--- title: "Little Lee's Childcare Day Nursery, Croydon | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-lee-s-childcare-cr0-7td-2666329 description: "Little Lee's Childcare, a day nursery in Croydon — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Little Lee's Childcare Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 5.0 (1 Google review) · Longheath Community Centre, 49a Longheath Gardens, CROYDON, CR0 7TD · Croydon Number of places 34 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Croydon ## About this day nursery Little Lee's Childcare, registered with Ofsted in 2022, is a term-time childcare setting located in a community centre in Croydon, catering for children aged 1 to 4 years. 30 am until 6 pm, the day nursery provides a good quality of education, as affirmed by its 'Good' Ofsted rating from the inspection on 20 June 2025. Children are described as settled, happy, and confident, flourishing in a caring and nurturing environment fostered by attentive staff who build strong relationships. The curriculum is designed to engage children's interests and build on their existing knowledge and skills, with staff expertly tailoring activities to promote learning and development. The day nursery has a strong focus on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with parents and external professionals to ensure timely access to support. Children with speech and language needs, for example, benefit from external professional guidance and daily small-group activities. Little Lee's Childcare also offers ample opportunities for outdoor learning, with children delighting in visits to the local park, where they can practise and extend their physical skills and explore a wide range of equipment. Parents consistently praise the high levels of support provided by staff, their involvement in the nursery community, and the excellent communication, all contributing to their reassurance that children are cared for in a safe environment by practitioners who understand their individual needs. What it's like Children are settled, happy and confident at the nursery. Staff are very attentive to the children and foster strong relationships with them, planning stimulating activities that engage children's interests and build on their knowledge and skills, which promotes their learning and development. Children flourish in this caring and nurturing environment. Settled, happy children Strong parent partnerships Individualised SEND support Focus on language and communication Engaging outdoor play Good role models ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year Term Time Registered with Ofsted 2022 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Lee's Childcare Last inspected 20 June 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - The management team and staff have worked hard since the last inspection to address the actions raised. - Staff assess children's learning termly and provide good-quality experiences, ensuring children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have the right support. - The partnerships with parents and carers are strong, with parents feeling involved and reassured that children are cared for by practitioners who understand their individual needs. - Children concentrate well as they play and show their understanding of a range of mathematical concepts. - Staff give high regard to developing children's language and communication skills, fostering children's love of books and reading. Areas to develop - 1 implement strategies to lower the level of noise in the larger playroom and enhance understanding of expectations. Inspection #10370555 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50281998) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say "staff provide high levels of support for them and their children and prepare children well for starting school." > They feel "very involved in the nursery and feel reassured that children are cared for in a safe environment by practitioners who understand their individual needs." > Parents praise "the level of staff communication with them." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff recognise children's unique characteristics and understand how best to support them. For example, children with speech and language needs access external professional support and benefit from daily small-group activities. Staff ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have the right support. They work closely with parents and external professionals to ensure children quickly access the support they need. Outdoor space Children delight in spending time outdoors. For example, at the park. They have ample opportunities to practise and extend their physical skills as they explore the wide range of equipment. They have great fun learning, experimenting and developing their abilities. ## Google Reviews of Little Lee's Childcare 5.0 (1 Google review) Desta Abreha 3 weeks ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21acWIwTlFjVWs0WDJKRVIyNHpSQzFvTjFSV1FuYxAB!2m1!1s0x487601cba836666d:0xe987ec32c3adf84) Reviews from Google for Little Lee's Childcare. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=1051729889716789124&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2024 - July 2025 Good - June 2025 Good - October 2024 Requires improvement - September 2024 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Little Lee's Childcare ### How does Little Lee's Childcare support children with SEND? ### Is Little Lee's Childcare suitable for under-twos? ### What outdoor space does Little Lee's Childcare use? ### What stands out most about Little Lee's Childcare? ## Nearby day nurseries in CROYDON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Lee's Childcare. - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### The Butterfly Patch, Norman House Croydon · CR0 7RR 4.4(14 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-butterfly-patch-norman-house-cr0-7rr-ey554341 - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.3 mi ### Simply Kids UK Shirley Park Croydon · CR0 7AS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/simply-kids-uk-shirley-park-cr0-7as-2799649 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Alpha Day Nursery London · SE25 5EW 4.9(14 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/alpha-day-nursery-se25-5ew-ey283938 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Bright Horizons Beckenham Day Nursery and Preschool Beckenham · BR3 4AD 5.0(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-beckenham-day-nursery-and-preschool-br3-4ad-ey492845 - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.6 mi ### Little Sunflowers Child Care Beckenham · BR3 4XH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-sunflowers-child-care-br3-4xh-2755365 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Monmar Nursery London · SE25 4JR 3.9(14 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/monmar-nursery-ltd-se25-4jr-ey443010 See all nurseries in CROYDON →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=CROYDON ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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