--- title: "30 Day Nurseries near South Croydon — Ofsted Ratings & Fees |…" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/london/croydon/south-croydon description: "30 day nurseries near South Croydon — Ofsted grades, opening hours and fees. 22 accept funded hours, 15 take under-twos." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near South Croydon **4.4★** average from **400** Google reviews 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 Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in South Croydon at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of South Croydon. 30 Ofsted-registered nurseries 86% Good or Outstanding 4.4★ 464 Google reviews 22 Accept funded hours 15 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Good 19 - Requires improvement 3 7 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 1 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in South Croydon - Aims Tuition (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/aims-tuition-limited-cr0-1ry-2669901) · 4.5★ (11) - Number 9 The Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/number-9-the-nursery-cr2-7dy-ey491450) · Ofsted Good · 4.5★ (60) - Little Apples Day Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-apples-day-nursery-ltd-cr2-0pa-ey442782) · Ofsted Good · 4.6★ (52) ## Nursery locations in and around South Croydon ## Day nurseries in South Croydon - ### Little Elmhurst Nursery South Croydon · CR2 7DW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-elmhurst-nursery-cr2-7dw-2833826 - ### Birdhurst Day Nursery ★ 4.6 (8 reviews) SOUTH CROYDON · CR2 7DU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/birdhurst-day-nursery-cr2-7du-ey411750 - ### Number 9 The Nursery ★ 4.5 (60 reviews) South Croydon · CR2 7DY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/number-9-the-nursery-cr2-7dy-ey491450 - ### Kinderland Day Nursery ★ 3.9 (29 reviews) SOUTH CROYDON · CR2 7AE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kinderland-day-nursery-ltd-cr2-7ae-124972 - ### Immanuel Childcare ★ 3.9 (7 reviews) South Croydon · CR2 6NG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/immanuel-childcare-ltd-cr2-6ng-ey335555 - ### Sherwood Pre-School ★ 4.7 (14 reviews) SOUTH CROYDON · CR2 6LN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sherwood-pre-school-cr2-6ln-ey486026 - ### Little Whits nursery ★ 5.0 (13 reviews) South Croydon · CR2 7BG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-whits-nursery-cr2-7bg-2652788 - ### Little Learners Day Nursery ★ 4.6 (21 reviews) South Croydon · CR2 6NE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-nursery-cr2-6ne-ey478271 - ### Busy Bees At Haling Park ★ 3.9 (43 reviews) South Croydon · CR2 6NF · Ofsted: Requires improvement https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-haling-park-cr2-6nf-ey537527 - ### Fennies St Augustines ★ 4.1 (16 reviews) SOUTH CROYDON · CR2 6BA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fennies-st-augustines-cr2-6ba-ey376200 - ### Little Apples Day Nursery ★ 4.6 (52 reviews) SOUTH CROYDON · CR2 0PA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-apples-day-nursery-ltd-cr2-0pa-ey442782 ## Also within 1 miles of South Croydon - ### Speckles Day Nursery ★ 4.7 (12 reviews) Croydon · CR0 1DQ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/speckles-day-nursery-cr0-1dq-2556610 - ### Dar Ul Madinah Croydon ★ 5.0 (6 reviews) Croydon · CR0 1DQ · Ofsted: Met https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/dar-ul-madinah-croydon-cr0-1dq-2780180 - ### Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school Croydon · CR0 1EY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blooming-years-nursery-pre-school-cr0-1ey-2820985 - ### Kinderland Day Nursery Central Croydon ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Croydon · CR0 1JB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kinderland-day-nursery-central-croydon-cr0-1jb-2823900 - ### Happy Little Angels Day Nursery ★ 4.6 (16 reviews) Croydon · CR0 1ER · Ofsted: Requires improvement https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-angels-day-nursery-ltd-cr0-1er-2618544 - ### Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool ★ 5.0 (33 reviews) Croydon · CR0 1LL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mulberries-and-willows-nursery-and-preschool-cr0-1ll-2731129 - ### Purple Panda Nursery Croydon · CR0 1SB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/purple-panda-nursery-cr0-1sb-2693584 - ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Croydon ★ 3.9 (25 reviews) Croydon · CR0 4GB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-croydon-cr0-4gb-ey231242 - ### Blossoms Day Nursery ★ 4.2 (31 reviews) Surrey · CR0 4JE · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-day-nursery-cr0-4je-ey294365 ## 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. 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