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Forest school nurseries in Croydon

13 nurseriesupdated November 2026

A forest school nursery takes children outdoors regularly, in all weathers, to play, explore and learn in woodland or another natural space. Children climb, dig, build dens, use simple tools and sometimes help with small fires, with trained adults supporting them to take manageable risks. Some nurseries run entirely outdoors; others offer regular forest school sessions as part of the week. All registered settings in England still follow the Early Years Foundation Stage. Read our guide: Forest school nurseries explained

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13 nurseries

  1. Lemon Tree Montessori

    Full-day nurseryCR2

    Good · Ofsted

    07:30–18:00Ages 1–5 yrs30 funded hours

    from £125 a day

  2. Birdhurst Day Nursery

    Full-day nurseryCR2

    Good · Ofsted4.7 (9) on Google

    08:00–18:00Ages 3 mo–5 yrs30 funded hours

    Fees on request

  4. Butterflies Pre-School

    Sessional pre-schoolCR5

    Good · Ofsted5.0 (6) on Google

    07:30–15:00Ages from 1 yrs30 funded hours

    Fees on request

  6. Bluebells Preschool

    Sessional pre-schoolCR5

    Not yet inspected5.0 (5) on Google

    08:00–17:30Ages 2–5 yrs30 funded hours

    Fees on request

  7. CURIOUSMINDS MONTESSORI LTD

    Full-day nurseryCR8

    Good · Ofsted5.0 (15) on Google

    07:30–18:00Ages 2–5 yrs

    Fees on request

  8. Funshine Day Nursery

    Full-day nurseryCR0

    Outstanding · Ofsted5.0 (7) on Google

    08:00–18:00

    Fees on request

  11. Ark Start Oval Day Nursery

    Full-day nurseryCR0

    Not yet inspected5.0 (3) on Google

    08:00–17:00Ages 9 mo–3 yrs30 funded hours

    Fees on request

  13. Totstars Preschool

    Sessional pre-schoolCR2

    Good · Ofsted5.0 (13) on Google

    08:30–16:30

    Fees on request

About nurseries in Croydon

We list 13 nurseries in Croydon that match “Forest school”, out of 160 nurseries in the area. Across all 160 nurseries in Croydon (124 full-day, 36 sessional) there are 7,897 registered places. The median published full-day fee is £90, against £88 across England. Figures as of November 2026.

Updated November 2026

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The middle of the fees nurseries publish on their own websites.

Questions parents ask about Croydon

How many forest school nurseries are there in Croydon?

We list 13 nurseries in Croydon that match: forest school.

How many nurseries are there in Croydon?

We list 160 nurseries in Croydon: 124 full-day and 36 sessional, with 7,897 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

How much does a nursery cost in Croydon?

The median full-day fee published by nurseries in Croydon is £90. Across England the typical fee is £88. Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

Are there nurseries offering 30 funded hours in Croydon?

Yes, we list 59 in Croydon.

Are there nurseries with funded places for 2-year-olds in Croydon?

Yes, we list 48 in Croydon.

Are there nurseries with funded places from 9 months in Croydon?

Yes, we list 42 in Croydon.

Which areas are near Croydon?

Neighbouring areas include Sutton, Bromley, Merton and Lambeth.

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