Little Elms Daycare Nursery Shirley

2 South Way, Shirley, Croydon CR0 8RP
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9.8 49 Reviews
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Alistair Mulindwa (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 63

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 and early closure (2pm) on Christmas Eve

Parking

  • Parking available outside the nursery

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Little Elms Daycare Nursery Shirley Reviews (49)

9.8

Little Elms Daycare Nursery Shirley has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.797) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Elms Daycare Nursery Shirley has 49 reviews.

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Review from Jenny S (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended for the last two years. The staff are fantastic and always ready to help. The learning environments accommodate different activities for each child to learn through play and develop independent skills, socialise and communicate. There is a lovely outdoor area always being used no
matter the weather. My 3-year-old son said I like the bike in the garden, I like the nursery food and he really enjoys the arts and crafts and I love seeing his creations.
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Review from Natasha B (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Little Elms since I went back to work last October and she loves it. I feel nothing but secure when I leave her alone during the day. Her key worker is so attentive to her and the bond they have made is beautiful. The nursery has an app to keep you updated all day on your child’s
activities (this is such a highlight for me so I don’t feel like I’m missing out on what she’s getting up to) food is made in-house and is perfect to keep her on a good but very varied diet, I would highly recommend the team here.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a really good experience so far with Little Elms Daycare Nursery. Our toddler loves her key worker so much, some days she doesn’t want to come home! The nursery is clean and spacious with lots of engaging toys, a nice garden and friendly staff.
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Review from Elorine S (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are polite and very accommodating. Very child centered. My son loves it there, always happy to go, comes home and tells me all about his day and is always excited at the end of the day. Nursery is very convenient for commute and the opening times is good for getting to work.
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Review from K A (Father of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going there since she was a year old. She has grown so much, she learnt so much. She looks forward to going to nursery. We love it as the staff are friendly, lovely and very accommodating and important they care and look after her. Would highly recommend them. Keep up the good work
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Review from Maaria L (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter used to attend Little Elms Daycare Nursery a few years ago and now my son also does and they have always loved it! I love how the staff are so approachable and so willing to help at all times. A great nursery, never afraid to give the kids cuddles when needed!
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Review from Philippa J (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great Nursery, my little one has been going since she was ten months and you can see how much she has developed. Everyone always greets her by name and also any family members who collect her. I would definitely recommend it for peace of mind when going to work
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Review from Sharon L (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended Little Elms, Shirley since he was eight months old and is due to continue into pre-school with them this month. He has always been happy there and loves the staff, knows their names. Communication is good and prompt and when I've had concerns they have been immediately addressed.
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loves the garden. He has also taught me lots of songs!
Happy mum, happy child!
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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter loves this nursery, she settled In really well (went to a different nursery before this one). The staff are really friendly, kind and caring towards the children. My daughter has made friends and always talks about her day and what she has done. She has loads of allergies and the staff have
been amazing with catering to all her needs.


My only issue is the way the fees are worked out with the funding. The fees can change from month to month, which is a problem. I think they should work it out where the fees and funding are divided by the 12 months so the fees are exactly the same each month. This is what my daughter's previous nursery did and it's so much better because you are not caught out in a month where the fees can be £100 more than a previous month. Apart from that the nursery, staff and facilities are amazing.

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Review from Michelle D (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been in nursery since one year old. Initially a very anxious parent. Staff always take time to offer reassurance, support and advice. Our son is now in pre-school thriving. We are in awe at his knowledge at such a young age. They offer a broad and wide curriculum based around current affairs.
Our son is happy, confident and well-loved!
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Review from Urszula P (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very friendly nursery. My child loves attending every morning. He enjoys the food and is always happy to be there. Place is a bit crowded and outside space could be bigger but I guess I am looking at it from the adult's perspective. Good communication with management and the loveliest staff you can
imagine.
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I can only be honest with reviews. I must admit that in the beginning, I had my complaints, but after speaking to the staff members about my queries, I realised that everything could be solved with communication. My oldest child attended this nursery, I don't think I would want to change that fact.
My youngest now attends, and he absolutely loves it. The staff members know him by ear mostly, and by sight. He adores each and every one of them. He can be very visual when he dislikes a person and I have never been witness to that since he has been attending. I'd just like to let the staff know that they are doing a great job, improvements could be made, but nothing major. Keep up the good work everyone.
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Review from Jennifer (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Like any parent, I was so worried about sending my kids off to nursery when I returned to work. But this nursery really alleviated my fears. They clearly adore working with infants and small children, and our twins love attending. One of our twins has some additional needs, and they've gone out of
their way to be supportive - which means so much to us in many ways - it really has made a difference.
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Review from Saima D (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Have found the care to be of extremely high quality, professional and nurturing standard. Their biggest strength is how well they know my child- have tailored to his needs to ultimately help his development in every way. Am impressed with the activities/curriculum that is being delivered and seen my
child grow in confidence and I am now reassured.
of his ‘school readiness’. The staff and management here are dedicated to the care of the children and are highly professional at all times. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them and my child settled extremely quickly when he first began. The facilities and setting ensure my child is safe, happy and well stimulated.
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Review from Kasia F (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing setting! Like a 5* resort! Activities on tap, wide range of resources, indoor and outdoor activities, trips out to the community and local park and an extensive menu! My boys eat better than we do! Italian fish stew, roast of the week, fresh fruit and lemon sorbet! Staff are amazing; kind, caring,
helpful, understanding, engaged in the children’s learning and keen to share things with you. Feedback is daily and detailed. The boys have been there since they were 3 months old and I couldn’t be happier. Most importantly? I feel safe and happy leaving them at Shirley.
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Review from Denise U (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant, caring nursery and staff. My daughter has been with them since she was 9 months old. I always trusted that my baby was in the best care so that I could return to work with peace of mind. She gets fresh food and does lots of activities each week and seasonal themes.
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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has attended the nursery from when he was 15 months through to pre-school. During that time, I have not had any concerns or issues with the nursery.


My son has always enjoyed attending. I have watched him become a bright, independent and sociable child and I credit the staff for that.


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has met all the EYFS targets and in some cases exceeded them. Again, that is down to the staff and all the varied activities the nursery provides.


I think the nursery offers good value for money. In all the time my son attended, the fees have remained the same. The sessions on offer are practical for working parents. They are are also good if you only want a couple of sessions a week rather than every day.


The only niggle for me is the staff/management turnover, which is typical across the industry. Thankfully my son never seemed concerned with any changes.


Overall I've had a positive experience with the nursery and my younger child will be attending very soon.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Little Elms Daycare in Shirley since 12 months old. I can honestly say that her carers have helped her with development in so many ways, with walking, sharing, alphabet, counting, building relationships, exploring and so much more. She recently moved to the toddler's room
and I can already see her progressing to a new level in communication skills. I am incredibly grateful to the team and management for their level of care and great environment.
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Review from Lindsay M (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My first daughter has been with the nursery for nearly 3 years and we have seen some staff come and go. I would say that since their last Ofsted report they have really picked up and improved things as the last 8 months they really struggled. You can see the new improvements and the children look happier.
They have some really strong and caring staff members there that are very passionate about the nursery and the children and are an asset to that nursery. I hope they continue their journeys.
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Review from Yasmin F (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very loving and caring place, where my daughter looks forward to attending every day. Thank you.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.797)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.797) out of 10 for Little Elms Daycare Nursery Shirley 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.797 for Little Elms Daycare Nursery Shirley is calculated as follows: ( (131 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 153 Ratings = 4.797
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Elms Daycare Nursery Shirley is based on 13 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 63 number of registered child places is 12.6, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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