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4.4★ average from 400 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 30 day nurseries within 1 miles of South Croydon, all registered with Ofsted. 20 of those have a South Croydon address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 19 rated Good, 3 currently Requires Improvement — 86% of graded settings here are Good or better. One setting has already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 464 Google reviews across 23 of these nurseries, averaging 4.4★. 22 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 15 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit.

Nurseries in South Croydon at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 1 miles of South Croydon.

30
Ofsted-registered nurseries
86%
Good or Outstanding
4.4★
464 parent reviews
22
Accept funded hours
15
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Good19
  • Requires improvement3

7 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near South Croydon?
We list 30 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of South Croydon, 20 of which have a South Croydon address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
What are the Ofsted ratings like near South Croydon?
Of the 22 graded settings within 1 miles of South Croydon, 19 are rated Good and 3 Requires Improvement. No setting here currently holds an Outstanding grade, so focus on the inspection report detail rather than the headline word alone.
What do parents say about nurseries near South Croydon?
Across 23 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of South Croydon have left 464 Google reviews at an average of 4.4★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near South Croydon?
22 of the 30 nurseries within 1 miles of South Croydon (73%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near South Croydon take babies?
15 settings within 1 miles of South Croydon are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.

These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more