# Leapfrog Day Nursery

Leapfrog Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Carter House, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EF, in Croydon. It is registered for 68 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £80 to £97 (nursery website, November 2026). It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 53 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Leap Frog Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-day-nursery-2497724  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Carter House, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EF
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 68
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8760 0007
- Website: http://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/
- Run by: [Leap Frog Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/leap-frog-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2497724

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 September 2021, 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/16/2497724

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2019 (Reference 2497724). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2497724)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2497724)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2497724)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1138451)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £80 (£8 an hour) | £40 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £1 (per hour)

Source: nursery website (https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/fees), 11 November 2026.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: Carter House, Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.379718,-0.094218

- Station: East Croydon, 0.3 miles
- Station: East Croydon Tram Stop, 0.3 miles
- Station: Wellesley Road Tram Stop, 0.3 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wilford Road Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 53 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery was inspected by Ofsted in 2021, when its overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Good. Its website says it offers SEND support and a sensory room.

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, halal meals are available, and the setting is nut-free.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/fees)
- Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/services)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/services)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/fees)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, provides daily outdoor play, and has a mud kitchen.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/services)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/services)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/services)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/services)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/services)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/fees)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/fees)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/services)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/services)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/services)

### Safety

Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in 2021. Its website says the nursery uses CCTV for security.

- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/)

### Getting a place

Its website says families should get in touch to book a free consultation and showround, then contact the nursery to arrange a place.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | under 0.1 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 | 0.2 miles |
| Tunstall Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Chestnut Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Broadmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Chaffinch Brook School |  | 5–16 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Pumpkins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pumpkins-nursery-2597518) | Good | £99.83 | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Ark Start Oval Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-oval-day-nursery-2874979) |  |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Mindful Nurseries - Addiscombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mindful-nurseries-addiscombe-2806829) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-pre-school-after-school-club-ey541860) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [MMI Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mmi-preschool-ey407707) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Ark Start, Oval](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-oval-2629258) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Leapfrog Day Nursery cost?

Leapfrog Day Nursery publishes these fees: full day £80 for all ages, full day £97 for all ages, half day £40 for all ages and half day £48 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are Leapfrog Day Nursery's opening hours?

Leapfrog Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Leapfrog Day Nursery open all year?

Yes, Leapfrog Day Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Leapfrog Day Nursery take?

Leapfrog Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Leapfrog Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Leapfrog Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Leapfrog Day Nursery take?

Leapfrog Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Leapfrog Day Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Leapfrog Day Nursery.

### Who runs Leapfrog Day Nursery?

Leapfrog Day Nursery is run by Leap Frog Nursery Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### Does Leapfrog Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Leapfrog Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Mud kitchen.

### Does Leapfrog Day Nursery support children with SEND?

Leapfrog Day Nursery lists: SEND support and Sensory room.

### What is the nearest station to Leapfrog Day Nursery?

East Croydon is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Leapfrog Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8760 0007 and visit www.leapfrogdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2497724)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.leapfrogdaynursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Leapfrog+Day+Nursery+-+East+Croydon&query_place_id=ChIJzzzjpbMHdkgR689wEbOTL7I)
- 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.