Best Nurseries in Thornton Heath
26 nurseries in Thornton Heath — 0 Outstanding, 15 Good
Ofsted ratings in Thornton Heath
26
Total nurseries
15
Good
11
Not yet rated
54 Leander Road, Thornton Heath
Croydon Healthcare Nhs Trust, Thornton Heath
St. James The Great School, Thornton Heath
Thornton Heath Leisure Centre, Thornton Heath
Winterbourne Nursery & Infant School, Thornton Heath
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Thornton Heath
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 Thornton Heath?
Thornton Heath has 26 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 0 are rated Outstanding and 15 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Thornton Heath are rated Outstanding or Good?
58% of nurseries in Thornton Heath are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Thornton Heath?
This page lists all 26 nurseries in Thornton Heath sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.