# Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school

Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school is a full-day nursery at 9 Heathfield Road, Croydon, CR0 1EY, in Croydon. It is registered for 37 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its published full-day fee is £95 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The London Day Nursery Company Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-years-nursery-and-pre-school-2820985  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 9 Heathfield Road, Croydon, CR0 1EY
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 37
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8667 1345
- Website: https://bloomingyears.com/locations/croydon
- Run by: [The London Day Nursery Company Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-london-day-nursery-company-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2820985

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2024 (Reference 2820985). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820985)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820985)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820985)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1785792)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £95 (£9.50 an hour) | £9 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £44 (per month)
- Charge on funded hours: £22 (per month)
- Meals: £20 (per month)
- Registration fee: £200

Source: nursery website (https://bloomingyears.com/locations/croydon), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: full day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 9 Heathfield Road, Croydon, CR0 1EY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.366761,-0.096933

- Station: South Croydon, 0.2 miles
- Station: George Street Tram Stop, 0.6 miles
- Station: East Croydon Tram Stop, 0.6 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Park Hill Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Queen's Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Duppas Hill Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Croydon there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website names forest school as its approach. Activities listed on its website include music classes, children's yoga, sports coaching, drama, and an art studio / atelier.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/croydon)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees, and there is a meal charge of £20 per month. According to its website, meals are cooked on site.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/croydon)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, and a mud kitchen.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/croydon)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/croydon)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/croydon)

### Settling in

Its website says a structured, gentle transition called the calm start programme helps each child settle into nursery life.

- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/croydon)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/fees)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/croydon)

### Building and safety

- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/croydon)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/croydon)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/croydon)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/croydon)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/croydon)
- Art studio / atelier (source: nursery website, https://bloomingyears.com/locations/croydon)

### Getting a place

According to its website, parents should visit the nursery and then complete a short application form. Once a decision to go ahead has been made, a non-refundable £200 registration fee is paid to secure a place. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| Aspire Learning |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Howard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Elmhurst School Ltd |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Park Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Park Hill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kinderland Day Nursery Central Croydon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderland-day-nursery-central-croydon-2823900) |  | £104.96 | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Speckles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/speckles-day-nursery-2556610) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Birdhurst Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birdhurst-day-nursery-ey411750) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Sherwood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sherwood-pre-school-ey486026) | Good |  | 07:45–18:15 | 0.3 miles |
| [Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberries-and-willows-nursery-and-preschool-2731129) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Number 9 The Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/number-9-the-nursery-ey491450) | Good | £97.50 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school cost?

Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school publishes these fees: full day £95 for all ages and per hour £9 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £44 per month on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school's opening hours?

Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school open all year?

Yes, Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school take?

Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### How many children can Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school take?

Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school?

Meals are not included in the fees at Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school.

### Does Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school?

Yes. Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school lists a registration fee of £200.

### Who runs Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school?

Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school is run by The London Day Nursery Company Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What approach does Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school follow?

Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school's website describes its approach as: Forest school.

### Does Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school have outdoor space?

Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Mud kitchen.

### What is the nearest station to Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school?

South Croydon is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school?

You can call 020 8667 1345 and visit bloomingyears.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2820985)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (bloomingyears.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://bloomingyears.com/locations/croydon)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blooming+Years+Nursery+-+Croydon&query_place_id=ChIJTycHj5AHdkgRa2OwwNM9jUE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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