# Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-daycare-nursery-crofton-2896043 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Little Elms Nursery, 109a Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8HU - Ages: birth to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 95 - Phone: 01689 878409 - Website: https://www.willowdaynurseries.co.uk/ - Run by: [Willow Lancaster Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/willow-lancaster-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2896043 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2026 (Reference 2896043). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2896043) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2896043) - Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2896043) - Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 19 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/358767) ## Fees Fees: not published yet. 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 Address: Little Elms Nursery, 109a Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8HU Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.372733,0.080023 - Station: Orpington, 0.4 miles - 7 bus stops within 400 m 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 72 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery follows a nature-based approach. Its website also names SEND support and a SENCo. - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/orpington/crofton-road/little-cubs) ### Food Its website describes the kitchen as allergy-aware. - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/orpington/crofton-road/little-cubs) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/orpington/crofton-road/little-cubs) ### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/orpington/crofton-road/little-cubs) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/orpington/crofton-road/little-cubs) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/orpington/crofton-road/little-cubs) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/orpington/crofton-road/little-cubs) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/orpington/crofton-road/little-cubs) - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/orpington/crofton-road/little-cubs) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.grandiruk.com/nursery/orpington/crofton-road/little-cubs) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Tubbenden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Crofton Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Crofton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Darrick Wood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | | 0.9 miles | | Warren Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2022) | | 1.0 miles | | Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | | 1.0 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Bright Horizons Crofton Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-crofton-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey267210) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Bright Start Montessori Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-start-montessori-pre-school-137278) | Good | | 09:30–16:30 | 0.5 miles | | [St John's URC Preschool Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-urc-preschool-group-137350) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Kindred Orpington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-orpington-ey247912) | Good | £111 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | | [Little Angels Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-montessori-ey435453) | Good | | 09:00–15:30 | 0.6 miles | | [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-orpington-2597001) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2896043) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.willowdaynurseries.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.willowdaynurseries.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Elms+Crofton&query_place_id=ChIJC_iWy2ir2EcR8nZN58pL8WM) - 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.