Welcoming 3 year olds from January 2027!
For 3-4 years olds
KAPSCroydon
nursery
Nursery
For children aged 3-4
Reception
For children aged 4+
Nursery
Welcome to Krishna Avanti Primary School Croydon Nursery for children aged 2–3. We provide a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued and known.
Guided by the Avanti Way and the Tree of Life philosophy, we support young children to grow with confidence through caring relationships, joyful play and early learning experiences.
Reception
Children who start their journey in our Nursery & Pre-School quickly grow in confidence within a familiar and caring setting.
They form strong relationships with staff, become comfortable with daily routines and feel a real sense of belonging. When it is time to apply for Reception, the transition feels natural and reassuring.
Why Avanti Gardens Nursery?
On behalf of everyone at Krishna Avanti Primary School Croydon, it is a real pleasure to welcome you and your child to our Nursery for 2–4 year olds.
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We know how important this decision is. These first steps into education are precious, and as parents you want somewhere you know your child will feel safe, happy and truly cared for. At Krishna Avanti Primary School Croydon, we create a warm, nurturing environment where every child is known as an individual as we know when children feel secure and loved, they flourish.
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Our nursery is shaped by the Avanti Way and the 'Tree of Life', helping us encourage young children grow and thrive.
Strong Roots - Spiritual Insight
We begin by nurturing your child’s inner world. Through stories, music, time in nature and gentle moments of stillness, children begin to develop kindness, gratitude and an awareness of others. Simple yoga and mindfulness activities help them feel calm and balanced. These early experiences build emotional security and a quiet confidence that supports everything else they go on to learn.
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A Growing Trunk - Character Formation
As children settle, we focus on building character in natural, age-appropriate ways. In the everyday rhythm of play, sharing and exploring together, children learn respect, empathy, self-control and courage. They practise taking turns, expressing their feelings and forming friendships. With caring guidance from our Early Years practitioners, they grow in independence and self-belief.
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A Flourishing Crown - Educational Excellence
Alongside this strong foundation, we gently introduce the building blocks of learning. Our play-based Early Years curriculum supports communication and language, early phonics awareness, number confidence, physical development and creativity. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, enriched by our holistic approach, so that learning is joyful, purposeful and filled with curiosity.
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At Krishna Avanti Primary School Croydon, we see each child as full of potential in every sense. Our role is to nurture that potential with warmth, intention and high expectations.
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We look forward to walking this special first stage of your child’s journey with you.
Schedule, Fees and Funded Hours
Pre-School sessions are: ​
Morning Session
8.30am – 11.30am
Afternoon Session
12.30pm – 3.30pm
Full day
8.30am – 3.30pm
If you are entitled to government funding, you can access 15 or 30 hours of free childcare. Childcare vouchers for 15 hours can be spread out across the week, e.g. all morning or all afternoons, or can be taken as full days.
Fees for any additional hours and lunch charges can been reviewed below.
Sessions
Morning Session
Afternoon Session
Full Day
2 Years Old
Funded Hours (15 or 30 free hours)
£0 per day
£0 per day
£5 per day (lunch)
Self-Funded Hours (hours you choose to purchase yourself)
£27.00 per day
£27.00 per day
£59.00 per day
3* and 4 Years Old
Funded Hours (15 or 30 free hours)
£0 per day
£0 per day
£5 per day (lunch)
Self-Funded Hours (hours you choose to purchase yourself)
£18.00 per day
£18.00 per day
£41.00 per day
Sessions
Morning Session
Afternoon Session
Full Day
3* and 4 Years Old
Funded Hours (15 or 30 free hours)
£0 per day
£0 per day
£5 per day (lunch)
Self-Funded Hours (hours you choose to purchase yourself)
£18.00 per day
£18.00 per day
£41.00 per day
Lunch & Snacks
Morning or afternoon snack is included in the price of the session. Children who attend Nursery for full days will be required to pay for school lunches at the time of booking.
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All of our snacks and lunches are vegetarian or vegan and in line with our ethos.
We are a nut and sesame free school, and we cater to a variety of dietary requirements and food allergies. More information on school meals can be found here.
We will not be able to accommodate packed lunches for the Nursery.
Contact Details
020 8353 4253
Find us
Krishna Avanti Primary School, Croydon
Southbridge Place, Croydon, CR0 4HA
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Admissions Policy
Admissions are done based on the oversubscription criteria, which can be found in our Admissions Policy.
Therefore, applications will not be considered by the date of the application, but all parents will be informed of the admission by the deadline indicated below.
“Thank you for all the beautiful and nurturing work, effort & vision at the school. It’s a beautiful school, and my daughter loves it, all credit to this wonderful work and attitude in developing the big and small things.”
Avanti Gardens parent