Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue)

15 St Nicholas Avenue, Elm Park, Hornchurch RM12 4PT
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  • Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue), Hornchurch
Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School, Elm Park is dedicated to helping early years abilities and interests flourish, making the most of excellent facilities and resources in order to inspire all round development.

This facility has dedicated rooms for different ages and its own outdoor play area.

Professionals are experienced in caring for babies from three-months of age and up to five-years-old, while supporting physical health with nutritious home cooked food by their very own Nursery Chef.

Care Provided by Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue)

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Person in charge
  • Charlie Walton (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 13
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1084634
  • Total Places for Children
  • 38
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, 1 week at Christmas & 3 Inset Days during the year

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue)

  • Little Learners Nursery only offers Full day sessions which are £72.50 per day.


  • Full days are 7:30-6pm however, all parents are welcome to drop off or collect your child at any time.


  • Parking
  • Parents are welcome to park at the nursery for drop off or collection/short visits.


Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue) Reviews (70)

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Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue) has 70 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not be happier with my experience with Little Learners. My little boy has been attending since he was 18 months in October 2023. The nursery staff are super friendly, attentive and engaging! My little boy goes happily every morning, with a big smile on his face. The nursery keeps us up to date
with daily activities via the app and I love seeing all the pictures of the fun he is getting up to! Thank you Little Learners for caring for my son in such a great way! Highly recommend to other parents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter has been going to Little Learners she has improved a lot in her speech and has become more confident, she is always learning new things and tells us all about it when she gets home. The staff are lovely and our daughter has really taken to all of them! The staff always keep us informed
on new things going on and we always feel in the loop.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Learners have been great. My little girl attended for four years from the age of 1 through to almost 5 and my little boy has now been there for a year. We have had nothing but great experiences! We get along really well with the staff and feel at ease knowing our children are being taken such
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Little Learners St Nicholas Avenue. From the moment we stepped in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere put us at ease. The staff are not just professionals, they’re attentive and caring individuals who genuinely love what they do. Our children are flourishing
under their guidance, developing both academically and socially, enjoying enriching activities. The facilities are safe and provide a stimulating environment for them to learn, play and eat healthy! The communication with parents is outstanding, keeping us informed and involved every step of the way! Our children eagerly look forward to each day at Little Learners St Nicholas Avenue, which speaks volumes about the nurturing environment they provide. We’re truly grateful that our children are supported in their growth journey in such an outstanding manner.
We highly recommend Little Learners St Nicholas Avenue to any parent seeking a nurturing early learning environment for their child.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Had my one-year-old start with Little Learners in April and he’s loved it. Staff are lovely and friendly, they send daily updates of what he’s up to which helps you feel comfortable knowing your child is in good hands. I can’t praise enough!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff and overall a 5-star nursery with such a personal and family feel. The staff have gone above and beyond for my daughter’s needs and made me feel comfortable with returning to work. My daughter has learnt and developed so well thanks to the wonderful staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has come on so much since being at Little Learners. The staff are wonderful - friendly, loving and know my child really well. They create lots of opportunities for learning and my son loves going to nursery. Their communication is great - both via the app and during handovers. I feel safe leaving
him there knowing he is well looked after and learning new things.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one joined at 11 months old and from day one I’ve been so pleased with the care he receives. He does such a range of activities which are shown through photos on the app, and all his needs are catered for. The staff are so friendly and he’s grown real attachments with them and it’s such a
relief to be able to go to work knowing he is so happy. If I have any problems the nursery staff are always on hand to answer any questions. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to send their child to nursery. Amazing staff. My little one keeps repeating one staff member in particular at home, and in the morning he is running to the nursery room leader to have her cuddle, he doesn’t care about me anymore to say bye-bye. It does make me feel so happy and I know my child is happy and he loves all the staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Learners is such a lovely, warm and welcoming nursery. From the very beginning the communication, daily updates and photos have been wonderful showing my child engaging in a huge range of interesting and fun activities. The staff are so friendly, nurturing and loving; exactly the kind of people
I trust leaving my baby with. Every day my child goes into and comes out of nursery smiling - that's all I want!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot ask more from Little Learners, what a fantastic team and feel a lot more relieved when I drop my child in the morning that they are taken care of by such a compassionate and caring team. The nursery provides updates throughout the day and the team go above and beyond, for example my child is
being potty trained at home and this has also been incorporated in the nursery. It is such a fantastic place for my child that I have also decided to send my baby to Little Learners too in due course.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School since the age of 10 months. The staff work very hard to ensure that we receive regular updates on his progress whilst also providing a series of different activities each day. The staff are very caring and were great at supporting my son
when he started attending the nursery. Little Learners has always been responsive to any feedback we’ve had and we’d recommend them to any parents looking for a nursery for their child to attend.

Reply from Terri Noone, Nursery Manager at Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue)

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We really do appreciate your recognition of the regular updates and different activities provided and your acknowledgment of the care we give. We couldn't be happier to have your little one here with us and be able to be a part of their early learning journey! Also thank you for always recommending us to any of your friends and family!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one joined at 9 months old and from day one I’ve been so pleased with the care she receives. She does such a range of activities which are shown through photos on the app, and all her needs are catered for. The staff are so friendly and she’s grown real attachments with them and it’s such
a relief to be able to go to work knowing she is so happy. If I have any problems the nursery staff are always on hand to answer any questions. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to send their child to nursery.

Reply from Terri Noone, Nursery Manager at Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue)

Thank you so much for your lovely review - all the staff at Little Learners enjoy having your little one here and being able to be a part of her early learning journey! - we couldn't agree more, your little one has settled so well and so quickly too! So glad you enjoy the activities that she gets to participate in and develop in.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter and two nieces attend this nursery....and the fact that this nursery looks after the 3 smallest humans in my family makes the nursery family. My daughter is always happy when she arrives, eats so much better than she does at home. The lovely staff always keeps us parents in the loop of their
daily activities. I really could not be happier.

Reply from Terri Noone, Nursery Manager at Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue)

Thank you so much for the lovely review - Little Learners Nursery absolutely enjoys taking care of all 3 of your smallest humans as you describe them! It's lovely to have them all here and have the opportunity to be a part of their early learning journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School in January aged 13 months. I was very anxious leaving her but the staff put me at ease. She settled in so quickly. She waves us off with a smile at drop off. They post updates and photos throughout the day on parent zone. I love seeing her enjoying
her day doing activities such as painting and arts and crafts. I truly could not have found a better place for my little girl. The staff are all very friendly and she has grown very attached to the manager and some of the other colleagues. Fantastic nursery.

Reply from Becca Clements, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue)

I am very attached to her too! She's a real credit to you and like you say, been a dream to settle into nursery! Thank you so much for your Lovely review. Much appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Little Learners Nursery. My daughter loves going to preschool and seeing her friends. They do lots of activities and learn with the children. Nice outside and undercover garden so the kids can go outside whatever the weather. Staff are always friendly and approachable and send
updates on the app. My daughter's development has definitely increased from her attending Little Learners.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Learners Nursery is really bringing our grandson on well. He so enjoys sharing his knowledge of colours and numbers that he has learned at nursery as well as what animals and inanimate items are called.
They have such good routines and are currently helping my grandson with his potty training
- they managed to capture his first ever wee on the potty this week. Having set such good routines helps us as a family to follow them so that there is joined-up thinking in his overall childcare.
My grandson so enjoys his nursery days. I would thoroughly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Becca Clements, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue)

Janet, thank you so much for your lovely review! I am so happy to hear your comments, and they really reflect Little Learners Ethos of working to support the entire extended family around every child! Looking forward to your Grandson continuing to learn, grow and develop at Little Learners.
Thanks again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one has loved his time at Little Learners; he has grown so much and is well prepared for moving on to school. The staff are so kind and supportive and have made the nursery so fun and welcoming for our little one. We have our second joining Little Learners this week; we can't wait for her
to start!

Reply from Terri Noone, Nursery Manager at Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue)

Thank you for such a lovely review! - we have certainly enjoyed helping your child to grow through their time here with us at Little Learners, whilst also looking forward for your next little one to begin their adventure with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery and pre school - my eldest child recently left for big school and my youngest is due to start in the new year. The staff are friendly and professional and the children adore them. The children always have the best time at Little Learners

Reply from Becca Clements, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue)

Thank you so much for your review - it really is much appreciated by all of the nursery team! Can't wait to watch little one grow up and transition to school too! Thanks again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been at Little Learners since he was 1 year old. The staff are amazing and build such a lovely bond with the children. Whilst at work, I have no fear that he is being cared for, learning and having loads of fun. The staff keep me updated throughout the week with great photos of the
children's day. It makes such a difference, really appreciate all they do.

Reply from Terri Noone, Nursery Manager at Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue)

Thank you so much, this is lovely to hear! We are so glad your fears have been eased through the great communication between us and yourselves. All the staff here thoroughly enjoy implementing great learning activities for all the children to explore.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is a fantastic nursery, well managed with excellent well-trained staff. Staff are so helpful they will and have gone above and beyond. When it comes to looking after your little ones just like they did for our little boys. I recommend to all parents this nursery.

Reply from Becca Clements, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue)

Thank you very much for your kind words. Your boys are truly considered part of the Little Learners family and we thoroughly enjoy being such a big part of their early years! Thank you for your review - much appreciated


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.905)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10 for Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.905 for Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue) is calculated as follows: ( (152 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.905

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue) is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 38 number of registered child places is 7.6, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Charlie Walton

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Charlie is a dedicated individual who works well on her own but also as part of a team. She enjoys learning new skills and taking on new responsibilities. she is passionate about providing a high standard of care to all children when under my supervision.


Frequently Asked Questions about Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue)

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue) accepts?

Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue) accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue) Open?

Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue) is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue) have capacity for?

Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue) has capacity for a total of 38 Children.

How far is Little Learners Nursery & Pre-School (St Nicholas Avenue) to the centre of Hornchurch?

1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.