# Speckles Day Nursery Speckles Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 102 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DQ, in Croydon. It is registered for 43 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 12 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/speckles-day-nursery-2556610 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 102 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DQ - Ages: birth to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 43 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 3701 4820 - Website: http://www.specklesdaynursery.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2556610 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 January 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/16/2556610 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2556610). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556610) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556610) - Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556610) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1292446) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours. Fees: 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 - Ages: birth to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 102 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DQ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.363945,-0.098848 - Station: South Croydon, 0.2 miles - Station: Lloyd Park Tram Stop, 0.7 miles - Station: George Street Tram Stop, 0.8 miles - 15 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Park Hill Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles - Park: Duppas Hill Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website says it uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and a nature-based approach, and names children's yoga and language classes among its activities. At its 2023 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was graded Good for overall effectiveness and for quality of education. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.specklesdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.specklesdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden, daily outdoor play, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.specklesdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.specklesdaynursery.co.uk/additional-information) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.specklesdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) ### Settling in Its website says a free settling-in period lets the child get familiar with the nursery, routines and staff at their own pace, through settling-in sessions before starting. - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.specklesdaynursery.co.uk/gallery) ### Safety Ofsted's 2023 inspection found safeguarding effective. Its website says the nursery has a secure entry system. - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.specklesdaynursery.co.uk/additional-information) - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.specklesdaynursery.co.uk/additional-information) - Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.specklesdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) - Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.specklesdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) ### Extras and activities - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.specklesdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.specklesdaynursery.co.uk/about-us) ### Getting a place The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Heathfield Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | | under 0.1 miles | | Howard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | | 0.1 miles | | Elmhurst School Ltd | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.3 miles | | Saffron Valley Collegiate | | 4–16 | | | 0.3 miles | | Harris Primary Academy Haling Park | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Aspire Learning | | 5–11 | | | 0.4 miles | | Krishna Avanti Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | | 0.4 miles | | Aerodrome Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Sherwood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sherwood-pre-school-ey486026) | Good | | 07:45–18:15 | 0.2 miles | | [Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-years-nursery-and-pre-school-2820985) | | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Little Elmhurst Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elmhurst-nursery-2833826) | | | | 0.3 miles | | [Kinderland Day Nursery Central Croydon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderland-day-nursery-central-croydon-2823900) | | £104.96 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Birdhurst Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birdhurst-day-nursery-ey411750) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Number 9 The Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/number-9-the-nursery-ey491450) | Good | £97.50 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Speckles Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Speckles Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Speckles Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Speckles Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Speckles Day Nursery's opening hours? Speckles Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Speckles Day Nursery take? Speckles Day Nursery takes children aged birth to 5 years. ### What is Speckles Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Speckles Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Speckles Day Nursery take? Speckles Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time. ### What approach does Speckles Day Nursery follow? Speckles Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach. ### Does Speckles Day Nursery have outdoor space? Speckles Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Local outings and trips. ### What is the nearest station to Speckles Day Nursery? South Croydon is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Speckles Day Nursery? You can call 020 3701 4820 and visit www.specklesdaynursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556610) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.specklesdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.specklesdaynursery.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Speckles+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJOX_MOYkHdkgR-PVi_ROz5TM) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.