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27 March 2026
My son and daughter absolutely love the nursery. They started attending from one a half year's old and I can visibly see their confidence, speech,vocabulary and even their appetite has developed well. The nursery manager at the time was really amazing at communicating how each child was developing
and what we needed to do more of at home. The nursery is divided into upstairs for babies and downstairs for toddlers. I liked how the babies used to join the bigger kids downstairs and outside in the garden. Similarly, now that they are in the toddlers room, their confidence has grown exponentially due to the variety of activities that they do. The room manager and nursery managers are very kind to the children and you can see they really try to know them well (sometimes even better than me) and respond to each child's needs, which is important for any parent. Overall, we love Little Elmhurst.
27 March 2026
We are quite happy with Little Elmhurst. My daughter started nursery when she was about 11 months old, which was quite early, and I was a little worried at first. However, the staff were very patient and supportive. It took her about four weeks to fully settle in, and now she is very comfortable and
happy there every day.
My son is in the preschool class and has also settled in very well. I really like the variety of activities they organise for the children, and it's great to see him enjoying and participating in different things. Overall, we are very pleased with the nursery and the caring environment they provide.
20 March 2026
Our daughter E has settled very well at Little Elmhurst having started at the age of 2. E is always happy to go to nursery and confidently walks through the door each morning. E has made significant progress and we are able to pick up and drop off inside of the room. I am therefore able to see first
hand, the activities and learning objectives of the nursery. The environment is warm and family-orientated and we are always invited to engage and build solid relationships with all members of staff. World Book Day celebrations were fabulous. E's key worker Ms Malik is excellent, as is Ms Hyland, the nursery manager who operates an open door policy, which means we can always ask questions about E. There are also parent's evenings. I am very pleased with the way the nursery supports E's outside interests and I love the close relationship with staff at the preschool. Miss Lamprell, Mrs Gosai and Mrs King are amazing and know E very well which will make the transition to preschool seamless
09 July 2025
My daughter has been attending Elmhurst School Lil Elms nursery from September 2024 and our experience has been nothing short of wonderful. The nursery provides a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment where my daughter has thrived both socially and academically.
The staff are exceptionally
caring and attentive, always ensuring that each child feels safe and supported. My daughter particularly enjoyed the engaging activities and the creative learning approach, which helped boost her confidence and curiosity.
Communication with the nursery has been excellent, with regular updates and a friendly, approachable team. We have seen my daughter grow in independence and enthusiasm for learning, and she always looks forward to her time at Lil Elms.
We are grateful for the positive start Elmhurst School Lil Elms has given my daughter and highly recommend this nursery to other parents looking for a caring and stimulating early years setting.
08 July 2025
My child has absolutely thrived at Little Elms. Their confidence has sky rocketed in everything from interpersonal skills to PE to phonics and reading. It has been truly lovely to see the shy child that was hesitant to leave my side at the start now eager to give things a go, confident in their
environment and with an absolute love of learning. I cannot thank the team enough!
30 November 2023
My son started attending Little Elms this year and he struggled to settle for his first week and as his mother I was somewhat embarrassed because of his behaviour in the mornings when dropping him off. The staff and the Little Elms teacher were all very understanding and very patient with my son.
After 1 week of him attending Little Elms now, as soon as we turn into the school car park, my son is trying to remove his seat belt and telling me bye-bye before he even gets out the car. My son looks forward to attending school and I was very surprised he settled so soon as I thought it would have taken a little longer. It is very reassuring and settling for me his mother that my son is happy. The class teacher sends us updates on an app and we get to see the wonderful progress and activities. We are kept informed and all my queries are responded to in a timely manner. I hope my son continues to flourish as I have seen such a wonderful change in him since he has started at Elmhurst School.
23 October 2023
My little one attended here for just over a year before he moved up to reception. The managers were amazing. The focus is on all-round learning and my child's happiness and confidence both skyrocketed here. The concerns here are addressed promptly and the small school environment makes it a great
environment for your child to have that much needed attention. When your son cries wanting to go to school at the weekends, you know you've lucked out!
13 February 2023
My son has been attending Little Elms at Elmhurst School for boys for nine months now. All I can say is I am beyond impressed, the growth in his learning has been incredible, his confidence has skyrocketed and he spends most of the week asking when he can go back to the nursery. The teachers
genuinely care about the children and it radiates in everything they do. They have taught me ways to deal with my son's emotions which he sometimes finds overwhelming and the advice has been so valuable to us as a family. I would recommend this nursery to anyone wanting high-quality child care where children genuinely find learning fun. A great head start before they start school for sure.
03 February 2023
Elmhurst is a lovely school where every child is seen as an individual. I love the size of the classes and that the teachers are so intentional with their children. The children are very positive about their time in school and are very engaged with learning. There are amazing teachers alongside the
rest of the team. It's actually like a family!
31 January 2023
The Manager and Headmistress are so natural with the boys. They have helped my three-and-a-half-year-old son to settle so well and he loves coming to Little Elms every day. His speech and confidence have developed so much since starting only three months ago, which is a testament to how dedicated
they and the team are at helping the little one's progress. I would highly recommend Little Elms and I'm so happy I moved my son here from his previous nursery last October.
01 September 2022
Little Elms Nursery is an exceptional nursery and we are so pleased that we have chosen it for our son. Since starting six months ago, our son has truly thrived and full credit for that must go to the wonderful teachers who have exceeded our expectations. The teachers at Little Elms go above and
beyond for each and every child; providing a loving, nurturing, fun, stimulating, encouraging and personalised learning environment. My son genuinely adores his teachers which is a huge relief when dropping him off each morning; I know he is going to have the best day with them. The nursery is also open all year round which is a real benefit for working parents. So far we’ve had a really positive experience at Little Elms and we would highly recommend it to other parents.
03 May 2022
Little Elms has been an inspiration and a great asset to the school! Being a parent, it's so heartwarming to see the enthusiasm my son has for learning purely led by the manager. Her love and devotion to the boys is phenomenal and irreplaceable.
As a parent of three, I didn't think anyone could
possibly tell me something about children that I didn't know but Little Elms has repeatedly surprised me with how well they have been able to extract skills my son has which I am oblivious to. Having used other preschool settings for my children I can safely say none compare to Little Elms. The one to one relationships and nurturing the boys receive is amazing. The teaching element is introduced in such a way that the boys actually love learning, which anyone with sons would agree is a challenge. I could not be happier with the way in which things are run, with the extra peace of mind that no request is too much for them. It truly is beyond anything words can express.
17 May 2021
My son started Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for Boys) last year and has absolutely loved it here from the start. The Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for Boys) staff and the Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for Boys) as a whole provide such a loving and caring
environment for the boys to develop and enjoy themselves as they learn. The wide range of activities provided by the school are second to none, including yoga, forest school, I.C.T, French and gardening. During the lockdown, the Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for Boys) staff went out of their way to make sure they kept in regular contact with us during the school day and also within their own time. They arranged face to face time with my son to find out how he was doing to enable him to continue his learning and allow him to still feel connected to his teachers and classmates. Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for Boys) has provided a stimulating, fun and caring environment for my son to learn and grow in confidence. I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent considering Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for Boys) for their son.
17 May 2021
Our son just turned three and joined Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for boys) from another nursery. We were initially concerned with him settling in as he really liked his old nursery but we needn't have worried. As no in-person meetings were permitted due to Covid-19, the team at
Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for boys) were very creative in making our son feel connected before he joined. In ways such as setting up a video call and making several video messages. On his first day, they focused on activities and toys that he liked and gave him a super warm welcome. We were impressed with the approach adopted and the efforts made into helping our son settle in. The first week could not have gone any better, our son was raring to go on drop-off and always happy on pick-up. Since joining two weeks ago, he has already become more talkative, about what he was doing at Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for boys) and is asking more questions about the world around him. We are very happy with the nursery and would highly recommend it.
07 May 2021
Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for Boys) is a great nursery and preschool that offers an encouraging and nurturing environment for the boys. My son started in September 2020 and settled in so quickly. The nursery staff are extremely supportive and personalise the learning to the
individual child's ability and development. Besides the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, the boys also get an opportunity to learn French, I.C.T and yoga. It's been an amazing experience at Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for Boys) and I would be happy to recommend this nursery to other parents.
05 March 2021
The simplest and most direct way to describe this nursery/pre-school is from the eyes and demeanour of our son. He is happy, loves the school, loves his teachers, is confident, is learning a lot and loves playing with his friends. He has never once not wanted to go to school. This says/means a lot
to his mum and me, and makes it very easy to drop him off every day - with him leaving us with a confident hug and cheeky smile.
05 March 2021
Little Elms has been a wonderful place for our son to start his school journey and we are so happy to have chosen Elmhurst School for Boys. The staff are supportive, enthusiastic, fun, nurturing, caring and put the children first in every scenario. Our son loves going to school and the activities he
takes part in are engaging, fun, creative and active. From baking to forest school to computing to painting in the snow, every day he has a new adventure and comes home with exciting stories to tell and experiences to draw on going forward. The class size is small and he is given lots of individualized attention and feedback. He is excited to be starting to read as well as developing his maths skills and we are so grateful to the staff at Little Elms for sparking this love for learning at such a young age! We would recommend Little Elms to anyone, in a heartbeat.
24 February 2021
Our son, three years old, started nursery at Elmhurst School for Boys in January 2021. His teachers have exceeded our expectations. They are both warm, welcoming and professional. I appreciate the regular communication, daily progress reports and candidness. They are always available to answer
questions, provide extra assistance and work in partnership with us parents. They tailor the educational experience to the individual boy’s ability and spend one on one time with them daily to ensure the boys reach their full potential. In the short time that our son has been with Little Elms, he has matured and I have seen major improvements with his speech, writing, phonics and manners. In addition, to normal school activities, the boys have Yoga, French, Music and ICT lessons. I am confident that the school are preparing the boys to transition well into reception.
15 February 2021
My son started at Little Elms in September 2020 and we couldn’t have wished for a better start to his school life. Elmhurst prides itself on providing a nurturing and personalised education and I can honestly say they live up to this in abundance. My child loves going to school and has made so much
progress in the short time he has been there. The staff are so attentive, caring and mindful of the boys’ experiences, wanting to make them as memorable and enjoyable as possible. From forest school to French to yoga, my child is being exposed to fantastic opportunities. We are very grateful and would recommend Little Elms to any parent.
15 February 2021
My child was in Little Elms last year, he loved it. Two members of staff, in particular, were amazing, from helping him to settle to playing with his peers to sharing. It was comforting to see the love outed into him and teaching him the essence of learning through play and structured work. I would
definitely recommend Little Elms.
Latest Reviews for Little Elmhurst Nursery (part of Elmhurst School)
27 March 2026
My son and daughter absolutely love the nursery. They started attending from one a half year's old and I can visibly see their confidence, speech,vocabulary and even their appetite has developed well. The nursery manager at the time was really amazing at communicating how each child was developing
and what we needed to do more of at home. The nursery is divided into upstairs for babies and downstairs for toddlers. I liked how the babies used to join the bigger kids downstairs and outside in the garden. Similarly, now that they are in the toddlers room, their confidence has grown exponentially due to the variety of activities that they do. The room manager and nursery managers are very kind to the children and you can see they really try to know them well (sometimes even better than me) and respond to each child's needs, which is important for any parent. Overall, we love Little Elmhurst.
27 March 2026
We are quite happy with Little Elmhurst. My daughter started nursery when she was about 11 months old, which was quite early, and I was a little worried at first. However, the staff were very patient and supportive. It took her about four weeks to fully settle in, and now she is very comfortable and
happy there every day.
My son is in the preschool class and has also settled in very well. I really like the variety of activities they organise for the children, and it's great to see him enjoying and participating in different things. Overall, we are very pleased with the nursery and the caring environment they provide.
20 March 2026
Our daughter E has settled very well at Little Elmhurst having started at the age of 2. E is always happy to go to nursery and confidently walks through the door each morning. E has made significant progress and we are able to pick up and drop off inside of the room. I am therefore able to see first
hand, the activities and learning objectives of the nursery. The environment is warm and family-orientated and we are always invited to engage and build solid relationships with all members of staff. World Book Day celebrations were fabulous. E's key worker Ms Malik is excellent, as is Ms Hyland, the nursery manager who operates an open door policy, which means we can always ask questions about E. There are also parent's evenings. I am very pleased with the way the nursery supports E's outside interests and I love the close relationship with staff at the preschool. Miss Lamprell, Mrs Gosai and Mrs King are amazing and know E very well which will make the transition to preschool seamless
09 July 2025
My daughter has been attending Elmhurst School Lil Elms nursery from September 2024 and our experience has been nothing short of wonderful. The nursery provides a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment where my daughter has thrived both socially and academically.
The staff are exceptionally
caring and attentive, always ensuring that each child feels safe and supported. My daughter particularly enjoyed the engaging activities and the creative learning approach, which helped boost her confidence and curiosity.
Communication with the nursery has been excellent, with regular updates and a friendly, approachable team. We have seen my daughter grow in independence and enthusiasm for learning, and she always looks forward to her time at Lil Elms.
We are grateful for the positive start Elmhurst School Lil Elms has given my daughter and highly recommend this nursery to other parents looking for a caring and stimulating early years setting.
08 July 2025
My child has absolutely thrived at Little Elms. Their confidence has sky rocketed in everything from interpersonal skills to PE to phonics and reading. It has been truly lovely to see the shy child that was hesitant to leave my side at the start now eager to give things a go, confident in their
environment and with an absolute love of learning. I cannot thank the team enough!
30 November 2023
My son started attending Little Elms this year and he struggled to settle for his first week and as his mother I was somewhat embarrassed because of his behaviour in the mornings when dropping him off. The staff and the Little Elms teacher were all very understanding and very patient with my son.
After 1 week of him attending Little Elms now, as soon as we turn into the school car park, my son is trying to remove his seat belt and telling me bye-bye before he even gets out the car. My son looks forward to attending school and I was very surprised he settled so soon as I thought it would have taken a little longer. It is very reassuring and settling for me his mother that my son is happy. The class teacher sends us updates on an app and we get to see the wonderful progress and activities. We are kept informed and all my queries are responded to in a timely manner. I hope my son continues to flourish as I have seen such a wonderful change in him since he has started at Elmhurst School.
23 October 2023
My little one attended here for just over a year before he moved up to reception. The managers were amazing. The focus is on all-round learning and my child's happiness and confidence both skyrocketed here. The concerns here are addressed promptly and the small school environment makes it a great
environment for your child to have that much needed attention. When your son cries wanting to go to school at the weekends, you know you've lucked out!
13 February 2023
My son has been attending Little Elms at Elmhurst School for boys for nine months now. All I can say is I am beyond impressed, the growth in his learning has been incredible, his confidence has skyrocketed and he spends most of the week asking when he can go back to the nursery. The teachers
genuinely care about the children and it radiates in everything they do. They have taught me ways to deal with my son's emotions which he sometimes finds overwhelming and the advice has been so valuable to us as a family. I would recommend this nursery to anyone wanting high-quality child care where children genuinely find learning fun. A great head start before they start school for sure.
03 February 2023
Elmhurst is a lovely school where every child is seen as an individual. I love the size of the classes and that the teachers are so intentional with their children. The children are very positive about their time in school and are very engaged with learning. There are amazing teachers alongside the
rest of the team. It's actually like a family!
31 January 2023
The Manager and Headmistress are so natural with the boys. They have helped my three-and-a-half-year-old son to settle so well and he loves coming to Little Elms every day. His speech and confidence have developed so much since starting only three months ago, which is a testament to how dedicated
they and the team are at helping the little one's progress. I would highly recommend Little Elms and I'm so happy I moved my son here from his previous nursery last October.
01 September 2022
Little Elms Nursery is an exceptional nursery and we are so pleased that we have chosen it for our son. Since starting six months ago, our son has truly thrived and full credit for that must go to the wonderful teachers who have exceeded our expectations. The teachers at Little Elms go above and
beyond for each and every child; providing a loving, nurturing, fun, stimulating, encouraging and personalised learning environment. My son genuinely adores his teachers which is a huge relief when dropping him off each morning; I know he is going to have the best day with them. The nursery is also open all year round which is a real benefit for working parents. So far we’ve had a really positive experience at Little Elms and we would highly recommend it to other parents.
03 May 2022
Little Elms has been an inspiration and a great asset to the school! Being a parent, it's so heartwarming to see the enthusiasm my son has for learning purely led by the manager. Her love and devotion to the boys is phenomenal and irreplaceable.
As a parent of three, I didn't think anyone could
possibly tell me something about children that I didn't know but Little Elms has repeatedly surprised me with how well they have been able to extract skills my son has which I am oblivious to. Having used other preschool settings for my children I can safely say none compare to Little Elms. The one to one relationships and nurturing the boys receive is amazing. The teaching element is introduced in such a way that the boys actually love learning, which anyone with sons would agree is a challenge. I could not be happier with the way in which things are run, with the extra peace of mind that no request is too much for them. It truly is beyond anything words can express.
17 May 2021
My son started Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for Boys) last year and has absolutely loved it here from the start. The Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for Boys) staff and the Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for Boys) as a whole provide such a loving and caring
environment for the boys to develop and enjoy themselves as they learn. The wide range of activities provided by the school are second to none, including yoga, forest school, I.C.T, French and gardening. During the lockdown, the Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for Boys) staff went out of their way to make sure they kept in regular contact with us during the school day and also within their own time. They arranged face to face time with my son to find out how he was doing to enable him to continue his learning and allow him to still feel connected to his teachers and classmates. Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for Boys) has provided a stimulating, fun and caring environment for my son to learn and grow in confidence. I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent considering Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for Boys) for their son.
17 May 2021
Our son just turned three and joined Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for boys) from another nursery. We were initially concerned with him settling in as he really liked his old nursery but we needn't have worried. As no in-person meetings were permitted due to Covid-19, the team at
Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for boys) were very creative in making our son feel connected before he joined. In ways such as setting up a video call and making several video messages. On his first day, they focused on activities and toys that he liked and gave him a super warm welcome. We were impressed with the approach adopted and the efforts made into helping our son settle in. The first week could not have gone any better, our son was raring to go on drop-off and always happy on pick-up. Since joining two weeks ago, he has already become more talkative, about what he was doing at Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for boys) and is asking more questions about the world around him. We are very happy with the nursery and would highly recommend it.
07 May 2021
Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for Boys) is a great nursery and preschool that offers an encouraging and nurturing environment for the boys. My son started in September 2020 and settled in so quickly. The nursery staff are extremely supportive and personalise the learning to the
individual child's ability and development. Besides the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, the boys also get an opportunity to learn French, I.C.T and yoga. It's been an amazing experience at Little Elms Nursery (part of Elmhurst School for Boys) and I would be happy to recommend this nursery to other parents.
05 March 2021
The simplest and most direct way to describe this nursery/pre-school is from the eyes and demeanour of our son. He is happy, loves the school, loves his teachers, is confident, is learning a lot and loves playing with his friends. He has never once not wanted to go to school. This says/means a lot
to his mum and me, and makes it very easy to drop him off every day - with him leaving us with a confident hug and cheeky smile.
05 March 2021
Little Elms has been a wonderful place for our son to start his school journey and we are so happy to have chosen Elmhurst School for Boys. The staff are supportive, enthusiastic, fun, nurturing, caring and put the children first in every scenario. Our son loves going to school and the activities he
takes part in are engaging, fun, creative and active. From baking to forest school to computing to painting in the snow, every day he has a new adventure and comes home with exciting stories to tell and experiences to draw on going forward. The class size is small and he is given lots of individualized attention and feedback. He is excited to be starting to read as well as developing his maths skills and we are so grateful to the staff at Little Elms for sparking this love for learning at such a young age! We would recommend Little Elms to anyone, in a heartbeat.
24 February 2021
Our son, three years old, started nursery at Elmhurst School for Boys in January 2021. His teachers have exceeded our expectations. They are both warm, welcoming and professional. I appreciate the regular communication, daily progress reports and candidness. They are always available to answer
questions, provide extra assistance and work in partnership with us parents. They tailor the educational experience to the individual boy’s ability and spend one on one time with them daily to ensure the boys reach their full potential. In the short time that our son has been with Little Elms, he has matured and I have seen major improvements with his speech, writing, phonics and manners. In addition, to normal school activities, the boys have Yoga, French, Music and ICT lessons. I am confident that the school are preparing the boys to transition well into reception.
15 February 2021
My son started at Little Elms in September 2020 and we couldn’t have wished for a better start to his school life. Elmhurst prides itself on providing a nurturing and personalised education and I can honestly say they live up to this in abundance. My child loves going to school and has made so much
progress in the short time he has been there. The staff are so attentive, caring and mindful of the boys’ experiences, wanting to make them as memorable and enjoyable as possible. From forest school to French to yoga, my child is being exposed to fantastic opportunities. We are very grateful and would recommend Little Elms to any parent.
15 February 2021
My child was in Little Elms last year, he loved it. Two members of staff, in particular, were amazing, from helping him to settle to playing with his peers to sharing. It was comforting to see the love outed into him and teaching him the essence of learning through play and structured work. I would
definitely recommend Little Elms.