# Little Learners Day Nursery

Little Learners Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 46 Haling Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 6NE, in South Croydon, Croydon. It is registered for 58 children and takes children aged up to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. 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 4.7 from 25 reviews (November 2026). It is run by JLB Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-nursery-ey478271  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 46 Haling Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 6NE
- Ages: up to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 58
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8649 7745
- Website: http://www.little-learners.net/
- Run by: [JLB Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/jlb-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY478271

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 April 2022, 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.

Inspection history:

- 13 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 14 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478271

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2014 (Reference EY478271). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478271)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 13 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478271)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478271)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/859682)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £15 | £83 | £352.75 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.little-learners.net/fees-conditions), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: up to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 46 Haling Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 6NE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.357434,-0.104208

- Station: South Croydon, 0.6 miles
- Station: Purley Oaks, 0.7 miles
- Station: Sanderstead, 0.7 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Purley Way Playing Fields, 0.1 miles
- Park: Haling Grove, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Kidspace Adventures, 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 25 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.little-learners.net/fees-conditions)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.little-learners.net/welcome/our-policies)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.little-learners.net/)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.little-learners.net/fees-conditions)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.little-learners.net/early-years-funding)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.little-learners.net/fees-conditions)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.little-learners.net/fees-conditions)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.little-learners.net/fees-conditions)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.little-learners.net/welcome/our-policies)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.little-learners.net/welcome/our-policies)

### Building and safety

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.little-learners.net/)
- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.little-learners.net/)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.little-learners.net/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Purley Oaks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Howard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Heathfield Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees At Haling Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-haling-park-ey537527) | Requires improvement |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Immanuel Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/immanuel-childcare-ltd-ey335555) | Good | £65 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Play Place Busy Bees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-place-busy-bees-ey387825) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Fennies St Augustines](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-st-augustines-ey376200) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Apples Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-apples-day-nursery-ltd-ey442782) | Good | £110 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Sherwood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sherwood-pre-school-ey486026) | Good |  | 07:45–18:15 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little Learners Day Nursery cost?

Little Learners Day Nursery publishes these fees: per hour £15 for all ages, per week £83 for all ages, per month £352.75 for all ages, per week £166 for all ages, per month £705.50 for all ages, per week £249 for all ages, per month £1,058.25 for all ages, per week £332 for all ages, per month £1,411 for all ages, per week £415 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 ages does Little Learners Day Nursery take?

Little Learners Day Nursery takes children aged up to 5 years.

### What is Little Learners Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Learners Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Learners Day Nursery take?

Little Learners Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 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.

### Who runs Little Learners Day Nursery?

Little Learners Day Nursery is run by JLB Childcare Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### Does Little Learners Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Little Learners Day Nursery lists: Own garden.

### What is the nearest station to Little Learners Day Nursery?

South Croydon is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Learners Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8649 7745 and visit www.little-learners.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478271)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.little-learners.net), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.little-learners.net/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Learners+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJW_ndyVsHdkgRRhvqSPmpXew)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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