# Witty Kiddies Upper Norwood

Witty Kiddies Upper Norwood is a full-day nursery at St Mary's Family Centre, Our Lady's Close, off Hermitage Road, Upper Norwood, SE19 3FA, in Norwood New Town, Croydon. It is registered for 50 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 20 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Witty Kiddies Nurseries Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witty-kiddies-upper-norwood-2652790  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St Mary's Family Centre, Our Lady's Close, off Hermitage Road, Upper Norwood, SE19 3FA
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 020 3917 7878
- Website: http://www.wittykiddies.co.uk/
- Run by: [Witty Kiddies Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/witty-kiddies-nurseries-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2652790

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 December 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/16/2652790

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2021 (Reference 2652790). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652790)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652790)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652790)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1606064)

## 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: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: St Mary's Family Centre, Our Lady's Close, off Hermitage Road, Upper Norwood, SE19 3FA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.421744,-0.094265

- Station: Gipsy Hill, 0.5 miles
- Station: West Norwood, 0.9 miles
- Station: Crystal Palace, 0.9 miles, step-free access
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Norwood Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Upper Norwood Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Tivoli Road Community Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Tivoli Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Becondale Road Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelis College |  | 4–19 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| The New School |  | 4–18 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Joseph's RC Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Rockmount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Kingswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Ark Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-montessori-nursery-2851111) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Stem Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stem-montessori-nursery-2694035) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons West Dulwich Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-west-dulwich-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey493523) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [First Step Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-step-day-nursery-limited-ey297574) | Good | £96 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Partou Chapel House Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-chapel-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey441905) | Inadequate |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Blossom Time Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-time-montessori-nursery-2696891) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Witty Kiddies Upper Norwood's opening hours?

Witty Kiddies Upper Norwood opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Witty Kiddies Upper Norwood's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Witty Kiddies Upper Norwood Good at its inspection on 8 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Witty Kiddies Upper Norwood take?

Witty Kiddies Upper Norwood is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Witty Kiddies Upper Norwood?

Witty Kiddies Upper Norwood is run by Witty Kiddies Nurseries Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Witty Kiddies Upper Norwood?

Gipsy Hill is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Witty Kiddies Upper Norwood?

You can call 020 3917 7878 and visit www.wittykiddies.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2652790)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Witty+Kiddies+Upper+Norwood&query_place_id=ChIJLzafG_8BdkgR1CgV2Hun_qY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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