The 20 Best Child room in Croydon

“We have been so pleased with this nursery. Our son started in Explorers 5 months ago and all staff have been so kind and caring towards him. We get regular updates on his progress and he experiences fun and engaging activities every day. It’s made the transition to returning to work much easier knowing he’s in such good hands.”

“We really enjoyed our recent visit to Kidspace Croydon. The experience was fantastic overall the atmosphere was great, and the staff were very professional, friendly, and attentive. We will definitely be returning. As someone who previously held a membership and visited every Friday for two years, the only area I feel needs more attention is the toilets. This has been a consistent issue and could benefit from more frequent checks and prioritisation. Aside from that, we were very happy with our visit and appreciate the enjoyable experience provided.”

“Very good staff. My daughter is happy every time I pick her up. I like that her key worker provides me with feedback about how my daughter's day was. satisfied with this nursery”

“We were in Croydon shop today with my husband to buy sbpram and lots of other things for our little baby which will be arriving soon. At the shop today we met shop assistant Valentina ,she was amazing and very helpful obviously choosing a lots of things for our little one. Thank you Valentina.”

“I am very happy with Keeley's Nursery. My son goes to nursery with smile and excitement on his face and that's what matters the most. Staff is always very friendly and helpful.”

“We have visited this setting for our first daughter back in 2018 and have been on a waiting list for a bit - once we got a space we couldn’t be more happier - it is a small setting, lovely space, great outdoor area - staff is amazing and super dedicated. Nice variety of foods. Very creative setting, they do various activities every day, themes changes weekly and updates are shared daily. Our second daughter goes there now and we cannot be happier. I love the fact that all age groups mingle together - meaning older kids help younger and younger kids strive for better and looks up at older kids. Absolutely recommend Happy Days Childcare and cannot be more grateful for their amazing work, care and love!”

“This nursery is the best by far. My little girl has been attending Little Elms, Shirley for almost 5 months and she has such a great time. The staff are very caring and affectionate towards my little girl needs!”

“Our daughter has been attending Early Learners for 15 months now and we love the nursery. When I first went to have a look around the nursery, I immediately warmed to the staff and the environment. All the staff are lovely, friendly and caring and seem to enjoy being there too. We also love the fact that it's not a huge nursery and as a result each child is treated as an individual. The nursery definitely deserves its Ofsted rating of outstanding and we're sending our younger daughter there in January. I would definitely recommend the nursery.”

“Best nursery ever! I had a very bad experience with the first nursery my son went to, when we arrived at gingerbread within the first week my son loved it!!!! It was so nice to leave him in the morning smiling and sure he will have a good time! The staff is amazing and very friendly. Kids have so many toys to play with and all the activities are fun. I will definitely recommend gingerbread! Thank you for everything ❤️”

“We are absolutely thrilled with our son's experience since starting at Little Apples Nursery School last June. The staff team is truly amazing (special shout out to Georgia and Sarah), and their dedication to nurturing children is evident. Their structured approach to learning is exemplary, with clear objectives that guide each child's development. We've witnessed firsthand how they gently guide him towards these goals, fostering his growth and understanding every step of the way. Moreover, the communication between the staff and us as parents is outstanding. They utilise an app that keeps us updated on our son's activities, progress, and even provides insights into his daily experiences. Additionally, their commitment to regular one-on-one feedback sessions through parents evenings ensures that we are always informed and involved. Overall, we couldn't be more pleased with Little Apples Nursery School. It's truly a place where our son is not only learning but thriving.”

“Amazing nursery, my daughter loves attending! I was nervous for my daughter to attend nursery as she has only been cared for by family and is quite attached to us. Despite this, she has not cried once during handover, even during her settling in period, which i can only put down to the care given by her key person and other staff at the nursery. The nursery is clean, with modern toys and the staff have excellent attention to detail (cute shower caps for the children to wear while playing in the sandpit!). My daughter loves attending and I am excited for her to keep interacting with other children and participate in the activities organised for the February calendar. There isn't a screen/TV in the room my daughter is in, which I liked. My daughter can be a fussy eater but has eaten most of the meals provided, which the nursery updates me on using their app. I'm excited to see my daughter progress while attending Leapfrog.”

“THANK YOU, Olive tree nursery for giving us the opportunity to have a fantastic time for my children. Staff and management Accomodate needs for the best of children when they are not settling, getting to know them well and communicating concerns to parents for early intervention, as well as encouraging them eating and becoming Independent and ready for school. My children still remember their nursery and share good memories with lots of artwork and activities they did every week.”

“Best nursery, the support is amazing and they truly care for your child, my son will miss them when he leaves to start reception, special shout out to Kyle!!!”

“My son is going there. Very professional place”

“My experience when coming to the nursery is excellent as they make my daughter excited to come to nursery. She has become a bubbly, excited little girl. She loves the staff who work here. They are very professional and always friendly. Always happy to answer any questions or queries.”

“This is the second nursery we have tried in this area. It is far and away the best. The teachers are dedicated professionals (most are also Montessori trained in addition to EYFS training) who are obviously enjoying their work with children, and who are committed to Lemon Tree in the long term. In other words, unlike the other nursery we tried which had huge problems with staff turnover, the teachers at Lemon Tree know us, we know all of them, and most importantly they and the children know each other. Every week my partner and I talk about how relieved we are that our son is at Lemon Tree, and how confident we feel in the care and attention he is receiving there. They also have an enormous outdoor play area with real grass and trees, not just a carpark covered in astroturf. The children are given many opportunities for outside play and they integrate natural learning with their Montessori curriculum. I would recommend this place without qualification.”

“Little Whits is a great nursery, welcoming staff, there is lots of space for kids to play around and by having all kids together there is lots of bonding across different ages and a sense of one big family. I saw kids engaging nicely with each other, my little one made friends and loved going there. Large variety of toys. The team is fantastic, Laura and Michelle have been outstanding in accommodating our requests, very nurturing and particularly maternal. I really valued the freedom and flexibility of the staff in looking after the kids with so much love and passion.”

“Stacy is a great childminder, she has a lovely setting, she was caring and loving to my little one and works with an experienced team. I highly recommend Stacy to anyone who is looking for safe space for their child.”

“I love this store, I come far too often. The manager Ellie is a sweetheart, the baby room team can never do enough and shout out to Shaq who is always a dream. His service is amazing and we love coming. Have bought far too much stuff for my baby (and me). Thank you to the Smyths team (especially Shaq!)”

“We had such a great time here with 3 kids aged 6-7. The games were just the right level and Agent Blue was a great host. Good value for money.”

“Send my daughter here and this is her second nursery. Very very happy with all the team here. My daughter’s key worker is amazing and genuinely makes us feel our daughter is properly cared for. We stayed for a little bit one afternoon for a Father’s Day stay and play and you could see the bond that they had made. It was heartwarming to see. If we had another baby we wouldn’t hesitate to send them here. Thank you to all the staff for all the amazing work you do!”

“My kids have been attending Little Learners South Croydon over the last 6 years and I can only say positive things about them. Staff are lovely, we get regular updates of their development and they've always been accommodating when needing to adjust attending hours. Highly recommend.”

“My daughter has attended since she was 6 months old, currently 2.5. The team has been amazing with her care. Through the famly app they keep us updated throughout the day and I can communicate with staff getting quick responses. She enjoys going and has made friends. Thank you to Celeste (no longer there) Courtney, Sherene, Sophie, Gloria and all the other lovely staff members not forgetting Seema who ensures the staff are trained with the in depth knowledge and experience to care for our children.”

“Both my children have attended MMI and I cannot recommend this nursery more highly. My son joined at 2 when we moved to the area and stayed until he started in reception. He can be a little anxious in new settings but in no time, MMI became like a second home for him and he couldn’t wait to go every day. The Montessori setting meant that he was able to explore what interested him most, and he developed real interests and passions that have stayed with him into school. He also formed some very strong friendships that have lasted years after leaving, despite some of them going to different schools. My daughter started at 9 months old and will again stay until she starts school next year. At the gates, I barely get a kiss goodbye as she runs in to see her friends, (again she has a very close knit group that she sees socially as well) and she comes home each day with stories of the games she’s played and conversations she’s had. She is a much more fiery character than my son (hey there second child!), and can be quite stubborn and set in her ways, but all the staff have gone out of their way to try and accommodate her, especially when it comes to her fussy eating! She also had a severe dairy allergy when she started, and all the team were extremely cooperative in making sure that her needs were met to avoid flare ups, or manage them when they did. Across both my children I have seen that the staff care hugely about the children’s development, education and their sense of belonging. Mine have always felt incredibly safe there and MMI is clearly a place of fun and excitement for them. When my son first started, it was mid-Covid, and perhaps there was a little staff turnover - as all businesses had, but on the whole, many of the staff have been there for years and there is a lot of continuity for the children. They still come to say hello to my son when he’s at the gates picking my daughter up, and sometimes take him inside to find her, which he loves. Lastly, I also feel that MMI has a very fair sickness policy, much less harsh than I’ve seen at other nurseries, which means for working parents our lives aren’t too easily derailed, every time a new bug is picked up! I am so happy that I found MMI when I did, I can see that my children have both flourished there, and I’m extremely thankful to Aleks, who manages the nursery, and her wonderful team for all that they do to create such a warm and fostering environment.”