A warm day nursery in Croydon

Creating a warm, supportive environment where your child’s curiosity, confidence, and love for learning can flourish in a space that makes them feel safe and happy.

Open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. Funded places available.

A warm day nursery in Croydon

Creating a warm, supportive environment where your child’s curiosity, confidence, and love for learning can flourish in a space that makes them feel safe and happy.

Open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. Funded places available.

  • Ages 3 months to 5 yearsBaby Dolphin’s, Little Lamb’s and Big Panda’s rooms
  • Open Monday to Friday8:00am to 6:00pm
  • Funded places15 and 30 hour entitlements for ages 9 months to 4 years
  • Homemade mealsMade by our own cooks on a 3 weekly menu

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What Parents Say About Us

A Nursery Built with Care

Founded in 2001, Tender Care Nursery has been a trusted place for families in Croydon, offering nurturing and stimulating environments for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care, led by a skilled and experienced team. We are on Canterbury Road, close to Thornton Heath, Norbury and Purley Way, and very close to West Croydon, East Croydon and Selhurst stations.

Our priority is to create a safe space where every child can thrive, supported by dedicated staff who are passionate about early childhood development. At Tender Care, we understand the importance of these early years and are committed to helping your child grow with confidence.

Joining us is simple

  1. Get in touch.

    Call us or send a message and we will arrange a time for you to see the nursery.

  2. Come for a viewing.

    Visit the nursery and see the rooms for yourself.

  3. Register your child.

    Complete our application form in your own time and return it with the registration fee. We hold your space and begin the settling in process. There is no charge for settling in sessions.

If we do not have space on your days yet, your child goes on our waiting list and we contact you as soon as they become available.

A child drawing on a chalkboard with a member of staff at Tender Care Day Nursery

Our Approach to Early Learning

At Tender Care Nursery, we believe that children learn best through play. Our carefully planned play experiences nurture curiosity and development, offering a wide range of activities such as sensory play, physical play, role play, and early mathematics. Every activity is designed to engage young minds and support their growth across key areas of learning. Inspected by OFSTED, we are proud of our proven ability to deliver a curriculum that meets the highest standards of early education, ensuring that each child is equipped with the skills and confidence they need for the future. Our own cooks prepare hot homemade meals. See our meals.

Our fees at a glance

  • Full day £98 (8:00am to 6:00pm)
  • Half day £60 (8:00am to 1:00pm or 1:00pm to 6:00pm)
  • We accept funded places (15 and 30 hours) for children aged 9 months to 4 years.
  • 10% off for the eldest child if siblings attend.

For fee paying children, breakfast, lunch, tea and snacks are included.

Arrange a visit or ask us a question

Tell us a little about your child and we will get back to you. Or call us on 0203 362 0358 (Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm).

So we can call you back

We are open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm. Prefer to talk? Call 0203 362 0358.

0203 362 0358

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm

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