# Little Elms Daycare Sydenham

Little Elms Daycare Sydenham is a full-day nursery at 246 Perry Hill, LONDON, SE6 4HD, in Bell Green, Lewisham. It is registered for 62 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 52 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 38 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Elms Daycare Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-daycare-sydenham-ey440075  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 246 Perry Hill, LONDON, SE6 4HD
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 52 a year
- Registered places: 62
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8699 9481
- Website: https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Little Elms Daycare Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-elms-daycare-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY440075

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 November 2021, 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/EY440075

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2012 (Reference EY440075). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440075)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440075)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440075)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1599246)

## Fees

- Charge on funded hours: £32.88 (per week)
- Charge on funded hours: £16.44 (per week)

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Lewisham that publish fees charge £76–£106 a day for under-2s (7 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 52 a year

## Getting there

Address: 246 Perry Hill, LONDON, SE6 4HD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.431373,-0.037805

- Station: Lower Sydenham, 0.5 miles
- Station: Bellingham, 0.8 miles
- Station: Sydenham, 0.8 miles, no step-free access
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Home Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Pool River Linear Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mayow Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Southend Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Lewisham there are about 2.8 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 38 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/learning)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/learning/school-readiness)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/nurseries/sydenham)
- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/food)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/faqs)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/faqs)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/food)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/nurseries/sydenham)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/faqs)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/food)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/faqs)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/nurseries/sydenham)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/faqs)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/learning/settling-in)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/faqs)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/faqs)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/nurseries/sydenham)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/nurseries/sydenham)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/nurseries/sydenham)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/faqs)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/nurseries/sydenham)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/nurseries/sydenham)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/faqs)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/learning/school-readiness)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Knoll School |  | 4–17 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Adamsrill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Haseltine Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2020) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2019) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Kilmorie Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Perrymount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Athelney Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Dulwich Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-dulwich-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2646441) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Cherubs Nursery & Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-cherubs-nursery-and-pre-school-2855748) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kindergarten Forest Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindergarten-forest-hill-2578329) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [BeBright Bunnies Sydenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bebright-bunnies-sydenham-2531045) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Legs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-legs-nursery-2820592) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cornerstone Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cornerstone-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey494421) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Little Elms Daycare Sydenham offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Little Elms Daycare Sydenham offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £32.88 per week on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Little Elms Daycare Sydenham take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Little Elms Daycare Sydenham offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Little Elms Daycare Sydenham offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Little Elms Daycare Sydenham offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Little Elms Daycare Sydenham's opening hours?

Little Elms Daycare Sydenham opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Elms Daycare Sydenham open all year?

Yes, Little Elms Daycare Sydenham is open 52 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Little Elms Daycare Sydenham take?

Little Elms Daycare Sydenham takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Little Elms Daycare Sydenham's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Elms Daycare Sydenham Good at its inspection on 17 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Elms Daycare Sydenham take?

Little Elms Daycare Sydenham is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Little Elms Daycare Sydenham?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Little Elms Daycare Sydenham.

### Who runs Little Elms Daycare Sydenham?

Little Elms Daycare Sydenham is run by Little Elms Daycare Nursery Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What approach does Little Elms Daycare Sydenham follow?

Little Elms Daycare Sydenham's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, Nature-based approach, School readiness programme and Early phonics.

### Does Little Elms Daycare Sydenham have outdoor space?

Little Elms Daycare Sydenham lists: Own garden, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### Does Little Elms Daycare Sydenham support children with SEND?

Little Elms Daycare Sydenham lists: SEND support.

### What is the nearest station to Little Elms Daycare Sydenham?

Lower Sydenham is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Elms Daycare Sydenham?

You can call 020 8699 9481 and visit www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440075)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.littleelmsdaycare.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Elms+Sydenham&query_place_id=ChIJS-XrLCgCdkgRjaslTC-VLeA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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