Full-day nursery in Crofton, Bromley
Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton
Little Elms Nursery, 109a Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8HU · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 4.7 on Google (72 reviews)
- About 650 m (8 min walk) from Orpington station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since June 2026Reference 2896043Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places95 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating3 (Generally satisfactory)inspected 19 August 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Bromley that publish fees charge £75–£113 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:00
- Ages
- birth to 5 years
Getting there
Little Elms Nursery, 109a Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8HU · More nurseries in BR6
Stations
- Orpington10 min walk · 0.4 miles
Buses
7 bus stops within 400 m, including Pound Court Drive, Allington Road / Crofton Road and Crofton Road / Crofton Lane.
Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton is a full-day nursery at Little Elms Nursery, 109a Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8HU, in Crofton, Bromley. It is registered for 95 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 72 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Willow Lancaster Nurseries Limited.
Run by Willow Lancaster Nurseries Limited (company), which runs 4 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery follows a nature-based approach. Its website also names SEND support and a SENCo.
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Food
Its website describes the kitchen as allergy-aware.
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says settling-in sessions let families spend time at the nursery before the first full day. Each child has a key person who helps them settle, and the nursery manager books the sessions with families in advance of the start date.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- SENCoSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Elms Daycare Nursery CroftonThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Bright Horizons Crofton Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Bright Start Montessori Pre SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:30–16:30 | 2–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| St John's URC Preschool GroupSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
| Kindred OrpingtonFull-day nursery | Good | £111 | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.6 miles |
| Little Angels MontessoriSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:30 | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery OrpingtonFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.7 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Crofton4
- All nurseries in Bromley161
- All nurseries in BR619
- Nurseries near Orpington station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Tubbenden Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected May 2023 0.5 miles
- Crofton Infant School Primaryages 2–7has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected April 2026 0.6 miles
- Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2023 0.7 miles
- Crofton Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Outstandinginspected July 2024 0.7 miles
- Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected December 2023 0.9 miles
- Darrick Wood Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2024 0.9 miles
- Warren Road Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected December 2022 1.0 miles
- Perry Hall Primary School Primaryages 5–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected November 2023 1.0 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton's opening hours?
Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton take?
Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton takes children aged birth to 5 years.
How many children can Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton take?
Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.
Who runs Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton?
Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton is run by Willow Lancaster Nurseries Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.
What approach does Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton follow?
Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach.
Does Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton have outdoor space?
Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton lists: Own garden.
Does Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton support children with SEND?
Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton lists: SEND support and SENCo.
What is the nearest station to Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton?
Orpington is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton?
You can call 01689 878409 and visit www.willowdaynurseries.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.willowdaynurseries.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2896043 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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