Full-day nursery in Thornton Heath, Croydon
Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool
Croydon Healthcare Nhs Trust, Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 5.0 on Google (12 reviews)
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Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since October 2024Reference 2815816Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places60 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating4 (Good)inspected 24 March 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £88£7.33 an hour | £8.80 |
| 2-year-olds | £80£6.67 an hour | £8 |
| 3 and over | £80£6.67 an hour | £8 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 12-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:00–19:00
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
- Sessions
- Full day and per hour
Getting there
Croydon Healthcare Nhs Trust, Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE · More nurseries in CR7
Stations
- Thornton Heath19 min walk · 0.8 miles
- Ampere Way Tram Stop19 min walk · 0.8 miles
- Therapia Lane Tram Stop21 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
10 bus stops within 400 m, including Croydon University Hospital, Dunheved Road North and Thornton Heath Pond.
Parks and playgrounds
- Playground9 min walk
- Playground11 min walk
- Playground12 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at Croydon Healthcare Nhs Trust, Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE, in Thornton Heath, Croydon. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its published full-day fees range from £80 to £88 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds 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 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Just Kidz Oosc Ltd.
Run by Just Kidz Oosc Ltd (company), which runs 3 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware and that breakfast is provided.
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website describes a gentle, structured settling-in process, with short visits before the official start date that gradually become longer. The key person is matched after the first 2-3 weeks of observation. The nursery also runs a key person system and settling-in sessions.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says you can enquire online or book a free tour, then register, share any funding code and let the nursery know your child's needs before the start date. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just Little Kidz Nursery and PreschoolThis nursery | Not yet inspected | £80 | 07:00–19:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Olive Tree Day Nursery and Preschool - CroydonFull-day nursery | Good | £75 | 08:00–18:00 | from 3 mo | 0.3 miles |
| KidsparadiseFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–16:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Busy Minds Montessori LtdFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Leapfrog Day Nursery - NorthFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| CW King Fishers Day Nurseries LimitedFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 0 mo–4 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Canterbury Tender Care NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £98 | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Thornton Heath18
- All nurseries in Croydon160
- All nurseries in CR719
- Nurseries near Thornton Heath station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Paxton Academy Sports And Science Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected December 2022 0.3 miles
- Elmwood Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.4 miles
- Elmwood Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 0.4 miles
- Ecclesbourne Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected May 2023 0.4 miles
- West Thornton Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected October 2024 0.5 miles
- Chestnut Park Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected October 2024 0.5 miles
- Gonville Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected April 2023 0.6 miles
- Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Goodinspected May 2024 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool cost?
Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool publishes these fees: full day £88 for under 2s, per hour £8.80 for under 2s, full day £80 for 2-year-olds, per hour £8 for 2-year-olds, full day £80 for 3 and over and per hour £8 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool's opening hours?
Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool open all year?
Yes, Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool take?
Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
How many children can Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool take?
Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool.
Does Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Who runs Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool?
Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool is run by Just Kidz Oosc Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.
What is the nearest station to Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool?
Thornton Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool?
You can call 020 8088 8784 and visit www.justlittlekidz.co.uk.
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
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in CroydonFees by age in Croydon
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.justlittlekidz.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2815816 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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