“My daughter attended Blooming Years for 3 years and I will be forever thankful for the amazing teachers for fostering a nurturing environment. This has provided her with brilliant foundations, enabling her confidence, curiosity and resilience to flourish. Thank you for loving her so much!”
9 Heathfield Road, CR0 1EY
A nursery for Norbury families, just into Croydon
Norbury sits right on that Croydon and Lambeth border, which means parents here are often weighing up options in two directions at once. Blooming Years on Heathfield Road is one of the closest nurseries you will find coming south from Norbury, and it is the kind of place that is worth the short trip. If you would like to come and have a look around, we would be genuinely glad to show you.
Why families choose us
Our approach
What parents tend to notice when they first visit is that the rooms feel purposeful without being rigid. We do not spend our days telling children what to think or what to do next. Every space, every activity and every conversation between a child and a member of our team is set up to help that child work things out for themselves, build a bit of confidence, and get comfortable with their own ideas. That independence is something children carry with them long after they leave us, and it starts from the very first session.
In practice
The way we settle children in matters enormously to us. Every child joins at their own pace, sessions build up gradually, and you are with them at the start for as long as it takes. We speak with you every single day during settling, and we hold termly one-to-one conversations so you always know where things stand. We accept both 15 and 30 hours funded childcare, so it is worth checking what you are entitled to when you get in touch. We are Ofsted registered and look forward to welcoming our first inspection, which we are confident will match or beat the Good ratings across our other nurseries.
For families in Norbury
Families from Norbury tend to tell us that mornings here have a particular rhythm to them. Many parents are heading to Norbury station for a Thameslink train, which means the drop-off needs to work around a real commute, not just in theory. The fact that we open at 8am and run through to 6pm gives you genuine flexibility around that. Norbury is also a community where people tend to know their neighbours, and that feels like a good fit for how we work. We treat parents as partners, not just as contacts, and that kind of relationship tends to suit families who already think that way.
Address
9 Heathfield Road, CR0 1EY
Phone
020 8667 1345Opening hours
8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
Ages
3 months to 5 years
Ofsted
Ofsted Registered
Funding
15 & 30 hours accepted
Getting here
From Norbury, the most straightforward route to us is along Thornton Road or London Road heading south into Croydon, with Heathfield Road coming off that stretch. If you are travelling by public transport, Norbury station is on Thameslink and from there you are looking at around ten to fifteen minutes by bus towards Croydon. There is on-street parking on Heathfield Road if you are driving.
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Ofsted Registered
What London families say
The families already with us can tell you more than we ever could.
“My son went from 1-4 yrs old. He loved it. The staff were patient and kind, offered such a variety of activities, helped him grow in confidence and independence and supported me when I had questions on a few things. He joined reception this year well prepared and ready for his next chapter. Thank you team.”
“Excellent nursery! We are so happy about it. I was so scared about the idea of not finding a good place for my little one. Then I have tried Blooming Years and my baby loves it. The teachers are qualified and they take care of every emotional aspect of the babies. I have visited a lot of nurseries but I never had the same warm feeling.”
Come and visit us
See our nursery for yourself
A visit is the best way to know if we are the right fit for your family. Meet our team, explore our spaces, and ask us anything you like.
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Things parents ask us
Common questions
Blooming Years Nursery is a short distance from Norbury, located at 9 Heathfield Road, CR0 1EY in Croydon. Families from Norbury can reach us easily by bus, and East Croydon station is also nearby for those travelling by train. If you drive, on-street parking is available close to the nursery.
Yes, we accept both the 15-hour and 30-hour government funded childcare entitlements at Blooming Years Nursery. The 15 hours is available to all three and four-year-olds, while the 30 hours is for eligible working families with children of the same age. Two-year-old funding is also available for qualifying families, and we are happy to talk you through what you may be entitled to when you get in touch.
We welcome children from 3 months through to 5 years old at Blooming Years Nursery. Places can be in demand, particularly for younger babies, so we recommend getting in touch as early as you can, even during pregnancy. We allocate places based on availability at the time and the order in which enquiries are received, so it is always worth registering your interest sooner rather than later.
We are Ofsted registered and look forward to welcoming our first inspection, which we are confident will match or beat the Good ratings across our other nurseries. Being registered means we meet all of Ofsted's requirements to operate as a childcare provider, and registration itself involves checks and compliance before we can open our doors. We are transparent about where we are in the process, and we are happy to share more about how we work and the standards we hold ourselves to when you visit.
When you visit Blooming Years Nursery, you will have the chance to look around the rooms, meet the team, and ask any questions you have about how we work day to day. We want you to get a genuine feel for the place rather than a polished tour, so please ask anything that is on your mind. Once your child is due to start, we offer a gradual settling-in process that we tailor to your child, starting with shorter sessions alongside you before they build up to their full hours at their own pace.