Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school in Croydon

About this early years setting

Blooming Years Nursery provides a nurturing and enabling environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years across six locations in South and West London, including Croydon. The nursery prides itself on fostering independence, confidence, and a love for learning through thoughtfully designed spaces and activities.

Their core philosophy, summarised as 'Empower Children', focuses on teaching children how to think, allowing them to learn at their own pace and build self-belief. They also emphasise 'Partner With Parents', acknowledging the crucial role parents play and offering support throughout the early years journey.

Furthermore, the 'Professionals at Play' approach highlights the belief that play is integral to learning, aiming to create joyful conditions where children can thrive. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with a tailored approach for each child, covering various developmental areas from communication and physical development to literacy, maths, and social skills.

Children benefit from a balance of structured activities and free play, including daily outdoor access in gardens and local community outings. Freshly prepared meals and snacks are provided by nursery chefs, encouraging social mealtimes and diverse tastes.

The nursery offers a structured 'calm start' programme to ensure a gentle transition for new children.

Our ethos

At Blooming Years, we don't teach children what to think - we teach them how to think. Every room, every activity, every interaction is purposefully designed to build confidence and independence, so children learn to work things out at their own pace and carry that self-belief with them long after they leave us. Play isn't a break from learning - it is the learning. We believe that a child who discovers what they love, and gets to do it joyfully, is already ahead. Our job is to create the conditions for children to be their very best, most happy selves - because that foundation lasts a lifetime.

What it's like

Children arrive happy, are greeted warmly by adults, and settle in well, eager to join activities. Kindness is embedded in the setting's ethos, fostering strong friendships and cooperative play. Children are familiar with routines, confidently explore the environment, and demonstrate high levels of independence. All children progress well from their starting points, are well prepared for their next stage of learning, and seamlessly access the environment due to thoughtful adaptations by staff.

Pricing & funding

Blooming Years Nursery offers various fee structures depending on the number of days booked and funding eligibility. Funded places are available for 15 or 30 hours, with additional charges for extra hours beyond the funded allocation. Optional charges apply for meals, nappies, extracurricular activities, and excursions, which are automatically added unless parents opt out. A registration fee is also payable upon application to secure a place.