# Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-preschool-ambleside-2703731  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Ambleside Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5ES
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 37
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 01708 579449
- Website: https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Lifeline Enterprises Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/lifeline-enterprises-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2703731

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 June 2024, 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/16/2703731

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2022 (Reference 2703731). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703731)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703731)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703731)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1552176)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £75 (£7.14 an hour) | £7.14 |

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

Source: nursery website (https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/fees), 11 November 2026.

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

Address: 1 Ambleside Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 5ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.547724,0.199347

- Station: Elm Park, 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Louis Marchesi, 0.2 miles
- Park: Malan Square, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Glens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Bretons Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Harrow Lodge Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## About: a day here

### 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 curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/curriculum)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/curriculum)

### 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 site (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/nutrition)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/nutrition)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/fees)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/fees)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/nutrition)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, regular park trips, and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/faqs)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/curriculum)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/curriculum)

### 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 room (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/faqs)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/fees)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/fees)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/faqs)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/policies)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding effective. Its website names CCTV as a security measure.

- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/faqs)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/progress)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/progress)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/nutrition)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/curriculum)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| R J Mitchell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Benhurst Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Scotts Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Scargill Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Scargill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Suttons Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [A Star Kids Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a-star-kids-nursery-limited-2648897) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Elm Park Baptist Church Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-park-baptist-church-playgroup-ey414518) | Good |  | 09:00–14:45 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Explorers Elm Park 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-elm-park-2-2867886) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Explorers Elm Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-elm-park-2620097) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-preschool-ey488395) | Good | £75 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Phoenix Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-pre-school-ey552672) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703731)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.littlelearners-nurseries.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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