nurturing nursery. The staff are sweet and caring and my boys love a cuddle when they arrive.
They have been here since September and settled in so well.
The only downside is the outside space but they don't seem to mind!

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Review from Rebecca N (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. She has been attending 4 days a week since the beginning of the year and we have watched her develop and grow amazing relationships with her friends and staff members. We feel confident that she is looked after, her needs attended to and her days jam-packed
with fun activities.
She enjoys it so much that we have had tears at pick-up because she wants to stay longer and show us everything she has done during the day, a sure sign that things are going well and that we made the right decision sending her to Little Elms Beckenham!

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Review from Neil L (Father of Child) published on 5 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An amazing team that has me very reassured that my child’s safety is paramount!
The development I have seen in my son has been so good since the introduction of preschool lessons.
The staff here are very welcoming and attentive to the most delicate, to the most intricate of matters.
A sensational
team led by amazing management.
Keep up the great work guys.

Reply from Katie Henderson, Digital and Social Media Officer at Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road

Thank you so much for your kind words, we appreciate your support and encouragement!

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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always been really happy with Little Elms Beckenham. We’ve had one child there for nearly three years now and another one about to start. Staff really friendly and knowledgeable at all levels, rooms well organised and tailored to their age, food great, activities lovely, resources kept updated and clean,
good outdoor space, good communication, great app for noting food/nappies/sleep/garden time. Our child has always been happy to go in because of the care and fun on offer. Big thumbs up!

Reply from Katie Henderson, Digital and Social Media Officer at Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road

Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're delighted to have been a part of your childcare for so many years!

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Review from Simone D (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's a fantastic place for kids to be!!
Staff are lovely!
Place is clean!
Food is healthy!
Garden is fab!
And they have tortoises what more could you want!

The Little Elms is the place to be! No time to waste!

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Review from Sam E (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have gone here since they were 7 months old! They have great opening times, good room leader and the kids are safe and happy. They provide weekly photos of what they are going, which always brightens your day! The menu is varied and my little ones eat everything and they provide x 2
snacks and 3 meals per day.

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Review from Charlie Y (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started a few months ago and I cannot recommend Little Elms Daycare enough! I was quite anxious and emotional about leaving her, but the teachers in her room are just wonderful, so kind and thoughtful they made it a really supportive experience. They proactively updated me during her first
few days to say she was doing well, and are brilliant at updating the app so we can see what she’s been up to. She really loves it there and we enjoy going to pick her up and chatting with the teachers, a lovely place to be!

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Review from Amy H (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy joined only a month ago, always was very shy and nervous around strangers but now has totally come out his shell, loves all the creative play and speech has really improved. Couldn't of asked for more. Also eating way more variety than the chicken nugget diet he insists I feed him!! All
the careers have been so gentle with his nervous energy and update me on everything they know I worry about. Thank you Little Elms Daycare New Beckenham!

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Review from P B (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We really can’t fault the nursery at all! Our son couldn’t be happier and the staff are so lovely with him. He settled in really quickly and I’m sure this was because of how caring everyone was when he first joined. Great menu choice every day and lots of fun activities. All the staff are warm and friendly
and keep in regular touch about our son with updates throughout the day on the app or direct messages if they need to - fab place for our baby to be! A few staff changes since he’s been there and a few periods of unsettledness but current management is excellent! Garden is probably my least favourite part of the nursery but at least there is some outdoor space and it has lots of fun toys for the kids to play with.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.726)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.726) out of 10 for Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.726 for Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road is calculated as follows: ( (136 Excellents x 5) + (37 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.726

  • b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road 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:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road accepts?

Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road Open?

Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road is open: 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.

How many Children does Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road have capacity for?

Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Little Elms Daycare Nursery Beckenham Queens Road to the centre of Beckenham?

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

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