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Nurture. Discover. Thrive.
Welcome to
Xen Day Nursery
Xen Day Nursery is a warm, nurturing setting in Croydon for children aged 3 months to 5 years, where child-led play and discovery guide every learning experience. Rooted in the EYFS, our calm routines and strong key person relationships help children feel safe and confident to explore independently. Through meaningful play and curiosity, we support children to grow into capable learners while keeping families connected through daily updates and shared milestones. We warmly invite you to book a visit and experience The Xen Way first-hand.
Rooms
We offer dedicated rooms for Babies, Toddlers and Preschool, each purposefully designed around their developmental stage and the EYFS. We warmly invite you to explore our Rooms page to see where your child's journey begins.
Babies
3-18 months
Toddlers
18 months -3 years
Sensory play and soft spaces support the earliest development of our crawlers. A key person approach ensures every baby feels safe and nurtured through music and discovery.
Curious toddlers develop communication and independence through play-based learning and exploration. Strong key person relationships help children manage emotions and foster their first friendships.
Pre School
Through play-based learning, preschool children build confidence, independence and a love of learning as they prepare for their next stage. A key person carefully supports their development through meaningful experiences guided by the EYFS.
3 -5 years
Discover The Xen Way
Discover 'The Xen Way', our EYFS-rooted approach that prioritises child-led play and meaningful experiences that guide every stage of learning. Through calm routines and strong key person relationships, your child will feel safe and confident to explore, discover and blossom in independence. We invite you to explore how our unique philosophy helps every little one thrive.
What Parents Think
Nurture. Discover. Thrive.
We’ve seen such a wonderful change since our daughter started. The teachers are so caring, and her curiosity for the world has grown massively. It’s a relief to know she is in such safe hands.
Amelia’s mum
The daily updates make such a difference; I always feel connected to my child’s progress. The staff are so welcoming that morning drop-offs have become stress-free and easy for our whole family.
Pitor’s dad
We’ve seen such progress since our daughter started. Every day is a new adventure of discovery-based play in a truly nurturing environment. She’s absolutely buzzing to get through the door every morning.
Leila’s mum
