Lullabys at Little Village
Good★ 3.8 on GoogleBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in London for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in November 2023. Open since 2008, with 40 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Croydon
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Croydon from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SE25 5PYWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 15 November 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Leaders and staff have high expectations of children from the start. They offer children warm affection and work very closely with their parents. Staff understand the impact that changing circumstances have on children. Children benefit from the two-way flow of information between parents and staff. Staff consider children's needs well. They implement activities that contribute to children's well-being. Staff support children to settle into new routines and help children to understand what is expected of them. Children who are new to the nursery seek out their key persons for cuddles and reassurance.
Staff consider the individual needs of children and build on what children already know and experience. They help children to learn and remember important skills, such as methods to put on their coats. Children quickly develop their independence and manage self-care tasks. Staff encourage children to acquire good communication and social skills. Children show that they are happy and confident.
Staff plan enjoyable outdoor experiences for children. They implement activities that help children to safely use their bodies in different ways. Children respond well to gentle reminders from staff about the possible impact of their actions. This helps children to understand how to behave and interact with others. Staff provide children with good opportunities to explore and develop their curiosity. Children enjoy and engage well in learning.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should: - continue to strengthen arrangements for professional development so that staff are even more knowledgeable about their allocated roles n enhance links with other settings that children attend to promote continuity of care and a shared approach to children's learning.
- 15 November 2023Good
- 21 November 2017Outstanding
- 20 April 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Lullabys at Little Village
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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