Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools

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Little Elms is a nursery in London.

littleelmsdaycare.co.uk

Rating based on 30 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools

Pay

    Needs improving
  • Most people aren’t paid a living wage

    Do Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools pay a living wage?

    Most people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    100% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and January 2026.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are ÂŁ13.45 per hour, and ÂŁ14.80 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Okay
  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools pay market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    58% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and August 2025.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    90% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and February 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools pay sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and February 2026.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools?

    Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 70% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 20% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 10% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and January 2026.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    40% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and January 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Shifts can get changed at short notice

    Do Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools managers change shifts at short notice?

    Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    50% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and May 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    64% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2024 and January 2026.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and February 2026.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    92% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and February 2026.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t enjoy their job

    Do people at Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools enjoy their jobs?

    Most people don’t enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    70% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and February 2026.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and February 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Good
  • Most people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2024 and February 2026.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    67% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and May 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

How Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools ranks

Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools ranks 29th to work for out of childcare providers.

  1. 27= Poppies Day Nursery
    4.5
  2. 29 Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools
    4.4
  3. 30 Cherubs Nurseries
    4.0

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 30 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 12 April 2026.

Pay ranges at Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools

  1. ÂŁ8.60-12.21 per hour

Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools job reviews

  • Best thing

    The children

    Worst thing

    Management only seeing the children as money. Not supporting staff and using minimal ratios as a guideline which intern stresses out staff further

    2.3

    Employee at Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools, February 2025

Handy to know

How are people paid?

62%
by the hour
38%
an annual salary

Based on 13 Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools employees

How much notice do people get of their shifts?

70%
20%
10%
70% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less. 20% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice. 10% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

Based on 10 Little Elms Daycare Nurseries and Pre-Schools employees