Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon

46 Hailing Park Road, South Croydon CR2 6NE
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  • Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon, South Croydon
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 is split over 2 floors;

On the ground floor they have two rooms for Under 2’s. In these rooms the children have a wide variety of resources for them to explore and a large area for creative play. Each room has direct access into the separate baby garden which has a variety of play equipment.

For the Over 2’s the children have use of a well stocked creative room where they have access to paint, playdough, drawing, sand/water tray and computers. The children have access to the nursery garden from this room.

Upstairs there are 3 areas for the children to explore. There is a maths/science area where children can experiment and investigate a wide variety of resources. Children also get to care for the nursery pets which are stick insects, fish and giant land snails.

There is a story area where children can select books to look and enjoy stories being read to them.

The other room is for role play and small world activities. Children have access to a large role play area which is changed to accommodate the children’s interests along with a large dolls house and other small world activities. This room also has a writing area where children can experiment with mark making.

Children’s bathrooms are also located on this floor.

There is an extensive garden for the children to use which includes a large climbing frame, trampoline, playhouse, planting area, sensory garden, large sand pit with pirate ship, story area and picnic area. They also have a large variety of smaller equipment such as balls, hoops, bikes etc. The garden is also home to nursery rabbits and chickens.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sara Townsend (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 58

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • 8.00am until 6.00pm:
    1 full day a week - £73.00 per day


    8.00am until 1.30pm:
    1 morning a week - £42.00 per morning


    1.30pm until 6.00pm:
    1 afternoon a week - £38.00 per afternoon


    We offer 9 month old, 2 year old and 3-4 year old funding sessions subject to availability

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon Reviews (54)

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Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon has 54 reviews.

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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with LL South Croydon for 9 months now, and she adapted so well and so fast to the pace and environment, and I can only attribute this to the quality of staff and the care she's been receiving from them. Big thanks to Sara, Maureen, Samia, Santana, Lacie and all other key members
who are making my daughter time there such a joy!
Reply from Ashleigh Bishop, Personal Assistant at Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're so pleased to hear that your daughter has settled in so quickly. It truly means a lot to know that our team's care and support has made such a…read more
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Review from A V (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Little Learners since 11 months old, now she's nearly 3 and we recently moved out of the area, so it was very sad for us to say goodbye! She made lots of friends and learnt so much. Her development was fantastic to see and the staff were amazing. She loved all the 'teachers'
but would always come home talking about Sarah & Maureen when she was in the baby room and Pekahiah when she moved up to the 2's room.
Reply from Ashleigh Bishop, Personal Assistant at Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon
Thank you for your kind words. It's been a pleasure to support your daughter through her early years. Wishing you all the best in your new home and for everything ahead.
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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been going to little learners day nursery since January 2022 and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Our son loves it there, the staff is very friendly and helpful, giving us tips and helping during our son's growing phases. We get regular updates about their day to day activities through
the app and at pick up and drop off.
Reply from Ashleigh Bishop, Personal Assistant at Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear your son is enjoying nursery and that you feel supported by our team. We'll be sure to share your kind words with them.
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Review from Bronwen R (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My kids have been attending Little Learners South Croydon over the last 6 years and I can only say positive things about them. Staff are lovely, we get regular updates of their development and they've always been accommodating when needing to adjust attending hours. Highly recommend.
Reply from Ashleigh Bishop, Personal Assistant at Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon
Thank you for your lovely review and ongoing support over the years! We're so glad to have been part of your children's journey and truly appreciate your recommendation.
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Review from Clara H (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with our experience at Little Learners South Croydon. Our daughter has been attending for over a year and a half, and we have nothing but praise for the wonderful staff and excellent facilities. Now 2.5 years old, she absolutely loves going to nursery each day. She has built so
many lovely relationships with both the staff and her fellow children. Her days are filled with engaging, creative activities and plenty of exercise, and the daily food menu is fantastic. Every time we drop her off, we feel completely confident that she's in caring and capable hands. We highly recommend this nursery to any family looking for a nurturing and stimulating environment.
Reply from Ashleigh Bishop, Personal Assistant at Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled your daughter is happy and thriving at our South Croydon branch. We truly appreciate your support and recommendation.
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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Little Learners in February of this year and she has settled in the best I could've hoped! I am a first time mum so I was really nervous and didn't know what to expect. But the staff are always super friendly at every pick up and drop off, and they always give me a detailed insight
of her day. The online communication is also amazing, I'm sent lovely pictures of her playing or doing activities so I always get to see what she's been up to. My daughter has become so confident and so chatty since starting nursery so thank you, Little learners!
Reply from Ashleigh Bishop, Personal Assistant at Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're thrilled to hear how well your daughter has settled in and how much her confidence has grown. As a first time mum, we understand how important it is to…read more
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Review from Nicohla S (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery overall!
Staff are wonderful giving children a great experience & the nursery itself is spacious with so many fun learning rooms & a beautiful garden which my child enjoys the most!
Reply from Ashleigh Bishop, Personal Assistant at Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted that your child is enjoying the nursery, especially the garden! It's great to know our staff are helping create a positive experience. Thank you…read more
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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Learners is fantastic and I couldn't be happier that my daughter is here. She loves it, and runs in every morning because she can't wait for the activities and spending time with her friends. She had a little blip when moving from baby room to toddler room, but the staff were amazing, helping
us through the transition. They created a little book for her to have at home that had pictures of her at nursery and pictures of staff. I was touched by that effort to create something that would help with that transition.


This is what's so special about this nursery. The staff really truly care about every child and go the extra mile!


The activities are so varied, the meals are full of variety, they create events parents can get involved with (Christmas carols, Easter bonnet parade, parent breakfasts etc). The kids have a lovely garden to play in - I'm pretty sure that's where my daughter wants to be all day long! I highly recommend.

Reply from Ashleigh Bishop, Personal Assistant at Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, we're so happy to hear your daughter loves her time at nursery. It means a lot to us that you appreciate the care and effort our staff put into making every…read more
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Review from G M (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter just started here recently and she loves it she goes in happy comes out happy . When we are driving away from Nursery she is telling me no she wants to go back in. My daughter is really shy she came from another Nursery and she used to be really emotional at drop offs and pick ups .. but
here she is really happy I'm so thrilled that I decided to send her here .. honestly I cannot enthasize enough how warm and welcome the staff made me feel as a parent and my daughter..
Reply from Ashleigh Bishop, Personal Assistant at Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon
Thank you for your lovely review-we're so glad to hear your daughter is happy and thriving at nursery.
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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best the nursery in south croydon as personalised care, very creative, a great garden and has animals. So glad we moved nursery from feenies. Our four year old son loves it and his key worker is amazing. Very affordable compared to other nurseries the area.
Reply from Ashleigh Bishop, Personal Assistant at Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so happy your son is enjoying his time at nursery and that you're pleased with the care and the environment we provide.
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Review from Nattara A (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two daughters have both attended Little Learners Nursery and they both wish they could go back. They always enjoyed each day and always spoke highly of the staff there. I highly recommend this nursery as they really care for your child. I am expecting my third child soon and I will definitely be
enrolling the baby at Little Learners Nursery South Croydon.
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Review from J G (Father of Child) published on 23 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twins having been going to this nursery for nearly a year. Never had any issues or complaints. The boys are continuously coming home having learned new skills. Communication with parents is great.
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Review from B D (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending the nursery since October 2022 and has come on in leaps and bounds since attending!
We couldn't thank all the staff enough for their continued support and encouragement. She absolutely loves attending nursery, loves all her teachers and has made some lovely friends,
the activities that are carried out are excellent, and I am so happy we chose for her to come to this nursery.
Communication between parents and teachers is brilliant, always kept up to date on her progress.
The garden area is what made our decision for this nursery and we love that it is used all year round.
Thank you again for helping her grow everyone.
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Review from Sam H (Father of Child) published on 11 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are absolutely delighted with the experience we have had with Little Learners. Our daughter has been going for the last 4 months and started at 12 months old, and has always been happy to be dropped off which we think says it all! She has an excellent relationship with all the teachers - but a special
mention to the ladies who it's clear have a special relationship with our daughter since the early days. We have been impressed with all the educational activities our daughter gets up to and it's clear that the team have a very creative streak when coming up with new ideas to keep things interesting! The outdoor play areas seem brilliant and well utilised which is especially important for us as we don't have a garden at home. The menu is varied and our daughter always eats and rests well while at Little Learners. It seems like a very happy nursery for all involved and we hope we can continue taking our daughter there for as long as we can!
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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is my second child to attend Little Learners and I honestly couldn't recommend it highly enough. The staff are amazing with the children and I love how they all know all the children's names, even if they don't teach them on a day-to-day basis. The children always do so many exciting and varied
activities, both inside and outside. My son even gets to learn French which I think is absolutely fantastic. It is a brilliant nursery in every way.
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Review from Amy M (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending Little Learners Day Nursery - Croydon since September 2022 and he absolutely loves going.
He started from 11 months and has now turned 2 so has experienced the baby room and is now in the over 2's class.
On collection, they are always well-informed of how my child's day
has gone, I always feel they know my child well. My child's development has come on leaps and bounds and I truly believe a big part of that is down to his nursery.
highly recommended.
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Review from Daniel S (Father of Child) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery! Been with them for 3 years and wouldn't hesitate to enrol our second child here in the future. Attentive, know my child inside and out. Listen to concerns and act appropriately. Cannot recommend them enough, very pleased.
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Review from R D (Father of Child) published on 15 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly staff who look out for him and care for him. Lots of activities and he seems well fed with a variety of cuisines. The environment seems loving and even at the age of 2 he has made friends and has learnt loads. We have enjoyed becoming friends with other parents which has been helped by
the staff putting on parent and child social occasions. He has had several key workers who he has got on well with, with updates on the platforms.
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Review from D W (Father of Child) published on 5 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child feels very at home here, and loves the staff and other children. Staff are friendly and professional. We feel our child is safe at this nursery. Our child has been here for nearly 2 years and has developed well.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends twice a week and absolutely loves it here, she is always happy to go and is always happy when collected. She was a little behind with her speech when she started but is not thriving. The staff are very friendly and always keep me up to date with how her day has been when collected.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.904)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10 for Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.904 for Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon is calculated as follows: ( (206 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.904
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 58 number of registered child places is 11.6, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon accepts?

Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon Open?

Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon have capacity for?

Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon has capacity for a total of 58 Children.

How far is Little Learners Day Nursery - South Croydon to the centre of South Croydon?

0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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