Nurseries in Croydon
160 nurseriestypical full day £90updated November 2026
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The Butterfly Patch, Norman House
Full-day nurseryCR0
Good · Ofsted4.5 (15) on Google
Fees on request
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Little Learners Day Nursery
Full-day nurseryCR0
Ofsted report card 20264.3 (19) on Google
from £83 a day
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Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool
Full-day nurseryCR8
Good · Ofsted5.0 (2) on Google
Fees on request
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The Ark Montessori Nursery
Sessional pre-schoolCR0
Not yet inspected4.4 (16) on Google
Fees on request
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Kids - Joy Nursery
Full-day nurseryCR0
Requires improvement · Ofsted5.0 (5) on Google
from £80 a day
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Little Learners Day Nursery
Full-day nurseryCR8
Ofsted report card 20265.0 (15) on Google
Fees on request
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Magdalene Preschool
Sessional pre-schoolCR0
Ofsted report card 20264.9 (30) on Google
Fees on request
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The Butterfly Patch, South Norwood Hill
Full-day nurserySE25
Good · Ofsted4.0 (13) on Google
Fees on request
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CW King Fishers Day Nurseries Limited
Full-day nurseryCR0
Good · Ofsted5.0 (27) on Google
Fees on request
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Chosen Treasures Early Years
Sessional pre-schoolCR7
Good · Ofsted5.0 (14) on Google
Fees on request
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About nurseries in Croydon
We list 160 nurseries in Croydon (124 full-day, 36 sessional), with 7,897 registered places. The median published full-day fee is £90, against £88 across England. Figures as of November 2026.
Updated November 2026
Croydon funding rate: The council is paid £7.47 an hour by government for funded 3- and 4-year-old places (2026–27). Department for Education
Typical full-day fee
The middle of the fees nurseries publish on their own websites.
Nurseries
160
124 full-day · 36 sessional
Full-day fee
£90
£2 above England median
Registered places
7,897
about 49 per nursery
Questions parents ask about Croydon
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.
More ways to search in Croydon
Popular searches
- Full-day124
- Sessional / pre-school36
- Rated Outstanding3
- 30 funded hours59
- Funded 2-year-old places48
- Funded from 9 months42
- Forest school13
- Montessori9
- Reggio Emilia inspired4
- Meals included in fees29
- Organic food6
- Own garden59
- Flexible sessions50
- Early drop-off43
- Separate baby room42
- Term-time only13
- SEND support26
Groups with several nurseries here
- Fennies Day Nurseries Limited5
- Loving Hands International Nursery School Limited5
- CW King Fishers Day Nurseries Limited3
- Leap Frog Nursery Limited3
- Play Place Child Care Services Limited3
- The Learning Tree Pre-School Committee3
- Woodlands Preschool Caterham Limited3
- Acorns2Oaks Limited2
- Ark UK Programmes2
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited2
Tools for parents in Croydon
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Nursery visit checklistPrintable questions to ask
- Cost of nursery in CroydonFees by age in Croydon