“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!”
5 Hillside Road, SW2 3HL
A nursery worth the trip from West Norwood
West Norwood has changed a lot in recent years, and if you spend any time around the high street or Norwood Road, you will know how many young families have put down roots here. We are on Hillside Road in Streatham Hill, which is closer than it might first sound, and many of the families we work with make that same short journey each morning without a second thought. If you would like to come and have a look around, we would be glad to show you the place properly.
Why families choose us
Our approach
What parents often tell us, after their first visit, is that the nursery felt different to what they were expecting. That is usually down to the way we have set the rooms up and the thinking behind it. We do not spend our days directing children towards the right answer. We set things up so children work things out for themselves, build confidence through doing, and gradually become the kind of person who backs their own instincts. That is the thread running through everything here, from how we arrange the spaces to how the staff talk with the children day to day.
In practice
On the practical side, we know that handing your child over to a new place is a process, not an event. Every child starts gradually, with sessions that build up at their own pace and with you present in the early days. We speak with you every day during settling and hold one-to-one conversations each term so you always know how things are going. We accept both the 15-hour and 30-hour funded places for eligible three and four year olds. 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 West Norwood
Families from West Norwood tend to be practical about childcare. You are already navigating the Thameslink or working out your morning around the school run, and you want a nursery that fits into real life rather than adding to the effort of it. Streatham Hill is a natural part of the route for a lot of West Norwood parents, and once the journey becomes routine, it rarely feels like a detour. The area around our setting is quiet and manageable in the mornings, which makes a real difference when you are trying to get the day off to a calm start.
Address
5 Hillside Road, SW2 3HL
Phone
020 3948 8502Opening hours
8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
Ages
3 months to 5 years
Ofsted
Ofsted Registered
Funding
15 & 30 hours accepted
Getting here
From West Norwood, the 196 bus runs towards Streatham Hill and will get you within a short walk of Hillside Road, with the journey typically taking around 15 minutes. If you are coming by car, street parking is available on and around Hillside Road for drop-off and collection. West Norwood station on the Thameslink line is your nearest rail option, and from there the bus connection is straightforward.
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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
We are just a short distance from West Norwood, making us a practical choice for local families. Our nursery on Hillside Road, SW2 3HL is well served by local bus routes and is within easy reach of Streatham Hill station if you are travelling by train. If you are driving, street parking is available on the road for drop off and collection, which most parents find straightforward as part of their morning routine.
Yes, we accept both the 15 and 30 hours government funded childcare entitlements. The 15 hours is available to all children aged 3 and 4, while the 30 hours is for working families who meet the eligibility criteria set by the government. We would encourage you to check your eligibility through the Childcare Choices website and to speak to us directly so we can talk through how the funding applies to your child's place and any additional hours you might need.
We welcome children from 3 months up to 5 years old, so we can support families from the early stages of returning to work right through to school age. Places, particularly for babies and younger toddlers, can fill up well in advance, so we would always recommend getting in touch as early as you can rather than waiting until you have a confirmed start date in mind. We allocate places based on when enquiries come in alongside the specific age group availability at the time, and we will always be honest with you about what we have and when something is likely to come up.
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. In practical terms, being Ofsted registered means we meet the required standards to operate and are accountable to an independent inspection process. We are transparent about where we are in that process and happy to talk you through the quality and practice you will actually see when you visit us.
When you come to visit, you will have a proper look around the nursery and meet the team, and we will spend time getting to know your child's routine, needs and personality rather than just running through a list of policies. We want you to leave feeling like you have a real sense of the place and the people, not just the paperwork. Settling in is handled gently and at your child's pace, typically involving a few shorter sessions before they move into their full hours, and we keep communication with parents close throughout that period so everyone feels comfortable with how things are going.