# Little Elms

Little Elms is a full-day nursery at Little Elms, Cooks Road, Elmswell, IP30 9BX, in Elmswell, Suffolk. It is registered for 71 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-ey420834  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Elms, Cooks Road, Elmswell, IP30 9BX
- Registered places: 71
- Phone: 01359 240491
- Website: http://www.littleelms.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY420834

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 November 2022, 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.

Inspection history:

- 11 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 19 November 2021: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420834

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2011 (Reference EY420834). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420834)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 11 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420834)
- Registered places: 71 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420834)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1404748)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Elms, Cooks Road, Elmswell, IP30 9BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.234292,0.914250

- Station: Elmswell, 0.3 miles
- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Elmswell Memorial Garden, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Crown Mill Play Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmswell Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Woolpit Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Street Farm Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/street-farm-day-nursery-ltd-ey227187) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Haughley Pre-school & The Pit Stop Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/haughley-pre-school-and-the-pit-stop-out-of-school-club-251515) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Norton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/norton-pre-school-ey312532) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Rattlesden Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rattlesden-preschool-2732382) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [Little Crickets Finborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-crickets-finborough-2849129) |  |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Foxglove Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foxglove-montessori-nursery-2629278) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Elms Good at its inspection on 11 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Elms take?

Little Elms is registered with Ofsted for up to 71 children at any one time.

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

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

### How do I contact Little Elms?

You can call 01359 240491 and visit www.littleelms.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420834)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Elms+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ5UR1jgax2UcRuJQkHp5oYv8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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