Nurseries and childcare in Waddon
We know of 13 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1 mile of the middle of Waddon, 1 of them in Waddon itself. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
Nurseries and childcare near Waddon, nearest first
- Childcare Happy Days Home service · 0.4 miles Aldwick Rd, Croydon, CR0 5 Call
- Teddies Nursery Child care and day care · 0.6 miles Esporta Health Club, Hannibal Way, Croydon, CR0 4RW Call
- Exploring Minds Day Nursery Day care preschool · 0.7 miles Warham Road, South Croydon, CR2 Call
- Sherwood Preschool Preschool · 0.7 miles Nottingham Rd, South Croydon, CR2 5 Call
- Early Learners Child care and day care · 0.7 miles Haling Park Rd, South Croydon, CR2 Call
- Happy Little Bunny Day Nursery Preschool · 0.7 miles Cranmer Hall, Sylverdale Rd, London, CR0 4LD Call
- Blossoms Day Nursery Day care preschool · 0.7 miles 109 Waddon New Rd, Croydon, CR0 4JE 5 Call
- Tilly's Preschool Preschool · 0.8 miles Croygas Sports Ground, 48 Mollison Dr, Wallington, SM6 9BY Call
- First Steps Preschool · 0.8 miles 26 Church Road, Croydon, CR0 1SB Call
- South Croydon Centre For the Elderly Child care and day care · 0.9 miles St. Peters Church Hall, Ledbury Rd Ground Floor, Croydon, CR0 Call
- Unicorn Centre Child care and day care · 0.9 miles 78A Frith Rd, Croydon, CR0 1TA Call
- Kinderland Day Nursery - Croydon Day care preschool · 1.0 miles 102 Park Ln, Croydon, CR0 1JB 5 Call
- Happy Little Angels Day Nursery Day care preschool · 1.0 miles The Croydon Flyover, Croydon, CR0 1ER 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 Waddon?
We know of 13 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1 mile of the middle of Waddon. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
More in Waddon
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