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25 Shrublands Avenue, Croydon, London CR0 8JD
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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 care and education to all children and they pride themselves on being fully inclusive to all children and families. Top Tots Daycare's qualified Montessori teacher promotes a Montessori approach through day-to-day activities.

The nursery is open from Monday to Friday, term-time only for...  

Type of Service

  • Nursery School

Opening Schedule

Open term time

Full days available

No

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Owner

  • Farheen Mirza
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Farheen Mirza(Owner/Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 9

Total Places for Children

  • 46

Age Range

  • from 0 years 9 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday08:00-17:00
  • Tuesday08:00-17:00
  • Wednesday08:00-17:00
  • Thursday08:00-15:00
  • Friday08:00-15:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • Parking available all around the setting.

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

6 months to 2 years old - Hourly fee of £10.70
2 years old to 3 years old - Hourly fee of £10.00

3 years old to 5 years old - Hourly fee of £9.24

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9.9

Top Tots Daycare has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.925) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Top Tots Daycare has 59 reviews.

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Review from Caitlin B (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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I couldn't have asked for a better nursery for my son. He started in 2025, and watching him grow in confidence, learn new skills, and make lovely friendships has been amazing. Every member of staff has always been so kind, caring, and supportive, and it's clear how much they genuinely care about the children.
The activities are always fun and engaging, and I have loved seeing how much my son has developed during his time here. Communication with parents has always been excellent, and we've always felt reassured knowing he was happy, safe, and well looked after.

Although he'll be leaving next year to start school, we'll always be grateful for everything the nursery has done for him. Thank you for giving him such a wonderful start to his learning journey. We would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a caring and nurturing environment for their child.

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you so much for this amazing review. We will continue to work hard to provide the safe, caring and stimulating environment for our children.

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Review from Jude A (Father of Child) published on 20 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Top Tots is an amazing setting for young children. The staff care deeply about the children and make every effort to support and take care of them, often going above and beyond. I can't recommend this setting enough and hope they continue their great work.

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you so much for this amazing review. We will continue to work hard to provide the safe, caring and stimulating environment for our children.

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Review from Louise D (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My experience with this nursery has been outstanding. From the very beginning, the staff have been warm, caring, and genuinely invested in my daughters happiness and development. They create a safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn through play, explore new activities, and build confidence every day.
The communication with parents is excellent. I receive regular updates, photos, and feedback about my daughters progress, which gives me great peace of mind. It's clear that every member of the team takes the time to understand each child's individual needs and supports them with patience and kindness. The facilities are clean, well-organized, and full of engaging resources that promote creativity and learning. I've seen such positive growth in my daughters social skills, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning since attending.

I couldn't be happier with my choice and would highly recommend this nursery to any family looking for a caring place for their child.

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you for this great review! It has been a pleasure working with you and caring for your chid.

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Review from N K (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started at Top Tots in February 2025, and from the moment she joined, we noticed such a positive difference. Her vocabulary, confidence, learning, and overall development have grown tremendously. She has made wonderful friends and genuinely looks forward going to nursery every day.
Top Tots has had such a positive impact on her early years. The staff are caring, dedicated, and truly passionate about helping every child reach their full potential. They take the time to understand each child as an individual and work collaboratively with parents, which has made all the difference.

As my daughter prepares to start Reception, I know she will really miss Top Tots. Thank you to the entire team for everything you have done for her. We are truly grateful and wish you all the very best for the future.

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you for this great review! It has been a pleasure working with you and caring for your chid.

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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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I just want to say how incredible this nursery is my son has autism and they have made this nursery one of his safe spaces. He was so far behind in every aspect and now is where he should be. They are an amazing team that has helped in so many ways. I can't thank them enough for what they have done for him

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you for this great review! It has been a pleasure working with you and caring for your chid.

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Review from B D (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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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 progress in all aspects. My child is more mature, she talks more in English and enjoys reading more a lot.

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you for the lovely review. We wish you and your child all the best.

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Review from Rachael J (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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An absolutely fantastic nursery. Such a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for children. The staff are incredibly warm and professional, and they truly treat the children like family. My son has thrived since starting here, and he looks forward to going every single day. I highly recommend them to any parent looking for high-quality childcare.

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you for this great review! It has been a pleasure working with you and caring for your child.

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Review from Ionut G (Father of Child) published on 18 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter joined Top Tots Daycare when she was 2 years old and, as she prepares to leave at the end of this term, we want to thank the entire team for the incredible start they have given her.
From day one, every member of staff made her feel safe, happy and valued. The care, warmth and dedication shown by the team have been exceptional, and the attention to detail in both care and learning is truly impressive.
The progress our daughter has made has been remarkable. Her confidence, independence, social skills and love of learning have grown enormously, and she has flourished in such a nurturing environment.

What stands out most is how well the staff know and support each child as an individual. Our daughter loved every day she spent at Top Tots and we are incredibly grateful for the positive impact they have had on her early years. We wholeheartedly recommend Top Tots to any parent looking for outstanding childcare. Thank you to the whole team!

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Ionut. We have truly loved looking after your daughter and we are so incredibly proud of the amazing progress that she has made. We are so sad to see her go but we know that she will continue to flourish in her next adventure. It has been our absolute...  

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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 30 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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We are very happy with Top Tots nursery. Our son has attended for over 2 years and we have loved seeing him grow, develop and build relationships with his teachers and peers at the setting. He enjoys the wide range of activities offered and we feel confident he will be ready for school when the time comes thanks to Top Tots. The staff really take the time to get to know all the children and we would definitely recommend the setting to other families.

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you for this great review! It has been a pleasure working with you and caring for your chid.

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Review from Asmait Z (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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I am so happy with this nursery. My daughter attended before, and now my son is here, and both have had a wonderful experience. The staff are kind, caring, and supportive, and they always make the children feel safe and happy. I have seen such positive growth in both of my children. I truly appreciate everything the nursery does and want to say a big thank you to the whole team. I highly recommend this nursery

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you for this great review! It has been a pleasure working with you and caring for your children.

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Review from Patience M (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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Top Tots is an amazing nursery. Blessings to all staff at is at Top Tots. Words can not express how grateful I am of the work, support, advice and patience given to my son and myself. Both of my children attended Top Tots Daycare Nursery and they have always been a brilliant setting( My son is now 11 yrs and the baby is now 4yrs). My son loves this nursery so much and am afraid on how to separate him from the setting when it is time to go to school. He's grown so much socially, emotionally, and academically. I love that the key workers truly take the time to understand the need of my son and each individual there. As a single parent, I appreciate the good communication and how well-organised the manager and her staff are but the most important thing is that I feel that I can totally trust them to look after my son. Both my children enjoyed and still enjoy attending and I would 100% recommend them to anyone.

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you for this great review! It has been a pleasure working with you and caring for your children and we look forward to continuing our partnership over the next few months.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely amazing nursery with wonderful caring staff! My child has become so confident and able to express herself much better since attending TopTots. The keyworkers truly take the time to understand the need of each child!

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you for this kind review! We have loved looking after your little one and we look forward to continuing to work together.

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Review from S S (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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I cannot speak highly enough of Top Tots Daycare - it has been an incredible experience for my son. From the very first day, the staff made us feel welcomed, supported, and completely at ease. The care, patience, and genuine love they show each child is something truly special.

My son absolutely loves going to nursery each day. He's grown so much socially, emotionally, and academically - it's amazing to watch. The teachers always engage him with fun, creative activities that keep him excited to learn and explore. I've seen a huge boost in his confidence and communication skills, and that's all thanks to the nurturing environment at Top Tots.

Every member of the team is warm, professional, and truly invested in the children's development. They always keep us updated with my son's progress, and we love seeing the photos and updates of his day.

Top Tots Daycare has become a second home for my son.

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you so much for this fabulous review! It has been such a joy working with your family and we are so pleased that you are happy. We look forward to continuing our partnership.

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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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I am extremely happy with the progress my child has made since joining Top tots nursery. The staff are very friendly, welcoming, supportive and very professional. They always keep us parents informed about everything learning, safeguarding, food (my child now enjoys fruits). I will always recommend.

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you for this great review! It has been a pleasure working with you and caring for your child and we look forward to continuing our partnership over the next few months.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Excellent nursery, excellent staff. Children are very well taken care and are so much attached to the staff . Nursery is providing all the opportunities for the young ones to develop their personal, social emotional and physical development be it related to the little experiments for kids to explore new things or football club etc..

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you for this lovely review! We're looking forward to working with you over the coming months.

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Review from P A (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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Top Tots is an amazing nursery. My son attended this nursery and left for school last year. My daughter started last year and the care provided by Top Tots is outstanding. Staff always keeps me in a loop about my daughter's progress and working very hard, so my daughter can achieve her full potential. I will highly recommend Top Tots.

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you so much for this wonderful review. It has been a pleasure looking after your son and daughter and working with your family.

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Review from Mariana B (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our experience with Top Tots has been outstanding. The staff are friendly and attentive, which made our son feel comfortable and helped him settle in easily. He loved going to nursery in the morning and enjoyed sharing stories about his day during pick-up time while I read the daily journals. There are always plenty of new activities for him to explore. His confidence in learning and curiosity in asking questions have grown significantly. The environment is wonderful, filled with a variety of toys and books, and there's a fantastic outdoor space for the kids to enjoy nature. For anyone who is worried about leaving their child, you can rest assured they will be in the best hands with professionals who go above and beyond to ensure your child feels happy and safe. Thank you so much to the Top Tots team! We will miss you!

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you so much for this wonderful review. It has been a pleasure looking after your son and working with your family and we will miss you all greatly. We wish you all the best for the future.

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Review from Shenese W (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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This is an amazing nursery. My daughter has excelled in knowledge, well-being and character during her time at Toptots.

The staffs are so great and really look after her with great care and passion. I would recommend this place to everyone.

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We have loved working with your family and we wish you all the best for the future.

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Review from Tara N (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Brilliant nursery. Very happy with my daughter's progress thanks to the staff. They have been patient and very thorough. Staff have always kept me in the loop and persisted with my child and it has had a brilliant impact on her development and behaviour. Thank you!

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We have loved working with your family and we wish you all the best for the future.

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Review from O O (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Top Tots is a good nursery. They have been helping my son. All the staff behave so well. All my 3 sons attended the nursery. I do recommend them to friends and the nursery is so clean and I love the way they care about children.

Reply from Farheen Mirza, Owner at Top Tots Daycare

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We have loved working with your family and we wish you all the best for the future.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Top Tots Daycare

What is the Age Range of Children that Top Tots Daycare accepts?

Top Tots Daycare accepts Children aged from 0 years 9 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Top Tots Daycare Open?

Top Tots Daycare is open: Monday 08:00-17:00, Tuesday 08:00-17:00, Wednesday 08:00-17:00, Thursday 08:00-15:00, Friday 08:00-15:00.

How many Children does Top Tots Daycare have capacity for?

Top Tots Daycare has capacity for a total of 46 Children.

How far is Top Tots Daycare to the centre of Croydon?

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

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