# Hop Skip and Jump

Hop Skip and Jump is a sessional pre-school at East Croydon United Reform Church, Addiscombe Grove, Croydon, CR0 5LP, in Croydon. It is registered for 45 children. It opens 08:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 13 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Loving Hands International Nursery School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hop-skip-and-jump-2681122  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: East Croydon United Reform Church, Addiscombe Grove, Croydon, CR0 5LP
- Opening hours: 08:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 07360 072301
- Website: http://www.hopskipandjumpnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Loving Hands International Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/loving-hands-international-nursery-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2681122

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681122

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2022 (Reference 2681122). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681122)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681122)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681122)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 January 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1451262)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Croydon that publish fees charge £75–£125 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: East Croydon United Reform Church, Addiscombe Grove, Croydon, CR0 5LP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.374224,-0.089927

- Station: East Croydon Tram Stop, 0.2 miles
- Station: Lebanon Road Tram Stop, 0.2 miles
- Station: East Croydon, 0.2 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Park Hill Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Queen's Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 13 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Ark Oval Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Park Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Tunstall Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St. Mary's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Aspire Learning |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Toggles Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toggles-nursery-2654929) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Ark Start, Oval](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-oval-2629258) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Ark Start Oval Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-oval-day-nursery-2874979) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Magdalene Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magdalene-preschool-124999) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [MMI Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mmi-preschool-ey407707) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberries-and-willows-nursery-and-preschool-2731129) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Hop Skip and Jump's opening hours?

Hop Skip and Jump opens 08:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Hop Skip and Jump's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hop Skip and Jump Good at its inspection on 2 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hop Skip and Jump take?

Hop Skip and Jump is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hop Skip and Jump?

Hop Skip and Jump is run by Loving Hands International Nursery School Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Hop Skip and Jump?

East Croydon is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hop Skip and Jump?

You can call 07360 072301 and visit www.hopskipandjumpnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681122)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hop%2C+Skip+and+Jump&query_place_id=ChIJI-bp9TkHdkgRv--OrDNe6aU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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