Full-day nursery in Norbury, Croydon
Ladels Day Nursery Limited
Ladels Day Nursery, Highbury Avenue, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 8BQ · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since September 2008Reference EY384154Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 20 February 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places62 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 10 April 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
- Charge on funded hours
- £4 full day
- Registration fee
- £25
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
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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
- 07:30–18:00
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
Getting there
Ladels Day Nursery, Highbury Avenue, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 8BQ · More nurseries in CR7
Stations
- Norbury16 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Thornton Heath17 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
9 bus stops within 400 m, including County Road, Ederline Avenue and Green Lane Post Office.
Parks and playgrounds
- Green Lane Sports Ground1 min walk
- Thornton Heath Recreation Ground7 min walk
- Norbury Hall Park8 min walk
- Norbury Park11 min walk
- Biggin Woods12 min walk
- Playground1 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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Ladels Day Nursery Limited is a full-day nursery at Ladels Day Nursery, Highbury Avenue, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 8BQ, in Norbury, Croydon. It is registered for 62 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers 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 4.7 from 53 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
- Vegetarian menuSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Local outings and tripsSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Sensory roomSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladels Day Nursery LimitedThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Daffodils Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Playhouse MontessoriFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 07:45–18:00 | from 3 mo | 0.3 miles |
| Loving Hands International Nursery School LtdSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| DaffodilsFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Little Shining LightsFull-day nursery | Good | £60 | 08:00–17:45 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Tenderlinks Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Norbury13
- All nurseries in Croydon160
- All nurseries in CR719
- Nurseries near Norbury station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected November 2023 0.2 miles
- Kensington Avenue Primary School Primaryages 4–11has a nursery classOfsted: Requires improvementinspected July 2023 0.3 miles
- St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Requires improvementinspected June 2024 0.4 miles
- Beulah Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Requires improvementinspected June 2024 0.5 miles
- Beulah Infants' School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2023 0.5 miles
- David Livingstone Academy Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected July 2025 0.5 miles
- Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Goodinspected May 2024 0.6 miles
- Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2023 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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Does Ladels Day Nursery Limited offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Ladels Day Nursery Limited offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £4 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.
Does Ladels Day Nursery Limited take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Ladels Day Nursery Limited offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Ladels Day Nursery Limited's opening hours?
Ladels Day Nursery Limited opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Ladels Day Nursery Limited take?
Ladels Day Nursery Limited takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Ladels Day Nursery Limited's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Ladels Day Nursery Limited Good at its inspection on 20 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Ladels Day Nursery Limited take?
Ladels Day Nursery Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Ladels Day Nursery Limited?
Meals are not included in the fees at Ladels Day Nursery Limited.
Does Ladels Day Nursery Limited accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Ladels Day Nursery Limited accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Ladels Day Nursery Limited?
Yes. Ladels Day Nursery Limited lists a registration fee of £25.
What approach does Ladels Day Nursery Limited follow?
Ladels Day Nursery Limited's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Ladels Day Nursery Limited have outdoor space?
Ladels Day Nursery Limited lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips.
Does Ladels Day Nursery Limited support children with SEND?
Ladels Day Nursery Limited lists: Sensory room and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Ladels Day Nursery Limited?
Norbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Ladels Day Nursery Limited?
You can call 020 8764 4343 and visit www.ladelsdaynursery.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.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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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
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY384154 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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