# Little Whits nursery

Little Whits nursery is a full-day nursery at Whitgift Sports Club, The Clubhouse, Croham Manor Road, South Croydon, CR2 7BG, in South Croydon, Croydon. It is registered for 42 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £75 to £85 (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 5.0 from 13 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-whits-nursery-2652788  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Whitgift Sports Club, The Clubhouse, Croham Manor Road, South Croydon, CR2 7BG
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 42
- 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: 07864 749375
- Website: http://littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2652788

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 May 2024, 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652788

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2022 (Reference 2652788). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652788)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652788)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652788)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 May 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1475517)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £85 (£8.50 an hour) | £42.50 |
| 2-year-olds | £85 (£8.50 an hour) | £42.50 |
| 3 and over | £75 (£7.50 an hour) | £37.50 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £15 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £7.50 (half day)
- Deposit: £200

Source: nursery website (https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/about-1-1), 11 November 2026.

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

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: Whitgift Sports Club, The Clubhouse, Croham Manor Road, South Croydon, CR2 7BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.359056,-0.084374

- Station: Lloyd Park Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- Station: South Croydon, 0.5 miles
- Station: Sanderstead, 0.9 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Croham Hurst, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lloyd Park, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The nursery follows a play-based EYFS curriculum, according to its website. The Ofsted inspection in 2024 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website names SEND support and a SENCo, along with music classes and cooking activities.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/about-1-2)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/about-1-2)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/about-5)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/about-5)

### Outdoors

Its website describes an outdoor classroom.

- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/)

### Settling in

Its website says settling-in sessions are provided when a child starts, during which the key person gets to know the child's individual needs, interests and abilities. The nursery operates a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/c2d239_63ec05f59f734172b799794c4c0cf0cc.pdf)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/about-1)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/about-1-1)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/about-1)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/c2d239_63ec05f59f734172b799794c4c0cf0cc.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/c2d239_63ec05f59f734172b799794c4c0cf0cc.pdf)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/c2d239_63ec05f59f734172b799794c4c0cf0cc.pdf)

### Safety

The Ofsted inspection in 2024 found safeguarding effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/about-5)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/about-5)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/about-5)

### Getting a place

According to its website, a £200 deposit secures a child's place and is returned at the end when 4 weeks' notice has been given. The nursery has a waiting list. It 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford School |  | 3–25 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Peter's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Maypole School - Melville |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Elmhurst School Ltd |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Purley Oaks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Aspire Learning |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Heathfield Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderland-day-nursery-ltd-124972) | Good | £104.96 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Elmhurst Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elmhurst-nursery-2833826) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Birdhurst Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birdhurst-day-nursery-ey411750) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Number 9 The Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/number-9-the-nursery-ey491450) | Good | £97.50 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Immanuel Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/immanuel-childcare-ltd-ey335555) | Good | £65 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Play Place Busy Bees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-place-busy-bees-ey387825) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little Whits nursery cost?

Little Whits nursery publishes these fees: full day £85 for under 2s, half day £42.50 for under 2s, full day £85 for 2-year-olds, half day £42.50 for 2-year-olds, full day £75 for 3 and over and half day £37.50 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Little Whits nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Little Whits nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £15 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Little Whits nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Little Whits nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Little Whits nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Little Whits nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Little Whits nursery's opening hours?

Little Whits nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Whits nursery open all year?

Yes, Little Whits nursery is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Little Whits nursery take?

Little Whits nursery takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

### What is Little Whits nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Whits nursery Good at its inspection on 15 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Whits nursery take?

Little Whits nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Little Whits nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Little Whits nursery.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Little Whits nursery?

Yes. Little Whits nursery lists a deposit of £200.

### What approach does Little Whits nursery follow?

Little Whits nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Little Whits nursery have outdoor space?

Little Whits nursery lists: Outdoor classroom.

### Does Little Whits nursery support children with SEND?

Little Whits nursery lists: SEND support and SENCo.

### What is the nearest station to Little Whits nursery?

Lloyd Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652788)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (littlewhitsnursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://littlewhitsnursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Whits+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ39Z_vd4BdkgRpFIbCor_xjM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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