Full-day nursery in Thornton Heath, Croydon
Lolly Tots Day Nursery
The Meeting Hall, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EL · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 5.0 on Google (5 reviews)
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Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
Fees
Fees: not published yet
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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
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
Getting there
The Meeting Hall, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EL · More nurseries in CR7
Stations
- Thornton Heath19 min walk · 0.8 miles
- Norbury20 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
8 bus stops within 400 m, including London Road / Galpins Road, Galpins Road / London Road and Galpins Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Norbury Hall Park9 min walk
- Pollards Hill9 min walk
- Thornton Heath Recreation Ground9 min walk
- Tree Space9 min walk
- Playground10 min walk
- Playground11 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Lolly Tots Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Meeting Hall, Galpins Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6EL, in Thornton Heath, Croydon. It is registered for 45 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery follows a play-based EYFS curriculum, according to its website. Cooking activities are also named on its website.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says settling in is a personalised process, usually taking 1-3 visits, with the parent invited to spend time with the child at the nursery at first. Timing varies by child. Its website also names a key person system and settling-in sessions as part of its care.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families complete the online registration form, book a visit to see the setting and meet the team, then complete the registration pack to enrol their child. The settling-in day is arranged once the child is registered.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lolly Tots Day NurseryThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Rainbow Stars Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | under 0.1 miles |
| Loving Hands International Nursery School LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Winterbourne School Extended Club Premier F4F GroupSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Star Child Montessori Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Loving Hands International Nursery School LtdSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Tenderlinks Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Thornton Heath18
- All nurseries in Croydon160
- All nurseries in CR719
- Nurseries near Norbury station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Goodinspected May 2024 0.2 miles
- Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected September 2023 0.2 miles
- Winterbourne Boys' Academy Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2022 0.2 miles
- Gonville Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected April 2023 0.4 miles
- Paxton Academy Sports And Science Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected December 2022 0.4 miles
- William Morris Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 0.7 miles
- St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected November 2023 0.7 miles
- Kensington Avenue Primary School Primaryages 4–11has a nursery classOfsted: Requires improvementinspected July 2023 0.7 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Lolly Tots Day Nursery's opening hours?
Lolly Tots Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Lolly Tots Day Nursery take?
Lolly Tots Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
How many children can Lolly Tots Day Nursery take?
Lolly Tots Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Lolly Tots Day Nursery?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Lolly Tots Day Nursery.
What approach does Lolly Tots Day Nursery follow?
Lolly Tots Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
What is the nearest station to Lolly Tots Day Nursery?
Norbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Lolly Tots Day Nursery?
You can call 020 4618 0162 and visit lollytotsdaynursery.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (lollytotsdaynursery.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2820042 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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