# Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd

Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd is a full-day nursery at 29 Mansfield Road, Ilford, IG1 3BA, in Ilford, Redbridge. It is registered for 64 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded hours from 9 months. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 15 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pearls-nursery-and-preschool-ltd-2830527  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 29 Mansfield Road, Ilford, IG1 3BA
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 64
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months
- Phone: 020 8553 1513
- Website: https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2830527

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 30 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2830527

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2025 (Reference 2830527). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2830527)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2830527)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2830527)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/443509)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Redbridge that publish fees charge £55–£75 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 29 Mansfield Road, Ilford, IG1 3BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.561626,0.067089

- Station: Ilford, 0.2 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Valentines Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Redbridge there are about 3.4 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 15 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery takes a Montessori approach. The Ofsted report card inspection in 2026 rated curriculum and teaching as 'Strong standard' and achievement as 'Strong standard'. Its website says support includes SEND support, a SENCo, a sensory room and an inclusive setting, and lists music, language, sports coaching, cooking and STEM activities.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/curriculum)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/our-facilities)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/our-facilities)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/our-facilities)

### Settling in

Its website says that before a child moves up a class or to school, the teacher visits with the child and gradually increases the time spent in the new room, with support from adults and parents. Its website also says children receive baseline assessments from induction.

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/our-facilities)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/admission)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/why-choose-us)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/why-choose-us)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/our-facilities)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/why-choose-us)

### Safety

The Ofsted 2026 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met. Its website says the nursery has a secure entry system and CCTV.

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/our-facilities)
- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/our-facilities)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/our-facilities)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/our-facilities)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/our-facilities)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/our-facilities)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/why-choose-us)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/curriculum)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/why-choose-us)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/curriculum)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/curriculum)

### Getting a place

Its website says families express interest by filling in the online admission form with the child's and parents' basic details. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read Academy Education |  | 3–16 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Apex Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Christchurch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Cleveland Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Winston Way Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Highlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sheringham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Balfour Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balfour-nursery-ey308464) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Tiny Miracles LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-miracles-ltd-2751658) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/al-falah-the-sunflower-nursery-2808864) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-ey292060) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Sunflower Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-day-care-2808903) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [kGems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kgems-day-nursery-ey497332) | Good | £68 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd's opening hours?

Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd take?

Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd was inspected on 30 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd take?

Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### What approach does Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd follow?

Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd's website describes its approach as: Montessori.

### Does Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd have outdoor space?

Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd lists: Own garden.

### Does Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd support children with SEND?

Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd lists: SEND support, SENCo, Sensory room and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd?

Ilford is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd?

You can call 020 8553 1513 and visit uk.littlepearlsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2830527)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (uk.littlepearlsnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://uk.littlepearlsnursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Pearls+Nursery+and+Preschool+LTD&query_place_id=ChIJP2AfsTQpkAwRKKQVA3YZx8w)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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