# Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery is a full-day nursery at 43-45 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PB, in Welling, Bexley. It is registered for 55 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, 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 9 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wings-big-dreams-nursery-2602601 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 43-45 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PB - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 55 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: no - Phone: 020 8304 7986 - Website: https://littlewingsbigdreams.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2602601 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Good - Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding - Personal development: Good - Leadership and management: Good Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602601 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2021 (Reference 2602601). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602601) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602601) - Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602601) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1351615) ## Fees - Charge on funded hours: £1.60 (per hour) Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: 43-45 Bellegrove Road, Welling, DA16 3PB Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.462725,0.104916 - Station: Welling, 0.2 miles - 16 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Danson Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Bexley there are about 3.3 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 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery's approaches include Forest school and Early phonics, and it names Makaton signing as a support and children's yoga as an activity. Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://littlewingsbigdreams.co.uk/sessionsandfunding) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://littlewingsbigdreams.co.uk/our-curriculum) ### Food Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://littlewingsbigdreams.co.uk/sessionsandfunding) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://littlewingsbigdreams.co.uk/sessionsandfunding) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips. - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://littlewingsbigdreams.co.uk/careers/l2-or-l3-qualified-practitioner) ### Settling in Its website says each room has home corners with familiar items from home to help children settle. Transition is gradual, and staff work with each child's key person, as the nursery operates a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://littlewingsbigdreams.co.uk/newsletter-september-2022) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://littlewingsbigdreams.co.uk/about-us) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://littlewingsbigdreams.co.uk/) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://littlewingsbigdreams.co.uk/waiting-list) ### SEND and inclusion - Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://littlewingsbigdreams.co.uk/newsletter-september-2022) ### Safety Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated safeguarding effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://littlewingsbigdreams.co.uk/newsletter-september-2022) ### Extras and activities - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://littlewingsbigdreams.co.uk/sessionsandfunding) ### Getting a place Its website says to complete the online enquiry form, after which a management team member arranges a tour, followed by the registration form for your child. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Hook Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles | | St Stephen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (April 2026) | | 0.1 miles | | Danson Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | | 0.4 miles | | East Wickham Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Foster's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Bishop Ridley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Aspire Academy | | 5–11 | Good (March 2023) | | 0.8 miles | | Barrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Wonder Zone Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonder-zone-nursery-2756878) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles | | [First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-step-daycare-and-nursery-ltd-2766452) | Report card Mar 2026 | | | 0.2 miles | | [Monkey Puzzle Welling](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-welling-ey563352) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [St John's Church Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-church-playgroup-115370) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Bexley Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bexley-day-nursery-limited-2753023) | | | | 0.5 miles | | [Clever Clogs Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-childcare-ltd-ey347110) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £1.60 per hour on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### Does Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery's opening hours? Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery open all year? Yes, Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery take? Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery take? Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery? Meals are not included in the fees at Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery. ### What approach does Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery follow? Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school and Early phonics. ### Does Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery have outdoor space? Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery lists: Local outings and trips. ### Does Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery support children with SEND? Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery lists: Makaton signing. ### What is the nearest station to Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery? Welling is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery? You can call 020 8304 7986 and visit littlewingsbigdreams.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2602601) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (littlewingsbigdreams.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://littlewingsbigdreams.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Wing%27s+Big+Dreams+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-3_Lt_Gv2EcRx2f_8pEaVzg) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.