--- title: "Small Explorers Day Nursery, Croydon | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/small-explorers-ltd-cr0-9bg-ey500044 description: "Small Explorers, 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 # Small Explorers in Croydon Ofsted: Good (Nov 2023) · 4.0 (4 Google reviews) · Forestdale Forum, 1 Bardolph Avenue, CROYDON, CR0 9BG · Croydon Number of places 35 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2023 Local authority Croydon ## About this day nursery Small Explorers Ltd, registered in 2016 and operating from the Forestdale Forum in Croydon, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 10 years. With a capacity for 35 children and a team of nine staff, six of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications, the day nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, term-time only. The setting is committed to delivering a good quality of education and nurturing environment, as evidenced by its 'Good' Ofsted rating during its inspection on 7th November 2023. Children benefit from a curriculum that includes a variety of indoor and outdoor learning experiences, fostering exploration and independence. The day nursery also provides breakfast and after-school club provisions for local schools and offers funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children. The manager and staff strive to build strong relationships with parents and the wider community, actively involving parents in their children's educational journeys. What it's like Staff have developed close bonds with children, providing nurturing care that helps children separate confidently on arrival. The provision offers a calm environment where children are supported to make choices and develop independence, leading to happy and secure children. The manager and staff work hard to build strong relationships with parents and the community, which considerably supports children’s educational experiences. Nurturing care Effective curriculum Strong parent partnerships Sensory play Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5pm Term time / All Year Term_time_only Registered with Ofsted 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Small Explorers Last inspected 7 November 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children are supported to separate confidently on arrival. - Older children use the name board to self-register, supporting early reading skills. - The manager and staff build strong relationships with parents and the community. - Staff plan the curriculum effectively with indoor and outdoor learning experiences. - Staff focus on increasing children’s language and communication skills. - Children particularly enjoy sensory play. - Leaders use additional funding well to ensure that all children have a good variety of appropriate learning experiences. - Children enjoy listening to familiar stories and anticipate what is going to happen next by looking at the pictures. Areas to develop - 1 Extend opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to hear and use their own languages to help support their communication and language skills further. - 2 Improve the presentation of the premises to ensure that all areas are sufficiently clean and ensure that a comfortable temperature is maintained so that children do not become too cold. Inspection #10310951 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50235520) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff are very committed to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They swiftly identify children who may need extra support, engage promptly with parents, and refer to appropriate agencies for assessment. Targeted support is provided to help children make good progress. Outdoor space Staff plan the curriculum effectively with a good variety of indoor and outdoor learning experiences. Children excitedly recall activities and are keen to identify which flowers they have planted. Older children are fascinated by using large syringes in the water tray, while younger children confidently explore the mud tray. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language are consistently engaged by staff to develop communication skills, though opportunities to include their home languages in daily routines are not yet fully utilised. ## Google Reviews of Small Explorers 4.0 (4 Google reviews) Tina Lloyd 2 years ago Amazing for my little one Really nice teachers that worked there. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5cjdlSWx3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4875ffc3a3a7300f:0x4444dcf129f0a13c) hans36173 2 years ago Need more staff to pay attention Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0X3JuczJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875ffc3a3a7300f:0x4444dcf129f0a13c) Danielle Zeeman a year ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzalByWVl3EAE!2m1!1s0x4875ffc3a3a7300f:0x4444dcf129f0a13c) Mehreen Rafi 3 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSNUpIUm5RRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875ffc3a3a7300f:0x4444dcf129f0a13c) Reviews from Google for Small Explorers. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=4919299621344289084&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 7 November 2023 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50235520) ## Frequently asked about Small Explorers ### What is the Ofsted rating of Small Explorers? ### What areas is the nursery working on improving? ### How does Small Explorers support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in CROYDON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Small Explorers. - Awaiting first inspection <0.2 mi ### Small Explorers South Croydon · CR0 9BG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/small-explorers-limited-cr2-8hr-2844685 - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### SOUTHERN CHILDCARE FACILITIES- trading as ACORN NURSERY Croydon · CR0 9JE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/southern-childcare-facilities-trading-as-acorn-nursery-cr0-9je-ey262789 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Brightsparks Day Nursery South Croydon · CR2 8PR 4.9(14 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/brightsparks-day-nursery-cr2-8pr-ey384244 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Selsdon Baptist Church Pre School South Croydon · CR2 8LL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/selsdon-baptist-church-pre-school-cr2-8ll-125031 - Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### Totstars The Playbarn Croydon · CR0 5AQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/totstars-the-playbarn-cr0-5aq-2821008 - Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### The Wood Shed Forest School and Nursery Croydon · CR0 9AA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-wood-shed-forest-school-and-nursery-cr0-9aa-ey559256 See all nurseries in CROYDON →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=CROYDON ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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