Area avg from
£107/day*
CW King Fishers Day Nurseries Limited
89 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7JL
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 63 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Thornton Heath
Thornton Heath is in the London Borough of Croydon. Current council data provides useful local evidence on nursery costs, under 2 capacity and early years support.
Childcare numbers for Thornton Heath
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Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
2
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
2
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£95/day*
Little Shining Lights
92a Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, Greater London, CR7 8LX
Outdoor Capacity 42 Spaces available
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How to Calculate Nursery Fee in Thornton Heath?
Work out the funded hours your child could get and what nursery could cost each week, month and year in Thornton Heath.
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The nursery's price
Daily price used: £62 (for a 10-hour day)
None of the nurseries in Thornton Heath list a price yet, so this is Toddle's typical day rate
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Your childcare week
Many nurseries close for a week or two at Christmas and bank holidays.
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Your child and funded hours
Do you (and your partner, if you have one) both work, and each expect to earn at least £2,643.68 in the next 3 months?
What counts?
16 hours a week at the minimum wage for your age: £2,643.68 if you're 21 or over, £2,256.80 if you're 18 to 20, and £1,664.00 if you're under 18 or an apprentice. If you've been self-employed for under 12 months, or you're on parental, sick or annual leave, you can still qualify, and some benefits (such as Carer's Allowance) count for a partner who doesn't work. Check on GOV.UK
No funded hours yet.
If you both work, you could get 30 hours a week (1,140 a year).
From 1 January 2029: 15 hours a week (570 a year).
Funded hours start the term after your child reaches the age (9 months for working-parent hours, 2 for the extra-support offer, 3 for the universal 15 hours): on 1 January, 1 April or 1 September. You'll need to reconfirm your details every 3 months.
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How will you pay?
Before support
£806
per month
Likely support
£0
per month
You pay
£806
per month
Average per month (over 12 months) · Thornton Heath
£806/month
· £9,672/year
- Full weekly fee (before funding)
- £186.00
- Per year, after funding
- £9,672
Daily price used: £62 (for a 10-hour day)
This is an estimate, not a quote. Nurseries set their own prices, opening weeks and funded-hours patterns, and not all offer funded or stretched places. Check with the nursery. England only.
How we work this out
570 hours a year is 15 hours × 38 weeks; 1,140 is 30 × 38. Term-time funding covers 38 weeks; in every other week your child attends you pay the full fee. Stretched funding spreads the same hours over more weeks (up to 52), so the yearly total is about the same. Funded hours are capped at the hours you use, 30 a week and 10-hour sessions. The monthly figure is the yearly cost ÷ 12.
Funded hours are for education and care and must be free. Nurseries can't charge top-up fees for funded hours, or make you pay for extra hours, registration fees or deposits as a condition of your place. They can offer meals, snacks, nappies and trips as optional extras, and you can choose to bring your own or opt out.
Hours may be pro-rated if your child starts part-way through the year, and funding stops when your child starts reception. Tax-Free Childcare is 20% of what you pay after funding, up to £2,000 a year (£4,000 if your child is disabled). Prices are Toddle averages or the price you enter; meals are a Toddle estimate.
Figures from GOV.UK, checked 20 October 2026. Rates change each April. England only: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have different schemes. Sources: working parents, 3 and 4 year olds, 2 year olds, Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit, DfE guidance.
Your year at a glance
Each block is a week, from September to August.
SepNovJanMarMayJul
- 52 full-fee weeks
- £186.00 a week
Your funding timeline
- Since 1 September 202630 hours for working parents
If you both work and meet the earnings test.
- From 1 January 2029Universal 15 hours
Every 3 and 4 year old, no work or income test.
- From 1 September 2030Starts reception
Funded nursery hours end.
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Funded childcare guide
How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Thornton Heath?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to London Borough of Croydon. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit London Borough of CroydonPostcodes: CR7
Helpful answers
Nursery questions in Thornton Heath
How much do nurseries in Thornton Heath cost?
Croydon's 2026 Childcare Sufficiency Assessment gives these average day nursery rates for North Croydon, which includes Thornton Heath:
0 to 2 year olds: £10.33 an hour
2 to 3 year olds: £9.62 an hour
3 to 4 year olds: £9.08 an hour
Meals, nappies, wipes and other extras are not included in these averages.
Are under 2 nursery places available in Thornton Heath?
Croydon's latest ward level model projected a surplus of 150 childcare hours for under 2s in Thornton Heath, equal to about 5.9 places based on 25.5 hours a week.
This was a September 2025 planning estimate, not live availability. Nearby Bensham Manor and West Thornton were projected to have shortages, so availability can change over a short distance.
Can working parents get 30 funded hours in Thornton Heath?
Yes. Eligible working parents can receive 30 funded hours a week for children aged 9 months to 4 years, normally for 38 weeks a year.
Apply by:
31 December for a January start
31 March for an April start
31 August for a September start
Eligibility must be reconfirmed every 3 months.
Can a Thornton Heath nursery charge extra with funded childcare?
Yes, for extras such as meals, nappies, additional hours and optional activities.
However, paying for these extras cannot be required to access your funded hours. The nursery should offer an alternative if you do not want to pay for an optional extra.
Are there school nursery places in Thornton Heath?
Yes.
Gonville Academy has 52 part time nursery places for 3 and 4 year olds, with 26 morning and 26 afternoon places. Full time places depend on availability.
Beulah Nursery and Infant School also has 52 full and part time nursery places for 3 and 4 year olds.
Attending either nursery does not automatically give your child a Reception place.
What SEND support is available for nursery children in Thornton Heath?
Croydon has an Early Years SEND Team with portage advisers and setting support advisers.
Nurseries can also apply for Special Educational Needs Inclusion Funding for children who need additional support. In 2024 to 2025, 386 preschool children across Croydon received SEN Inclusion Funding.
Speak to the nursery SENCO first if you are concerned about your child's development.
Is there a Family Hub in Thornton Heath?
Yes. Current 2026 Croydon Family Hub provision includes:
Winterbourne, Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QT
Kensington Avenue, Buckingham Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8AS
Services include child development checks, baby groups, parenting courses and Family Navigator support.