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Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood

2-4 Crowther Road, South Norwood, London SE25 5QW
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Cheryl McCarthy and Michelle Goes(Chief Operation Officer/Assistant Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 68

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday07:30-18:00
  • Thursday07:30-18:00
  • Friday07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas
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Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood Reviews (35)

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9.6

Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.597) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood has 35 reviews.

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Review from M A (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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We are really happy with Little Pumpkins. It has transformed for the better in the last year - consistent staff, more communication, an amazing new site and extensive menu.
The staff are caring and genuinely invested in our daughter's development. The environment is clean, safe and the activities are well planned. Our daughter is thriving at Little Pumpkins and looks forward to attending.

Thank you

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Review from Leah H (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son absolutely loves nursery and all the activities they do. The staff are great and I am happy with the consistency that it always seems to be the same few staff members at pick up and he clearly has great relationships with them. I also like the app and its really nice to be able to see pictures of his day and get details on what he had eaten his naps and other things.

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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We've had a great experience over the past nearly year with Little Pumpkins. Our son settled in quickly and is very fond of the staff. They provide a good variety of entertainment and stimulating activities for the children, combined with time outdoors which is really important. I like that we get updates via the app and can see everything from meals to pictures of what they've been up to. Everyone is very friendly and most importantly, our son seems very happy to go there every day!

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Review from Joanne M (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son loves this nursery setting. Every morning he happily goes in for his breakfast- he is that excited he sometimes forget to say goodbye. All the staff know him by name and welcome him with a smile and a cuddle. Throughout the day he is engaged by various activities like waterplay, messy play, puzzles, nursery rhymes and stories that are linked to his monthly interests. I couldn't ask for anything more from the staff who all clearly have an interest in him even if they are not the staff for his allocated room. He is in nursery full time so knowing he is happy is a weight lifted.

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Review from C B (Father of Child) published on 22 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son loves the staff at Little Pumpkins. He's always delighted to arrive and happy at pickup. The staff always keep us up to date via the app with all the activities that the children get up to throughout the day and share photos of all the fun times being shared.

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Review from Matt H (Father of Child) published on 22 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Generally very good - staff are great with my son and seem really engaged with his development. We found that observations were quite sporadic initially but this has improved since we raised it.

The menu is really good.

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Review from Faye W (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has enjoyed being a part of the nursery over the last 4 months. She's learning lots in a supportive environment and we love the enthusiasm and dedication of the staff to their work. My daughter is in the pre-school class and they offer a varied programme of activities that help develop important EYFS skills whilst being fun. They grow plants, partake in cookery and exercise classes and help build confidence with activities like show and tell. The nursery has really good modern facilities like the media projection room and nice outdoor spaces. The team are responsive to individual needs, letting my daughter nap with the younger kids, which is still a must for her. It's great to see them involve parents in special days like dad's day and cultural appreciation day. From our short experience we'd definitely recommend Little Pumpkins for anyone considering a nursery a in fact we already have!

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Review from Joseph P (Father of Child) published on 15 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Little Pumpkins has been great for my daughter and continues to help her develop. The workers all seem very polite and patient and Addie looks forward to each new day now. I look forward to hopefully sending my 2nd child there soon!

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Review from Ellie M (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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An amazing, nurturing nursery. We couldn't be happier with the care and attention they've given my children. The staff are excellent at communicating with parents and my children have flourished hugely since being at Little Pumpkins.

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Review from Anna Y (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has been at little pumpkins for some time now and he absolutely loves it. They've helped so much with his deleoent and medication and allergies as well as providing him with an extensive seasonal menu which is amazing.
He loves the new building and his new classroom, everyday he comes home telling me new facts the staff and teachers have told him and books they've read together. As well as this he adores the cooking classes, and music and dance!
Since joining little pumpkins he has come really far with his speech and his own recognition of his allergies which are always closely monitored;
I highly recommend little pumpkins; they have an up to date app where you can check on your child's schedule and updates throughout the day too!

Overall little pumpkins gives my son a warm family environment which has been the best part of it all!

Reply from Anita Modi, Owner at Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for taking the time to share your experience with us.

We are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys coming to Little Pumpkins and that he feels so happy in our new site and new classroom. It is wonderful to know that he comes home excited to share...  

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Review from G V (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery, with our kid enjoying the activities as well as the nursery staff being very attentive and supportive. Our child started to attend the Little Pumpkins South Norwood nursery when she was a baby and was looked after very well in each room. She gained valuable skills and formed amazing friendships with both staff and the kids. We would recommend this nursery a 100% to anyone looking for an excellent place to develop, learn and grow as well as feel looked after and safe like at home!

Reply from Anita Modi, Owner at Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience with us.

It has been an absolute pleasure to watch your daughter grow and develop during her time at Little Pumpkins South Norwood. We are so proud to have been part of her early years journey, from her...  

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Review from Zoe T (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended since he was 11 months old and Little Pumpkins has been such a supportive and important part of our lives. He's now 2.5 years old, and he enjoys it and learns so much - he's always coming home talking about all his friends and we know the lovely staff are very caring and nurturing. The children have lots of fun, they do cooking and dancing classes, and staff tailor activities towards the children's current interests. The menu is fantastic and the wonderful on-site chef does an amazing job of serving nutritious meals that our son always eats All+ of! We really recommend Little Pumpkins.

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Review from Grace G (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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My little boy has been at Little Pumpkins for just over three months now, since he was eleven months old. He absolutely loves it! He has the biggest smile on his face in the morning at drop-off, and it's a testament to the amazing people who work there.
The staff are excellent, in particular the member of staff from the Little Teddies room, who always gives us such a thorough update of his day and you can see how much she cares for the children. The manager is fantastic. You can see at pick up/drop off how much she engages with all of the children from the different classes and manages to have a personal connection to them all. She takes the time to talk to you about your child's progress and is great at communicating via the app if needed.

We couldn't be happier with our nursery choice, and I know my little boy feels the same! It's a joy to see him so happy there, and the progress he's made since attending is amazing. They teach him so much! Highly recommend.

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Review from Rachel B (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son attended this nursery from 1-4yrs and only left this summer, ready to start school. My 20-month-old daughter is currently there (and has been since 10 months old) so we’ve been there through the change in management.
The new manager is so approachable, enthusiastic and incredibly friendly. It feels like a new nursery under the new manager's leadership. She goes out of her way to get to know and help families, making it feel so personable - exactly what you want for your childcare setting.
The whole team of staff there are always brilliant at drop off, ensuring they welcome the kids each morning with open arms (which makes it so much easier on a stressful commute).
My son adored the staff in the preschool room, as well as his previous key workers, and my daughter is always very happy to go in each day.

The app, used to update us on our children’s day, is always up to date and provides us with daily photos.

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Review from Sharon L (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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My 17 month old boy joined Little Pumpkins for 4 months. He absolutely loves it! Despite the uncertain situation with covid, he settled in really well. The staff are lovely, they really know him inside out. Frequent communication, and lots of activities for them as well! Looking forward to more outdoor activities when summer comes/restriction lifted. 100% happy parent.

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Review from Nicoletta CS (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been going to Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood since he was thirteen months. He has enjoyed his time there while he grew to a social and appreciative little boy. He has bonded well with his key worker and learnt lots of things. He is excited to go back to nursery every Monday and we are reassured that he is very well cared for by all the staff. Due to their excellent management of the Covid-19 pandemic, we also feel that he has not missed out much which has been great, considering all restrictions in other activities. We recommend Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood unreservedly to all parents looking somewhere first-rate for their child.

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Review from Lottie N (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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We have two children at Little Pumpkins - one in the baby room, one in pre-school - who’ve both been there since they were 6 months old. With my eldest, I was full of nerves having her start so young - but the staff have always been incredible; very supportive, calm and encouraging and always sending pictures and telling us what she’d been up to in the day. When my youngest started it was a breeze, and such a relief knowing she was joining her big sister and would be somewhere safe and loved. Sometimes, at pick up in the evening, they seem genuinely annoyed that I’ve come to take them away!

Reply from Claire Martin, Manager at Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood

Thank you Lottie. We adore both of the children and have loved watching them grow.

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Review from Lucy C (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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My little boy started at Little Pumpkins Nursery when he turned one. He's now two years four moths and absolutely loves nursery. All of the staff are so lovely, friendly and exceptionally supportive. We are currently potty training! My little boy adores his key worker but loves all members of staff too. They take part in so many exciting activities and do lots of messy play. I was dubious about nursery in the beginning, as I'm sure any parent is when your child is so young but my little boy settled so quickly, easily it was definitely the right choice. We get updates on the app throughout the day providing a real peace of mind. A really lovely nursery, we couldn't be happier.

Reply from Claire Martin, Manager at Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood

Thank you, Lucy, this is lovely, he really has been a pleasure.

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Review from N V (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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After viewing several local nurseries I immediately wanted my little girl to go here. On first impressions, the nursery was bright, clean and the staff and children were very friendly. Our daughter has been at Little Pumpkins since she was 10 months old and she's due to graduate from preschool this summer. She absolutely loves going to the nursery to see her friends and loves all the staff she's been with throughout the years. We will be sad to see her leave. The staff are all friendly and approachable and have supported us and her over the years. Helping with everything from potty training to writing her own name or expressing her feelings. We get regular updates and photos of activities and I'm always amazed that they've come up with new creative activities to entertain and educate the children. I have no doubt that our daughter will be more than ready for school this autumn. I'd like to thank all the staff for their continued optimism and hard work over a difficult year.

Reply from Claire Martin, Manager at Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood

Thank you so much. We will make the most of the time with her over the next 6 months.

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Review from Henry B (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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Our son loves Little Pumpkins Nursery and has made some wonderful friends. His days are filled with fun, silliness, love and learning, the perfect combination. The nursery has a lovely warm feeling that makes everyone feel very welcome. We feel very lucky that he has been able to attend such a lovely nursery.

Reply from Claire Martin, Manager at Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood

Thank you, Henry, for your feedback, we love having him he has been a pleasure.

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What is the Age Range of Children that Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood accepts?

Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood Open?

Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood have capacity for?

Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood has capacity for a total of 68 Children.

How far is Little Pumpkins Nursery - South Norwood to the centre of London?

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

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