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Nurseries for toddlers in Shirley

There are 162 nurseries for toddlers registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of Shirley, Croydon Borough, and 116 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries
162
Outstanding
12
Good
104
Photo of Small Explorers Ltd
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale, Croydon

Small Explorers Ltd

Forestdale Forum, 1 Bardolph Avenue · CR0 9BG

1.8 miles from Shirley
OfstedGoodNov 2023Full day care35 places

A full day care nursery in Croydon, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2023. Registered for 35 places and run by Small Explorers Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
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162 nurseries near Shirley

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Childcare in Shirley at a glance

Inspection results
116 of the 162 nurseries for toddlers within 3 miles of Shirley (72%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 12 Outstanding and 104 Good.
Ages taken
158 list babies under 2, 162 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 162 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours
Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Croydon's Family Information Service.

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There are 162 Ofsted-registered nurseries for toddlers within 3 miles of Shirley. 12 are rated Outstanding and 104 are rated Good at their latest inspection.