Best Nurseries in Croydon, Horley, Oxted & East Surrey

Choosing a nursery is one of the most important decisions you'll make during your child's early years. Alongside finding somewhere that's convenient for your family, you'll want a setting where your child feels happy and supported while having every opportunity to develop through high-quality early education.

Families searching for the best nurseries in Croydon or the best nurseries in East Surrey are often looking for more than just childcare. They're looking for a nurturing environment where experienced educators build strong relationships with children, engaging spaces that encourage curiosity and confidence, and a curriculum that helps prepare little learners for school and beyond.

Across Croydon, Horley, Oxted, Epsom, Cheam, Purley and the surrounding areas, Fennies offers a collection of exceptional nurseries designed around children's development. Every nursery combines thoughtfully designed learning environments with passionate educators and a research informed curriculum, creating places where children can flourish from three months to five years old.

What Should You Look for When Choosing a Nursery?

Every family has different priorities, but there are several things worth considering when comparing nurseries in Croydon, Horley, Oxted and East Surrey.

An Inspiring Learning Environment

Children learn best through exploration, so look for a nursery that offers carefully planned learning spaces both indoors and outdoors. Well-designed environments encourage creativity, independence and problem solving while helping children feel comfortable throughout the day.

Qualified & Experienced Educators

Positive relationships are at the heart of every child's learning journey. Experienced educators who understand each child's individual interests and development can help create an environment where children feel secure, confident and motivated to learn.

A Strong Early Years Curriculum

A high-quality nursery should follow the Early Years Foundation Stage while creating meaningful learning opportunities through play. The best settings encourage communication, physical development, creativity, early mathematics, literacy and emotional wellbeing through engaging experiences.

Strong Parent Partnerships

Regular communication helps families stay connected to their child's development. Look for a nursery that values working in partnership with parents, sharing observations, milestones and everyday moments.

Discover Fennies Nurseries Across Croydon, Horley, Oxted & East Surrey

Whether you're looking for a nursery close to home, near work or within easy reach of your daily commute, Fennies has several nurseries across the region.

Fennies Croydon, Addiscombe Road

For families looking for a nursery close to East Croydon Station, Fennies Croydon, Addiscombe Road combines an accessible location with more than two decades of experience supporting local families. Open since 2002, it is one of the most established nurseries in the Fennies family and welcomes children from three months to five years, providing a continuous learning journey from baby room through to preschool.  

The purpose-built nursery has been designed around children's development, with dedicated learning spaces for every age group and a spacious outdoor garden that children use every day. One of its most recognisable features is the slide connecting the preschool room directly to the garden, making outdoor learning a natural part of the day. Families also benefit from specialist facilities including, sensory spaces, buggy storage and on-site parking.

This nursery is particularly popular with families living in Croydon and commuters travelling into London, thanks to its proximity to East Croydon Station. Parents regularly choose this setting because it combines an established reputation, purpose-built facilities and experienced educators who work closely with families to support every child's development.

Fennies Croydon, Lower Addiscombe Road

Located on Lower Addiscombe Road, around a 10-minute walk from East Croydon Station, Fennies Croydon, Lower Addiscombe Road is ideally placed for families living in Addiscombe, Shirley, Woodside and the surrounding areas, as well as parents commuting into London. Opened in 2023, this modern nursery welcomes children aged three months to five years, offering a continuous learning journey from baby room through to preschool in a purpose designed environment.

As one of the newest nurseries in the Fennies family, the setting has been thoughtfully designed with children's development in mind. Bright learning rooms are complemented by exceptional outdoor spaces, including a racetrack, mud kitchen, sandpit and water feature, encouraging imaginative play and exploration. Younger children also benefit from a dedicated sensory experience, while specialist spaces enrich learning throughout the nursery.

Families choose Fennies Croydon, Lower Addiscombe Road for its combination of innovative facilities, experienced educators and welcoming community feel. Regular updates through the Famly app help parents stay connected to their child's progress, while the nursery's convenient location and carefully designed learning environments make it an excellent choice for families looking for high quality childcare in Croydon.

Fennies South Croydon, St. Augustine’s Avenue

Located on St Augustine’s Avenue, Fennies South Croydon is the original nursery in the Fennies family, opening in 1995. It welcomes children aged three months to five years and serves families across South Croydon, Purley Oaks and Sanderstead, offering a long-established Early Years setting with a strong local reputation.

The nursery is designed to support children as they move through each stage of development, with connected learning environments that help create smooth transitions between rooms. Outdoors, children have access to a spacious garden designed for active play and exploration, featuring a water feature and mud kitchen, encouraging imagination and learning through play.

Families choose Fennies South Croydon because of its established history, community-focused approach and experienced team who work closely with parents to support each child’s development. Regular communication through the Famly app helps maintain strong parent partnerships and keeps families closely involved in their child’s Early Years journey.

Fennies Sanderstead, Church Way

Located on St Augustine’s Avenue, Fennies South Croydon is the original nursery in the Fennies family, opening in 1995. It welcomes children aged three months to five years and serves families across South Croydon, Purley Oaks and Sanderstead, offering a long-established Early Years setting with a strong local reputation.

The nursery is designed to support children as they move through each stage of development, with connected learning environments that help create smooth transitions between rooms. Outdoors, children have access to a spacious garden designed for active play and exploration, featuring a water feature and mud kitchen, encouraging imagination and learning through play.

Families choose Fennies South Croydon because of its established history, community-focused approach and experienced team who work closely with parents to support each child’s development. Regular communication through the Famly app helps maintain strong parent partnerships and keeps families closely involved in their child’s Early Years journey.

Fennies Purley, Christchurch Road

Located on Christchurch Road, just a short distance from Purley town centre and around a 7-minute walk from Purley Station, Fennies Purley has been supporting local families since 2003. Welcoming children aged three months to five years, the nursery is ideally suited to families in Purley, Kenley, Coulsdon and the surrounding areas who are looking for a well-established nursery with excellent transport links.  

One of the nursery's standout features is its five age specific learning rooms and three dedicated gardens, including separate outdoor spaces for babies and toddlers, allowing children to enjoy free flow learning in environments tailored to their stage of development. The main garden includes a mini racetrack, mud kitchen, sandpit and cosy den, while thoughtfully designed indoor spaces feature dedicated sensory and communication areas that encourage exploration, creativity and confidence.  

Families choose Fennies Purley because it combines more than two decades of experience with modern Early Years education in a setting designed around children's development. It's an excellent choice for parents looking for high-quality childcare that helps children build confidence, curiosity and a love of learning from their very first day.

Fennies Horley, Albert Road

Located on Albert Road, just 5 minutes from Horley Station and within easy reach of Gatwick Airport, Fennies Horley, Albert Road is a convenient choice for families across Horley, Smallfield, Hookwood and the wider East Surrey area. Welcoming children aged three months to five years, the nursery provides a seamless learning journey from baby room through to preschool, making it ideal for both local families and parents commuting to work.

Inspired by its location, one of the nursery's standout features is the unique 'Fennies Airport' role play area, where children develop confidence, communication and imaginative thinking through play. Alongside three age specific learning rooms, children enjoy a spacious outdoor garden complete with an amazing growing area.

Families choose Fennies Horley because it combines excellent accessibility with inspiring learning environments that are designed around children's development. Its close proximity to Gatwick Airport and Horley Station makes daily drop offs easier for busy parents, while the experienced team, thoughtfully designed spaces and research informed curriculum help every child build the confidence and skills they need for school and beyond.

Fennies Oxted, Amy Road

Located on Amy Road, just a 2-minute walk from Oxted Station, Fennies Oxted, Amy Road, is ideally placed for families living in Oxted, Limpsfield, Hurst Green and the surrounding East Surrey villages. Opened in 2019, the nursery welcomes children aged three months to five years, providing a continuous learning journey in a modern setting designed specifically for Early Years education.  

Purpose built with children's development in mind, the nursery features bright, spacious learning rooms, with the toddler and preschool rooms benefiting from free-flow access to the garden, encouraging children to move confidently between indoor and outdoor learning.  

Families choose Fennies Oxted because it combines an exceptional town centre location with thoughtfully designed learning environments and a strong sense of community. Its experienced team, purpose-built facilities and close partnership with parents make it an excellent choice for families looking for high-quality childcare in Oxted while preparing children with the confidence and skills they need for school and beyond.

Fennies Epsom, Hook Road

Located on Hook Road, just a 5-minute walk from Epsom Station and moments from Epsom town centre, Fennies Epsom, Hook Road has been supporting local families since 2014. Welcoming children aged three months to five years, the nursery is ideally placed for families in Epsom, Ashtead, Stoneleigh and the surrounding areas, while also offering a convenient option for parents commuting by train.

Purpose built with Early Years development at its core, the nursery features five age specific learning rooms that support children through every stage of their nursery journey. Standout features include a dedicated cooking studio, where children develop practical life skills, and a spacious garden complete with a mud kitchen, water feature and storytelling area. Free flow access between indoor and outdoor spaces encourages children to explore, discover and learn through play every day.  

Families choose Fennies Epsom because it combines a central location with thoughtfully designed learning environments and an experienced team that has built a trusted reputation within the local community. From strong parent partnerships and enriching learning experiences to facilities that inspire curiosity and independence, it's an excellent choice for families looking for high-quality childcare in Epsom.

Fennies Cheam, Worcester Road

Located on Worcester Road, just a 2-minute drive from Cheam Station, Fennies Cheam, Worcester Road is one of the newest nurseries in the Fennies family, opening in 2026. Welcoming children aged three months to five years, the nursery is ideally placed for families in Cheam, Sutton, Belmont and the surrounding areas who are looking for a purpose-built setting designed specifically for Early Years education.  

Designed with children's development at its heart, the nursery features bright, spacious learning environments where every room benefits from free-flow access to the garden, encouraging children to move seamlessly between indoor and outdoor learning. A dedicated studio space gives children opportunities to explore cooking, art and creative activities inspire curiosity and a love of learning every day.  

Families choose Fennies Cheam because it combines the latest purpose-built facilities with a warm, community-focused approach to early education. Conveniently located close to Cheam town centre, the nursery is known for its nurturing team, strong partnerships with parents and thoughtfully designed spaces that help every child feel secure, supported and ready to thrive from their very first day.

Why Families Choose Fennies

Every Fennies nursery shares the same commitment to providing exceptional early years education. Families choose Fennies because our nurseries offer:

• Beautiful, purpose designed learning environments.  
• A research informed curriculum that supports every stage of development.  
• Passionate educators who build meaningful relationships with every child.
• Healthy, freshly prepared meals each day.  
• Secure outdoor learning environments.  
• Strong partnerships with families through regular communication.
• Learning experiences that help prepare children for school and beyond.  

While each nursery has its own unique character, every Fennies setting is designed around creating exceptional outcomes for children through inspiring environments and high-quality teaching.

Don’t just take our word for it, hear from some of our parents on why they love our Fennies nurseries in Croydon and East Surrey:

“My experience at Fennies Nursery has been overwhelmingly positive. From day one, my son has thrived with thoughtful daily activities that encourage exploration and sensory play. The staff's seamless adaptation to his needs stands out, showing dedication and expertise. The nursery's app, with frequent updates and charming photos, keeps us connected throughout the day.” - Fennies Croydon, Lower Addiscombe Road Parent

“My child has been at Fennies Epsom, Hook Road for over 2 years full-time, it's a lovely nursery and the staff are so educated and down to earth. My child is excited to go to nursery school every day because she has fun and learns at the same time. She is so happy there!” - Fennies Epsom, Hook Road Parent

Book A Visit

The best way to choose a nursery is to experience it in person.

Visiting a Fennies nursery gives you the opportunity to explore our inspiring learning environments, meet our passionate educators and see how children learn through meaningful experiences every day. You'll also have the chance to ask questions, learn more about our curriculum and discover what makes each nursery unique.

Whether you're looking for a nursery in Croydon, South Croydon, Purley, Sanderstead, Horley, Oxted, Epsom or Cheam, our team would love to welcome you for a personal tour.

Book a visit today and discover how Fennies can support your child's earliest years.