# Loving Hands Int. Nursery School

Loving Hands Int. Nursery School is a sessional pre-school at Christ Church Centre, Sumner Road, Croydon, CR0 3LJ, in Broad Green, Croydon. It is registered for 24 children. It opens 08:00–16:15, Mon; 08:00–12:30, Tue–Thu; 08:00–16:15, Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 19 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Loving Hands International Nursery School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loving-hands-int-nursery-school-2553138  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Christ Church Centre, Sumner Road, Croydon, CR0 3LJ
- Opening hours: 08:00–16:15, Mon; 08:00–12:30, Tue–Thu; 08:00–16:15, Fri
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07888 289210
- Website: https://www.lovinghandsinternationalnursery.com/christ-church/
- Run by: [Loving Hands International Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/loving-hands-international-nursery-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2553138

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 2 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553138

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2553138). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553138)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553138)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553138)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1472071)

## 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: 08:00–16:15
- Tuesday to Thursday: 08:00–12:30
- Friday: 08:00–16:15

## Getting there

Address: Christ Church Centre, Sumner Road, Croydon, CR0 3LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.382381,-0.109354

- Station: West Croydon, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: West Croydon Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- Station: Reeves Corner Tram Stop, 0.5 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wandle Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Wilford Road Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Elmwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Elmwood Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| St. Mary's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| West Thornton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Olive Tree Day Nursery and Preschool - Croydon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olive-tree-day-nursery-and-preschool-croydon-2792476) | Good | £75 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Leapfrog Day Nursery West](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-day-nursery-west-2831513) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Junior VIPs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/junior-vips-nursery-ey536922) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Canterbury Centre Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-centre-childcare-ey249341) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Canterbury Tender Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-tender-care-nursery-2572684) | Good | £98 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kidsparadise](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidsparadise-ey536851) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Loving Hands Int. Nursery School's opening hours?

Loving Hands Int. Nursery School opens 08:00–16:15, Mon; 08:00–12:30, Tue–Thu; 08:00–16:15, Fri.

### What is Loving Hands Int. Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Loving Hands Int. Nursery School Outstanding at its inspection on 2 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Loving Hands Int. Nursery School take?

Loving Hands Int. Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Loving Hands Int. Nursery School?

Loving Hands Int. Nursery School is run by Loving Hands International Nursery School Limited, which runs 6 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Loving Hands Int. Nursery School?

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

### How do I contact Loving Hands Int. Nursery School?

You can call 07888 289210 and visit www.lovinghandsinternationalnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2553138)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Loving+Hands+Christ+Church+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJnWLbcDoHdkgRBnFRq49M7LU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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