“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 Thornton Heath families can rely on
If you are based around Thornton Heath High Street or near the Thameslink station, Blooming Years Nursery on Heathfield Road is closer than you might think - a short hop that fits around the kind of morning most working families here are managing. Thornton Heath is a busy, rooted community, and the parents we meet from this area tend to know exactly what they want for their children and what questions to ask. We would love to show you around and answer all of them.
Why families choose us
Our approach
What parents often tell us, when they first visit, is that they were expecting a tour and instead had a conversation. That is deliberate. We are not trying to teach children what to think - we are trying to teach them how to think. Every space in our Croydon nursery, every activity and every interaction is designed to build confidence and independence, so children learn to trust themselves. That quality of self-belief is what they carry forward, long after they have moved on from us.
In practice
The practical side matters just as much, and we take it seriously. Every child starts gradually, with sessions building up at a pace that suits them and with parents present at the beginning. We speak with you every single day during settling, and we hold termly one-to-ones 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 Thornton Heath
For families in Thornton Heath who are commuting into London, the morning routine has to work. You need a drop-off that is calm, a team that knows your child properly, and the confidence that everything will be fine while you are on the train. We understand that, and we have built everything around making that handover feel settled rather than rushed. The families we see from this part of Croydon tend to be organised, involved and clear about their priorities - and that suits us very well.
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 Thornton Heath, Blooming Years is straightforward to reach. The 109 and 250 bus routes connect Thornton Heath High Street towards Croydon, and Heathfield Road is a short walk from central Croydon stops. If you are driving, on-street parking is available on and around Heathfield Road, and the journey from Thornton Heath takes around ten minutes outside of peak traffic.
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 just a short distance from Thornton Heath, making us a practical choice for families in the area. The nursery is well served by bus routes connecting Thornton Heath to Croydon, and East Croydon station is also nearby if you are travelling by train. If you drive, on street parking is available on and around Heathfield Road.
Yes, we accept both the 15 and 30 hours government funded childcare entitlements. The 15 hours is available to all three and four year olds in England, while the 30 hours is for eligible working families who meet the income thresholds set by the government. Funded hours cover your core sessions, and we will talk you through exactly how this works in practice for your family when you visit or get in touch.
We welcome children from 3 months old through to 5 years, so we can be a consistent home from early babyhood right up to school age. Places, particularly for babies and younger toddlers, do fill up and we would encourage you to register your interest as early as you can, even if your start date is several months away. We allocate places based on when enquiries are received alongside the availability of suitable spaces for your child's age group, so it is always worth getting in touch 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 the required standards to operate and are fully accountable to the regulator. In practical terms, we run our setting with the same care, structure and quality that has earned strong ratings at our other nurseries, and parents are welcome to ask us about our approach to safeguarding, learning and daily routines when they visit.
When you visit us at Heathfield Road, you will have the chance to look around the nursery, meet some of the team and ask us anything that is on your mind, with no pressure at all. We want you to get a genuine feel for how we work and how the children spend their day. Once a place is confirmed, we use a gradual settling-in process where your child comes in for shorter sessions at first, building up at a pace that suits them and gives them time to feel comfortable with their key person and the environment.