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Contact Information
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Phone Number020 8699 9481
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Group/OwnerLittle Elms Daycare Nursery Ltd
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Person in ChargeSandra Hunt (Manager)
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Number of Staff17
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When ClosedBank Holidays & Early Closure (2pm) on Christmas Eve
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children48
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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DirectionsLocated in a private, gated mews off Perry Hill Road and just half a mile from Lower Sydenham station
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1800
Toby Marsh
September 1, 2024 at 11:09 pmHe was highly shy at first but with the help of all the incredible team he is now going to Childcare centre smiling and thriving to be there. The team are excellent as they are consistently making sure every kid is cheerful and secure playing. It was my sons first time going to childcare centre he is 2 years old.
Toby Ellis
September 10, 2024 at 1:57 pmOur daughter started a few months ago and settled in brilliantly. She is so excited about going each morning and runs through the door without a second thought. She comes home singing songs and doing dances she’s learnt. She is quite shy and has grown in self‑assurance and has developed new skills truly quickly by spending time with the other kids and the incredible key workers. I would definitely suggest! I cannot suggest Little Elms Day Care Childcare centre highly enough.
Parker Steele
September 17, 2024 at 11:58 pmThey truly take the time to make the kids’s journey with them, as enjoyable and as educational as possible. Her face lights up when she sees the team, she constantly speaks about her time at childcare centre and can’t wait to go back. They have supported her through toilet training and are cheerful to work with you through anything that may arise. Highly recommended! Since my daughter started Little Elms, she has blossomed.
Finley Bishop
October 10, 2024 at 5:06 pmRightly, safety of kids and team is most important. However on the other hand it caused excellent inconvenience to many parents including myself and it turns out the higher management is reluctant to reimburse the fees for that half-day. From my perspective, they did not provide the service and I find it highly disappointing that they think it is OK. It makes me sense it only shows that for them it is about business. There was a gas leak in the childcare centre in December and all kids were sent home before midday.
Reese Reid
October 17, 2024 at 5:04 amSuch welcoming team and truly comforting to be able to keep up to date with his activities throughout the day. My little boy has thrived since starting Little Elms at 14 months old, his speech and understanding have come a long way.
Dakota Underwood
October 19, 2024 at 8:20 amI was appalled with my interactions with the Operations Manager, who was completely inconsiderate and has made my overall journey of the childcare centre appalling. My baby was returned to me with a raw bottom, there was literally no skin on part of his bottom so he was understandably in pain. I obviously complained to the Childcare centre and informed them that I would like to cancel my request I had previously made to increase his hours given the situation. To my astonishment, I was told that although the increased hours had not started they would still happen as I needed to give a month’s notice. I thought that given the condition of my baby they would at least try to help rectify the situation by listening to my request. On top of that, I was overcharged for a month and forced to pay this although my baby did not attend childcare centre as they had requested. Overall the team in the childcare centre are pleasant but be warned that if you have any problems you will get no help. Neglect!
Skyler Finch
November 29, 2024 at 6:53 amMy son has settled in so well and is so cheerful. All the team make you sense welcomed and are so welcoming. Keep up the excellent work. All the team and managers are super remarkable, I cannot thank them all enough.
Arden Steele
December 17, 2024 at 4:06 amWe have been truly cheerful, especially with her key workers. She is consistently so cheerful to go there and that is the most important thing for us. Our little boy who is eleven months is also enjoying it a lot and has been for over five months now. It feels like a family, we know the team and they know you. You can partner with them for some specific issues such as potty training and dummies. As parents, there will consistently be a few things you want to improve but overall it is a highly great childcare centre where our kids are making truly great memories. My daughter has been attending Little Elms Daycare Childcare centre Sydenham since she was five months and she is about to turn four.
Harper Lawson
January 7, 2025 at 3:47 pmHe is now in the owls room and loves going to childcare centre to see his friends and playtime. The childcare centre provides him with lots of enjoyable activities and he is having a excellent time. My son has attended Little Elms Daycare Childcare centre Sydenham for a couple of years now and has received outstanding care in all three rooms.
River Hunter
January 12, 2025 at 1:38 pmThe settling procedure was smooth and he adapted highly quickly. The ladies in the doves room and baby room truly look after him and are so compassionate. He is consistently excited about going there. The activities are truly enjoyable and we adore receiving photo updates online. Little Elms Daycare Childcare centre Sydenham has accelerated his development and we’re impressed by what he learns there every day. Highly suggest. My son has been at Little Elms Daycare Childcare centre Sydenham for three months and he truly loves it.
Rowan Finch
January 28, 2025 at 7:54 amI know that when I drop my daughter off and I know that she’s completely secure and she’s being looked after by people who truly care deeply about her well-being.
Couldn’t suggest the childcare centre highly enough. It never ceases to impress me that virtually every member of team including those in the kitchen recognise my daughter and know her name.
The team had concerns about my daughters wellbeing at one stage and I have to say it was handled with the upmost professionalism.
Jamie Quinn
February 9, 2025 at 9:55 amThis childcare centre is honestly the best place for kids. One of the management team is the most lovely, attentive and understanding manager you could meet. She consistently welcomes you with a smile. The team in preschool are fabulous everyday, my son comes home discovering something new. One member of team in the toddler room truly went above and beyond for my son who is a highly typical mummy’s boy, he cried most mornings as he didn’t want to leave me but consistently has the best days and comes home cheerful. I’m so cheerful with my choice to send both my kids to this childcare centre and no member of team gets frustrated with the kids. My son adores his key worker and the other members of team in preschool. I would also like to add that the curriculum and lessons for these babies are incredible. Little Elms Daycare Childcare centre Sydenham has been the childcare centre that both my kids have attended, one of them being nine years old who is profoundly deaf and my son who still attends and is now in preschool, he started from eighteen months.
Blake Delaney
March 16, 2025 at 1:58 pmShe started when she was 10 months old and I was so worried about leaving her (mum guilt) but the team are so compassionate and attentive and she quickly built up a relationship with them. She smiles and reaches out for them when we drop her off in the morning which is so reassuring. My little girl has lots of allergies and they have handled it truly well providing alternatives at no extra charge including oat milk and soya yoghurt etc. The team consistently take the time to tell us how her day has been and phone straight away if there’s anything you need to know. Updates from the childcare centre is excellent via the app. They put on lots of lovely events like a Mother’s Day afternoon tea and celebrate all the different religious and cultural events in the calendar which is excellent to see. Overall a lovely childcare centre. We’re truly cheerful we chose Little Elms Sydenham for our little girl.
Spencer Walker
March 28, 2025 at 7:35 amI am cheerful with the way my son progressed. The only issue is the menu they are offering with food, my little one doesn’t like it so at times he’s having no lunch. From the first day the team have been excellent and attentive.
Blake Quincy
March 30, 2025 at 7:37 amNo place is perfect and there had been issues with management in the past which did seem to truly affect team morale. However, this has since been resolved and it has had such a positive impact on the childcare centre-both in terms of updates and how the different rooms are managed. The girls adore the team and have created highly special bonds, particularly with their key workers. Kids are cared for and stimulated with lots of enjoyable activities. Highly recommended! We have two girls there who are/have been highly cheerful at the childcare centre which is the most important thing for us!
Jamie Steele
May 5, 2025 at 4:18 amOverall I’m highly cheerful and satisfied for my kid to be here. The childcare centre is such a excellent setting for kids, the team are highly attentive and the management help with every little need or concern you may have as a parent.
London Sharpe
May 17, 2025 at 12:08 pmThere was a point when there was a lot of changes within management, but since the new managers have taken over, the childcare centre has been remarkable. The Ofsted report improved, and my son enjoys childcare centre that little bit more. They have the kids busy all day!
My son’s key worker, and other team members in his room are honestly the best. They truly do care for the kids, and keep me updated with everything. The safeguarding is incredible, and they truly do keep the kids secure and protected.
I have a kid on the way and once I have finished maternity, my kid will be going Little Elms just like their big brother. My son has been attending the childcare centre since he was nine months old, and I have had no real complaints.
River Underwood
May 30, 2025 at 4:56 pmMy son has been going for over a year and he loves it. He has learnt so much and is speaking so well. His key worker is exceptional and my son adores her. The team are outstanding and consistently supportive, I can’t fault the childcare centre at all! I would definitely suggest it. Little Elms day is a remarkable childcare centre.
Sawyer Mayer
June 5, 2025 at 1:51 amDue to moving home and a change of circumstances, I managed to get both my girls a place in this childcare centre a week before Christmas of 2021, due to their other one closing down. Things happen for a reason, as my girls are super happier here, can tell the difference. They come home talking about their day and tired ready for bed. All the team are hands-on and everyone knows everyone’s name. My youngest wears hearing aids and all the team are keen to learn how to deal with that. Also, they allow her assistance teacher to visit. There’s been no issues. My eldest has now left and had a fabulous graduation send-off. Small, but excellent childcare centre. I can’t rate this childcare centre highly enough.
Hayden Turner
June 20, 2025 at 11:30 pmBoth my kids have attended Little Elms with my youngest just moving into preschool which he is loving, setting and team are excellent highly welcoming.
New management team work well together highly welcoming and their door is consistently open.