Speckles Day Nursery

102 South End, Croydon CR0 1DQ
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Speckles Day Nurseries Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Maureen Aneke (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Total Places for Children

  • 42

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:15
    Tuesday 07:30-18:15
    Wednesday 07:30-18:15
    Thursday 07:30-18:15
    Friday 07:30-18:15

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
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Speckles Day Nursery Reviews (30)

9.9

Speckles Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.855) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Speckles Day Nursery has 30 reviews.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Speckles Day Nursery since we moved back to London and i have been very impressed with the level of care and communication. The staff are so nurturing and patient, and the manager runs the nursery with such genuine care. We are incredibly grateful for everything they do. Thank
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Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review, we really appreciate this.
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Review from Mahidah B (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I recently enrolled my 3-year-old into Speckles Nursery after giving it a lot of thought. As any parent knows, it can be nerve-wracking to leave your little one somewhere new for the first time. The staff at Speckles have been incredibly warm and welcoming, which immediately put me at ease. The nursery
itself is very clean and well-kept. My daughter's room has a lovely layout, and she can't stop talking about the "living corner," where she loves playing in the pretend kitchen. The outdoor space also feels very safe and secure.


Another thing I really appreciate is the nursery's app, which they use to communicate with parents. It's so reassuring to receive updates and know how your child is getting on throughout the day, it really puts your mind at ease.


Overall, I'm really pleased with our choice and happy that my daughter is settling in so well.

Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so pleased that your daughter has settled in well and is enjoying the Nursery.
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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend the nursery. My daughter attended the same nursery now my son is. The manager and all other staff lovely ladies and highly professional. They are very flexible as well. Will try to accommodate according to working parents needs.
Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you so Much! Your continued support and kind words mean the world to the owners and Staff at Speckles Day Nursery!
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Review from Sasheena L (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to highlight all your amazing staffs for all the support my child have received over the past years.I can see how much she have improved and I'm very impress with all that she have learnt, I really appreciate all your effort and support. I'm aware that one staff member is no longer apart
of the team but, I cannot complete my review without acknowledging her outstanding support and care that she showed my child. I'm forever grateful and will definitely recommend this nursery.
Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you, your review is so kind and thank you for taking the time to write it! It has been an absolute pleasure caring for your little one, and of course we will miss you both!
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Review from Jasmine D (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
If you're in the South Croydon area, I can't recommend Speckles Day Nursery enough! My son started at 18 months in the baby room and, at 4 years old, he's now ready for school thanks to the wonderful care and support he's received. Choosing the right nursery was important, and after visiting many, Speckles
was the only one that gave us that "this is it" feeling. The nursery is clean, welcoming, and well laid out. The staff are amazing-caring, attentive, and always in tune with the children's needs. Communication with parents is fantastic, and my son has formed strong bonds with both staff and other children, growing in confidence along the way. Speckles has provided such a nurturing environment, and I'm grateful for the positive impact it's had on my son's early development. Highly recommend!
Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you so much, we really do appreciate your kind words. Your son has been an absolute pleasure to care for, and we will miss you all!
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Review from Maheedhar M (Father of Child) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are incredibly happy with the care and attention our child receives at Speckles Day Nursery. The facility is always welcoming, clean, and thoughtfully arranged to support early learning and play. The team does a fantastic job of not just looking after the children but truly engaging them, encouraging
curiosity, creativity, and kindness through a well-rounded set of activities. We've seen noticeable growth in our child's communication, confidence, and social skills, and we're so grateful for the nurturing environment you've created.
Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, it has been a pleasure to have you and your little one at Speckles Day Nursery.
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Review from Laura R (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter absolutely loves this nursery and feels so happy and comfortable there. The teachers are always kind, caring, and truly attentive to the children's needs. We really appreciate the daily updates , it's lovely to hear about what she's been doing and all the new things she's learning. We're
so glad we chose this nursery! It's incredibly reassuring to see her thrive in such a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment!
Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review, our staff really appreciate reading such positive words!
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Review from Clariss N (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The location and environment of Speckles day nursery is very clean and safe for kids. The staff are very polite and understanding. Parents are informed about all activities and everything concerning your child's development. My child is always so happy going to school which means she is being treated
well. I have never had to complain about anything concerning my child. Kudos to the management and staff.
Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you for this wonderful review Clariss, your words mean so much to the Management and Staff at Speckles!
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Review from Yessika M (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are fantastic! My child loves going there every day and has learned so much already. The curriculum is well-rounded, incorporating both play-based learning and structured activities. Communication with parents is excellent, and I always feel informed and involved in my child's progress.
Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you for this amazing review. Our staff team will be so pleased to read this, and Thank you for being a wonderful, supportive parent!
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Review from Ross C (Father of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have only wonderful things to say about Speckles. My daughter absolutely loves it here, and I have complete confidence that she is well cared for by the amazing team.
Every day, we're welcomed with a smile, and at pick-up, we get a brief update on how her day went. The app keeps us informed with
important updates and delightful photos, which I always look forward to receiving.
A fantastic place with a fantastic team-highly recommend!
Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind review, it means so much to us and our dedicated staff team to read such wonderful comments!
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Review from W A (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As first-time parents, we were a bit nervous about enrolling our child at a nursery. We visited a few different nurseries in the area, but some of them were a bit run down and smelled a bit off. But when we got to Speckles Day Nursery, we were so glad we chose it! It felt like home, and it was really
well-kept. And the best part? It smells amazing!
The staff and manager are absolutely wonderful people who have always taken great care of our little one. She loves going to the nursery in the morning and is always smiling when we pick her up. She absolutely adores it!
She's also shown some amazing signs of development like her vocabulary has grown a lot, she can now play nicely with other kids, and she's doing really well in all her classes.
I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent in the area. It's a great place for your child to grow and learn.
Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you so much, your review makes us so happy. We love having your little one at Speckles and appreciate such lovely parents.
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Review from Kirsty A (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From my initial look around Speckles felt like a warm and welcoming environment and my view has not changed one year on. My daughter settled really well and developed a close bond her key worker and other staff members. The staff take on feedback and accommodate to the best of their ability. Overall,
a hidden treasure.
Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. We are very grateful for you taking the time to write this, we love looking after your daughter she is an absolute pleasure to have in the Nursery.
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Review from J Q (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Speckles is a lovely nursery. The staff are so friendly and caring. Both our children settled in well to the nursery and come home talking about how much fun they have had with their friends and teachers. We are always kept well informed of any issues or new developments with our children and I know
that they are in safe, loving hands.
Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your kind words, it really means alot to our staff team to be able to read such a lovely review. Both of your little ones are a pleasure to have in the setting!
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Review from Halima O (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I still recall my first visit to speckles nursery before I was given an application form.
It just felt like home. It was absolutely clean , quiet, well staffed and the environment was absolutely welcoming. This still remains the same.
The staff are absolutely friendly, active and engaging. The feedback
from the staff of my daughter is helpful and refreshing. My daughter has made lots of progress and she loves attending this nursery as she comes home joyful. Also, the manager is outstanding, a very good (she knows what she is doing and knows her staff ) she is well informed , approachable and well organised. Trust me when say , this is amazing an nursery as I have come cross other nursery with my previous child where the communication and management was terrible. But at speckles their communication skills is very good and as parent I think that is important aspect to consider.
I am pleased I found this nursery and I have made a fantastic choice in taking my toddler here. Thanks you.
Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you so much, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review, we are very lucky to have our Manager she is a real asset to our wonderful staff team.
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Review from O A (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I had checked other nurseries around but Speckles made me feel welcome and my baby settled in immediately. In less than 4 months, my baby's growth and development have been remarkable!
Also, I appreciate that they take on feedback and always improve their offerings.
Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review, we are very pleased that you have chosen Speckles to care for your little one!
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Review from Selina P (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
By far the best nursery my son has attended!
Unfortunately, I've had to move him a few times due to poor care at previous nurseries. However, Speckles definitely tops them all! The level of care, and attention to detail in the children's learning, and handovers is excellent.
My child's speech and
overall confidence has come along leaps and bounds. Speckles has extracted his creative abilities, and I also love how they support with toilet training and manage behaviour. Positive behaviour is promoted obviously, however, how it's implemented is evident throughout the day and in feedback in handovers.
My son was having tantrums after a long day at nursery (as he adjusts to a full-time week) and I was struggling to manage this. The manager asked me how he was doing, and when I told her at drop off, I noticed that he had been much calmer since then. The manager let me know that she spoke with him! Amazing!
The staff are so friendly and approachable. My son's key worker is top tier!
Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you so much. It is wonderful to read your kind words and it means so much to myself and the staff team!
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Review from Andre H (Father of Child) published on 4 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm so pleased we came across Speckles Day Nursery I had a choice of two Nurseries but the warm welcome we got on the show around Speckles Day Nursery really made it feel like home which is what I wanted for my daughter. The staff was well presented and it was very clean and organised. My daughter had
absolutely no trouble settling in and is very happy to inform me of her daily activities. I love that Speckles is excellent with communication because I'm so relaxed when I'm updated throughout the day. I look forward to my daughter's development at Speckles Day Nursery and would like to say thank you to the staff and Management team.
Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, it means so much to us to read this, we love caring for your daughter, and knowing that you are happy with Speckles really makes our day!
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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It has been a truly rewarding experience for my daughter. She began at the age of one, and over time, has developed significant social skills and enhanced her confidence in communication. The teachers and staff have consistently demonstrated exceptional support, care, and dedication, exceeding all expectations.
I am deeply appreciative of their commitment and could not ask for a better environment for my daughter's growth. Your team is truly outstanding.
Reply from Marina Reilly, Owner at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, we really enjoy providing care for your daughter and really appreciate your kind words! Thank you!
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Review from V E (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is truly outstanding, and they go over and above for your child. I removed my child from a big brand nursery due to rising fees and an unwelcoming manager. Naturally, I was quite nervous about moving my daughter, however, they managed the transition perfectly. They are kind and so flexible
with everything. They keep me updated daily on their app and will often send me private messages to keep me updated. They have made us feel so welcome as a family, and my daughter just loves it there. Even when she was struggling with sleep, they persevered with it and got her back into a routine. I was truly so lucky to have been recommended Speckles by another parent, and I highly recommend them myself.
Reply from Marina Reilly, Nursery Manager at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you so much, Victoria, for your wonderful review; it really means so much to us to read your kind words. The team work so hard to provide good quality childcare, and we could not do this without…read more
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Review from P T (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined this nursery at a year old he is now two. He is so happy here. I drop him off with no tears, nothing; he says bye muma, and off he goes. So proud of the little man - he's becoming so social and so friendly. The girls are so caring for him. Honestly, I love this nursery.
Reply from Marina Reilly, Nursery Manager at Speckles Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your positive review. We also thank you for your ongoing support; your review means so much to us.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.855)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.855) out of 10 for Speckles Day Nursery 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.855 for Speckles Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (187 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 214 Ratings = 4.855
  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 Speckles Day Nursery is based on 18 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 42 number of registered child places is 8.4, which has been reached with 18 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 Speckles Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Speckles Day Nursery accepts?

Speckles Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Speckles Day Nursery Open?

Speckles Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:15, Tuesday 07:30-18:15, Wednesday 07:30-18:15, Thursday 07:30-18:15, Friday 07:30-18:15.

How many Children does Speckles Day Nursery have capacity for?

Speckles Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 42 Children.

How far is Speckles Day Nursery to the centre of Croydon?

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

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