# Small Explorers Ltd

Small Explorers Ltd is a full-day nursery at Forestdale Forum, 1 Bardolph Avenue, CROYDON, CR0 9BG, in Forestdale, Croydon. It is registered for 35 children. It opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Small Explorers Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-explorers-ltd-ey500044  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Forestdale Forum, 1 Bardolph Avenue, CROYDON, CR0 9BG
- Opening hours: 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 07512 865173
- Website: https://smallexplorers-info.uk/
- Run by: [Small Explorers Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/small-explorers-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY500044

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 November 2023, 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/EY500044

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY500044). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500044)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500044)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500044)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 September 2023). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1487061)

## 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: 08:00–17:00

## Getting there

Address: Forestdale Forum, 1 Bardolph Avenue, CROYDON, CR0 9BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.346565,-0.042264

- Station: Gravel Hill Tram Stop, 0.6 miles
- Station: Addington Village Tram Stop, 0.8 miles
- Station: Fieldway Tram Stop, 0.8 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Courtwood Playground, 0.1 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestdale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Courtwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Quest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Red Gates School |  | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Greenvale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Applegarth Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Croydon High School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [SOUTHERN CHILDCARE FACILITIES- trading as ACORN NURSERY](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southern-childcare-facilities-trading-as-acorn-nursery-ey262789) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Collette's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collettes-nursery-2897910) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Totstars Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/totstars-preschool-2677112) | Good |  | 08:30–16:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Brightsparks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightsparks-day-nursery-ey384244) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Small Explorers Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-explorers-limited-2844685) |  |  | 07:30–17:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Selsdon Baptist Church Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/selsdon-baptist-church-pre-school-125031) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Small Explorers Ltd's opening hours?

Small Explorers Ltd opens 08:00–17:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Small Explorers Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Small Explorers Ltd Good at its inspection on 7 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Small Explorers Ltd take?

Small Explorers Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### Who runs Small Explorers Ltd?

Small Explorers Ltd is run by Small Explorers Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Small Explorers Ltd?

Gravel Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Small Explorers Ltd?

You can call 07512 865173 and visit smallexplorers-info.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500044)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Small+Explorers+Pre-school%2C+Breakfast+Club%2C+After-School+Club+and+Holiday+Club&query_place_id=ChIJDzCno8P_dUgRPKHwKfHcREQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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