Full-day nursery in Thornton Heath, Croydon
Leapfrog Day Nursery - North
Tornado House, 164 Thornton Road, Croydon, CR7 6BB · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 5.0 on Google (1 review)
- About 750 m (9 min walk) from Therapia Lane tram stop
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since May 2026Reference 2894671Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places56 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 25 September 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
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
- 08:00–18:00
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
Getting there
Tornado House, 164 Thornton Road, Croydon, CR7 6BB · More nurseries in CR7
Stations
- Therapia Lane Tram Stop11 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Ampere Way Tram Stop12 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Waddon Marsh Tram Stop21 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
9 bus stops within 400 m, including Peall Road, Croydon Crematorium and Lombard Roundabout.
Parks and playgrounds
- Mitcham Common10 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
- Playground10 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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Leapfrog Day Nursery - North is a full-day nursery at Tornado House, 164 Thornton Road, Croydon, CR7 6BB, in Thornton Heath, Croydon. It is registered for 56 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Leap Frog Nursery Limited.
Run by Leap Frog Nursery Limited (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.
Learning
Its website says the nursery offers SEND support and has a sensory room.
Food
Its website says meals are cooked on site at the nursery.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Sensory roomSource: nursery website
Safety
Its website names CCTV as the security measure used at the nursery.
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- ParkingSource: nursery website
- Pram storageSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says parents should get in touch with the North Croydon setting to register their interest and book a visit. It also says early bird offers are available.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leapfrog Day Nursery - NorthThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Kids - Joy NurseryFull-day nursery | Requires improvement | £80 | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | under 0.1 miles |
| Canterbury Tender Care NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | £98 | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Canterbury Centre ChildcareSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Just Little Kidz Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | £80 | 07:00–19:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Olive Tree Day Nursery and Preschool - CroydonFull-day nursery | Good | £75 | 08:00–18:00 | from 3 mo | 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 Therapia Lane tram stop
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- West Thornton Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected October 2024 0.2 miles
- Gonville Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected April 2023 0.4 miles
- Paxton Academy Sports And Science Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected December 2022 0.4 miles
- Harris Primary Academy Croydon Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected September 2023 0.6 miles
- Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Goodinspected May 2024 0.7 miles
- Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2023 0.7 miles
- Winterbourne Boys' Academy Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2022 0.7 miles
- Elmwood Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.7 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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What are Leapfrog Day Nursery - North's opening hours?
Leapfrog Day Nursery - North opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
Is Leapfrog Day Nursery - North open all year?
Yes, Leapfrog Day Nursery - North is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Leapfrog Day Nursery - North take?
Leapfrog Day Nursery - North takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
How many children can Leapfrog Day Nursery - North take?
Leapfrog Day Nursery - North is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.
Who runs Leapfrog Day Nursery - North?
Leapfrog Day Nursery - North is run by Leap Frog Nursery Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.
Does Leapfrog Day Nursery - North have outdoor space?
Leapfrog Day Nursery - North lists: Own garden.
Does Leapfrog Day Nursery - North support children with SEND?
Leapfrog Day Nursery - North lists: SEND support and Sensory room.
What is the nearest station to Leapfrog Day Nursery - North?
Therapia Lane is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Leapfrog Day Nursery - North?
You can call 020 7062 3500 and visit www.leapfrogdaynursery.com.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.leapfrogdaynursery.com) · 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 2894671 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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