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4.6★ average from 490 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 31 day nurseries within 1 miles of Thornton Heath, all registered with Ofsted. 16 of those have a Thornton Heath address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 26 rated Good, 1 judged Inadequate — 96% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 490 Google reviews across 25 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 21 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 11 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 Thornton Heath at a glance

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

31
Ofsted-registered nurseries
96%
Good or Outstanding
4.6★
490 parent reviews
21
Accept funded hours
11
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Good26
  • Inadequate1

4 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there near Thornton Heath?
We list 31 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Thornton Heath, 16 of which have a Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath?
Of the 27 graded settings within 1 miles of Thornton Heath, 26 are rated Good. 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 Thornton Heath?
Across 25 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Thornton Heath have left 490 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. 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 Thornton Heath?
21 of the 31 nurseries within 1 miles of Thornton Heath (68%) 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 Thornton Heath take babies?
11 settings within 1 miles of Thornton Heath 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