# Ladels Day Nursery Limited 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). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladels-day-nursery-limited-ey384154 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Ladels Day Nursery, Highbury Avenue, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 8BQ - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 62 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: no - Phone: 020 8764 4343 - Website: https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/contact - Ofsted URN: EY384154 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 February 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/EY384154 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2008 (Reference EY384154). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384154) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384154) - Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384154) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/4387) ## Fees - Charge on funded hours: £4 (full day) - Registration fee: £25 Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: 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: 07:30–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years ## Getting there Address: Ladels Day Nursery, Highbury Avenue, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 8BQ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.407308,-0.109307 - Station: Norbury, 0.6 miles - Station: Thornton Heath, 0.7 miles - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Green Lane Sports Ground, under 0.1 miles - Park: Thornton Heath Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles - Park: Norbury Hall Park, 0.3 miles - Park: Norbury Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Biggin Woods, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 53 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ladels-Day-Nursery-Prospectus-2024-Updated.pdf) ### Food - Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ladels-Day-Nursery-Prospectus-2024-Updated.pdf) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/faqs) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ladels-Day-Nursery-Prospectus-2024-Updated.pdf) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/faqs) ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ladels-Day-Nursery-Prospectus-2024-Updated.pdf) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ladels-Day-Nursery-Prospectus-2024-Updated.pdf) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ladels-Day-Nursery-Prospectus-2024-Updated.pdf) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/government-funding-options) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ladels-Day-Nursery-Prospectus-2024-Updated.pdf) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ladels-Day-Nursery-Prospectus-2024-Updated.pdf) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ladels-Day-Nursery-Prospectus-2024-Updated.pdf) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/faqs) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/faqs) ### SEND and inclusion - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ladels-Day-Nursery-Prospectus-2024-Updated.pdf) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/government-funding-options) ### Building and safety - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/faqs) - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/faqs) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Kensington Avenue Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Beulah Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Beulah Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | David Livingstone Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | | 0.5 miles | | Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Daffodils Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daffodils-day-nursery-ey408271) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Playhouse Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-montessori-ey339849) | Report card May 2026 | | 07:45–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loving-hands-international-nursery-school-ltd-2668959) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [Daffodils](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daffodils-ey408250) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Little Shining Lights](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shining-lights-2717369) | Good | £60 | 08:00–17:45 | 0.4 miles | | [Tenderlinks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tenderlinks-day-nursery-ey416326) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY384154) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.ladelsdaynursery.co.uk/contact) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=LaDels+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJvUiQ0sAGdkgRQoi9pdHZYkU) - 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.