Leapfrog Day Nursery

Business Details

Your Trusted Childcare Provider in Croydon

Founded as a family business, we provide high-quality childcare and early education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. With two nurseries in East and West Croydon, we offer a nurturing environment featuring dedicated playrooms, nutritious meals, and tailored support for children with additional needs. Our team combines over 30 years of experience in community development and childcare to deliver flexible, affordable, and reliable services.

We prioritize sensory learning, outdoor play, and transparent communication through our nursery app. Accredited by Ofsted, we accept funding, vouchers, and student finance while maintaining secure, accessible facilities.

Services

Day Nursery Care Nutritious Meals Sensory Room Activities Nurture Room for SEN Nursery App Updates Parent Courses Flexible Packages Funding Accepted Buggy Storage Event Participation

Highlights and features

We are a family-run nursery with a legacy of community-focused childcare expertise.
Our Croydon locations feature purpose-built facilities and outdoor play spaces.
We provide fresh, halal, and nut-free meals tailored to children's dietary needs.
Flexible funding options available, including government childcare entitlements.
Dedicated sensory and nurture rooms support children with additional needs.

Associations and certifications

Ofsted

What people say

Flexible, approachable Amazing in all they provide Super friendly staff Excellent extra activities Helpful parent courses

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Services

Day Nursery Care

We provide full-time and term-time childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our nurseries feature dedicated rooms for different age groups, including a nurture space for children with additional needs. With a focus on sensory learning and outdoor play, our experienced team ensures a safe, stimulating environment that supports developmental milestones.

Nutritious Meals

Freshly prepared halal and nut-free meals are provided daily, tailored to children's dietary requirements. Our menus prioritize balanced nutrition while accommodating feedback from parents. Dietary preferences are discussed during enrollment to ensure each child's needs are met with flexibility and care.

Sensory Room Activities

Our dedicated sensory rooms feature equipment designed to stimulate touch, sight, and sound. These spaces encourage exploration and cognitive development through interactive play. Soft lighting and textured materials create a calming environment for children to engage their senses.

Nurture Room for SEN

The nurture room offers specialized care for children with additional needs, staffed by SEND specialists. It provides one-on-one support and a safe space for learning at individual paces. This room integrates sensory play with structured activities to promote inclusion and developmental progress.

Parent Engagement Programs

We offer parent workshops on topics like behaviour management to strengthen home-care collaboration. Events such as farm visits and themed breakfasts foster community bonds. The nursery app provides real-time updates, ensuring transparent communication between staff and families.

People

Amina

Founder

Amina founded Leapfrog Day Nursery after struggling to find quality childcare for her children. She oversees daily operations, ensuring the nursery maintains its commitment to flexible, affordable care rooted in a family-centered ethos.

Aisha

Co-Founder

Aisha brings over 30 years of experience in community development and charity work. As an organisational development consultant, she collaborates with Croydon Council and manages the nursery's operational strategies to align with early intervention programmes.

Questions

What childcare funding options do you accept?

We accept all government funding, including 15/30-hour free childcare entitlements, Tax-Free Childcare, and Universal Credit contributions. Our team can guide you through eligibility and application processes.

What are your opening hours?

We operate Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, 51 weeks a year. Term-time and flexible packages are available to accommodate working parents' schedules.

How do you support children with additional needs?

Our nurseries have dedicated nurture rooms staffed by SEND specialists, offering tailored one-on-one support and sensory activities to meet individual developmental requirements.

What meals are provided?

We prepare fresh, halal, and nut-free meals daily. Menus are shared in advance and adjusted based on dietary requirements, ensuring nutritious options for all children.

How can I arrange a visit?

Contact us via phone or email to schedule a free consultation and tour. Our East Croydon location can be reached at 0208 760 0007, or 0203 337 0364 for West Croydon.

Reviews (6)

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Frostybeatzldn

Sep 23, 2020 Report

On the day of registration the nursery was severely understaffed. My son was distressed due to being left, not comforted.and not engaged. His mum was doing the registration forms. On leaving the nursery my child begged not to go back. The nursery have promised to refund the 100 rightly so as the nursery shouldnt be paid for making my sons first nursery experience so traumatic but it has not been received. I am hoping to receive this payment soon or I will be forced to take this further.

B. K.

Jun 19, 2020 Report

I'm really pleased that I chose Leapfrog nursery. I viewed a few places in the area but something about this nursery felt right. The staff are lovely and I feel that the children are well looked after by them. They make sure they follow dietary preferences and they work very hard to stick to your childs routine so that children and parents are not distressed by disruptions to their schedule. My son seems very happy there.

Matthew Tunney

Oct 26, 2019 Report

You left hundreds of flyers on our road in west Croydon. Littering is a crime. I'll not have my children learn from your bad example!!
Edit: Thank you for your swift response and action! Clearly a well run establishment that does care about its community =)

Kaudu

Oct 22, 2019 Report

Fantastic well run nursery with amazing and kind hearted staff. My daughter has literally transformed into an even more bubbly toddler thanks to Leapfrog Day Nursery. They really know what they are doing in this establishment!!!!

Hannah Abu Saada

Sep 19, 2019 Report

My 18 month old daughter loves coming to this nursery. When I collect her after a whole day she doesnt want to leave! The staff are amazing and the nursery is bright, colourful and so many activities for all the babies and children. LOVE the parent app too! Getting updates and photos of my baby while Im at work is so lovely Thank you Leapfrog for restoring my faith in nurseries!

Agnieszka Azuimah

Sep 11, 2019 Report

I love this nursery. Fantastic extension of home for my child; they are flexible, approachable, resourceful, clean and amazing in all they provide - I can tick all boxes!
Aisha, Amina, Amreen and the other staff, they trully care about my son and I always feel very safe to leave him there. It's been nearly 2 months since we joined and my 2-year old has transformed from a 'crying baby' into a an 'independent todler' with great manners! I've seen many many many places, when I had to select nurseries for my two older children, but it was always a 'not much of a choice' choice...
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