Full-day nursery in Selhurst, Croydon
Little Learners Day Nursery
156 Whitehorse Road, CROYDON, CR0 2LA · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since July 2023Reference 2742392Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 20 January 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places28 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 21 August 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Full day | Per hour | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £83£7.55 an hour | £15 | £154 | £352.75 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
Ages: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
- Sessions
- Full day and per hour
Getting there
156 Whitehorse Road, CROYDON, CR0 2LA · More nurseries in CR0
Stations
- Selhurst10 min walk · 0.4 miles
- West Croydon Tram Stop17 min walk · 0.7 miles
- West CroydonNo step-free access18 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
11 bus stops within 400 m, including Windmill Road, Northcote Road / Legacy Youth Zone and Beaconsfield Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground2 min walk
- Wilford Road Recreation Ground5 min walk
- King George's Field5 min walk
- Heavers Meadow12 min walk
- Boulogne Road Playground2 min walk
- Playground5 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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Little Learners Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 156 Whitehorse Road, CROYDON, CR0 2LA, in Selhurst, Croydon. It is registered for 28 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. Its published full-day fees range from £83 to £249 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 19 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
In its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, the nursery was graded 'Needs attention' for curriculum and teaching and 'Needs attention' for achievement.
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says settling in begins with a gradual build-up in the week before starting, with the parent leaving the child for longer each time. Most children take about a week to settle; if not, the nursery may suggest trying again later.
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted 2026 recorded safeguarding standards as met. Its website names a secure entry system and CCTV as security measures.
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
- CCTVSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says children attending all year round should complete the enrolment form and send it to the nursery, while funded hours require emailing the funding code. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Learners Day NurseryThis nursery | Report card 2026 | £83 | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Little Rayes Daycare (Westbury)Full-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Inspire Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Lullabys at Little VillageFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Gingerbread CornerFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:45–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Busy Minds Montessori LtdFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| The Ark Montessori NurserySessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:45–15:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.4 miles |
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Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- The Crescent Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected July 2024 0.2 miles
- Broadmead Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.2 miles
- Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected January 2024 0.3 miles
- Ecclesbourne Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected May 2023 0.4 miles
- Elmwood Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.5 miles
- Elmwood Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 0.5 miles
- Chestnut Park Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected October 2024 0.5 miles
- St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains 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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How much does Little Learners Day Nursery cost?
Little Learners Day Nursery publishes these fees: full day £83 for all ages, full day £166 for all ages, full day £249 for all ages, per hour £15 for all ages, per month £352.75 for all ages, per month £705.50 for all ages, per month £1,058.25 for all ages, per month £1,411 for all ages, per month £1,763.75 for all ages, per month £327.25 for all ages, per week £154 for all ages, per month £654.50 for all ages, per week £231 for all ages, per month £981.75 for all ages, per week £308 for all ages, per month £1,309 for all ages, per week £385 for all ages, per month £1,636.25 for all ages, per week £94 for all ages, per month £399.50 for all ages, per week £141 for all ages, per month £599.25 for all ages, per week £188 for all ages, per month £799 for all ages, per week £235 for all ages, per month £998.75 for all ages, per week £86 for all ages, per month £365.50 for all ages, per week £129 for all ages, per month £548.25 for all ages, per week £172 for all ages, per month £731 for all ages, per week £215 for all ages and per month £913.75 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Little Learners Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Little Learners Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Little Learners Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Little Learners Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does Little Learners Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Little Learners Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Little Learners Day Nursery's opening hours?
Little Learners Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
Is Little Learners Day Nursery open all year?
Yes, Little Learners Day Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What is Little Learners Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Little Learners Day Nursery was inspected on 20 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met.
How many children can Little Learners Day Nursery take?
Little Learners Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Little Learners Day Nursery?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Little Learners Day Nursery.
What is the nearest station to Little Learners Day Nursery?
Selhurst is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Little Learners Day Nursery?
You can call 020 8683 2476 and visit www.little-learners.net.
Tools for parents in Croydon
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.little-learners.net) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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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
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2742392 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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