“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 Selhurst families can get to easily
If you live near Selhurst Park or along the streets running towards South Norwood, Blooming Years Nursery on Heathfield Road in Croydon is a straightforward journey away. We look after children from 3 months to 5 years, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, and we know that for parents in Selhurst the morning routine needs to work properly. We would love to show you around so you can get a proper feel for the place before you make any decisions.
Why families choose us
Our approach
What most parents notice when they first come in is that this is not a place where children are kept busy and managed through the day. We are genuinely focused on building independence, teaching children to work things out for themselves and develop their own confidence rather than just following instructions. Every room and every activity is designed with that in mind, and you can see it playing out when you visit.
In practice
The settling-in process matters a great deal to us. Every child joins gradually, with parents present at the start and sessions building at a pace that suits the child, not a fixed timetable. We speak to you every day during settling and hold termly one-to-one meetings so you always know how your child is getting on. We accept both 15 and 30 hours funded childcare, and 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 Selhurst
Selhurst is the kind of area where people know their neighbours and have a strong sense of community, and families here tend to want a nursery that feels like a genuine extension of that, somewhere with familiar faces and honest communication rather than a revolving door of different staff. The proximity to Croydon town centre means that Heathfield Road fits naturally into the kind of morning that starts with a drop-off on the way to work, and knowing the nursery is close makes those early weeks of settling much less stressful for everyone.
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 Selhurst, Heathfield Road is reachable by bus along the A212 corridor, which connects directly through to Croydon. Selhurst station runs Thameslink services and East Croydon is a short journey away if you are combining the nursery drop-off with a commute into London. On-street parking is also available on Heathfield Road for families who drive.
We also serve families from
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
From Selhurst, Blooming Years Nursery at 9 Heathfield Road, CR0 1EY is a short journey of around 10 to 15 minutes depending on your route. There are good bus connections serving the area, and East Croydon station is nearby if you are travelling by train. If you drive, on-street parking is available close to the nursery.
We accept both the 15-hour and 30-hour government-funded childcare offers for eligible families. The 15 hours is available for all three and four-year-olds, and the 30-hour offer is for working families who meet the income criteria set by the government. We are happy to talk through what you might be entitled to when you get in touch, as eligibility can depend on your individual circumstances.
We welcome children from 3 months old through to 5 years, so we can support families from a very early stage. Places at each age group are limited, so we would always encourage parents to get in touch as early as possible rather than waiting until a place is urgently needed. We allocate places based on availability and when enquiries are received, and we will always be honest with you about waiting times for your preferred start date.
Being Ofsted registered means we meet the requirements to operate as a registered childcare provider and are subject to their standards and framework. We are confident in the quality of our provision and look forward to welcoming our first inspection, which we believe will match or beat the Good ratings held across our other nurseries. In practical terms, it means you can expect the same level of care and attention we bring to all of our settings, and we are happy to be open about how we work when you visit.
When you come for a visit, we will show you around the nursery, introduce you to the team and give you a chance to ask whatever questions you have without any pressure. We want you to get a genuine feel for the place and the people caring for your child. Once a place is confirmed, we use a gradual settling-in process that is guided by your child's needs, starting with shorter sessions and building up at a pace that feels right for both your child and you.