Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside Avenue)

1 Ambleside Avenue, Elm Park, Hornchurch RM12 5ES
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  • Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside Avenue), Hornchurch
Little Learners Nursery has TWO amazing full day care nurseries in the centre of Elm Park near local community shops, the Library, Harrow Lodge Park, and most importantly… a variety of transport links into London.

In addition, the benefits Little Learners have to offer are as follows:

•        Day nursery for 3 months to 5 year olds and is open between 7:30am-6pm
•        £66/day fully inclusive care
•        Home cooked hot food, made by the nursery chef with fresh ingredients delivered weekly
•        Milk, nappies and consumables, arts and craft activities and anything else that might be needed
•        A fantastic in-house timetable of monthly learning topics
•        Secure safeguarding procedures in place to protect the welfare of children
•        Intercom buzzer system to gain entry into the nursery, Little Learners ALWAYS keep children’s safety as a priority and so this is for authorised access only
•        Nursery offers Government funded hours off of your monthly bill. They accept universal and extended funding for eligible families, the entire year round!
•        Tax free Childcare scheme on offer too!

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Terri Noone (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 13

Registered Charity Number

  • 1084634

Total Places for Children

  • 38

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Little Learners Nursery only offers Full day sessions which are £72.50 per day

  • Fee's include all meals, formula milk, Nappies and wipes

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside Avenue) Reviews (22)

9.9

Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside Avenue) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside Avenue) has 22 reviews.

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Review from Jade H (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter (14 months) was one of the first babies at Little Learners Ambleside so it felt fitting that I leave their first review.
The nursery setting itself is amazing, there's a lovely homely feel as soon as you're greeted at the door. It's clean, bright and they have an amazing selection of food
each day - which is needed when your baby is a foodie.
The staff at the nursery are all amazing, they each ooze love and passion for their jobs and it really shows. Although little one is in the baby room we are often greeted/updated by the other girls so I feel like we have really gotten to know the whole team and it feels like one big family. I feel so relaxed leaving her here as the communication/updates are brilliant and no matter how many times you call (which was a lot in the first few weeks!) it never feels like too much bother.
I could not ask for anything more from the nursery and the staff and very highly recommend!
Reply from Becca Clements, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside Avenue)
Thank you so much for your kind words Jade! We love having your little one with us at nursery and can't wait to see her grow in confidence and abilities!
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Review from Lindi H (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter (15 months) joined Little Learners just before Christmas, a week after opening.


Returning to work and putting your child into daycare is never easy but the team has made the process as smooth as possible! (With lots of added cuddles). She is building strong relationships with her key

workers, helping us feel totally reassured she's in good hands.


I'm pleased with the variety in her meals and all the new foods she's trying and starting to recognise all the new skills and words she's picking up along the way.


Would thoroughly recommend and can't thank you ladies enough.

Reply from Becca Clements, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside Avenue)
So glad the nursery opened just in perfect timing for you to get back to work! Your bubs has settled so well and loves nursery life! Thanks for choosing us!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.930)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10 for Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside Avenue) 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.930 for Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside Avenue) is calculated as follows: ( (135 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.93
  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 Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside Avenue) is based on 12 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 38 number of registered child places is 7.6, which has been reached with 12 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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Meet the Team (13)

Becca

Becca

Job Title: Senior Nursery Manager Joined: 2015

Becca is Senior Manager assisting and supporting all of the Little Learners branches, helping to grow our brand.


Terri has been working for Little Learners since June 2015, Becca has achieved NVQ Levels 2 & 3 in early years and childcare.


Terri brings a very fresh and enthusiastic approach to all of our settings breathing energy and fun into everything we do.


Terri appreciates the importance of every individual and is keen to push staff and children to achieve all they are capable of.


Becca has various qualifications such as First aider, Fire safety officer, food and hygiene level 2, safeguarding and many more!

Terri

Terri

Job Title: Acting Trainee Nursery Manager Joined: 2015

Terri is trained to NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Childcare.


Terri started at Little Learners in June 2015, working towards her level 3 qualification and since then has developed skills to be promoted to room leader, deputy manager and now Acting Trainee Nursery Manager within our Ambleside branch.


Terri is the Lead safeguarding officer.


Terri is Little Learner's Ambleside SEND Coordinator. Within the setting Terri pushes visual timetables, Makaton and aiding special needs children to understand and learn, exceeding their expectations.


Terri is always happy to try new things and confident in her skin.


Terri has many qualifications such as First aid, Fire safety officer, food and hygiene level 2, safeguarding level 3, SEN accreditation and many more.

Shelby

Shelby

Job Title: Acting Deputy Manager and Room Leader Joined: 2018

Shelby completed her Level 3 Apprenticeship in childcare with us and is now a Nursery Room Leader and the Acting Deputy Manager for our Ambleside branch.


Shelby works with our toddler-age children. Shelby holds great bonds with the children; she has shown excellent skills in helping the children progress with their learning alongside the EYFS framework.


Shelby enjoys physical play with the children such as dancing, playing sports, etc. When building obstacle courses for the children, Shelby challenges the children to be able to move around the course in different ways, which the children thoroughly enjoy.


Shelby is the deputy Safeguarding lead.


Shelby has many qualifications such as First aider, Fire safety officer, Food and Hygiene and many more.

Shauna

Shauna

Job Title: Room Leader Joined: 2021

Shauna is one of our Nursery Practitioners and joined our team in February 2021.


Shauna started with us as an apprentice working towards achieving her Level 3 qualification and qualified in March 2022. Shauna is the room leader for the 2-3 rooms. it is clear to see that all the children have grown fond of Shauna and enjoy involving her in their activities and games.


Shauna is well known for messy activities and enjoys getting just as messy as the children, Shauna has a brilliant imagination as she continues to bring new ideas and activities to life for the children to explore and enjoy.


Shauna is trained in safeguarding children.


Shauna is a trained first aider; fire safety officer and also has a level 2 food and hygiene.

Yolanda

Yolanda

Job Title: Room Leader Joined: 2024

Shauna is one of our Nursery Practitioners and joined our team in January 2024.


Yolanda is the room leader for the Preschool room. it is clear to see that all the children have built brilliant bonds with Yolanda.


Yolanda ensures all activities are super fun for the children and is always looking for amazing activities to bring to the nursery.


Yolanda is trained in safeguarding children.


Yolanda is a trained first aider; fire safety officer and also has a level 2 food and hygiene, plus many more qualifications.

Gracie

Gracie

Job Title: Room Leader Joined: 2023

Gracie is one of our Nursery Practitioners and joined our team in August 2024.


She is the room leader for the baby room and has built beautiful bonds with all the children in her room and within the nursery. Gracie helps the babies settle and develop while they are in the baby room.


Gracie is our deputy SENDco and ensures that all children have the support and help that is needed to help them develop and grow in their early years of learning.


Gracie is trained in safeguarding children.


Gracie is a trained first aider; fire safety officer level 2 food and hygiene, plus many more

Amina

Amina

Job Title: Level 3 Practitioner Joined: 2016

Amina is one of our Nursery Practitioners and joined our team in 2016.


She started with us as a sessional practitioner and is now a permeant and valued member of our Ambleside team. All the children are very fond of Amina and is loved by all.


Amina is trained in safeguarding children.


She has many qualifications such as first aid, fire warden, manual handling and many more.

Camillia

Camillia

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2023

Camillia (Millie) is a level 2 qualified Practitioner and joined our team in January 2023.


Millie is level 2 qualified and has excellent knowledge and understanding working within the 2-3 rooms. Millie is always happy to get down on the children's level and play alongside them during activities. The children are all very fond of Millie.


Millie has completed training to safeguard children.


Millie is currently on maternity leave after welcoming her beautiful twins in August 2024.

Jessica

Jessica

Job Title: Nursery Apprentice Joined: 2022

Jessica is one of our Apprentice Practitioners and joined our team in September 2022.


She is working towards achieving her Level 3 qualification in childcare and is building knowledge and understanding working within the Toddler room it is clear to see that all the children have grown fond of Jessica and enjoy involving her in their activities and games.


She has completed training to safeguard children.


Jessica is always happy and willing to learn new things to enhance her knowledge and skills.

Leela

Leela

Job Title: Nursery Apprentice Joined: 2023

Leela is one of our Apprentice Practitioners and joined our team in September 2023.


She is working towards achieving her Level 3 qualification in childcare and is building knowledge and understanding working within the baby room currently.


It is clear to see that all the children have grown fond of Leela and enjoy participating in all the fun activities that Leela sets up for them!


Leela has completed training to safeguard children.


She has developed her knowledge since joining us and has participated in many courses such as first aid, manual handling, fire warden and many more.

Fayola

Fayola

Job Title: Nursery Apprentice Joined: 2023

Fayola is one of our Apprentice Practitioners and joined our team in January 2023.


She is working towards achieving her Level 3 qualification in childcare and is building knowledge and understanding working within the baby room.


It is clear to see that all the children have grown fond of Fayola. Fayola is always researching for new and fun activities for the children to participate in.


Fayola has completed training to safeguard children.

Courtney

Courtney

Job Title: Nursery Apprentice Joined: 2024

Courtney is one of our Apprentice Practitioners and joined our team in April 2024.


She is working towards achieving her Level 3 qualification in childcare and is building knowledge and understanding working within the 2-3 room.


Courtney has built amazing bonds with all the children within the nursery and you can see her passion for childcare, everyday.


She has completed training to safeguard children.

Rebekah

Rebekah

Job Title: Nursery Apprentice Joined: 2024

Rebekah is one of our Apprentice Practitioners and joined our team in March 2024.


She is working towards achieving her Level 3 qualification in childcare and is building knowledge and understanding working within the Preschool room.


Rebekah has built lovely bonds with the children and it is clear to see that all the children have grown fond of Jessica and enjoy involving her within their activities and games.


Rebekah has completed training to safeguard children.

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