# Little Nest Day Nursery

Little Nest Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 2 Bridle Parade, Bridle Road, CROYDON, CR0 8HA, in Spring Park, Croydon. It is registered for 18 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its published full-day fees range from £80 to £120 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nest-day-nursery-2864861  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Bridle Parade, Bridle Road, CROYDON, CR0 8HA
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 18
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 07415 026102
- Website: http://www.littlenestdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2864861

## 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 November 2025 (Reference 2864861). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864861)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864861)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864861)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1897033)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £120 (£11.43 an hour) | £70 | £14 |
| 2-year-olds | £80 (£7.62 an hour) | £50 | £10 |
| 3 and over | £80 (£7.62 an hour) | £50 | £10 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Registration fee: £50

Source: nursery website (https://www.littlenestdaynursery.co.uk/parents-information), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 2 Bridle Parade, Bridle Road, CROYDON, CR0 8HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.376784,-0.029618

- Station: West Wickham, 0.7 miles
- Station: Eden Park, 1.0 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Millers Pond, 0.3 miles
- Park: Parkfields Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Blake Park Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery's website says it follows a play-based EYFS curriculum. Its website also describes the setting as inclusive.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.littlenestdaynursery.co.uk/parents-information)

### Settling in

Its website says settling-in is tailored to each child and family, with flexible settling sessions that let the Key Person learn the child's routine, interests and comfort strategies. Parents are asked to share detailed information, and the nursery operates a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.littlenestdaynursery.co.uk/parents-information)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlenestdaynursery.co.uk/parents-information)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlenestdaynursery.co.uk/parents-information)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlenestdaynursery.co.uk/parents-information)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.littlenestdaynursery.co.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.littlenestdaynursery.co.uk/)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.littlenestdaynursery.co.uk/parents-information)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.littlenestdaynursery.co.uk/parents-information)

### Getting a place

Families can contact the nursery to book a tour or register, using the enquiry form, by phone or by email. A non-refundable registration fee of £50 applies. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckmead Park Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2021) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Oak Lodge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Forest Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St David's Prep |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Orchard Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Langley Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Funshine Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/funshine-day-nursery-124950) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kendor Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kendor-day-nursery-2872899) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunny Kids - The Grove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-kids-the-grove-2725869) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Francis Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-francis-pre-school-2646423) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Top Tots Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-daycare-ey558161) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Cuddly Bear Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddly-bear-day-care-nursery-2753826) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Little Nest Day Nursery publishes these fees: full day £120 for under 2s, half day £70 for under 2s, per hour £14 for under 2s, full day £80 for 2-year-olds, half day £50 for 2-year-olds, per hour £10 for 2-year-olds, full day £80 for 3 and over, half day £50 for 3 and over and per hour £10 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Little Nest Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Little Nest Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Little Nest Day Nursery's opening hours?

Little Nest Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Little Nest Day Nursery take?

Little Nest Day Nursery takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

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

Little Nest Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### Does Little Nest Day Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Little Nest Day Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Nest Day Nursery?

Yes. Little Nest Day Nursery lists a registration fee of £50.

### What approach does Little Nest Day Nursery follow?

Little Nest Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Little Nest Day Nursery support children with SEND?

Little Nest Day Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.

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

West Wickham is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 07415 026102 and visit www.littlenestdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2864861)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlenestdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.littlenestdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Nest+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJJflQAP0BdkgRN1xXV7fLaGM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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