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Leapfrog Day Nursery West

Ofsted: Strong standard·
4.8(8 Google reviews) ·National Autistic Society, 12 Parsons Mead, Croydon, CR0 3SL · Croydon
Number of places
57 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2026
Local authority
Croydon

About this day nursery

Leapfrog Day Nursery West, situated in Croydon, CR0 3SL, offers childcare for children from 3 months up to school age. The day nursery is conveniently located near West Croydon train station and Croydon High Street.

It operates from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. 5 years, a 'Toddlers' room, and a 'Preschool' room which has direct access to a garden.

The outdoor space is a central feature, equipped with a mud kitchen, gardening area, sandpit, and water stations. The nursery prides itself on an Ofsted report highlighting strong standards across all areas, including achievement, curriculum, children's welfare, behaviour, inclusion, and leadership.

They employ a 'slow pedagogy' approach to routines, incorporating yoga and music and movement for emotional regulation. The team focuses on creating a nurturing environment where children make excellent progress and are well-prepared for school.

Our ethos

The nursery's 'slow pedagogy' approach underpins calm and well-structured routines, with yoga and music and movement helping children to regulate their emotions and develop secure self-regulation skills. Staff know children exceptionally well, creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and understood.

What it's like

Children enjoy attending this warm and nurturing setting. From the moment they arrive, staff offer sensitive and attentive interactions. This helps children feel valued and emotionally secure, enabling them to explore confidently. Children consistently demonstrate independence during daily tasks and thrive, with an identified key person and strong parent partnerships contributing to their learning and wellbeing, preparing them well for the next stage in their education.

Purpose-built nurseryOfsted "Strong Standard"Slow Pedagogy approachOutdoor garden with mud kitchen

Pricing & funding

Leapfrog Day Nursery West offers two fee plans: Standard and Flexible. The Standard plan charges £40 for a half day session and £80 for a full day. The Flexible plan is £48 for a half day session and £97 for a full day. Fees for the Standard plan do not include nappies, wipes, creams, and formula, while the Flexible plan includes these items. Both plans include all meals, drinks, and snacks prepared on-site.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Sibling discounts are available.
  • Flexible plan includes two weeks holiday allowance per calendar year.
  • Flexible plan includes no fees for up to 8 sick days per year.
  • Flexible plan includes a late collection allowance of up to 30 minutes without penalties.
  • A consumable charge of £1 per hour is applied for every funded hour claimed.

Key facts

Session types

Half Day (8:00am - 1:00pm or 1:00pm - 6:00pm), Full Day (8:00am - 6:00pm)

Opening hours

8:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Friday

Age range

3 months to school age

Registered with Ofsted

2025

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Jul 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
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Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Leapfrog Day Nursery West

Last inspected 29 July 2026

What it's like to attend

Children enjoy attending this warm and nurturing setting. From the moment they arrive, staff offer sensitive and attentive interactions. This helps children feel valued and emotionally secure, enabling them to explore confidently. Children consistently demonstrate independence during daily tasks and thrive, with an identified key person and strong parent partnerships contributing to their learning and wellbeing, preparing them well for the next stage in their education.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make excellent progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Children show great joy in their learning and approach activities with curiosity and enthusiasm, developing strong friendships and excellent social skills.
  • The setting's 'slow pedagogy' approach underpins calm and well-structured routines, helping children regulate emotions and develop secure self-regulation skills.
  • Leaders prioritise children's welfare and wellbeing, with staff creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and understood.
  • Teaching is highly effective, with staff consistently interacting with children in purposeful and meaningful ways, promoting early communication and mathematical concepts.
  • Leaders and staff gather information about children in highly effective ways to determine whether children need additional help and provide targeted support.
  • Leaders have an insightful and accurate understanding of the setting's strengths and priorities for improvement, working purposefully to build a cohesive staff team and well-planned curriculum.
  • Leaders inspire staff to reflect, embrace new ideas and continually refine their teaching, creating a strong culture of professional curiosity.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should ensure continued improvement in the setting's successful work to remove barriers for children who need extra help in order to realise a transformational impact on all children's achievement and wellbeing.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff carefully and skilfully adjust activities to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and other vulnerable children. Additional funding is used effectively to support children's needs, such as purchasing sensory resources or investing in staff learning and development.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from regular physical activity, including visits to local parks, supporting their physical development and deepening their understanding of the natural world. Leaders recognise that further developing the outdoor environment is the next stage in the setting's improvement journey, understanding that this will enhance children's physical development and provide even richer opportunities for exploration, investigation and learning outdoors.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language fully participate and thrive, with staff implementing a range of strategies to support them in building confidence and communication skills.

Google Reviews of Leapfrog Day Nursery West

4.8
(8 Google reviews)
JEEBA BABU
4 months ago

Leapfrog Nursery was truly amazing, and I am extremely proud of my son’s developmental progress during his time there. The staff were very supportive, caring, and professional, and the high quality of care they provided was clearly reflected in his growth. My son loved the nursery environment, the staff, and his friends. His communication skills improved significantly, and he became much more confident in speaking, socialising, and participating in activities. The structured learning modules were thoughtfully designed and strongly supported children’s overall development, helping them build social skills, confidence, and positive relationships. I would highly recommend Leapfrog Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and stimulating environment for their child.

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Renea Lumsden
4 months ago

I really enjoy working at this nursery. The manager and deputy are extremely supportive and always encourage staff development and wellbeing. I feel listened to, valued, and supported every day. The team is friendly and welcoming, and there is a positive, caring atmosphere throughout the setting. It’s clear that both the children and staff are genuinely cared for, which makes it a lovely place to work. I’m very happy to be part of this nursery and would highly recommend it as a great place to work.

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Ewa Dunn
5 months ago

This is a great nursery and my daughter absolutely loves it. The staff and management are fantastic – caring, attentive and genuinely invested in the children’s development. There is a wide range of engaging activities, including special events such as visits from the fire brigade, a Santa’s grotto, and celebrations of different festivals like Diwali, Ramadan and Christmas. It creates a very inclusive and stimulating environment for the children. Communication with parents is excellent, and I always feel well informed and reassured. My daughter has learned so much here – new songs, the alphabet and even counting, all at just two years old. We are very happy with our experience and would highly recommend this nursery to other parents.

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Lina
4 months ago

I am both a mum and a practitioner at Leapfrog West, and I honestly can’t recommend it enough. The practitioners are so friendly, caring, and supportive, and they’ve helped my twins learn and develop so much. One of my twins hardly used words when they started, and thanks to the patience and encouragement from the team, they are now using their words and communicating with confidence. It’s been amazing to see the progress. The management team are also fantastic, always friendly, understanding, supportive, and transparent. Leapfrog West truly feels like a warm, positive place for both children and staff.

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Jaiyesimi mary ajoke
9 months ago

My son love it here, the environment is clean and well organised. The staffs are dedicated and doing a very good job.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

29 July 2026

Strong standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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