Nurseries and childcare in Selhurst
We know of 31 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1 mile of the middle of Selhurst, 6 of them in Selhurst itself. 4 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 4 of 4 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 1 mile of the middle of Selhurst
- Selhurst Nursery School and Children's CentreGood or better Good (2024) · under 0.1 mi
- Thornton Heath Nursery SchoolGood or better Good (2023) · 0.5 mi · phone and directions
- Crosfield Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Good (2024) · 0.8 mi · phone and directions
- Tunstall Nursery SchoolGood or better Standards maintained (2025) · 0.8 mi · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Selhurst, nearest first
- Little Ann Day Nursery Child care and day care · 60m 1 Whitehorse Lane 1st Floor, London, SE25 6RD Call
- Little Learners Day Nursery West Croydon Child care and day care · 0.3 miles 156 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LA 5 Call
- Davidson Preschool Preschool · 0.4 miles Davidson Rd, Croydon, CR0 5 Call
- Dunfield & Mead Child care and day care · 0.5 miles 102-116 Windmill Rd, Croydon, CR0 2XQ Call
- Thornton Heath Nursery School Preschool · 0.5 miles Pridham Rd, Thornton Heath, CR7 Call
- Inspire Day Nursery Preschool · 0.6 miles 68 Windmill Road, Croydon, CR0 2XP 3 Call
- Cherry Orchard Garden Centre Day care preschool · 0.6 miles St James's Road, London, SE15 Call
- Stepping Out Pre-School Preschool · 0.6 miles 192a Selhurst Rd, London, SE25 6XX 5 Call
- Alpha Day Nursery Preschool · 0.6 miles St. Johns Church Hall, Bensham Manor Rd, Thornton Heath, CR7 Call
- Llittle Acorns Childcare Home service · 0.7 miles Thirsk Road, London, SE25 Call
- Saplings Child care and day care · 0.7 miles 48 Sydenham Rd, Croydon, CR0 2EF Call
- Bright Horizons Croydon Day Nursery And Preschool Preschool · 0.7 miles 48 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EF Call
- A 2 Zi Childcare Day care preschool · 0.7 miles 65 Oakfield Road, Croydon, CR0 2UX Call
- Snuggles Pre-School Preschool · 0.7 miles Carmichael Rd, London, SE25 Call
- Croydon Play Plus Child care and day care · 0.7 miles 324-340 Bensham Lane Flat 11, Thornton Heath, CR7 7EQ Call
- Leapfrog Day Nursery Preschool · 0.7 miles Sydenham Rd, Croydon, CR0 5 Call
- Little Engines Child care and day care · 0.8 miles 1A Cargreen Rd Flat 4, London, SE25 5AD Call
- BDC Supporting Services Child care and day care · 0.8 miles Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 Call
- Fennies Day Nurseries Limited Preschool · 0.8 miles 112 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 6AD 5 Call
- Crosfield Nursery School and Children's Centre Preschool · 0.8 miles Elborough Rd, London, SE25 Call
- Tunstall Nursery School Preschool · 0.8 miles Tunstall Rd, Croydon, CR0 Call
- The Mulberry Kindergarten Preschool · 0.8 miles Howard Rd, London, SE25 5 Call
- Magdalene Pre-school Preschool · 0.9 miles Magdalene Centre, Canning Rd, Croydon, CR0 Call
- Eden Garden Day Care Child care and day care · 0.9 miles Sundridge Rd, Croydon, CR0 Call
- Little Pioneers Child care and day care · 0.9 miles 530 London Rd, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE Call
- Little Pumpkins Nursery Day care preschool · 0.9 miles 2-4 Crowther Rd, London, SE25 5QW 4 Call
- Lavendale Montessori Day care preschool · 0.9 miles Woodside Park Club, Southover, London, SE Call
- Olive Tree Day Nursery & Pre-School Preschool · 0.9 miles City House, 420 London Rd, Croydon, CR0 2NU 4 Call
- Alpha Day Nursery Child care and day care · 1.0 miles Woodside Green, London, SE25 5 Call
- Careoline Carers Services Child care and day care · 1.0 miles 267 Portland Rd, London, SE25 4XB Call
- Kinship Fostering Services Child care and day care · 1.0 miles 2 Lansdowne Rd, Croydon, CR9 2ER Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Selhurst?
We know of 31 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1 mile of the middle of Selhurst, including 4 state nursery schools. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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