MMI Day Nursery Croydon

46 Leslie Grove, Croydon CR0 6TJ
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9.8 53 Reviews
  • MMI Day Nursery Croydon, Croydon
MMI nursery and pre-school is a short walk from East Croydon train station. The nursery looks after children between the ages of three months and five years; and offer part-time and full-time places: term-time or for forty eight weeks of the year. The setting is based upon Maria Montessori's principles of independence, freedom within limits and respect for the child's natural psychological, physical and social development. Children learn concepts from working with materials rather than by direct instruction; and are allowed to grow and develop within a prepared environment with professional, trained practitioners. Staff understand that children develop and learn in different ways, at different rates and from babies through toddlers and into pre-school they 'follow the child.'
                                                                

The nursery is currently open for Critical & Keworkers children during this phase of COVID-19.

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Care Provided by MMI Day Nursery Croydon

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Aleksandra Garaloska (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 17
  • Total Places for Children
  • 72
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, 1 week in September, Easter & Christmas

MMI Day Nursery Croydon Reviews (53)

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MMI Day Nursery Croydon has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.828) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time MMI Day Nursery Croydon has 53 reviews.

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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't be happier with our experience at MMI Croydon! The staff in the baby room are absolutely wonderful, so caring, attentive, and genuinely loving towards the little ones. It's clear they enjoy what they do, and it makes me feel at ease knowing my baby is in such good hands.
The management of
the nursery is fantastic, always approachable and supportive, and they've created such a warm and welcoming environment. I also love getting the daily updates, its' so lovely to see what she's been up to.
A big thank you to everyone for making it such a happy place for our little one!

Reply from Aleksandra Garaloska, Manager at MMI Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're really happy to hear that you feel at ease and that your little one is enjoying their time at MMI Croydon. We truly appreciate your support and love being a part of your child's early years!


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Review from Kerry A (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started in the baby room and is now in the toddler room. Our youngest will be starting in the baby room in September. We are extremely happy with the nursery. Our daughter really settled quickly, now she runs in. She has learnt so much and is always bringing home things she has made in
the daily activities. There's good communication between teachers and parents and lots of events to attend so you feel a part of the nursery community. All the teachers and staff are lovely and you can see they really care about the children. The facilities are great, the space and the rooms are bright and welcoming. We are very happy and have recommended it to others.

Reply from Aleksandra Garaloska, Manager at MMI Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're so happy to hear that your daughter has settled in well and that you feel part of the nursery community. We look forward to welcoming your youngest in September!


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Review from L-B G (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children, ages 3 and 1, attend this nursery 5 days a week. My oldest has been attending little over 2 years at this nursery. It is a wonderful nursery that I often highly recommend to parents. The staff are amazing, really look after the children and care for them greatly to make them feel safe
and at home. It's more than a place for children to spend time in, there is an ethos of learning through play and children grow and develop wonderfully through this continuous work that the staff do with them. Everything from learning to eat with cutlery, to reading and loving books, using various tools, and putting on their own coats and shoes, to name a few things. Both my children love going and always talk about their peers and staff with affection. The staff use an external catering company that is great and serves fresh food, menu always looks very good. Facilities are great, outdoor space good, given 4 stars due to lack of nature access, there are great toys but no grass, trees.

Reply from Aleksandra Garaloska, Manager at MMI Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery! We're thrilled to hear your kind words and appreciate your feedback about our outdoor space.


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Review from A S (Father of Child) published on 25 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

MMI has been great for our son. The staff are caring, considerate and very focussed on the children. They make an effort to understand the kids holistically and share tips on how to help overcome challenges outside of nursery too. We have recommended the nursery to several close friends, and wouldn't
hesitate in recommending others too.

Reply from Aleksandra Garaloska, Manager at MMI Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience, and it's our pleasure to support your son's growth both inside and outside the nursery.


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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started MMI when she was two. After a year she became more independent and self-confident. She likes her nursery and teachers. All staff is very well prepared, nice and calm. When I'm asking my daughter about teachers she is always telling me how they played together and I'm sure that my
child has as much caring as she needs. As a parent, I also feel very well informed about my child's behaviour and achievements.

Reply from Aleksandra Garaloska, Manager at MMI Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you so much for sharing your kind words! We're delighted to hear about your daughter's growth in independence and confidence since starting with us. It's wonderful to know that she enjoys her time at the nursery and has such positive experiences with our teachers.Our team works hard to create a caring and supportive environment, so it's lovely to hear that both you and your daughter feel happy and well-informed. We truly value your feedback and look forward to continuing to support her development and learning journey.


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Review from M M (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We decided to send our daughter to MMI on the strength of the testimonies of several friends who send their children there and our impression after meeting the nursery manager, seeing the facilities and learning about the MMI approach.
We are so pleased with our decision and can see that our daughter
is thriving in this environment, is well cared for and enjoys herself. The staff are friendly and accessible, communication is excellent and we feel involved as parents.
We are very happy with the Montessori ethos and the nursery itself so would definitely recommend it to any parents looking to send their child there.

Reply from Aleksandra Garaloska, Manager at MMI Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you're happy with your decision to send your daughter to MMI. It's wonderful to know that she's thriving, enjoying herself, and feeling well cared for in our environment. We're so glad you found our staff approachable and that communication has been a positive part of your experience - we believe that involving parents is so important. Your kind words about the Montessori ethos and our nursery mean a lot to us. Thank you for your recommendation, and we're thrilled to have your family as part of our community!


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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I'm happy with this nursery because I've seen a big change in my daughter. She developed even more her talking specifically English language. She's become more independent and wants to do everything herself. And I'm very happy because she's a very happy and bright kid and I think most of these changes
are due to the nursery.

Reply from Aleksandra Garaloska, Manager at MMI Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! It's fantastic to hear about the progress your daughter has made, especially with her English and growing independence. Seeing her happiness and bright personality shine is exactly what we strive for, and we're so glad that you feel the nursery has played a part in her development. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're so happy to have your family as part of our nursery community!


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Review from Y J (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend MMI Nursery.
My son joined at 2 and stayed until he started school. He can be anxious in new settings but MMI was like a 2nd home for him and he couldn't wait to go in. The Montessori setting meant he could explore what interested him and he developed interests and passions that
have stayed with him. He also formed very strong friendships that have lasted years after leaving. My daughter started at 9 months and will stay until school. At the gates, I barely get a goodbye as she runs in to see her friends and she comes home each day with stories of the games she's played and conversations she's had. She can be quite stubborn but all the staff have gone out of their way to try to accommodate her, especially her fussy eating! She had a severe dairy allergy when she started and the team were extremely cooperative in making sure her needs were met to avoid or manage flare-ups.
I'm very thankful to the manager and her wonderful team for all they do to create such a warm and fostering environment.

Reply from Aleksandra Garaloska, Manager at MMI Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that both your son and daughter feel so at home here. Watching them grow, build friendships, and develop their unique interests is such a joy for our team. We're especially glad we could support your daughter's needs, from her dietary requirements to nurturing her independence. Your kind words mean a lot, and we're grateful to be a part of your family's journey. Regards MMI Team


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Review from Shivi S (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended MMI for almost 2 years now, the staff and management are great and their approach towards the overall development of the child is amazing. I have seen my daughter become independent in the tasks and is now ready to start her school in September 2024. I am truly grateful to the
whole staff, and a special shout out to one staff member in particular whom my daughter just adores. Thanks team for helping me with my parenthood journey!

Reply from Aleksandra Garaloska, Manager at MMI Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're absolutely thrilled to hear how much your daughter has grown and flourished during her time at MMI. Watching her become more independent and ready for her next big step into school has been a joy for us all. It means a lot to know that our approach has helped both your daughter and you on this parenthood journey, and we're honoured to be part of her early years. We'll be sure to pass along your special thanks to the team member she adores so much. It's such a delight when children form strong connections with our staff. Wishing your daughter all the best as she prepares for school next year. Thank you again for your warm feedback and for being such a valued part of our community! Warm regards,


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Review from Adriana C (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at MMI for one year now and I genuinely don't think you can find anything better than MMI (having also come from another nursery). From the manager to every single member of staff, the facilities, the support and communication, everything is fantastic. They really know how to keep
the focus on the children and don't get lost in frivolous stuff, they keep communication short, confident, informative and they lead the way. I am so grateful for the comfort of knowing how well my child is looked after and how much she enjoys nursery. Settling in was easy and over a year she has flourished enormously; even joining the preschool class more recently has been such an easy transition. Also, parents can get involved in plenty of activities and I love that! I can't recommend MMI enough!

Reply from Aleksandra Garaloska, Manager at MMI Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you for your very kind words, I will make sure the staff receive the feedback.


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Review from Irina U (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to MMI Day Nursery. She's been attending this nursery for almost two years.
Teachers are very dedicated to children and their individual needs and we can see our daughter's evolution day by day.
She always comes home happy and talks about her day and all the fun things she's
been doing.
We highly recommend MMI.

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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started in MMI in March 2023 when she was 15 months old. In the last five months, she’s grown much more confident and comfortable with the nursery. She is excited to go and comes home happily, often surprising us with the things she learned there, including speaking phrases.
The teachers
and managers are friendly, and they are efficient and effective in their communication. We are kept updated on her daily activities, injuries and development through their app.
Overall, I would recommend this nursery and feel very relieved to have found a great nursery that provides a safe and secure environment for my daughter while we are at work.

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Review from N P (Father of Child) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love MMI. Our eldest has been there for almost four years and will leave for school soon, and our youngest for a year. Our kids always enjoy going and have made some good friends. MMI teaches independence, respect and enjoyment - we really like the wider MMI philosophy. The nursery communicates well
with us; they have nice events, run lots of great activities with the kids, and generally, all really nice, caring, professional people. We always recommend it to other parents looking at nurseries.

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Review from Sophie S (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We joined MMI about a year ago after about two years in another nursery where the attention and communication had gone downhill. A year on, we are still delighted with MMI. The staff, including the manager, genuinely cares about the children; they adapt to their needs, and they partner with us, the
parents. There's very little staff turnover, which suggests the employees are happy there. Would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twins have been at MMI since they were 11 months old. Aged 18 months, one of my children was diagnosed with leukaemia.
MMI was instrumental during that period in supporting our other child’s needs whilst being incredible in terms of our needs. They have been nothing less than wonderful at welcoming
my son back one year later post-treatment whilst working in a strategic way to help him catch up from so much time off without overwhelming him. We were due to move away, but we opted to stay local just so our children could stay at MMI. I’m a very particular mum, and I would say I’m not easy to please; however, I recommend MMI to all my friends and people we meet. Incredible nursery. Thank you, team, for everything.

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Review from Karolina B (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really good nursery. My son started to attend when he was a year old. He is an independent and happy child who loves to explore and learn. He was given all the love and support he needed to help with the development.
Highly recommended.

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Review from Elisha W (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this nursery. We have to travel from the other side of Croydon to get here, but it’s worth it. My son absolutely loves it here. He’s been coming for a year now, and we have seen how much he has developed in that year - a large part of that is down to the staff at this nursery.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In my opinion, MMI is a fantastic nursery and preschool. My child has flourished in their care and they have introduced many amazing things. It's managed well, always feel comfortable bringing up issues or suggestions and all the staff and children are extremely polite and kind.

Reply from Aleksandra Garaloska, Manager at MMI Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you so much for your kind words. Kind Regards


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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery with caring staff who really support the children's development. I 100% recommend it!

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Review from Swapnil S (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This is our very first experience with a nursery and we are very pleased with the result we can see in our daughter. She has learnt a lot from the day she joined and has become confident and independent. The way the nursery takes care of her has ensured that I can focus on my work without being worried
about anything. Their response time is great and their attention to detail is brilliant. Keep up the good work!

Reply from Aleksandra Garaloska, Manager at MMI Day Nursery Croydon

Dear Swapnil, Thank you for the amazing words. We appreciate the trust we build with the parents.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.828)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.828) out of 10 for MMI Day Nursery Croydon is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.828 for MMI Day Nursery Croydon is calculated as follows: ( (220 Excellents x 5) + (37 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 261 Ratings = 4.828

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for MMI Day Nursery Croydon is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about MMI Day Nursery Croydon

What is the Age Range of Children that MMI Day Nursery Croydon accepts?

MMI Day Nursery Croydon accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is MMI Day Nursery Croydon Open?

MMI Day Nursery Croydon is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does MMI Day Nursery Croydon have capacity for?

MMI Day Nursery Croydon has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is MMI Day Nursery Croydon to the centre of Croydon?

0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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