Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford

50 Muirkirk Road, London SE6 1BU
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Mica Lennox-Callender (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 45

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 Christmas Eve
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Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford Reviews (24)

9.9

Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford has 24 reviews.

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Review from Jelena M (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been going to Little Elms since 2021, she started when she had just turned one and has been in all of the rooms at Little Elms.
It is a fantastic nursery, the management have done so much with the space including introducing a new provider for healthy meals, book borrowing and social
events for parents.
The staff are so caring about the children and go above and beyond daily.
My daughter is regularly complimented on her communication skills and confidence which is all down to the Little Elms. She is confident around adults and I truly believe this is down to the little elms speaking to the children with respect and understanding at all times.
My daughter recently had her preschool graduation and the team put on a fantastic day! Including gowns and hats for all children, a special performance from the kids, a photographer, party food and a gift bag for all the children. It was a really special day for eveyone! I highly recommend Little Elms
Reply from Megan Elliston, Head of Marketing Growth at Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback and are delighted to know that you had a positive experience with us.
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Review from Leona L (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been with Doves at Little Elms Catford since January 2025 at 10months and as parents, we are so pleased to see him love his time with the staff and his little mates. We have seen so much development in his social skills, language, fine and gross motor skills too. The staff made the transition
easy and we can see how sincerely they care for our boy. At 17 months, he has a wall full of art, identifies animals, able to follow basic commands, loves nature and the outdoors and is able to express himself. They say it takes a village to raise a child, my husband and I are so glad Little Elms is ours. Highly rcommend.
Reply from Megan Elliston, Head of Marketing Growth at Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback and are delighted to know that you had a positive experience with us.
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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Little Elms Catford since the age of 2 and he will be leaving this year to start school in September. Every parent is a little nervous about their child starting nursery but the staff at Little Elms made the transition so smooth and comfortable for me and my son, all my fears
were quickly resolved. The staff are brilliant, welcoming and always happy to receive us, particularly one of the staff members in Robins room who my son absolutely loves! My son has made some great friends here. The staff are always thinking of new activities and initiatives to stimulate the children's learning and just ways for them to have fun and I receive regular photos on the app about his day.
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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved house in November and transferred our daughter to Little Elms Catford from her previous nursery where she had been very happy and settled. I was very nervous about the upheaval this might cause but the staff at Little Elms were amazing with her from day one. This is a very caring nursery with
lovely people throughout. The teachers plan lots of enriching activities for the children, including yoga, messy play and crafts and they have circle time with plenty of songs and stories. My daughter proudly sings the "please and thank you" song she learned from her teachers and at every pick up, she points to the nursery door and says "Little Elms".
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Review from A A (Father of Child) published on 24 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at little elms since January. We have been so impressed with the standard of care, learning development, and creative activity planning that the staff here deliver. Cannot recommend enough.
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Review from Pearleta R (Grandmother of Child) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Granddaughter been at Little Elms Catford since 2024.
From day one I got a very good feel about the nursery when I visited, managers are very supportive and approachable, office door always open to greet you.
Staff in the preschool where my Granddaughter attends are always welcoming my Granddaughter
is greeted with a big hug and smile, any concerns I raise they are followed up. My Granddaughter loves coming to Little Elms Catford.
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so grateful to have had our little boy attend Little Elms. From day one they were very welcoming and accommodating (finding space for us after our childcare arrangements fell through unexpectedly). Our boy has been there now for over a year and they have supported us through his development -
drawing our attention to his speech development needs, responding helpfully to child politics, and keeping us regularly updated via the app and checkins at the end of the day. Our son is clearly engaged and enjoys attending nursery, which is the most important thing. The newsletter is very helpful for learning about the curriculum and they engage in many fun and educational activities - holiday themed crafts, park trips, a book library, and creative activities (like a bubble party)! When there are (inevitably) issues at the nursery I really appreciate the effort management makes to communicate and support parents.
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Review from H W (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended the nursery since she was 1yo. She has absolutely loved her time there and the staff are warm, welcoming and caring. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Little Elms to other parents looking for childcare for their children.
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Review from T T (Father of Child) published on 14 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Little Elms for a year and I have been impressed with how much the staff have bonded with our children. They have acquired so many new skills and their days are varied with plenty of interesting activities. The nursery is also dedicated to improvement as they upgraded
their menu and redecorated in the time we have been there. Great nursery and happy I can send my kids there!
Reply from Megan Elliston, Head of Marketing Growth at Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford
Thank you so much for your review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your experience, and your feedback means a lot to our team.
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Review from Monique T (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended the nursery full time since she was 5 1/2 months old (currently is almost 2yo). We have loved the strong connections that she has had with her carers, who have truly looked after and cared for her. She has grown and developed so well under their care and we highly recommend
the nursery, especially to those looking for a nurturing environment for your young baby.
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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff at Little Elms are very warm and welcoming. Both my children have absolutely loved attending nursery and have felt very safe and secure here. Communication is good and management are organised and always happy to answer any questions.
Would highly recommend.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic warm, welcoming and professional staff. My daughter settled so quickly at Little Elms and loves being there. She eats well and is constantly being developed to learn new skills in a fun and relaxed way. There is a new theme each month with specific developmental areas. As a result, my daughter's
walking, language and social skills have all grown. The spaces are clean, bright and stimulating. The staff know every child regardless of what room they're officially in and always makes the time to say hello. I've always felt consistently informed about my daughter and enjoy regular pictures of her day. Couldn't recommend the nursery any more!
Reply from Agata Kara, Marketing & Occupancy Manager at Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience at Little Elms! It's wonderful to hear that the nurturing atmosphere and dedicated staff have made such a difference for you and your child. We…read more
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Review from Elly S (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Elms have been brilliant. It is a super nurturing atmosphere where all the staff genuinely care about the children and enjoy what they do. The nursery feels small and personal like a home-from-home. Staff take a lot of time to understand and value the individual needs and personalities of the
different children. We are very happy with our experience.
Reply from Agata Kara, Marketing & Occupancy Manager at Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience at Little Elms! It's wonderful to hear that the nurturing atmosphere and the dedicated staff have made such a difference for you and your child.…read more
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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I searched for a nursery for my son for a long time but none of them seemed fitting, then I came across Little Elms, and one of the things that stood out for me most was when you call the nursery you get the children’s voice at the start of the phone call I think this was a really sweet touch, the staff
are extremely polite and friendly, very welcoming. My son has learned and grown so much in the time he’s spent at Little Elms, I love that I can access the family app to see what my child has eaten, or things he did that day. I really do appreciate the hard work they put in to make sure my son is safe and well looked after. I know he’s very happy here because he’s so excited in the morning to go to nursery and see all his friends and teachers and that really makes my day to know he’s happy going to nursery.
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Review from Cansu A (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The most amazing place! Everyone is so professional and so smart, as a mother that works, feedback and reports are so important it makes you feel less guilty about not spending that much more time with them. These guys reassure me constantly of my child's development, happiness and sadness at times.
My child feels safe, happy and warm. And that is all a mother could wish for. Thank you Little Elms, we love you.
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Review from Sasha H (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would definitely recommend this nursery - lovely staff, very welcoming and I can’t fault it. My daughter has loved every minute being there and my son can't wait to start in January.
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Review from Selina D (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started here in September 2019 and has enjoyed going to the nursery. All the staff are amazing and extremely kind and patient with him. I am so happy with the service they provide that I am sending my daughter to the nursery too in January 2020.
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Review from Jane F (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Little Elms Catford for 1.5 years, since he was 1 year old. He has always enjoyed the nursery and is happy to go each day (he is full time). The staff are very helpful and friendly. There has been a good consistency of staff, particularly in the last year and there are lots of extra
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Review from Sophia G (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son had a wonderful time at this nursery, such lovely staff and really caring throughout his 3 years there. We’re about to send our daughter there too and can only recommend it to others.
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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter attended this nursery from just before her first birthday until she was three and a half years old. She was well looked after throughout her time and built very close relationships with all the staff. The manager is absolutely lovely and I have never had any worries about leaving my daughter
there. I have signed up for my other daughter to attend when I return to work.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.897)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10 for Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 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 4.897 for Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford is calculated as follows: ( (140 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.897
  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 Catford 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 45 number of registered child places is 9, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford accepts?

Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford Open?

Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford 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 Catford have capacity for?

Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford has capacity for a total of 45 Children.

How far is Little Elms Daycare Nursery Catford to the centre of London?

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

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