# Little Cherubs

Little Cherubs is a full-day nursery at 50 - 52 Shortlands Road, Bromley, BR2 0JP, in Shortlands, Bromley. It is registered for 46 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Cherubs Care and Education Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-ey300440  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 50 - 52 Shortlands Road, Bromley, BR2 0JP
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 46
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8650 6507
- Website: https://www.littlecherubs.org/
- Run by: [Little Cherubs Care and Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-cherubs-care-and-education-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY300440

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300440

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2004 (Reference EY300440). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300440)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300440)
- Registered places: 46 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300440)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/358285)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £9.20 | £797.34 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £4.25 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £4 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £8.50 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £8 (full day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.littlecherubs.org/admissions/fees-funding.php), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 50 - 52 Shortlands Road, Bromley, BR2 0JP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.402142,-0.003384

- Station: Shortlands, 0.3 miles
- Station: Ravensbourne, 0.9 miles
- Station: Bromley South, 0.9 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bromley there are about 2.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecherubs.org/nursery-life/curriculum.php)
- Steiner / Waldorf (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecherubs.org/nursery-life/curriculum.php)
- Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecherubs.org/nursery-life/curriculum.php)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecherubs.org/our-nurseries/shortlands.php)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecherubs.org/admissions/fees-funding.php)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecherubs.org/our-nurseries/shortlands.php)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecherubs.org/our-nurseries/shortlands.php)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecherubs.org/nursery-life/activities.php)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecherubs.org/our-nurseries/shortlands.php)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecherubs.org/our-nurseries/shortlands.php)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecherubs.org/admissions/how-to-apply.php)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecherubs.org/nursery-life/curriculum.php)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecherubs.org/nursery-life/curriculum.php)

### Building and safety

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecherubs.org/our-nurseries/shortlands.php)
- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecherubs.org/our-nurseries/shortlands.php)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecherubs.org/nursery-life/curriculum.php)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecherubs.org/our-nurseries/shortlands.php)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Shortlands | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Highfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Highfield Infants' School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (June 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Clare House Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Christophers The Hall School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindred Shortlands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-shortlands-137250) | Good | £107.50 | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [St Mary's Pre-school Shortlands](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-pre-school-shortlands-137356) | Good |  | 09:15–12:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Shortlands Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-shortlands-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey332042) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Beckenham Montessori Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beckenham-montessori-pre-school-2702057) | Good |  | 08:30–14:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Highfield School Premier Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-school-premier-holiday-club-2797729) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Peters Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-pre-school-2652705) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little Cherubs cost?

Little Cherubs publishes these fees: per hour £9.20 for all ages, per month £797.34 for all ages, per month £1,196 for all ages, per month £1,594.67 for all ages and per month £1,993.34 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Little Cherubs offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Little Cherubs offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £4.25 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Little Cherubs take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Little Cherubs offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Little Cherubs's opening hours?

Little Cherubs opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Little Cherubs's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Cherubs Good at its inspection on 15 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Cherubs take?

Little Cherubs is registered with Ofsted for up to 46 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Little Cherubs?

Meals are not included in the fees at Little Cherubs.

### Who runs Little Cherubs?

Little Cherubs is run by Little Cherubs Care and Education Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What approach does Little Cherubs follow?

Little Cherubs's website describes its approach as: Reggio Emilia inspired, Steiner / Waldorf and Curiosity Approach.

### Does Little Cherubs have outdoor space?

Little Cherubs lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips.

### Does Little Cherubs support children with SEND?

Little Cherubs lists: SEND support and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Little Cherubs?

Shortlands is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Cherubs?

You can call 020 8650 6507 and visit www.littlecherubs.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY300440)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlecherubs.org), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.littlecherubs.org/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Cherubs+Nursery+and+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJ03eHHdoBdkgRYnJR2R0FhMI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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