# Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-little-kidz-nursery-and-preschool-2815816 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Croydon Healthcare Nhs Trust, Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 60 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8088 8784 - Website: https://www.justlittlekidz.co.uk/ - Run by: [Just Kidz Oosc Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/just-kidz-oosc-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2815816 ## 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 October 2024 (Reference 2815816). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815816) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815816) - Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815816) - Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 24 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1778022) ## 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 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 12-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. Source: nursery website (https://justlittlekidz.co.uk/guide-funded-childcare-croydon.html), 11 November 2026. 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 Address: Croydon Healthcare Nhs Trust, Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.390795,-0.111349 - Station: Thornton Heath, 0.8 miles - Station: Ampere Way Tram Stop, 0.8 miles - Station: Therapia Lane Tram Stop, 0.8 miles - 10 bus stops within 400 m - 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 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware and that breakfast is provided. - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://justlittlekidz.co.uk/guide-starting-nursery-croydon.html) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://justlittlekidz.co.uk/guide-starting-nursery-croydon.html) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://justlittlekidz.co.uk/guide-funded-childcare-croydon.html) ### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://justlittlekidz.co.uk/guide-starting-nursery-croydon.html) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://justlittlekidz.co.uk/guide-starting-nursery-croydon.html) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://justlittlekidz.co.uk/guide-starting-nursery-croydon.html) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://justlittlekidz.co.uk/guide-starting-nursery-croydon.html) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://justlittlekidz.co.uk/guide-starting-nursery-croydon.html) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://justlittlekidz.co.uk/guide-starting-nursery-croydon.html) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://justlittlekidz.co.uk/guide-starting-nursery-croydon.html) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://justlittlekidz.co.uk/guide-starting-nursery-croydon.html) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.justlittlekidz.co.uk/) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://justlittlekidz.co.uk/guide-choosing-a-nursery-croydon.html) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Paxton Academy Sports And Science | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Elmwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | | 0.4 miles | | Elmwood Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Ecclesbourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | West Thornton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Chestnut Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Gonville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2024) | | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Olive Tree Day Nursery and Preschool - Croydon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olive-tree-day-nursery-and-preschool-croydon-2792476) | Good | £75 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Kidsparadise](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidsparadise-ey536851) | Good | | 08:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Busy Minds Montessori Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-minds-montessori-ltd-2866796) | | | | 0.4 miles | | [Leapfrog Day Nursery - North](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-day-nursery-north-2894671) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [CW King Fishers Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cw-king-fishers-day-nurseries-limited-2739197) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Canterbury Tender Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-tender-care-nursery-2572684) | Good | £98 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815816) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.justlittlekidz.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.justlittlekidz.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Just+Little+Kidz+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre+School+-+Croydon&query_place_id=ChIJ2yC-BkgHdkgRowgYXCFSkL4) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.