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Croft Day Nurseries is an established and growing group of early years settings, with a long-standing reputation for providing high-quality childcare across the South of England.

At The Croft, the team are passionate about creating environments where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn. Each of the nurseries is thoughtfully designed to support children at every stage of their early development, combining engaging indoor spaces with opportunities for outdoor exploration.

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Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale
75 Oakdale Road, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3LD
"All the staff at The Croft Oakdale are absolutely lovely. My little boy runs in everyday and always gets so excited when we arrive, not..."Read all 66 reviews

91 Places

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Croft Day Nursery in Oakdale is based in a beautifully converted former Methodist church, offering a bright, airy and spacious environment for children to learn and grow. The nursery has been thoughtfully... Read more

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  • Open all year
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Croft Day Nursery - Belvedere
75 Woolwich Road, Upper Abbey Wood, London SE2 0DY
"Just wanted to share some feedback regarding our experience so far at The Croft Belvedere. Overall my sons transition into Nursery has been..."Read all 78 reviews

58 Places

Location Type: Day Nursery

A beautiful Victorian property, The Croft Belvedere has been thoughtfully adapted to support early years learning. Established in 1991, it is one of the longest-standing nurseries in the area. Located... Read more

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Croft Day Nursery - Bexleyheath
14 Upton Road, Bexleyheath DA6 8LQ
"We feel very lucky that our son attends The Croft Bexleyheath. He has been attending since he was 9 months old and he absolutely loves it!..."Read all 34 reviews

120 Places

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The Croft's Bexleyheath nursery is based in a beautifully converted former cottage hospital, thoughtfully transformed into a spacious and well-equipped early years setting. Located close to the amenities... Read more

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  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Croft Day Nursery - Streatham
St Andrews Church Hall, Guildersfield Road, Streatham Common, London SW16 5LS

91 Places

Location Type: Day Nursery

Croft Day Nursery in Streatham is committed to nurturing and encouraging every child to learn and develop within a supportive environment. Their staff work collaboratively to create a joyful, stimulating,... Read more

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Croft Day Nurseries Reviews (178)

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale from Kitty P (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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This is hands down the best nursery. I feel privileged to have found a setting with such wonderful staff. Every member of staff is so friendly, patient, welcoming and nurturing. They really do go above and beyond to make the children comfortable and happy and to encourage them in everything they do.
I've found the staff to be great at communicating with parents in all aspects from events to personal achievements of your children. They offer a huge range of activities for the children and have recently added a cookery club which is a huge favourite for my child who loves to bake and cook.

I would recommend this setting to every parent looking for somewhere for their children to thrive and to develop a love of learning through play.

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My children have both attended this nursery since 2023 and I cannot thank the staff enough for helping me raise my children into kind, creative and happy little humans. I think of the staff here as an extension of my family because they have played such an important part in mine and the kids lives.
They will be leaving this year to go to school in September and it genuinely breaks my heart that they are coming to the end of their time here but I'm also so grateful for how they have helped them prepare for school.
They know my kids inside out and every tiny milestone is noticed and encouraged by them.

My kids are really so happy here and if I were to have any more, I wouldn't even think of looking elsewhere.

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale from Chloe J (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son started The Croft when he was 10 months old and 10 months later he is thriving there. At the start, drop offs were difficult with lots of tears but the girls that work there were so warm and welcoming it made it that bit easier. He now runs in without looking back and comes out with a beaming smile on his face. We have never had any issues and I couldn't recommend this nursery more! Since being at The Croft, my son is learning so many new skills daily and has become so confident, it is a big credit to the girls who take good care of him in the baby room with lots of activities for them to do! They are all so friendly and easy to talk to and I am so happy we chose to send him there!

Reply from Lauren Cook, Nursery Manager at Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us.

Starting nursery is a huge milestone for both children and their families, so we're delighted to hear how your son has grown in confidence over the past ten months. Knowing that he now runs in with a smile and leaves just as happy is wonderful...  

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale from Chloe S (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending since he was nine months old and has consistently enjoyed his time there. As he prepares to start school in September, his time with you is drawing to a close. The staff in each room have significantly contributed to his development, preparing him wonderfully for his future

I am incredibly grateful to all the staff for their dedication and efforts. The management team and the staff are truly exceptional, and they perform their duties admirably. I am so pleased that my son had the opportunity to know all of you.

Reply from Lauren Cook, Nursery Manager at Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale
Thank you for your heartfelt review.

It has been a privilege to watch your son grow from a curious nine-month-old into a confident, school-ready young boy. Being part of that journey is something we never take for granted, and we're so pleased to hear that each stage of his time with us has helped...  

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale from Vicky M (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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All the staff at The Croft Oakdale are absolutely lovely. My little boy runs in everyday and always gets so excited when we arrive, not wanting to wait a second before he goes in. The staff do activities that facilitate learning and exploration and my son is developing in his motor skills and communication largely due to their influence .

Reply from Lauren Cook, Nursery Manager at Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale
Thank you so much for your kind review.
Hearing that your little boy can't wait to get through the door each morning really makes us smile! Knowing that he feels so happy, settled and excited to come to nursery is the greatest compliment we could receive.

We're delighted that you've noticed the...  

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale from Jenny P (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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We couldn't be happier with The Croft at Oakdale. The staff are absolutely fantastic and always put the children's needs first. They're so caring, approachable and always happy to talk through things, provide advice or reassurance whenever needed. And communication is excellent, with regular updates that keep us informed and involved.
Our child loves coming here and walks straight in without looking back, which says everything about how happy and comfortable he feels with the staff and setting. It also has such a warm, family feel which was important to us.
There are always so many fun and engaging activities happening and it's been wonderful to see his confidence and development grow.

We couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery and would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing, supportive, and inspiring environment for their child.

Reply from Lauren Cook, Nursery Manager at Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation.

Knowing that your child walks in each day happy and confident is one of the biggest compliments we could receive. We work hard to create an environment where children feel secure, valued and excited to learn, so it's fantastic to hear...  

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter absolutely loves the nursery. The staff are great with her.
The facilities are very nice and it looks even better with the new look.
What i like is that when we pick her up the staff tell us how shes doing and what shes been upto that day.

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Reply from Lauren Cook, Nursery Manager at Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review.

We're so pleased to hear that your daughter enjoys coming to nursery and that you've had such a positive experience with our team. It's wonderful to know you've noticed the improvements to our setting too; we're really proud of the fresh...  

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale from Anna D (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been coming here since she was one so has been through baby room, toddler room, and now she's in pre-school. She absolutely loves it! The staff are so good with her, and I feel she is safe and well cared for.

It's only a small nursery but this is what makes it special. A lovely, lovely place!

Reply from Lauren Cook, Nursery Manager at Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale
Thank you for your lovely review.

It means so much to hear from families who have been with us through each stage of their child's nursery journey. Watching children grow from the baby room all the way through to pre-school is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do, and we're so pleased...  

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale from Lucy R (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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The Croft nursery is a warm, fun, stimulating and nurturing environment.
Our son has always been very quiet, a late speaker and played independently. The Croft has helped him come along leaps and bounds, encouraging him and teaching him so many new skills; His vocabulary has come along so much with a great level of understanding, and he has friends who he plays with, AND talks about at home, which he never did previously and is so lovely to hear and see him bond and make new friends.
I love seeing him excited to go in, and I love how happy he is when he comes out and tells me about his day.
The staff are wonderful, supportive, kind and encouraging, and provide such a great range of activities.

We are enrolling our youngest son soon too, and am sure he will enjoy it and flourish as much as his big brother.

Reply from Lauren Cook, Nursery Manager at Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review

Reading about your son's journey with us is incredibly special. Seeing children grow in confidence, develop their communication skills and build meaningful friendships is exactly what we strive for every day, so it's...  

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale from Lauren J (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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What an amazing nursery!! My son has been attending since May 2024! He's grown and learnt so much along the way and that is all thanks to the incredible staff!! Not forgetting Lauren, Chantelle and Tiff who have been so supportive, caring and overall brilliant when it comes to any questions I have about my son and they're always on hand to help support! Thank you to each and every one of you! You truly are the best!

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale from Chloe C (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Both of my children attend The Croft Oakdale, My son has attended the nursery since he was 4 months old and is now 3 and in preschool. My daughter started at 4 months in September 2025 and both of them settled incredibly well thanks to the incredible staff. Both Lauren and Chantelle made us feel very comfortable and have been accommodating and friendly throughout our time at the nursery. Each member of staff have taken the time to get to know both of my children and have played a massive part in their development and social skills. The Croft really feels like a warm friendly environment making you feel totally comfortable about leaving your children in their capable hands. I also really like how the staff have been at the nursery for long periods of time and how happy they seem to be. I would highly recommend The Croft Oakdale to anyone looking for a fantastic nursery setting with the most incredible staff, we cannot fault them. Every member of staff are a credit to the team. Thank you

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Oakdale from E E (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has been going to this nursery since October 2023 and we both couldn't be happier! He has made wonderful friends and has always gone into the setting very happy. I have never had any tears! His developmental progress shot through the roof since starting and it his speech and learning has improved massively. All of the staff are amazing, kind and great at communicating and the managers Chantelle and Lauren are incredible. It just goes to show their amazing leadership skills with how many members of staff have been there for such a number of years. They offer so many different activities and things to do and I love hearing about all the new things he's been doing. Nothing is too much trouble and I always feel at ease that my son is safe and content while I am working. I am due my second baby soon and will definitely be sending her to this nursery next year too.

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Belvedere from H R (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Just wanted to share some feedback regarding our experience so far at The Croft Belvedere. Overall my sons transition into Nursery has been very positive. As a slightlysensitive child I was nervous about how he would settle and how we would manage with multiple milestones happening at the same time - return to work, start of nursery and start of school for older child.

The staff have been great at supporting him especially where he was unwell a few times at the start. They are always friendly, attentive and caring. Any issues are always handled with care and respect and every time we have been invited into the setting it is evident that they take real pride in their workMy son is very happy and thriving developmentally due to well planned activities and schedule. The experience has definitely helped elevate some of the pressure during this transition period for our family. Thanks again.

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Belvedere from Jessica W (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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I am so delighted with my experience at Croft. They look after my son like family and he is happy and excited to go to nursery and is progressing so well with his physical and non physical skills. He is in the baby room and they have a great app where I can see what activities they do in a day and receive wonderful updates on his progress and funny things he does in they day. The staff are so kind and caring of the children and I love the events they organise for special days and holidays. Could not recommend more, 10 stars!

Reply from Jo Williams, Nursery Manager at Croft Day Nursery - Belvedere

Thank you so much, Jessica, for taking the time to share such a lovely review. It means a great deal to our whole team to hear how happy your son is and how much you enjoy seeing his day through the app. Knowing he feels settled, excited to come in and is making such good progress is exactly what...  

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Belvedere from S C (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter is so happy at The Croft, she has been there since she was 7 months old and has thrived. The staff are wonderful, warm and incredibly caring. Their communication is excellent and we completely trust them. The food I provided is freshly cooked and she setting itself isn't too large, so it really feels homely:

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Belvedere from Gergana D (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Croft Nursery in Belvedere has been a fantastic experience for my son. He started in the Squirrel Room with Lily, who was incredibly caring and attentive. Now in the Badger Room, he's thriving thanks to Demi, Emily, and Aimee-supportive, nurturing, and deeply engaged in his development. As a working parent, I truly value the regular updates through their family app, including photos and milestones that keep me connected to his day. The nursery is beautifully maintained, clean and constantly improving, with new equipment and sensory activities that my son loves. Any concerns I've raised have always been taken seriously and handled with care. Jenny and Jo, the managers, have been incredibly helpful and responsive throughout our journey. I'm so grateful for the love and attention my son receives every day. Croft Nursery is a truly special place. A final thank you to the finance team-equally professional and responsive. There are many names I haven't mentioned, but I thank the entire team!

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Belvedere from Andrew L (Father of Child) published on 22 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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A really great nursery where both our daughter and now son have had wonderful experiences. Really good and caring staff. Both our children have been really looked after well. The pre-school prep was particularly good and helped with that transition. Cannot recommend it highly enough.

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Belvedere from AJ A (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Amazing people work there. Always so happy & welcoming! Always willing to help! Great Nursery and amazing people. Have really helped develop my son. Really seen the difference from when he started a year ago!

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Belvedere from Preyesh L (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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This is excellent nursery which look after my child really well, the staff are very supportive and supportive and work really hard to ensure my child is happy.

The nursery ensure that I am always up to date with my child progress and ensure we know any changes to nursery

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Review of Croft Day Nursery - Belvedere from Francesca L (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Passionate, kind & enthusiastic staff. Very attentive to my child's need and caring of his well being. Such a fantastic family feel. Two staff members have been fantastic and such a huge part of my son's journey in his early development. Can not wait for my daughter to join The Croft Belvedere.

Thank you!

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