“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 South Croydon families can get to easily
If you live along Coombe Road or closer to South Croydon station, Blooming Years on Heathfield Road is genuinely close by, which matters more than it sounds when you are managing school runs, work starts and everything else a morning involves. We are a small nursery with a clear philosophy, and parents tend to find that a visit answers most of their questions better than any website can. We would love to show you around.
Why families choose us
Our approach
What most parents notice first when they visit is not the rooms or the resources, it is the way the children are behaving. They are working things out, making decisions, trying again when something does not go their way. That is not an accident. We do not focus on teaching children what to think, we focus on teaching them how to think, and every activity, every interaction in the setting is built around that. Children leave us with a confidence in themselves that has nothing to do with what they have memorised.
In practice
The practical side matters just as much, and we take it seriously. Every child starts gradually, with sessions that increase at their own pace and a parent present in those first days, so there is no moment where your child feels dropped into something unfamiliar. We speak with you every day during settling in, and hold termly one-to-ones so you always know where things stand. 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 South Croydon
Families from South Croydon often tell us that mornings feel manageable here in a way they did not expect. South Croydon tends to attract families where one or both parents commute into London, and the rhythm of those mornings, getting out of the house early, needing drop-off to be smooth and calm, shapes what parents want from a nursery. We understand that. A settled, unhurried drop-off makes the commute to London Bridge or Victoria feel much more straightforward, and that is something parents from this part of Croydon mention to us regularly.
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 South Croydon, Heathfield Road is easy to reach via Coombe Road or the A235, and most families driving from the South Croydon area find it a journey of around five to ten minutes depending on where they are starting from. If you are travelling without a car, South Croydon station is on the Thameslink line and there are bus connections that bring you into the CR0 area without needing to go through the town centre. On-street parking is available on Heathfield Road for those who drive.
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
We are located at 9 Heathfield Road, CR0 1EY, which is a short distance from South Croydon and straightforward to reach by a number of routes. Families travelling by public transport will find good bus connections in the area, and East Croydon station is nearby for those coming by train. If you drive, on-street parking is available close to the nursery, so the morning drop-off is generally hassle-free.
Yes, we accept both the 15-hour universal entitlement and the 30-hour extended offer for eligible families. The 15 hours is available to all three and four year olds in England, while the 30-hour offer is for working families who meet the government's income criteria. We are happy to walk you through what the funding covers, how it applies to your child's place, and whether any additional hours or sessions would be charged separately.
We welcome children from 3 months through to 5 years, so we can support families from the early months of parental leave right through to school age. Places, particularly for the youngest babies, do tend to fill up several months in advance, so we would always encourage families to get in touch sooner rather than later. Once you register your interest, we will keep you updated on availability and be honest with you about expected waiting times for your preferred start date.
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 the legal requirements to operate and are subject to the same regulatory framework as any inspected nursery. We understand that parents want reassurance, and we are always transparent about our practice, so you are welcome to ask us anything about how we work during your visit.
When you visit, you will have the chance to look around the nursery, meet some of the team, and ask as many questions as you like without any pressure. We find it really helpful for parents to see the rooms their child would be in and to get a feel for the day-to-day routine. Once a place is confirmed, we use a gradual settling-in process where your child spends short sessions at the nursery before their full start date, building up slowly with you present at first so that they feel secure and familiar with us before you leave them.