--- title: "31 Day Nurseries near Thornton Heath — Ofsted Ratings & Fees |…" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/london/croydon/thornton-heath description: "31 day nurseries near Thornton Heath — Ofsted grades, opening hours and fees. 21 accept funded hours, 11 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 Thornton Heath **4.6★** average from **490** Google reviews 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 Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in Thornton Heath at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 1 miles of Thornton Heath. 31 Ofsted-registered nurseries 96% Good or Outstanding 4.6★ 490 Google reviews 21 Accept funded hours 11 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Good 26 - Inadequate 1 4 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Thornton Heath - Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/just-little-kidz-nursery-and-preschool-cr7-7ye-2815816) · 5.0★ (12) - Kidsparadise (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kidsparadise-cr0-2xf-ey536851) · Ofsted Good · 4.9★ (59) - CW King Fishers Day Nurseries (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cw-king-fishers-day-nurseries-limited-cr7-7jl-2739197) · Ofsted Good · 4.7★ (48) ## Nursery locations in and around Thornton Heath ## Day nurseries in Thornton Heath - ### Tammy's Tiny Tots ★ 3.8 (10 reviews) Thornton Heath · CR7 8LH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tammy-s-tiny-tots-cr7-8lh-ey551191 - ### Angels Unlimited Nurseries ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Thornton Heath · CR7 7AJ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/angels-unlimited-nurseries-ltd-cr7-7aj-ey482403 - ### Amazing Grace Nursery ★ 4.7 (14 reviews) Thornton Heath · CR7 7AG · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/amazing-grace-nursery-cr7-7ag-ey556716 - ### Red Robin Montessori THORNTON HEATH · CR7 7AF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/red-robin-montessori-cr7-7af-ey358567 - ### Daffodils Day Nursery ★ 3.5 (11 reviews) Thornton Heath · CR7 8LY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/daffodils-day-nursery-cr7-8ly-ey563425 - ### Allens Montessori Nursery ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Thornton Heath · CR7 8JH · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/allens-montessori-nursery-cr7-8jh-ey537580 - ### J&S Playhouse ★ 5.0 (13 reviews) Thornton Heath · CR7 8NF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/j-s-playhouse-cr7-8nf-2832610 - ### Little Shining Lights ★ 5.0 (6 reviews) Thornton Heath · CR7 8LX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-shining-lights-cr7-8lx-2717369 - ### CW King Fishers Day Nurseries ★ 4.7 (48 reviews) Thornton Heath · CR7 7JL · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/cw-king-fishers-day-nurseries-limited-cr7-7jl-2739197 - ### Star Child Montessori Day Nursery ★ 4.6 (24 reviews) Thornton Heath · CR7 7QN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/star-child-montessori-day-nursery-cr7-7qn-ey385314 - ### Shining Stars Nursery ★ 5.0 (28 reviews) Thornton Heath · CR7 8EB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-cr7-8eb-ey337884 - ### Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool ★ 5.0 (12 reviews) Thornton Heath · CR7 7YE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/just-little-kidz-nursery-and-preschool-cr7-7ye-2815816 - ### Ladels Day Nursery ★ 4.7 (47 reviews) THORNTON HEATH · CR7 8BQ · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ladels-day-nursery-limited-cr7-8bq-ey384154 - ### Loving Hands International Nursery School ★ 4.4 (27 reviews) Thornton Heath · CR7 6JU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/loving-hands-international-nursery-school-ltd-cr7-6ju-ey549883 - ### Rainbow Stars Day Nursery Thornton Heath · CR7 6JR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-stars-day-nursery-cr7-6jr-2729987 - ### Lolly Tots Day Nursery Thornton Heath · CR7 6EL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lolly-tots-day-nursery-cr7-6el-2820042 ## Also within 1 miles of Thornton Heath - ### Little Ann Day Nursery ★ 4.8 (21 reviews) London · SE25 6RD · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-ann-day-nursery-se25-6rd-ey314260 - ### Mini Willows Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) London · SE25 6RA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mini-willows-day-nursery-se25-6ra-2498915 - ### Busy Minds Montessori CROYDON · CR0 2NP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-minds-montessori-ltd-cr0-2np-2866796 - ### Little Learners Day Nursery ★ 4.3 (19 reviews) CROYDON · CR0 2LA · Ofsted: Inadequate https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-nursery-cr0-2la-2742392 - ### Stepping Out ★ 4.0 (5 reviews) London · SE25 6XX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stepping-out-se25-6xx-2498480 - ### Kidsparadise ★ 4.9 (59 reviews) West Croydon · CR0 2XF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kidsparadise-cr0-2xf-ey536851 - ### Little Rayes Daycare (Westbury) Croydon · CR0 2ES https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-rayes-daycare-westbury-cr0-2es-2868566 - ### Playhouse Montessori LONDON · SW16 4SB · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-montessori-sw16-4sb-ey339849 - ### Daffodils Day Nursery ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) LONDON · SW16 4JX · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/daffodils-day-nursery-sw16-4jx-ey408271 - ### Ivy League Nursery ★ 4.6 (10 reviews) LONDON · SE25 6XP · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ivy-league-nursery-se25-6xp-ey456965 - ### Lullabys at Little Village ★ 3.8 (8 reviews) London · SE25 5PY · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lullabys-at-little-village-se25-5py-ey376331 - ### Inspire Day Nursery ★ 4.3 (25 reviews) CROYDON · CR0 2XP · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/inspire-day-nursery-cr0-2xp-ey462144 - ### The Butterfly Patch, South Norwood Hill ★ 4.0 (13 reviews) London · SE25 6AA · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-butterfly-patch-south-norwood-hill-se25-6aa-2526073 - ### Tenderlinks Day Nursery ★ 4.6 (26 reviews) LONDON · SW16 4DN · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tenderlinks-day-nursery-sw16-4dn-ey416326 - ### Olive Tree Day Nursery and Preschool - Croydon ★ 4.2 (51 reviews) CROYDON · CR0 2NU · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/olive-tree-day-nursery-and-preschool-croydon-cr0-2nu-2792476 ## 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. 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