Croydon Nurseries - Help!

[GrandPoohBah]

It turns out that I'm going to be going back to work sooner than anticipated, and so I really need to sort out child care.

I'm returning in September, when DD will be 9 months, and I'm having problems getting recommendations from anyone I know with children as they're all lucky enough to have family to help out.

So... Does anyone have any recommendations for nurseries in Croydon? I live in Selsdon and work near Fairfield Halls, so anything between there particularly would be appreciated.

[ReetPetit]

you may be hard pressed to find a nursery for September now for such a young child...

Try your local FIS - they can give you a list of local childminders - some will be happy to take on temporary children - if a nursery is what you want, at least you can get her on waiting lists, or you may decide to stick with a childminder if you find one your dd is happy with (i prefer childminders for children under 2 from professional experience...)

FIS may be able to let you know if any nurseries have spaces also. Generally I would say avoid the big chains, community/childrens centre types are better ime.

[GrandPoohBah]

I know :( I wasn't planning on going back until next year, so there wasn't so much time pressure but things have conspired against me and needs must.

Thanks for the advice though.

[Noseynoonoo]

It might be worth asking this on the Mumsnet Croydon page. Hopefully someone can help you there.

[windywoo26]

My DC goes to Sunshine Day Nursery (used to be called Funshine Day Nursery) in Heathfield Road. I am really happy with it and my DC loves it there.

[GrandPoohBah]

Thank you Windy :)