About the Shortlands nursery
Our Shortlands nursery offers a warm, home-from-home environment where children can play, learn and grow with confidence.
Little Cherubs Shortlands is proudly located in a residential area of Bromley, close to local primary schools, community amenities and transport links. Families also benefit from nearby parking and our private nursery driveway, making drop-off and collection smoother for busy parents.
Originally two separate houses, the building was carefully adapted and joined together in 2004 to create a welcoming 46-place nursery. This gives Shortlands a personal, homely feel while still offering thoughtfully planned early years spaces.
Parents often tell us they notice the difference straight away. The nursery feels calm, caring and genuinely personal, with familiar staff who take time to understand each child’s routine, interests and personality.
Book a visit at Shortlands
Come and see us for yourself. The best way to choose a nursery is to visit, meet the team and get a feel for the environment.
Rooms at Shortlands
Shortlands has three carefully designed classrooms, each tailored to support children at different stages of early development.
Bright Beginnings
Our baby room provides a gentle, nurturing space where younger children can build secure bonds, rest peacefully and explore at their own pace.
Tiny Tots
Our toddler room supports growing independence, early language, friendships and active hands-on learning.
Shooting Stars
Our pre-school room helps older children build confidence, communication skills and independence as they prepare for their next stage.
Each room is warm, engaging and thoughtfully resourced to promote curiosity, confidence and independence.
Learning at Shortlands
Every day is carefully structured to give children a balance of play, learning and rest. From creative activities and group time to quieter moments and outdoor play, children are encouraged to explore in a way that feels natural to them.
Our team works closely with parents to understand each child’s routine, interests and personality. That consistency between home and nursery helps children settle more easily and feel confident in their surroundings.
Play-based learning
Children learn through meaningful play, practical experiences and activities linked to their interests.
Strong relationships
Familiar practitioners support each child with warmth, patience and encouragement.
Growing independence
Children are supported to make choices, develop friendships and try new things with confidence.
Outdoor play and exploration
Our main playground features a specially designed soft rubberised safety surface, creating a secure and comfortable environment for active play.
The outdoor area encourages children to explore nature, develop physical skills, extend their learning outdoors and enjoy imaginative play. During warmer months, our large canopy provides shade and sun protection, helping children enjoy outdoor experiences comfortably.
The Tiny Tots room also benefits from a small gated garden area directly accessible from the classroom, allowing safe free-flow play and giving children the confidence to explore both indoor and outdoor environments.
Fresh meals and daily care
Shortlands has an on-site kitchen where fresh meals and snacks are prepared daily. Mealtimes are calm, social moments where children are encouraged to try new foods, build independence and develop healthy habits.
The nursery also includes a separate cot room, giving our youngest children a calm and restful sleep space during the day.
Fresh meals
Meals and snacks are prepared on site each day.
Rest and routines
Children’s individual sleep, comfort and care routines are handled with sensitivity.
Parent partnership
We work closely with parents around dietary needs, allergies and daily routines.
Safety and security
The safety and wellbeing of our children is always our highest priority. At Little Cherubs Shortlands, we have clear systems and procedures in place to help keep children, staff and visitors safe throughout the nursery day.
For added reassurance, Little Cherubs Shortlands benefits from secure entry systems with fob access, CCTV monitoring throughout the premises and a fully maintained on-site automatic defibrillator.
Secure entry systems
Fob access helps us manage who enters the building and supports a safe, protected nursery environment.
CCTV monitoring
Our CCTV system supports the overall security of the building for children, staff and visitors.
Emergency readiness
We have an on-site AED defibrillator and all staff are trained in Paediatric First Aid.
The presence of an Automated External Defibrillator provides an additional layer of emergency preparedness. Our team are trained and confident in following emergency procedures should they ever be required.
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Nursery managerMaggie Denton |
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Address:
50-52 Shortlands Rd
Bromley
Kent BR2 0JP
Contact:
020 8650 6507
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Opening hours:
Mon to Fri: 8am - 6pm
Early Start: 7:45am - 8am
Ages:
6 months to 5 years
Funding:
15 and 30 hours funded places available
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