Best Nurseries (9.5+ Review Score) in postcode CR

Mill House Day Nursery Award Certificate

"As a family new to the UK, choosing a nursery was overwhelming. We first assumed big chains would be the best option, but everything..."Read all 76 reviews

63 Places

Mill House Day Nursery opened in August 2018. The building from which Mill House Day Nursery operates has been extensively renovated in order to provide a rich and enabling environment for young children.... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

10140 Reviews

14 1

"Number 9 is exceptional. It's been a part of our lives for 7 years with my youngest now in his final year. The staff are amazing and the..."Read all 140 reviews

80 Places

Number 9 The Nursery is an award-winning day nursery caring for children aged from three months to five years. The nursery has been thoughtfully designed to give children an excellent beginning in... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care

10144 Reviews

19 2

"We joined Banana Moon Croydon in 2023 following a very positive recommendation, so travel 20-30 mins to come here. Our daughter has..."Read all 144 reviews

75 Places

Group/Owner Banana Moon Day Nurseries

Being rated 'Good' by OFSTED in July 2023, Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon creates a loving and caring environment for children, where parents' views are always considered and valued. The children... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

1089 Reviews

Bright Horizons Caterham Burntwood Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

15 2

"My daughter started in January 2025 when she was almost 13 months old and we was incredibly nervous as we had never left her with anyone..."Read all 89 reviews

72 Places

Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Bright Horizons Caterham Burntwood Lane Day Nursery and Preschool provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery itself is a beautifully refurbished, purpose-built... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.973 Reviews

17 1

"We are very happy with the nursery. All the staff are very supportive and truly care about the children. They help them become independent..."Read all 73 reviews

72 Places

Group/Owner Modern Montessori International Ltd

At MMI Nursery, children learn through real-life, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and foster a lifelong love of learning. The environment is inspirational, engaging, and carefully designed to... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.830 Reviews

"My son has attended WDN since he was 1.5 years old and now graduating ready for big school. I can't thank the team enough for what they..."Read all 30 reviews

42 Places

Warlingham Day Nursery offers quality childcare for children aged from 3 months to 5 years old. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 7am-6.30pm, with flexible options available to suit busy families. A... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.867 Reviews

Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-school

18

"We are really pleased with the nursery and how much love, support and care goes into the children and their development. Our kids are..."Read all 67 reviews

64 Places

Group/Owner Partou

Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School is set within the lovely residential area of Purley in South Croydon, welcoming children aged six months to five years. Close proximity to Sanderstead... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.855 Reviews

19

"I really appreciate the way top tots takes care and teaches my child, even though she's only 3 hours in the nursery, she's done a great..."Read all 55 reviews

46 Places

Top Tots Daycare provides high-quality childcare and education to children aged nine months to five years in West Wickham, Croydon. The friendly, dedicated and qualified staff team delivers quality... Read more

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Sessional Day Care

9.824 Reviews

10 1

"Our son has made such incredible progress since joining Cumnor House. From day one, the support, understanding, and care shown by the staff..."Read all 24 reviews

64 Places

Group/Owner Outcomes First Group

The Cumnor House School Nursery in Purley is situated within the tree-lined, gated community of the Webb Estate, a residential conservation site. As part of Cumnor House School, which offers a rich and... Read more

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care

9.846 Reviews

12 1

"I could not recommend this nursery more highly. My child has been there only 3 months, she settled immediately and is now thriving. The..."Read all 46 reviews

45 Places

Group/Owner The Butterfly Patch Nurseries, Pre-schools and Forest Schools

The Butterfly Patch provides excellent childcare to little ones aged 3 months to 5 years over 51 weeks of the year. Their long hours are suited to all families as they are open from 7:30am to 6:30pm,... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.813 Reviews

22 1

"We couldn't be happier with mindful nurseries! The staff are incredibly caring, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Our..."Read all 13 reviews

33 Places

Group/Owner Mindful Nurseries Ltd

At Mindful Nurseries Addiscombe, they embrace The Curiosity Approach, offering a nurturing environment where children aged 3 months - 5 years can explore and develop through child-led, open-ended learning... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.728 Reviews

13 1

"My son has been attending here for just over a month now and the improvement in his speech and sharing and listening as improved. The care..."Read all 28 reviews

40 Places

Group/Owner Inspired Learning Group

Warlingham Park Nursery is a Co-ed Preparatory School for children aged between 6 months and 11 years. It incorporates a nursery, pre school, infant and junior department. Each child is given ample... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.622 Reviews

15 1

"We've been really happy with this preschool. Our daughter has come on so much over the last year with her phonics, numbers, confidence and..."Read all 22 reviews

32 Places

Group/Owner Inspired Learning Group

Essendene Lodge School Nursery provides children with a varied curriculum including free flow activities. Children benefit from access to both indoor and outdoor activities throughout the year. The children... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.577 Reviews

14 1

"As the proud aunt of a 3-year-old who attends this wonderful setting, I cannot say enough good things about our experience. The management..."Read all 77 reviews

112 Places

Group/Owner Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Busy Bees Croydon makes an excellent contribution to childcare and education within the local community, with a friendly and experienced team of staff who have the advantage of an expertly designed and... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care

9.534 Reviews

Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool

12 2

"The nursery itself is such a great place. Staff and management are so attentive and we know we leave our little one there in the best..."Read all 34 reviews

96 Places

Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Welcome to Bright Horizons' Nursery in the centre of Purley. When children join the nursery at Bright Horizons Purley, ideally situated by Purley train station and a short walk from the high-street,... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.520 Reviews

16 1

"The staff and the atmosphere at this nursery is 10/10. My son absolutely loves coming to nursery and is thriving from milestone to..."Read all 20 reviews

54 Places

Group/Owner Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd

At Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Purley, separate, dedicated areas allow the talented team to give children of different ages the time and attention they need. From 3 months to 5 years old, each child are... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.556 Reviews

12 1

"We absolutely love this nursery! The staff are incredible-always so helpful, caring, and attentive. It's clear they truly care about the..."Read all 56 reviews

62 Places

At LaDel’s Day Nursery, the team provide a warm, nurturing environment for up to 62 children, aged from three months to five years old. These early years are a crucial stage of development, where... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

Fennies Croydon, Lower Addiscombe Road Award Certificate

1029 Reviews

13 1

"Fennies Woodside has an absolutely great team and they will work with you to ensure that your child's needs are met. The communication is..."Read all 29 reviews

90 Places

Group/Owner Fennies Nurseries Ltd

Fennies Croydon, Lower Addiscombe Road is a purpose-built nursery offering an inspiring environment for young learners. Conveniently located near Addiscombe Tram Stop, it provides easy access for families... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.940 Reviews

4

"We couldn't be happier with this nursery. The staff are exceptional and genuinely caring, and it's clear every single day how much they..."Read all 40 reviews

43 Places

Tots Village is a small friendly and happy nursery which offers a stimulating learning environment for children aged 0-5 years. Children are helped to develop essential physical, emotional and intellectual... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care

9.9104 Reviews

12 1

"The staff at Brightsparks are wonderful. Our daughter is genuinely so excited to go to nursery and loves the staff there and her key..."Read all 104 reviews

49 Places

Group/Owner Brightsparks Day Nurseries

Brightsparks Old Coulsdon is overseen by a highly experienced Nursery Manager who has been part of the setting since it first opened in 2004. Alongside being a parent herself, she is qualified to Level... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care

9.978 Reviews

17 1

"Our experience from the moment we joined Little Apples has been incredible. There has been a perfect balance of warmth, kindness and..."Read all 78 reviews

76 Places

Founded in 2012 by two mums, Little Apples Day Nursery has grown into a thriving setting with a dedicated team of around 30 staff members, many of whom have been with the nursery for over a decade. Together,... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.995 Reviews

12 1

"Our son has been attending the nursery for nearly two years, and he absolutely loves going there. From the very beginning, the staff have..."Read all 95 reviews

58 Places

Group/Owner Brightsparks Day Nurseries

Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon is part of childcare provider that really looks to stand out from the crowd, having established a safe and stimulating environment that is ideal for allowing children... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care

9.9107 Reviews

12 1

"My child joined the preschool room in between the term when we moved to the area. The staff was very supportive and made sure she settles..."Read all 107 reviews

60 Places

Group/Owner Brightsparks Day Nurseries

Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley offers both full and part-time childcare packages within an environment that supports learning by helping children to embrace new interests and pick up key pre-school... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care

9.834 Reviews

13

"This nursery is highly professional and my child is doing well extremely well in the preschool. The staff are attentive and provide peace..."Read all 34 reviews

67 Places

Group/Owner Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd

Purley Children's Nursery is a leading childcare provider in Purley. Every day the nursery offers children varied activities that have been designed in line with EYFS principles and are delivered... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.8129 Reviews

33

"My daughter has attended this nursery since she turned 1 and I honestly couldn't recommend it more. She is now 3 and absolutely loves going..."Read all 129 reviews

106 Places

Abbey Wood Grange Nursery South Croydon operates from an extended three-story house in a private, residential area in Kenley, South Croydon, Surrey. Just a short walk from Kenley train station, close... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.847 Reviews

22 1

"Little learners in Purley have been absolutely amazing from start to finish. My son started last September and had just turned 2. He..."Read all 47 reviews

32 Places

Group/Owner Little Learners Day Nurseries

Little Learners, Purley is a small and friendly day nursery for children from two to five years-of-age. The refurbished nursery is located in Beaumont Primary School House and has a large, garden with... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.729 Reviews

3

"Our daughter attended this nursery for 2 years until recently leaving for reception, and we cannot rate it highly enough. The setting is..."Read all 29 reviews

36 Places

At Woldingham Nursery Class, your child will be nurtured in a safe and caring environment where they are supported in learning through play to achieve their full potential. The nursery is an exciting... Read more

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.755 Reviews

Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon

34 1

"Our 15 month old son loved little learners soooooo very much. The staff are caring, professional and knowledgeable. So lovely to see the..."Read all 55 reviews

58 Places

Group/Owner Little Learners Day Nurseries

This branch was opened in July 2014 and replaces the original Little Learners. The detached building has its own parking at the front for parents to drop off and collect their child. The building... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.547 Reviews

14

"We are very happy to find a Nursery where my child has the oportunidade to have so many experiences, which is stimulating his development...."Read all 47 reviews

25 Places

Learning World Montessori is a spacious, thoughtfully designed nursery catering to up to 35 children aged 9 months to 5 years. With a high staff-to-child ratio, the setting ensures personalised attention... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.58 Reviews

9

"My two little ones have been attending the nursery since May 2025. The staff have always been so caring and patient with the children. They..."Read all 8 reviews

42 Places

Little Shining Lights Nursery and Preschool is a registered Charity, registered with Ofsted. The setting offers an outstanding and affordable childcare provision within their Christian ethos for Babies,... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care