Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare Services in Croydon
Established in 1995, Kinderland Day Nursery is a family-run childcare provider with two locations in South Croydon and Central Croydon. Our nurseries offer innovative, quality childcare for children aged 0-5, following a structured curriculum aligned with Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines. We prioritise individualised care through dedicated key persons who build strong attachments with children, ensuring seamless transitions during drop-off and pick-up. Our facilities feature five age-specific rooms with stimulating environments designed to foster physical, social, and cognitive development.We maintain rigorous safety standards with biometric access systems, CCTV coverage, and enhanced DBS-checked staff trained in paediatric first aid. Our team has over 25 years of collective experience delivering nutritionally balanced meals, implementing flexible routines for infants, and facilitating educational outings to local libraries, woodlands, and cultural institutions. We actively partner with parents through regular meetings, digital updates via the eylog app, and collaborative learning goal setting to ensure consistent care between home and nursery.
Services
Infant care
Toddler programmes
Preschool education
Afternoon clubs
Holiday childcare
French lessons
Physical development
Music sessions
Woodland adventures
Parent partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Family-run childcare with 28 years of local experience since 1995
- Biometric security systems and CCTV for child safety
- Paediatric first aid-certified staff with 20+ years tenure
- Flexible infant routines aligned with home practices
- Government-funded childcare options with transparent pricing
Services
Bumble Bees
Our Bumble Bees room provides nurturing care for newborns to 16-month-olds. Highly qualified staff implement flexible routines aligned with home practices while encouraging sensory exploration through weekly music sessions, physical development activities, and library visits. The environment promotes secure attachments and foundational learning through age-appropriate stimuli.
Busy Bees
Busy Bees caters to 16-month-olds with structured activities that develop communication skills and physical coordination. Children engage in messy play, music sessions, and outdoor exploration while building confidence through guided risk-taking and social interaction in a purpose-designed learning environment.
Preschool
Our Preschool programme prepares children for formal education through EYFS-aligned activities focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Weekly French lessons, football coaching, and educational trips to London Transport Museum and Croham Hurst woods ensure comprehensive preparation for school transitions.
Parent Partnerships
We maintain transparent communication through eylog app updates, Microsoft Teams meetings, and termly parent evenings. Parents receive regular progress updates, participate in joint learning goal setting, and access specialist workshops to support their child's development journey.
Security Systems
Biometric fingerprint access control and CCTV coverage ensure secure environments. Staff undergo enhanced DBS checks, maintain paediatric first aid certification, and follow strict mobile phone policies to safeguard children while providing parents with complete peace of mind.
Questions
What are your nursery opening hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm, 51 weeks annually, closing only for bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year.
Do you offer government-funded childcare?
Yes, we accept 15 and 30-hour government funding schemes with additional services charges of £8.50 per funded session to cover meals and activities.
How do you support child transitions?
Each child has a dedicated key person who builds attachments through pre-start visits, ensuring smooth transitions when parents depart.
What security measures are in place?
Biometric access systems, CCTV coverage, and DBS-checked staff ensure secure environments. Mobile phone use is restricted in nursery areas.
Are meals provided?
Our in-house chef prepares fresh, balanced meals daily with vegetarian options and allergy accommodations. Snacks are included in all sessions.
How do you track child development?
We use eylog app updates, wall displays, and termly meetings to share progress. Learning goals are collaboratively set with parents.
Reviews (4)
Fatema Huzefa
May 11, 2021
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My daughter absolutely loves it here! She looks forward to going so so much. The staff are brilliant and helpful! Would highly highly recommend to anyone !
Ray Hamilton
Mar 27, 2021
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My experience with Kinderland has been very good and I've found the staff and management have been as helped as I've needed. They can be very strict when it comes to safe guarding but to be honest I look at that as a plus. Would definitely recommend!
James Wedlock
Mar 26, 2021
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The staff who work at this setting are extremely professional and truly kind-hearted. It’s obvious they love what they do and care deeply about each and every child. Would highly recommend.
Aaron Strutt
Mar 22, 2021
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We have always been grateful to the team at Kinderland and would like to thank them all for taking such good care of our little girl over the last two and a half years.
