# LITTLE CURIOSITIES LITTLE CURIOSITIES is a sessional pre-school at Holy Trinity Church Rooms, Church Lane, Bromley, BR2 8LB, in Bromley Common, Bromley. It is registered for 25 children and takes children aged 12 months to 5 years. It opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 52 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £88 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-curiosities-2617282 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Holy Trinity Church Rooms, Church Lane, Bromley, BR2 8LB - Ages: 12 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 52 a year - Registered places: 25 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8051 0201 - Website: http://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2617282 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 March 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/16/2617282 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2020 (Reference 2617282). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2617282) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2617282) - Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2617282) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour | |---|---|---|---| | All ages | £88 (£8 an hour) | £44 | £8 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Charge on funded hours: £5 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £7 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £2 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £5 (per week) - Registration fee: £50 - Deposit: £50 Source: nursery website (https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/fees), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:00–18:00 - Ages: 12 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 52 a year - Sessions: full day, half day and per hour ## Getting there Address: Holy Trinity Church Rooms, Church Lane, Bromley, BR2 8LB Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.379605,0.043630 - 5 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Richmal Crompton Fields, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, a nature-based approach and early phonics, and lists music classes, children's yoga, dance and movement, cooking and STEM activities. At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Good. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/early-years-learning) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/about/why-our-nursery) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/early-years-learning) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, with vegan, halal and kosher options, and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided in an allergy-aware kitchen. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/faqs) - Vegan options (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/nutrition) - Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/nutrition) - Kosher meals (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/nutrition) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/nutrition) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/fees) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/nutrition) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/nursery-day-preschoolers) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play and all-weather outdoor play, along with a mud kitchen and a growing or allotment area. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/learning-spaces) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/learning-spaces) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/learning-spaces) - Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/learning-spaces) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/learning-spaces) ### Settling in Its website says settling-in is flexible and tailored to each child, usually one morning or afternoon session. No charges apply during the initial settling-in sessions. - Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/learning-spaces) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/faqs) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/faqs) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/faqs) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/fees) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/fees) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/faqs) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/fees) ### SEND and inclusion - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/learning-spaces) ### Safety Ofsted's 2023 inspection graded safeguarding as effective. Its website says the nursery has a secure entry system and CCTV. - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/learning-spaces) - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/learning-spaces) - Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/faqs) - Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/learning-spaces) - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/learning-spaces) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/learning-spaces) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/learning-spaces) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/services/nursery-day-preschoolers) ### Getting a place Its website says families book a free tour, complete the registration form and pay a £50 deposit, then book a settling-in day. The registration fee is £50 and the notice to leave is 4 weeks. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Hayes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | | 0.9 miles | | Southborough Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2020) | | 0.9 miles | | Baston House School | | 5–19 | | | 1.0 miles | | Raglan Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles | | St James' Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) | | 1.2 miles | | Bromley High School GDST | | 4–18 | | | 1.2 miles | | Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy | | 5–16 | Good (February 2023) | | 1.3 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Pink Elephants Nursery Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pink-elephants-nursery-pre-school-2741274) | Report card Jan 2026 | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Little Sunshine's Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunshines-bromley-2718866) | Report card Mar 2026 | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Mud Club at Foresters](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mud-club-at-foresters-2805224) | | | | 0.6 miles | | [The Wonder Years Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wonder-years-bromley-2596470) | Good | £90 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles | | [Little Elms Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-bromley-2736646) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles | | [Southborough Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southborough-pre-school-ey345896) | Outstanding | | | 0.9 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does LITTLE CURIOSITIES cost? LITTLE CURIOSITIES publishes these fees: full day £88 for all ages, half day £44 for all ages and per hour £8 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does LITTLE CURIOSITIES offer 30 funded hours? Yes. LITTLE CURIOSITIES offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £5 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### Does LITTLE CURIOSITIES offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. LITTLE CURIOSITIES offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are LITTLE CURIOSITIES's opening hours? LITTLE CURIOSITIES opens 07:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is LITTLE CURIOSITIES open all year? Yes, LITTLE CURIOSITIES is open 52 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does LITTLE CURIOSITIES take? LITTLE CURIOSITIES takes children aged 12 months to 5 years. ### What is LITTLE CURIOSITIES's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated LITTLE CURIOSITIES Good at its inspection on 6 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can LITTLE CURIOSITIES take? LITTLE CURIOSITIES is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at LITTLE CURIOSITIES? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at LITTLE CURIOSITIES. ### Does LITTLE CURIOSITIES accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. LITTLE CURIOSITIES accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at LITTLE CURIOSITIES? Yes. LITTLE CURIOSITIES lists a registration fee of £50 and a deposit of £50. ### What approach does LITTLE CURIOSITIES follow? LITTLE CURIOSITIES's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, Nature-based approach and Early phonics. ### Does LITTLE CURIOSITIES have outdoor space? LITTLE CURIOSITIES lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Growing / allotment area, Mud kitchen and All-weather outdoor play. ### Does LITTLE CURIOSITIES support children with SEND? LITTLE CURIOSITIES lists: Sensory room. ### What is the nearest station to LITTLE CURIOSITIES? Bickley is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2617282) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlecuriosities.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.littlecuriosities.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Curiosities+Nursery+%26+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJW15MA44BdkgRVuQq23-njro) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.