# Little Rayes Daycare (Croydon)

Little Rayes Daycare (Croydon) is a full-day nursery at Praise House, 37 Tamworth Road, Croydon, CR0 1XT, in Croydon. It is registered for 54 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 52 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rayes-daycare-croydon-2777679  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Praise House, 37 Tamworth Road, Croydon, CR0 1XT
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 07956 327119
- Website: https://littlerayes-daycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2777679

## 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 January 2024 (Reference 2777679). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777679)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777679)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777679)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 4 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1738224)

## Fees

Fees and ages: 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: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Praise House, 37 Tamworth Road, Croydon, CR0 1XT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.375244,-0.105305

- Station: Reeves Corner Tram Stop, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Centrale Tram Stop, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Church Street Tram Stop, under 0.1 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wandle Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Queen's Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 52 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Minster Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St. Mary's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [New Life Christian Centre (croydon)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-life-christian-centre-croydon-ey489625) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Purple Panda Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-panda-nursery-2693584) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Leapfrog Day Nursery West](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-day-nursery-west-2831513) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Blossoms Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-day-nursery-ey294365) | Good |  | 07:30–18:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [Mini Treasures Day Nursery Croydon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-treasures-day-nursery-croydon-2871347) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Junior VIPs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/junior-vips-nursery-ey536922) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Rayes Daycare (Croydon)'s opening hours?

Little Rayes Daycare (Croydon) opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Little Rayes Daycare (Croydon) take?

Little Rayes Daycare (Croydon) is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Rayes Daycare (Croydon)?

Reeves Corner is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Rayes Daycare (Croydon)?

You can call 07956 327119 and visit littlerayes-daycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2777679)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Rayes+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJEVoFwc4GdkgRHruyOG-G6gg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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