Full-day nursery in Elm Park, Havering
Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)
1 Ambleside Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5ES · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since November 2022Reference 2703731Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 17 June 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places37 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 9 January 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £75£7.14 an hour | £7.14 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Charge on funded hours
- £14.80 per week
- Charge on funded hours
- £31 per week
- Charge on funded hours
- £35.05 per week
- Charge on funded hours
- £5 per week
- Registration fee
- £25
- Deposit
- £200
Funded hours: 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:00
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Sessions
- Full day and per hour
Getting there
1 Ambleside Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5ES · More nurseries in RM12
Stations
- Elm ParkNo step-free access5 min walk · 0.2 miles
Buses
10 bus stops within 400 m, including Ambleside Avenue, Arbour Way and Calbourne Avenue.
Parks and playgrounds
- Louis Marchesi6 min walk
- Malan Square8 min walk
- The Glens9 min walk
- Bretons Park10 min walk
- Harrow Lodge Park10 min walk
- Playground6 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · 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 Havering 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
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Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) is a full-day nursery at 1 Ambleside Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5ES, in Elm Park, Havering. It is registered for 37 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £75 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It is run by Lifeline Enterprises Limited.
Run by Lifeline Enterprises Limited (company), which runs 2 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 uses a play-based EYFS curriculum with in-the-moment planning. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. The website also names SEND support, cooking activities and library visits.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- In-the-moment planningSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site in an allergy-aware kitchen, and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has its own garden, regular park trips, and local outings and trips.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Regular park tripsSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says several free settling-in visits are arranged with parents before a child starts. The number and timing of these visits are worked out for each child, and parents can call during visits. The website also lists settling-in sessions.
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective. Its website names CCTV as a security measure.
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
- Library visitsSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says to book a visit in advance using the online form, then send the completed information form and pay the £25 administration fee and £200 deposit per child. The nursery has a waiting list, lists a £25 registration fee, and accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)This nursery | Good | £75 | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| A Star Kids Nursery LimitedFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Elm Park Baptist Church PlaygroupSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–14:45 | from 2 yrs | under 0.1 miles |
| Explorers Elm Park 2Full-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Explorers Elm ParkFull-day nursery | Outstanding | not shared yet | 07:00–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Little Learners Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | £75 | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Phoenix Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Elm Park11
- All nurseries in Havering131
- All nurseries in RM1220
- Nurseries near Elm Park station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Elm Park Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.2 miles
- R J Mitchell Primary School Primaryages 4–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected March 2026 0.4 miles
- Benhurst Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected October 2024 0.5 miles
- Scotts Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected November 2023 0.6 miles
- Scargill Infant School Primaryages 2–7has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 0.7 miles
- Scargill Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Improved significantlyinspected June 2025 0.7 miles
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 0.7 miles
- Suttons Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 0.8 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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How much does Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) cost?
Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) publishes these fees: full day £75 for all ages and per hour £7.14 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £14.80 per week on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.
What are Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)'s opening hours?
Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) take?
Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)'s Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) Good at its inspection on 17 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) take?
Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside).
Does Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)?
Yes. Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) lists a registration fee of £25 and a deposit of £200.
Who runs Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)?
Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) is run by Lifeline Enterprises Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) follow?
Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)'s website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning.
Does Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) have outdoor space?
Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) lists: Own garden, Regular park trips and Local outings and trips.
Does Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) support children with SEND?
Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside) lists: SEND support.
What is the nearest station to Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)?
Elm Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)?
You can call 01708 579449 and visit www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Havering
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in HaveringFees by age in Havering
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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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.
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2703731 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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