# Little Poppets Preschool

Little Poppets Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Elm Park Assembly Hall, Eyhurst Avenue, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4RA, in Elm Park, Havering. It is registered for 20 children and takes children aged 2 years to 4 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-poppets-preschool-2725674  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Elm Park Assembly Hall, Eyhurst Avenue, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4RA
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 20
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 07731 116247
- Website: https://littlepoppetspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2725674

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 July 2025, 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/16/2725674

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2023 (Reference 2725674). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2725674)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2725674)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2725674)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/373775)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £7 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £1.50 (full day)

Source: nursery website (https://littlepoppetspreschool.co.uk/), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Ages: 2 years to 4 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: Elm Park Assembly Hall, Eyhurst Avenue, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4RA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.553321,0.198788

- Station: Elm Park, 0.2 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Hornchurch, 0.9 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harrow Lodge Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: The Glens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Harrow Lodge Park Play Area, 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 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and names children's yoga and sports coaching as activities. Ofsted's 2025 inspection rated its overall effectiveness Good and its quality of education Good.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://littlepoppetspreschool.co.uk/romford)

### Food

Its website says healthy snacks are provided.

- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://littlepoppetspreschool.co.uk/)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and a growing / allotment area.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://littlepoppetspreschool.co.uk/our-resources)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://littlepoppetspreschool.co.uk/our-resources)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://littlepoppetspreschool.co.uk/)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://littlepoppetspreschool.co.uk/)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2025 inspection found safeguarding effective.

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://littlepoppetspreschool.co.uk/yoga)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://littlepoppetspreschool.co.uk/)

### Getting a place

Its website says parents should contact the nursery for information on available funded places and how to apply. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benhurst Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Elm Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| R J Mitchell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Suttons Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Scotts Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Scargill Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Nicholas Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-church-pre-school-ey489320) | Good |  | 09:15–15:15 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-preschool-ey488395) | Good | £75 | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Explorers Elm Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-elm-park-2620097) | Outstanding |  | 07:00–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Explorers Elm Park 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-elm-park-2-2867886) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [A Star Kids Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/a-star-kids-nursery-limited-2648897) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery & Preschool (Ambleside)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-preschool-ambleside-2703731) | Good | £75 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little Poppets Preschool cost?

Little Poppets Preschool publishes these fees: per hour £7 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Little Poppets Preschool offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Little Poppets Preschool offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £1.50 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Little Poppets Preschool take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Little Poppets Preschool offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Little Poppets Preschool's opening hours?

Little Poppets Preschool opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Poppets Preschool open all year?

No. Little Poppets Preschool is open term time only.

### What ages does Little Poppets Preschool take?

Little Poppets Preschool takes children aged 2 years to 4 years.

### What is Little Poppets Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Poppets Preschool Good at its inspection on 1 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Poppets Preschool take?

Little Poppets Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What approach does Little Poppets Preschool follow?

Little Poppets Preschool's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Little Poppets Preschool have outdoor space?

Little Poppets Preschool lists: Own garden and Growing / allotment area.

### What is the nearest station to Little Poppets Preschool?

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

### How do I contact Little Poppets Preschool?

You can call 07731 116247 and visit littlepoppetspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2725674)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (littlepoppetspreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://littlepoppetspreschool.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Poppets+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJHXH6Jai72EcRYE3-C7qMk7A)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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