# Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd

Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd is a full-day nursery at 54 Leander Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JU, in Thornton Heath, Croydon. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 28 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Loving Hands International Nursery School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loving-hands-international-nursery-school-ltd-ey549883  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 54 Leander Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JU
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 020 8683 4847
- Website: https://www.lovinghandsinternationalnursery.com/
- Run by: [Loving Hands International Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/loving-hands-international-nursery-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY549883

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 August 2021, 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/EY549883

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2017 (Reference EY549883). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549883)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549883)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549883)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 1 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/15558)

## 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: 54 Leander Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6JU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.398390,-0.119567

- Station: Thornton Heath, 0.8 miles
- Station: Norbury, 0.9 miles
- Station: Therapia Lane Tram Stop, 1.0 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pollards Hill, 0.4 miles
- Park: Tree Space, 0.5 miles
- Park: Thornton Heath Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 28 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Gonville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| William Morris Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Merton | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 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) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-stars-day-nursery-2729987) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Lolly Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lolly-tots-day-nursery-2820042) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Winterbourne School Extended Club Premier F4F Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winterbourne-school-extended-club-premier-f4f-group-2885685) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Star Child Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/star-child-montessori-day-nursery-ey385314) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loving-hands-international-nursery-school-ltd-2668959) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tenderlinks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tenderlinks-day-nursery-ey416326) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd's opening hours?

Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd Good at its inspection on 18 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd take?

Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd?

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

### What is the nearest station to Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd?

Thornton Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd?

You can call 020 8683 4847 and visit www.lovinghandsinternationalnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY549883)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Loving+Hands+International+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJfxaX3OcGdkgRX2AVUc3yDYw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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