# Leapfrog Day Nursery - North

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-day-nursery-north-2894671  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Tornado House, 164 Thornton Road, Croydon, CR7 6BB
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 020 7062 3500
- Website: https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/
- Run by: [Leap Frog Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/leap-frog-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2894671

## 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 May 2026 (Reference 2894671). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894671)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894671)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894671)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1947287)

## Fees

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: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: Tornado House, 164 Thornton Road, Croydon, CR7 6BB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.389990,-0.121174

- Station: Therapia Lane Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- Station: Ampere Way Tram Stop, 0.5 miles
- Station: Waddon Marsh Tram Stop, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Mitcham Common, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 site (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/north-croydon)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/north-croydon)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/)

### SEND and inclusion

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

### Safety

Its website names CCTV as the security measure used at the nursery.

- 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/north-croydon)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.leapfrogdaynursery.com/)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thornton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Gonville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Elmwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids - Joy Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-joy-nursery-2690662) | Requires improvement | £80 | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Canterbury Tender Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-tender-care-nursery-2572684) | Good | £98 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Canterbury Centre Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-centre-childcare-ey249341) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-little-kidz-nursery-and-preschool-2815816) |  | £80 | 07:00–19:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Archbishop Lanfranc Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-archbishop-lanfranc-nursery-ey486932) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [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 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894671)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.leapfrogdaynursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://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+-+North+Croydon&query_place_id=ChIJ06ZI8zEHdkgRv-L0Q44LtGw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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