# Little Pumpkins Nursery Little Pumpkins Nursery is a full-day nursery at 48 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EF, in Croydon. It is registered for 96 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £99.83 (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, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 29 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Pumpkins Nursery Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pumpkins-nursery-2597518 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 48 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EF - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 96 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 3489 4880 - Website: https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/nurseries/east-croydon - Run by: [Little Pumpkins Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-pumpkins-nursery-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2597518 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 February 2023, 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: - 17 February 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good - 14 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597518 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2020 (Reference 2597518). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597518) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 17 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597518) - Registered places: 96 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597518) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1546126) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Per month | |---|---|---| | All ages | £99.83 (£9.51 an hour) | £1,950.19 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Charge on funded hours: £10.50 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £21 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £6.40 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £10.50 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £21 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £6.40 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £10.50 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £8.25 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £16.50 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £6.40 (per week) - Registration fee: £100 - Deposit: £500 Source: nursery website (https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/files/callouts/downloads/fees-schedule-east-croydon-01-04-26-final-pdf.crdownload), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year - Sessions: full day ## Getting there Address: 48 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EF Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.380226,-0.094416 - Station: East Croydon, 0.3 miles - Station: West Croydon Tram Stop, 0.3 miles - Station: Wellesley Road Tram Stop, 0.4 miles - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Wilford Road Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles - Park: King George's Field, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 29 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum. Ofsted's 2023 inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Activities named on its website include children's yoga, sports coaching and cooking activities. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/files/callouts/downloads/a4-prospectus-mail-2.pdf) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says breakfast is provided. - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/parents/fees) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/parents/fees) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/nurseries/east-croydon/home) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/files/callouts/downloads/little-pumpkins-registration-form-east-croydon-202.pdf) ### Care and routines - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/files/callouts/downloads/little-pumpkins-registration-form-east-croydon-202.pdf) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/nurseries/east-croydon/home) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/nurseries/east-croydon/home) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/files/callouts/downloads/fees-schedule-east-croydon-01-04-26-final-pdf.crdownload) ### Safety Ofsted's 2023 inspection judged safeguarding to be effective. - Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/nurseries/east-croydon/home) - Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/nurseries/east-croydon/home) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/nurseries/east-croydon/home) ### Extras and activities - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/files/callouts/downloads/fees-schedule-east-croydon-01-04-26-final-pdf.crdownload) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/files/callouts/downloads/fees-schedule-east-croydon-01-04-26-final-pdf.crdownload) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/files/callouts/downloads/fees-schedule-east-croydon-01-04-26-final-pdf.crdownload) ### Getting a place Its website says families complete the registration form, with terms and conditions, and pay the non-refundable £100 registration fee and £500 deposit. The nursery then offers the requested sessions or suitable alternatives after discussion. It accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St. Mary's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | | under 0.1 miles | | St Mary's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | Ark Oval Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Tunstall Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Chestnut Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Broadmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Al-Khair School Preparatory School | | 4–11 | | | 0.6 miles | | Chaffinch Brook School | | 5–16 | Good (May 2024) | | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Leapfrog Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-day-nursery-2497724) | Good | £80 | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-pre-school-after-school-club-ey541860) | Good | | 08:00–17:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Mindful Nurseries - Addiscombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mindful-nurseries-addiscombe-2806829) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles | | [Ark Start Oval Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ark-start-oval-day-nursery-2874979) | | | 08:00–17:00 | 0.2 miles | | [MMI Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mmi-preschool-ey407707) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Gingerbread Corner](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gingerbread-corner-124925) | Good | | 07:45–18:30 | 0.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Little Pumpkins Nursery cost? Little Pumpkins Nursery publishes these fees: full day £99.83 for all ages, per month £1,950.19 for all ages, per month £1,733.90 for all ages and per month £1,301.29 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Little Pumpkins Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Little Pumpkins Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £10.50 per week on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### Does Little Pumpkins Nursery take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Little Pumpkins Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Little Pumpkins Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Little Pumpkins Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Little Pumpkins Nursery's opening hours? Little Pumpkins Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Little Pumpkins Nursery open all year? Yes, Little Pumpkins Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Little Pumpkins Nursery take? Little Pumpkins Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Little Pumpkins Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Little Pumpkins Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Little Pumpkins Nursery take? Little Pumpkins Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 96 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Little Pumpkins Nursery? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Little Pumpkins Nursery. ### Does Little Pumpkins Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Little Pumpkins Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Pumpkins Nursery? Yes. Little Pumpkins Nursery lists a registration fee of £100 and a deposit of £500. ### Who runs Little Pumpkins Nursery? Little Pumpkins Nursery is run by Little Pumpkins Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What approach does Little Pumpkins Nursery follow? Little Pumpkins Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### Does Little Pumpkins Nursery have outdoor space? Little Pumpkins Nursery lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597518) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.littlepumpkinsnursery.com/nurseries/east-croydon) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Pumpkins+Nursery+-+East+Croydon&query_place_id=ChIJW1zPk1QHdkgRwC9RFxbBLwk) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.