Best Nurseries in Croydon
50 nurseries in Croydon — 1 Outstanding, 9 Good
Ofsted ratings in Croydon
50
Total nurseries
1
Outstanding
9
Good
2
Requires Improvement
38
Not yet rated
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, Croydon
Croydon Unitarian Free Christian Church, Croydon
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School, Croydon
West Thornton Primary Academy, Croydon
West Thornton Primary School, Croydon
2 Elgin Road, CROYDON
Orchard Way Primary School, Croydon
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Croydon
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Croydon?
Croydon has 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 1 are rated Outstanding and 9 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Croydon are rated Outstanding or Good?
20% of nurseries in Croydon are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Croydon?
This page lists all 50 nurseries in Croydon sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.