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In This Issue Children’s Activities......12- 1 4 Day Nurseries & Preschools..........7 - 8 Party Time........3 Places To Go.........6 Independent Schools .....10
Chaos Art Club, Beckenham, 2 to 5 yrs, tel 020 8650 9697 Emma’s Pottery Parlour, West Wickham High Street, tel 0208 249 0358 Little Learners Messy Play & Mark Making baby/toddler class, 5 months-5 years, tel 07771677757 Toddlers Gym and Fitness
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Baby Ballerinas, preschool ballet classes, 2y+, Croydon, tel 07903 934761 Baby Ballet, ballet classes for little ones, Sutton, Cheam, tel 07956 872287 babyballet Warlingham, Caterham and South Croydon, fun classes for preschoolers, tel 07590 313011
The UK’s leading active physical play The UK’s leading active programme for pre-school children physical play programme for Classes in Chislehurst, Orpington & Otford Book a trial session with us! pre-school children. www.tumbletots.com/orpington Classes in Chislehurst, sarah.helen@tumbletots.com 07526 673446 Orpington & Otford. Book a trial session with us!
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tel 0208 6583777 Ruggerbugs, Orpington, tel 01279 797777
Cavat Theatre Arts, Sanderstead, 2.5yrs+, tel 07815 907622
The Priory Leisure Centre, Toddler Soccer, 3 - 5yrs+, tel 01689 604363
diddi dance Funky preschool dance classes girls/boys 18mths+ Thomas Wall centre, tel 07729 848419
The Spa Leisure Centre, Baby Gymnastics Drop in Sessions, tel 020 8650 0233
Drama Buds, Early Yrs Drama, 0-10y, Carshalton, Cheam, Crydn, tel 020 8669 2355
The Spa Leisure Centre, Mini Gymnastics, tel 020 8650 0233
Dynamic Theatre Arts Academy, S Croydon & Sanderstead, 2½+, tel 07971 6877191 Early Stages, Sutton, dance/drama/ singing 4yrs+, tel 01737 270060 Jigsaw Performing Arts, 3-18 years, Croydon and Sutton, tel 020 8447 4530 Little Stars, Spotlights Theatre Schl, Croydon areas, 3½-6yr, tel 020 8460 5711 Moojangles Toddler music and dance class 5 months - 5 years - Thursdays at 10am, tel 07939074422 Parks School of Dancing, Purley 2½+, tel 020 8660 2127
The Spa Leisure Centre, Mini Trampoling, tel 020 8650 0233 The Spa Leisure Centre, Toddler Soccer 3-5yrs, tel 020 8650 0233 The Walnuts Leisure Centre, Mini Gymnastics, Orpington, tel 01689 870 533 The Walnuts Leisure Centre, Mini Trampoling, Orpington, tel 01689 870 533 Toddler Yoga, Studio 74, Bickley, from crawling to 3 yrs, tel 0208295 5255 Tots Funky Freestyle, Studio 74, Bickley, 3 to 5 yrs, tel 0208295 5255 Tots Tennis, Studio 74, Bickley, 3 to 5 yrs, tel 0208295 5255 Tumbletots, Classes in Chislehurst, Orpington & Otford, tel 07526 673446
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ZING Dance Studio/Popdance classes & workshops, ages 2-11 years, CR3, RH1, RH2, tel 03332 026264
Toddler Activitiess......2- 3
Baby Ballet, Studio 74, Bickley, 2.5 to 5 yrs, tel 0208295 5255
Tutoring & Language
Baby Cheerleading, Studio 74, Bickley, 3 to 5 yrs, tel 0208295 5255
Yoga for children with YogaBright, Beckenham, 3 yrs to teens, tel 07881 524900
Ballet Belles/Dowson-Erskine school of dance, ballet for ages 2 and up., tel 07703 531060
Toddlers Music
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Diddi Dance, Beckenham, dance classes, 2 to 4 yrs, tel 07720 319 940
Boppin Tots, musical fun & visual stimulation, Bromley, tel 07541 966872
Little Kickers, fun football training, 18mths-7yrs, Orpington & Petts Wood, tel 020 8432 0982
Bunny Beats Preschool Music Classes,Studio 74, 3 mths to 4yr, tel 0208295 5255
Mini Monkey Gym movement & sensory classes for 0-5s;, tel 07714 245999
Caterpillar Music Orpington, Petts Wood & Chislehurst, tel 07968 562925 French songs, stories and games for
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Toddler Activities • Tutoring babies & toddlers. Free taster session, tel 07891 738120
Maths & English, Chislehurst, tel 01689 812731
Hartbeeps, Original & highly interactive musical classes for Babies & Children, tel 07887524971
Kumon, after school studies for Maths & English, Hayes, tel 0208 432 0934
Jolly Dinosaurs Music Club, Orpington, tel 07860 162560
Kumon, after school studies for Maths & English, Petts wood, tel 020 8432 3414
Kodály-inspired music groups. Beckenham. Monday mornings. Two classes., tel 07762 102732
Kumon, after school studies for Maths & English, Petts Wood, tel 020 8432 3414
Monkey Music, Award winning music classes for Babies & children 3 mths to 4yrs., tel 020 8777 6700
Maths & Science,KS2,KS3 tuitions in Beckenham Contact SparcTutors, tel 07968206949
Sing & Sign, Award winning baby signing music classes across Bromley & Sevenoaks
NumberWorks’nWords provides maths and English tuition to children aged 5 to 16, tel 0208 289 9204
Tots Play Orpington, tel 07931686226
READY SET SCHOOL, School Readiness service for 3 & 4 year olds, Eltham SE9, tel 07789597220
Tutoring 11 plus Mock Tests, tel 0208 642 5239
Spanish Tuition for all ages. Help with GCSE, A level or just for fun., tel 01959 541087
11+ 13+ KS3 GCSE A level English Mrs Gardner BA(Hons) QTS PGCE (Sutton area), tel 07875 713896
Language Classes
11+ English, verbal, non-verbal reasoning tuition, tel 020 8669 9794
El Quijote Spanish Club in Bromley for children 4 yrs+, tel 020 8325 1043
A Fun and Interactive Educational Class offering a head start to learning, tel 07817771338
El Quijote Spanish Clubin Bromley for babies & toddlers, tel 020 8325 1043 French learning through games, stories and songs Y1&Y2. Free taster class, tel 07891 738120
ACES Tutoring, Hartley Down, Purley, primary KS3, tel 020 8668 0420 Cambridge Tutors, all subjects, GCSE, A-Level, tel 020 8123 4493 Croydon Dyslexia Assn, literacy support, KS2/3, Sat workshop, tel 08442 496949 Croydon Metropolitan College, 11+, GCSE & A Levels, tel 020 8688 5777 Experienced KS2 tutor (years 3-6) 25 1.5hr weekly sessions, tel 07913350144 Explore Learning Addiscombe, Lwr Addiscombe Rd, tel 020 3370 5420 Explore Learning Purley, Brighton Road, tel 020 8090 2938 Explore Learning, Maths & English, N Cheam, 5-14yrs, tel 020 8644 0975
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Out of School Clubs Farquhar’s Vocabulary Flash Cards, tel 07772 967 078
Kumon Maths and English, North Cheam, tel 020 8660 4960
Beano’s After School Club, Barrow Hedges School, Carshalton, tel 07841 563280
First Class Learning South Croydon Maths and English tuition 5-16yrs, tel 07790 004416
Kumon Maths and English, Purley, 4y+, tel 020 3005 2372
Beano’s Club after school club, Carshalton, tel 07841 563280
Kumon Maths and English, Shirley, tel 020 8819 3474
Bumble Bees Out of School Club, Cheam, 3-8 years, tel 020 8661 7761
First Class Learning, Maths & English, Sutton, tel 07712 323582
Looking for one-to-one tutoring services? Call us! 5-18 years, Adults welcome, tel 07946 021 385
Culvers House Out of School Club, Mitcham, ages 4½-11y, tel 020 8255 6199
First Class Learning, Maths & English, Thornton Heath, tel 01483 728007
Rising Stars Tuition, Saturday tuition, Mitcham, tel 07903 509014
Gingerbread Corner, Grenaby Rd, Croydon, tel 020 8683 3322
First Class Learning, Maths & English, Wallington, tel 020 8395 6813
Affordable online science tuition classes., tel 07864 815752
Fleet Tutors, all levels, personalised tuition, tel 0333 920 2557
Ashgrove Tutorial Centre, Bromley, 3 yrs+, tel 020 8460 4143
Grange Play Centre, Beddington Pk, Wallington, ages 4½-11y, tel 020 8404 3145
Greater London Tutors, all subjects, all levels, public exam, tel 020 7034 0800
Bow Tutors, Bromley, one to one help. Established over 30yrs, tel 020 8460 0353
First Class Learning, Maths & English, Mitcham, tel 020 8646 6791
Kumon Maths & English Selsdon, tel 020 7993 8698 Kumon Maths & English, Belmont, tel 01737 306013
Fleet Tutors, covering all areas, tel 0333 920 2790 Hare Literacy, tel 07789421019
Kumon Maths & English, Carshalton, tel 020 8819 4466
Jace Training, Bromley, Childcare training for 16 yrs +, tel 020 8462 0599
Kumon Maths & English, Croydon Central, tel 020 8686 6833
Kumon, after school studies for Maths & English, Beckenham, tel 0208 461 2107
Kumon Maths & English, Croydon West, tel 020 8684 3615 Kumon Maths & English, Mitcham, tel 020 8764 6150 Kumon Maths and English, Merton Park, tel 020 8685 9968
Kumon, after school studies for Maths & English, Bromley, tel 020 3602 9746 Kumon, after school studies for Maths & English, Chelsfield, tel 01689 602196 Kumon, after school studies for
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Top Kids at Woodside, tel 020 8654 7517 After School & Breakfast Club, Crofton Infants School, tel 07746 054901 After School & Breakfast Club, Darrick Wood Infants School, tel 07951 958397 After School & Breakfast Club, Darrick Woods Infants School, tel 07951 958397 After School Club, Darrick Wood Junior School, tel 07903 916420 Bromley Football Club, coaching sessions, 4 to 16 yrs, tel 020 8460 5291 Chaos Art Club After School Club, Beckenham, 5 to 11 yrs, tel 020 8650 9697 Chucklebox Out of School Club, various locations 4 to 11 yrs, tel 020 8777 0218 Darwin Leisure Centre Charlton Challenge Biggin Hill, tel 01959 540606 J’amies Gymnastics Academy,Beckenham, Chislehurst, all ages, tel 020 8464 1477 Petts Wood & Orpington Chess Club, tel Find Online Pixies Kidz Clubz, St Marys, Beckenham, 4.5 to 11 yrs, tel 020 8405 5483 Red Hill Primary School, Chislehurst, After School Club, tel 07932 254583 Royston Primary School, Penge, After School & Breakfast Club, tel 07903 652126 St Vincent’s Primary School, Mottingham, After School Club, tel 07930 289522 Stingers Kids Club Holiday Playscheme, Biggin Hill, 5 to 11, tel 07889 361200 Sunnyfields After-School Club & Holiday Playscheme, 4 to 11, tel 020 8313 3745 The Spa Leisure Centre, Charlton Challenge, Beckenham,
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AquaSkills Swim School, Croydon High, Warlingham, tel 020 8651 2140 Barracudas at Trinity School, Croydon, 4yrs - 14 yrs, tel 0845 123 5299 Beano’s Hol Club, Barrow Hedges Primary, Carshalton, tel 07841 563 280 Better, Sutton Sports Village, tel 020 8641 6611 Birdhurst Kids Club, S Croydon, 4-11yrs, tel 020 8667 9755 Buddies’ Hol Club, Beaumont Primary, Purley, tel 07714 770783 Children’s Special, Gospel Hall, Ross Rd, free Feb/Aug hols, tel 020 8647 9747 Culvers Playcentre, Mitcham, balls, scooters, crafts, 4-12y, tel 020 8255 6199 Dynamic Theatre Arts Academy, Summer classes, Sanderstead, tel 07971 6877191 Football Holiday Club, Carshalton Athletic FC, B/G, 4-8y, tel 020 8642 2551 Go Wild With Us UK, Forest School fun for all ages and families across Croydon, tel 07729769663 Grove Park Summer Camp, Carshalton, 3-6yrs, 1st-12th Aug, tel 020 8398 9924 Holiday Courses at Purley Sports Club CR8 3PF in multi sports & tennis, tel 020 8660 0608
MLH (Mum’s Little Helpers), St Mildred’s, Addiscombe, 4y+, tel 07930 619763
STEM Weekly Coding & Robotics Classes for Kids Ages 4+ Sutton, Wallington, tel 07944676239
Mulberry Bush Holiday Club, Coulsdon, tel 020 8660 4180
Super Camps, Royal Russell, Whitgift, tel 01235 467 300
Multi Sport Hol Camp, Harris Acad, West Wy, Mitcham, 5-14y, tel 020 8623 1031
Sutton Ecology Centre, Carshalton, tel 020 8770 5820
Play Plus Head Office, holiday clubs in Croydon, tel 020 8668 4707 Play Plus Holiday Club, Addiscombe, tel 020 8668 4707 Play Plus Holiday Club, Rowdown, New Addington, tel 020 8668 4707 Play Plus, Rowdown Centre, New Addington, primary age, tel 020 8239 7189
Holiplay Children’s Activity Centre, Shirley, ages 5-7y, tel 07949 297744
Playplus, Addiscombe Childcare Centre, Croydon, primary age, tel 020 8655 3150
Immanuel Day Nursery, 1 Haling Park Road, S Croydon, 3m-5yrs, tel 020 8688 0995
Purley Sports Club, The Ridge (off Farm Lane) Purley, 5y+, tel 020 8660 0608
Literacy Club, The Anchor School, Sutton, tel 07734 110054
Safeplay After School Club, Beulah School, 4-11y, tel 020 8653 9388
MAD Academy, hol classes, Cheam, 12m-4y, tel 01372 372 942
Satellites Hol Club, All Saints Primary, Carshalton, 4-8y, tel 020 8647 1967
MAD Academy, hol classes, Selsdon, 12m-4, tel 020 8407 1726
Splish N Splash Swim School, tel 07974 752442
Merton Mencap, Holiday Scheme, 5-13y, tel 020 8254 8389
Stanley’s Hol Club, Stanley Pk Infants, Carshalton, tel 07711 075071
Sutton Mencap, holiday scheme, 6-15yrs, tel 020 8647 8600 Tennis Camp & Courses, Purley, Croydon, Cheam, Sutton, 4y+, tel 020 8668 5250 Woodlands Playscheme, grounds of St Helier Hospital, 5-12y, tel 020 8296 2467 Active Camps Multi-Activity Camp, 3-15 years, tel 01865 594325 Babington House Holiday Scheme, Chislehurst, 3 to 8 yrs, tel 07790 380094 Barracudas Activity Camps, 4.5 to 14yrs, tel 0845 123 5299 Bromley Environmental Education Centre, nature lessons, tel 01689 860571 Bromley Mytime at the Spa Holiday Playscheme, Beckenham, tel 020 8658 3636 Bromley Mytime at the Walnuts Holiday Playscheme, 5 yrs, tel 01689 883804 Bromley Mytime, CONNECT,
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Out of School Clubs programmes run in the holidays, tel 020 8323 1706
Holiday Camps for 4 - 11yrs old, tel 0208 6583777
Children’s Riding, New Lodge Centre, Mottingham Lane, tel 020 8851 6447
Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Holiday Scheme, Bromley, tel 020 3918 3676
Chucklebox Out of School and Holiday Provision, 4 to 11 yrs, tel 020 8777 0218 Cudham Environment Activities Centre, residential centre, tel 01959 574 660 Dance Fusion Holiday Workshops & Activities, tel 07973 559158
Children’s Holiday Camps! A variety of fun and educational holiday camps for children aged 3 - 16 years in school holidays
David Lloyd, Stanhope Grove, Beckenham, tel 0345 125 7002
Stingers Kids Club Holiday Playscheme, Biggin Hill, 0 - 8yrs, tel 07889 361200 Superkids Holiday Playscheme, Beckenham, 4 to 11 yrs, tel 07732 305454 The Lucy Griffiths Dance & Theatre Classes Summer Courses, tel 01689 827669 Twixus Child Care Centre Holiday Playscheme, 4 to 16 yrs, tel 01689 821033
Eltham College Sports Camps, tel 020 851 9111 Flying Colours Mobile Pottery Painting Parties, Baby footprints School Workshops, tel 07923060840
We provide outstanding holiday childcare for 4-14 year olds in Bromley, tel 0330 111 7077
HJA Summer School, tel 020 8249 3299
Daycare Nurseries
Indelible Studios, holiday workshop for young children, tel 07914 644585
Anerley Montessori Nursery, Penge, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel 020 8778 2810
Italia Conti, Chislehurst, summer school, tel 0203 105 0525
Archangels Montessori Day Nursery, Penge, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel 020 8659 9009
Love2Dance summer, dance and arts school, tel 07940 233882 Mrs Bonds Village Nursery (Holiday Playscheme) 4 to 11 yrs, tel 01689 811295 Munchkin Sports Multisport
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Kidsunlimited Day Nursery, Bickley, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel 0845 365 2929
Blenheim Nursery, Orpington, 3-5 yrs, all sessions are free, tel 01689 831 193
kidsunlimited Day Nursery, Beckeham, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel 0845 365 2929
Bright Sparks Day Nursery and Preschool, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel 01689 865246 Brinds Well Day Nursery & School, Orpington, 3 mths +, tel 01689 871771 Busy Bees at Farringtons, Chislehurst, 0 to 5 yrs, tel 020 8467 7356 Crofton Day Nursery, Crofton Lane, Orpington, 0 to 5 yrs, tel 01689 873311 Crystals Early Years Centre, Penge, 6 mths to 5 yrs, tel 020 8776 9792 Eltham Green Nursery, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel 020 8850 4720 Fennies Under 5’s Day Nurseries Ltd, Beckenham, tel 020 8778 4396 Funshine Daycare Nursery, Beckenham, 3 mths +, tel 020 8658 9021 Hayeswick Day Nursery & Pre School, Farnborough, tel 01689 856036 Hayeswick Day Nursery & Pre School, West Wickham, tel 020 8462 8228 Honeys Nursery, Biggin Hill, 2 to 5 yrs, tel 01959 540366 Kentwood Nursery, Penge,
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Lemongrove Day Nursery, Bromley Common, 6 mths+, tel 020 8466 5597
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Little Cherubs Nursery, Bromley, 3 mths to 4 yrs 11 mths, tel 020 8650 6507 Little Elms Daycare Nursery, Beckenham, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel 020 8658 4282 Little Learners Early Years Centre, Bromley, 2 to 5 yrs, tel 0208 466 0808 Little Legs Day Nursery, 315 Pickhurst Lane. New Day Nursery, tel 020 8464 8464 Little Sunflowers Day Nursery, Beckenham, 2 to 5 yrs, tel 020 8663 1835 Lollipops Child Care Ltd, Eltham, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel 020 8859 5832 Mottingham Hall Nursery & Preschool from 3 months plus, tel 0208 851 5332 Mrs Bonds Village Nursery, St Mary Cray, tel 01689 896135 Norris Day Nursery, Anerley, 2 to 5 yrs, tel 020 8778 9152
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Preschool Nurseries & Playgroups Chipstead Pre-School Open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays we offer continous care from 9:15am - 2:45pm, this can be taken as two sessions plus lunch or full day. Tuesdays & Wednesdays are 9:15am - 12:15pm. We take children from age 21/2 yrs - school entry. Peter Aubertin Hall, ElmoreRoad, Chipstead, CR5 3SG. Phone: 07881 654588 Email: chipsteadpreschool@gmail.com Nursery and Pre-school for Children aged 2-5yrs in Penge, SE20, tel 07940202447 Petit Pembrokes Daycare Nursery, Bromley, 18 mths to 5 yrs, tel 020 8460 6260 Pickles, 185 Elmers End Road, Beckenham, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel 07594 651984 Pixie Day Nursery, Beckenham, 1 to 5 yrs, tel 020 8658 3982 Rainbow Day Nursery, Hayes Rd, Langdon Rd, Southborough Ln, 4 mth to 5 yrs, tel 020 8460 5335 Shortlands Day Nursery and Preschool from 3 months plus, tel 0330 127 5636 St. Paul’s Cray C of E Nursery School, St Paul’s Cray, tel 01689 873519 Station House Nursery, Penge, 2 to 5 yrs, tel 020 8659 9477 Stembridge Hall Day Nursery, Anerley, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel 020 8776 9008 Sunnyfields Day Nursery, Bromley, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel 020 8313 9191 Sunnyfields Day Nursery, Orpington, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel 01689 830623 Teddies Nurseries, Beckenham, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel 020 8658 7499 The Community Vision Nursery, Penge, 2 to 5 yrs, tel 020 8659 1972 The Ladybird Montessori Day Nursery, Beckenham, 3 mths +, tel 020 8650 0842 The Nursery on the Green at Eltham Ltd, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel 020 8850 0122 Threshers Day Nursery, St Mary Cray, Orpington, 2 to 5 yrs, tel 01689 870772 Tiddlywinks Poverest Preschool, Orpington, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel 07909 991 595 Tiny Lives Day Nursery, Penge, tel 020 3252 1078 Tubbenden Nursery, Orpington, 3 to 5 yrs, term time only, tel 01689 851653 Twixus Child Care Centres, Orpington, 0 to 11 yrs, tel 01689 821033 Wickham Court School, West Wickham, Boys & Girls 2 ½ +, tel 020 8777 2942 Willow Park Montessori Nursery, Eltham, 2 to 5 yrs, tel 020 8850 8988 Winlaton Day Nursery, Bromley, 12
mths to 5 yrs, tel 020 8698 7400 Day Nurseries CR2, CR8,CR5 Abbey Wood Grange, 16 Church Road, Kenley, 3m-5y, tel 020 8660 9040 Birdhurst Day Nursery, S Park Hill Rd, S Croydon, 3m - 5yr, tel 020 8681 3187
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Brightsparks Day Nursery, HopScotch_spring15.indd 1 Pre-School Meadow Hill, Purley, 3mths - 5yrs, For children 2 - 5 years old tel 020 8660 2340 • Morning, afternoon or full days Brightsparks Day Nursery, Old Coulsdon, 3mths - 5yrs, tel 01737 552646 Brightsparks Day Nursery, Purley Way, 3mths - 5yrs, tel 020 8667 0687 Brightsparks Day Nursery, Selsdon, 3m - 5y, tel 020 8651 3191 Fennies U5s, Beech Ho, 15 Church Way, Sanderstead, 3m-5y, tel 020 8651 0446 Fennies U5s, St Augustines Ave, S Croydon, 3m-5y, tel 020 8686 5474 Fennies Under 5s, Christchurch Rd, Purley, 3m-5y, tel 020 8763 8039 Immanuel Day Nursery, 1 Haling Park Road, S Croydon, 0-5yrs, tel 020 8688 0995Immanuel Day Nursery, 1 Haling Park Road, S Croydon, 3m-5yrs, tel 020 8688 0995 Kenley Kindergarten Nursery, 20 New Barn Lane, 3m - 5yrs, tel 020 8660 3232 Kinderland Day Nursery, Normanton Rd, S Croydon, 3m-5yrs, tel 020 8760 0617 Little Apples Day Nursery, Sanderstead Rd, S Croy, 3m-5y, tel 0208 686 6246 Offering childcare for children aged 2-4 years old. Ofsted rated Outstanding, tel 0208 406 0080 Russell Hill Rd Day Nursery, Purley, tel 020 8660 8669 Russell Hill Rd Day Nursery, PurleyPurley, 6wk-5yrs, tel 020 8660 8669 The Butterfly Patch Preschool and Day Nursery, Norman House Shirley, tel 03300 432127 Day Nurseries CR7, CR0,CR4 Acorn Day Nursery, Forestdale, 18m+, tel 020 8768 3434 Alpha Day Nursery, Thornton Heath, 6m-5yrs, tel 020 8689 9990
• Wide range of activities available • All teaching on a one-to-one basis • Based in a beautiful setting in Beckenham • Funding available for 2, 3 & 4 year olds • Breakfast club and after school club spaces also available
Please call 020 8658 9009 to request a prospectus, or to make an appointment to visit us. Email: kiamena@talktalk.business.net www.kiamenamontessori.co.uk Archbishop Lanfranc Nursery, Mitcham Rd, 0-5yrs, tel 020 8689 1255 x4 Bambinos Day Nursery, 662 Davidson Rd, Croydon, 0-5y, tel 020 8407 1068 Beddington Pk Nursery, Derry Rd, Croydon, 3-5yrs, tel 020 8688 1390 Blossoms Day Nursery, Waddon New Rd, Croydon,3m-5yrs, tel 020 8760 0540
3 months to 5 years in Pollards hill, tel 02086793816
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Grange Day Nursery, 379 London Rd, Mitcham, 0-5y, tel 020 8640 3310 Happy Tree Nursery, 420 London Rd, CR0, 3m-5y, tel 020 8684 3595 Haslemere House Day Nursery, Mitcham, 1-5yrs, tel 020 8640 0822 Inspire Day Nursery, 68 Windmill Rd, Croydn, 0-5y, 7.30-6.30, tel 020 8684 8177 Inspire Day Nursery, Croydon. Providing childcare from 0-5 Years, tel 02086848177 Jigsaw Day Nursery, 1 Cricket Green, Mitcham, 3m-5yrs, tel 020 8646 6075
Kendor Day Nursery, 49 Alfriston Ave, Croydon, 0-5y, tel 020 8689 3962 Kingfishers Day Nursery, Brigstock Rd, Thornton Heath, 3m+, tel 020 8683 0092 Kingfishers Day Nursery, Lwr Addiscombe Rd, Croydon, 3m+, tel 020 8405 9055 Kingfishers Place, Mtg Hall, Galpins Rd, Thorntn Hth, 3m+, tel 020 8683 0092
Blue House Day Nursery, Sydenham Rd, Croydon, 3m to 5yrs, tel 020 8681 7579
Kingswood Daycare Nursery, a fantastic nursery in Mitcham, tel 0208 687 0100
Carousel Nursery, Aragon Prim School, Aragon Rd, 3m-5yr, tel 020 8337 0037
La Petite Fleur Preschool, S Mitcham Comm Ctr, Haslemere Av, tel 020 8646 8857
Cherubs Day Nursery, Lewis Road, Mitcham, 6m-6yrs, tel 020 8646 4644 Co-operative Childcare at Castle Hill, New Addington, tel 01689 809793 David Nicholas Nursery Ctr, Mitcham, 6m - 5yrs (wtg list), tel 020 8687 1356 Dolphin Day Nursery, Green Lane, Morden, 12m to 5yrs, tel 020 8288 1945 Elgin Nursery, Elgin Road, Croydon, 3m-5yrs, tel 020 8662 1159 Fennies U5s, Addiscombe Road, Croydon, 3m-5y, tel 020 8654 6011 First Steps Day Nursery, Church Rd, Croydon, 0-5yr, tel 020 8681 8430 Friendly nursery taking children from
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LaDel’s Day Nursery, Highbury Ave, Thornton Heath, 3m-5y, tel 020 8764 4343 Lavender Nursery, Children’s Centre, London Rd, Mitchm, 0-5y, tel 020 8646 8481 Leapfrog Day Nursery, Martin Way, Morden, 0-5yrs, tel 020 8540 8090 Little Learners Day Nursery, W Croydon, ages 0 to 5 yrs, tel 020 8683 2476 Loving Hands Intl School, Leander Rd, Thornton Heath, 0-5yrs, tel 020 8683 4847 Lullyabys at Little Village, Selhurst Place, 3m to 5yrs, tel 020 8665 0595
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Preschools Nurseries & Playgroups • Places to Visit Montessori Day Nursery and Montessori & EYE Teacher Training College, tel 02086862727
tel 07434 975582 Cutty Sark Clipper Ship, Greenwich, tel 020 8312 6678
Morland Ark Nursery, Morland Rd, E Croydon, tel 020 3253 0007
Diggerland, Rochester, Kent, tel 0871 2277007
Nursery on the Green, Meth Ch, Cricket Grn, Mitcham, 8m-5y, tel 020 8648 2446
Drusillas, East Sussex, tel 01323 874100 Eagle Heights, Kent’s Bird of Prey Centre, Eynsford, tel 01322 866577
Playdays Day Nursery, Keeley Rd, Croydon, 7am-7pm, tel 020 8681 0505
Godstone Farm, Godstone, Surrey, tel 01883 742546
Scribbles Day Nursery, Thornton Heath, ages 6m to 5 yrs, tel 020 8405 0099
Groombridge Place, Gardens & Enchanted Forest, tel 01892 861444
Snuggle Bunnies Nursery, 3739 Western Rd, Mitcham, 2 - 5y, tel 020 8648 6083 Spencer Nursery School, Mitcham Junction, 3m to 5 yrs, tel 020 8648 4126 Sunshine Day Nursery, Heathfield Road, Croydon, 3m to 4yrs, tel 020 8667 1345 The Co-operative Childcare, Croydon University Hospital, tel 0800 954 0669 The Co-operative Childcare, Dunley Drive, tel 0800 954 0669 Toggles Nursery, Lebanon Road, East Croydon, ages 18m-5yrs, tel 020 8654 4552
December 2023
Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge, tel 01732 865224
FATHER CHRISTMAS
Howletts Wild Animal Park, Nr. Canterbury, tel 0844 842 4647
IS COMING TO GODSTONE FARM! The magic of Christmas comes to Godstone Farm this holiday season, meet Father Christmas and his elves and experience the wonder of winter on the farm!
Victory Day Nursery, Thornton Heath, 2-11yrs, tel 020 8768 5211 Westbury Tendercare Day Nursery, Croydon, 3m to 5yrs, tel 020 8665 6263
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6m-5y, tel 020 8647 4988
Chislehurst Caves, tel 020 8467 3264
Busy Bees Day Nursery, Morden Rd, Cheam, 3m - 5yrs, tel 020 8644 3654
Startel Day Nursery & Baby Unit, Holmwood Gdns, Wallington, tel 020 8669 4898
Christmas Tree Farm, Downe Village, tel 01689 861603
Glaisdale Day Nursery, Manor Rd, Cheam, 3m-5yrs, tel 020 8642 8526
Tweeddale Day Nursery, Tweeddale Rd, Carshalton, 2-5y, tel 020 8404 1640
Hopscotch Day Nursery, Belmont, 12m - 5y, tel 020 8770 0761
Day Nurseries SM1 and SM2
Day Nurseries SM3
Kids Unlimited, London Rd, N Cheam, tel 0330 311 4312 Little Oaks Forest School, Nonsuch Park, 1 to 5yrs, tel 07887 990516 Nuffy Bear Children’s Day Nursery, Cheam, 3m+, tel 020 3582 3544 Day Nurseries SM5 and SM6 Busy Bees Day Nursery, Kenny Drive, Carshalton, 3m - 5yrs, tel 020 8642 6175 Elmwood Nursery, Nightingale Road, Carshalton, 3m-5y, tel 020 8544 4583 Gaytime Day Nursery, Wallington 5m+, tel 020 8647 7652
Bumpsadaisies Day Nursery, Sutton, 3m to 5y, tel 020 8661 5533 Chiltern Day Nursery, Chiltern Road, Sutton, 3m to 5yrs, tel 020 8643 6831 Co-operative Childcare, Sutton, 3m+, tel 0800 954 0669 Grange Day Nursery, Royston Pk Pav, Royston Ave, Sutton, tel 020 8644 7199 Sutton Day Nursery, The Sports Village, Sutton, tel 020 8641 6611 Teddies Nurseries, Sherwood Park Road, Sutton, 3m-5yrs, tel 0330 057 6458
Coolings Green & Pleasant Nursery, Knockholt, tel 01959 532269 Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington, activities for children, tel 020 8460 1442 Crystal Palace Park, Penge Downe House, Orpington, study Charles’s Darwin gardens, tel 01689 859119 Eagle Heights, tel , tel 01322 866 577 Fishers Farm Park, tel 01403 700063 Friends of Animal League (F.O.A.L.Farm) Animal Rescue Centre, tel 01959 572386 Polhill Garden Centre, Badgers Mount, tel 01959 534212 Scadbury Park Nature Reserve, Orpington, tel 0300 303 8658
Jancett Baby Unit, Wallington, tel 020 8773 2922
The Co-operative Childcare, 21B Cheam Road, Sutton, tel 0800 954 0669
Jancett Day Nursery, Rose Rd, Wallington, 3m-5, tel 020 8773 8142
Treetops Day Nursery, Grove Rd, Sutton, 3m-5y, tel 020 8661 2201
Kids Unlimited Day Nursery, Carshalton, tel 0330 311 4312
Willows Day Nursery, Sutton Hosp, Sutton, 6m+, tel 020 8296 4333
Mini Treasures Nursery, Morden Hall Pk, Morden, 0-5yrs, tel 020 8648 6275
Places to Visit
Chessington World of Adventures, tel 0871 663 4477
Bromley Environmental Education Centre, tel 01689 860571
Crystal Palace Museum, story of the Crystal Palace 1851-1936,
Pollyanna Day Nursery, Carshalton,
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Out of Area Attractions Bocketts Farm Park, Leatherhead, Surrey, tel 01372 363764 British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield, Surrey, tel 01342 834658
Imperial War Museum, London SE1, tel 0207 416 5000 Kidspace is a magical, awardwinning indoor adventure park, tel 0208 686 0040 Leeds Castle, tel 01622 765400 Legoland, Windsor Livesey Museum for Children, London SE15, tel 020 7635 5829 London Transport Museum, tel 020 7565 7298 Lullingstone Roman Villa, Eynsford, tel 01322 863467 Marwell Wildlife, Hampshire, tel 01962 777407 Museum of London EC2Y National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, tel 020 8858 4422 Natural History Museum, London, tel 020 7942 5000 Natural History Museum, London SW7, tel 020 7942 5000 Penshurst Place and Gardens, Penshurst, Kent, tel 01892 870307 Pooh Corner, Hartfield, tel 01892 770456 Port Lympne, Wild Animal Park & Gardens, tel 0844 842 4647 Royal Observatory Greenwich, tel 020 8858 4422 The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, tel 01622 872068 The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, tel 020 8319 8900
Party Entertainers Action Stars Parties, traditional and sporty party games, tel 07840 352784 Allsortsoffun, Pirate,knight,spy party,magic,puppets, tel 07845 320001 Arty Crafty, Petts Wood, 2 to 7 yrs, tel 01689 608504 Baby Sensory 1st Birthday Parties: action songs, lights, parachutes, bubbles!, tel 07813 303 887
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Party Time • A - Z Children’s Activities tel 07944 085031 Crocodile Encounters, the reptiles that come to you!!, tel 07792491044 Dance Fusion Dance workshop & Disco Parties, tel 07973 559158 Emma’s Pottery Parlour, West Wickham High Street, tel 0208 249 0358
Vintage Afternoons, tel 07792 097 325
Dance and Drama Andrea Rose Dance, tel 07956 986491 Apsara Arts, bollywood, kathak & drama, 4yrs+, tel 07751 622907
Arts and Crafts
Baby Ballerinas, preschool ballet classes, 2y+, Croydon, tel 07903 934761
Froggle Parties, drama games, dancing, story telling, balloon models, prizes, tel 0845 0504509
Arty Crafty, Petts Wood, 18 mths to 5 yrs, tel 01689 608504
Baby Ballet, ballet for little ones, Sutton, Cheam, tel 07956 872287
Beauty Fabulous Boutique, tel 0207 018 2526 Bolinja, perfect party packages for 2-10 yr olds in Kent, endless fun!, tel 020 8242 9608
Krazy K, children’s entertainer, disco and pamper parties, tel 07967 212664
Children’s Recording Studio and pop star packages, Studio 74, tel 0208295 5255
Truly Scrumptious Pamper Parties, tel 07985 131013 Zebadee Parties, tel 020 3603 2082
Kid’s Parties, Dance Shows, Hen Parties, Discos, Studio 74, tel 0208295 5255
Children & Adults Classes, 16mths upwards. Messy Play, Crafts, Sewing & Cooking, tel 020 3326 1160
Rock n Roller, Family Roller Disco, The Walnuts, Orpington, tel 0208 656 0513
Seams so Easy, machine sewing classes, Bromey areas, 8yrs +, tel 07717 315735
Flying Colours Mobile Pottery Painting Parties from age 6+ inc. take away boxes, tel 07923060840
Jazz Hands and Party Feet. Dance Parties and more, tel 01689 827 669
Bromley Football Club, children’s parties, 4 to 16 yrs, tel 020 8460 5291
Reptile Razzmatazz, Party Entertainer with exotic animals, tel 01689 850760
KT’s Parties, themed parties & discos, tots to teens, tel 07759 067777 Little Kickers, football parties, party details on request, tel 020 8432 0982 MK Dance, childrens dance parties at your choice of location, tel 07841 527642
Circus Parties, tel 020 86600960
Munchkin Sports do kids birthday parties for 2-7 yr olds, tel 0208 6583777
‘Clee-J’s children’s discos. Female DJ. Bubbles, music, games,
Munchkin Sports do Nerf gun parties for 5 -11 yr olds, tel 0208 6583777
Bromley Arts Council, Ripley Arts Centre, Bromley, tel 020 8464 5816 Chaos Art Club, Beckenham, 2 to 5 yrs, tel 020 8650 9497 Children & Adults Classes, 16mths upwards. Messy Play, Crafts, Sewing & Cooking, tel 020 3326 1160 Craft Bee, Craft classes for everoyne, tel 020 8650 7099 Emma’s Pottery Parlour, West Wickham High Street, tel 0208 249 0358 Little Painter Art Classes for Children, 5-11 yrs old Bromley, Beckenham & Hayes, tel 07534655355 Mobile pottery painting company. Parties, Baby footprints, School workshops, tel 07923060840 Painting and Drawing classes on Saturdays and Sundays for adults and children, tel 07835764678
Blue Sky Dance Co, dance classes for all, S Croydon, 10-15y, tel 07887 781361 Bubble Gum Dance Ltd, Urban Dance Styles, Croydon, 4yrs +, tel 07944408017 Cantate Academy, Drama, Dance, Music, Art, 6yrs+, tel 07940573118 Cavat Theatre Arts, Sanderstead, 2.5yrs+, tel 07815 907622 Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation, 13-25yrs, tel 020 8655 1098 Dance School - RAD Ballet, IDTA MT, Tap & Jazz, 2.5-18 & Adults. Estb 41 yrs, tel 020 8660 2127 Del Toro School of Dance, Carshalton, 2½+, tel 020 8647 6067 Drama Buds, Early Yrs Drama, 0-7y, Carshalton, Cheam, Croydn, tel 020 8669 2355
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SANTA’S GROTTOS IN CENTRAL AND SOUTH LONDON! Regent Street Where: Hamleys When: Monday 20th November to Sunday 24th December What to expect: Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas! Santa Claus has been busy packing his sleigh and polishing Rudolf’s nose in preparation for his special visit to our magical grotto. Now, it’s FINALLY time for him! Our enchanted elves are ready to welcome you to our Christmas festivities and they’re giving you and your family the opportunity to meet Santa. To make your time with Jolly St Nick even more special, he has a treat waiting for you to take home, so you’ll remember your visit with him forever. Don’t forget to tell us your families names and favourite things to do so our toy testing elves can let Santa know before you arrive! More information: www.hamleys.com
Regents Park Where: ZSL London Zoo When: 25th November - 24th December What to expect: Little ones will get a sprinkling of Christmas magic as they learn what it takes to become one of Santa’s helpers in our elf school, before meeting Santa in his magical grotto at the heart of the Zoo. Every child will receive a very special early Christmas gift to take home. ZSL Gold Member, Fellow, and Patron exclusive dates: 26 and 27 November. More information: www.zsl.org
Bromley Where: The Glades When: 1 – 24 December What to expect: Take little ones on a journey through a festive grotto where they will visit Father Christmas. Children will also have a professional photograph taken and receive a souvenir gift, certificate and sticker. More information: www.theglades.co.uk
Fulham Where: Fulham Palace When: Selected dates in November & December What to expect: In winter Fulham Palace oozes Christmas charm, with real fires, festive decoration and mince pies in the café. This year, Father Christmas is making a specialty stop at the Palace to meet with the children in Fulham. Children can share their Christmas lists, take a photo and even take home a special present! While you wait your turn to visit with Father Christmas, his elves will teach you how to create a special Christmas craft to take home. More information: www.fulhampalace.org
Godstone Where: Godstone Farm. When: Various dates throughout November & December What to expect: Get ready to unwrap the spirit of Christmas with a magical visit to Father Christmas at Godstone Farm! New for 2023 we’re proud to present ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, a live theatrical experience by the Unusual Theatre! More information: www.godstonefarm.co.uk
Sidcup Where: Ruxley Manor When: Various dates throughout December What to expect At Ruxley Manor nothing makes us happier than seeing all the excited children ready to meet Father Christmas, making memories with family is what Christmas is all about. Father Christmas has visited Ruxley Manor every year since as long as we can remember and will once again be returning from the 25th of November to make your Christmas extra special. Both Father Christmas and Mother Christmas, along with their Elves cannot wait to meet you! This year, with some help from our SENCO specialist from Grace’s Day Nursery, we are offering SEN sessions which have been created to offer an inclusive and relaxed experience for SEN children. You can find more information on our SEN Grotto experience here. Yes, this year we are running SEN sessions on the following dates: 9am – 9:45am: 25th November and the 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd December. We ask our customers to only book these dates if they are attending with SEN children.
More information: www.ruxley-manor.co.uk
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Independent Schools Laleham Lea Catholic Independent School Awarded Highest Possible Rating of ‘Excellent’ by Independent Schools’ Inspectorate
Laleham Lea A Catholic Independent School for boys and girls aged 3 to 11 29 Peaks Hill, Purley, Surrey, CR8 3JJ
‘The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is ’ - ISI Inspection
Excellent
Laleham Lea School, in Purley, is delighted to announce that it was recently awarded the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ across Focused Compliance and Educational Quality Inspection including Academic Achievement following a full inspection from the Independent Schools Inspectorate. The Inspection, which took place in February, reported that ‘The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent’ and, ‘The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent’. Following the Inspection process which included parental, student and staff surveys, staff and student interviews, as well as observations of lessons and daily life at the school, the inspectors reported that, ‘Pupils make excellent progress, achieving at levels in advance of expectations for their age and ability’, ‘Pupils are outstanding communicators’, ‘Pupils develop highly effective study skills (and) are highly enthusiastic learners’.
‘Pupils develop highly effective study skills.’
‘The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent.’
‘Pupils achieve individual and collaborative success across a range of activities.’
‘Pupils undertake LAMDA examinations with a high proportion achieving distinctions. Pupils’ excellent achievements in Drama include auditions for West End productions and performances for television advertisements..’
At Laleham Lea we firmly believe in putting the child at the centre of everything we do. Our outstanding pastoral care provides for a happy caring community for all. We invite you to come and visit Laleham Lea; families of all faiths are assured of a warm welcome. ‘School leavers have been highly successful gaining entry to schools with competitive academic requirements and have achieved a high proportion of scholarship awards to Senior Independent Schools. This reflects a successful fulfilment of the school’s aim to recognise pupils’ talents and foster and nurture them to achieve their potential.’ - ISI Inspection
An Excellent all round education with highly competitive fees Contact secretary@lalehamlea.co.uk to book a tour. www.lalehamlea.co.uk Tel: 0208 660 3351
Along with excellent academic results and an impressive list of Senior School destinations and Scholarship Awards, Laleham Lea Catholic School is also known for and is proud of its pastoral care which was praised by the inspectors who commented that, ‘The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent’, ‘Pupils have high levels of self-understanding for their age and show notable resilience’, ‘Pupils show outstanding respect for each other and are highly inclusive’ and ‘Pupils develop good relationships and demonstrate excellent social skills’. The Catholic life of the school was also recognised by the Inspection team who reported that, ‘Pupils show excellent development of their spiritual understanding in their everyday lives’. Laleham Lea Head Teacher Ms Barry said, “I am delighted with the findings of the Inspection Report which validates the tremendous hard work of our students, Staff and Governors. We work alongside all our families and our whole community to provide an excellent education for each child in our school where children love to learn with their friends. This further builds on our Denominational Inspection report of October 2019 where Laleham Lea was also deemed to be ‘Outstanding’.”
Human connection in all we do
Open Days 16th November Lower & Middle School ~ ages 6 to 14 8th December Saplings ~ age 2 24th January Lower & Middle School ~ ages 6 to 14 30th January Early Childhood ~ ages 2 to 6 13th March Upper School ~ ages 14 to 18 To register please visit: www.michaelhall.co.uk @michaelhallschool @michaelhallsteinerschool
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Distributed within Beckenham, Bromley, Eltham, Petts Wood & Westerham areas
KIDS CORNER A - Z Children’s Activities Dynamic Dance, fun classes for boys/ girls, Sutton, 4y+, tel 07879 206417
All the Arts Theatre Schools, 3 to 16 yrs, tel 020 8850 2384
Grayes School of Dance, Dance/ Musical Theatre classes, 2½y+, tel 07957 380389
Beckenham Ballet Professional RAD classes children & adults, tel 07595158428
Hamilton Dance, Beddington, ballet, tap, modern classes 18m+, tel 07957 379006
Boys only Hip Hop, Studio 74, Bickley, 5 to 8 yrs, tel 0208295 5255
Helen O’Grady Children’s Drama Academy, 5-17y, tel 020 8667 9812 Jigsaw Performing Arts, 3-18 years, Croydon and Sutton, tel 020 8447 4530 KA Dance Academy, Ballet,Tap & Stage for kids 3+ at Coulsdon Methodist Church, tel 07810443575 Little Stars, Spotlights Theatre Schl, Croydon areas, 3½-6yr, tel 020 8460 5711 MAD Academy Sutton, music and dance for children, tel 01372 372 942 MK Dance, Woodside, Addiscombe, classes for ages 18m+, tel 07841 527642 Perform Purley, ages 4 to 8yrs, tel 0845 400 4000 Shimmi Shake Dance, dance coaching, incl street, Croydon 3y+, tel 01689 878484 Spiral Youth Theatre, Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, 7-18y, tel 07708187483 Stagecoach Coulsdon & Caterham, Hillcroft Primary School, Sats CR3 5PG 4 - 7yrs, tel 0345 078 0805 Stagecoach Coulsdon within Woodcote High School, CR5 2EH, Fri & Sat 4 -18ys, tel 0345 078 0805 Stagecoach Theatre Arts Sutton, dance/drama/singing 4-18yrs, tel 01737 270060 Stagecoach Theatre Arts, Coulsdon, 4-18yrs, tel 0345 078 0805 Stagecoach Theatre Arts, Croydon, 6m - 18yrs, tel 0845 265 7083
Campbell School of Dance, Anerley, 2.5 yrs +, tel 07793 025 339 Catherine Gill School of Ballet 2yrs+, tel 020 8295 1090 Centre Stage Theatre Academy, Bromley, tel 07793 058071 Cheerleading, Studio 74, Bickley, 4 to 17 yrs, tel 0208295 5255 Children’s Ballroom,Street,Jazz,Hip Hop,Studio 74, 4 to 18yr, tel 0208295 5255 Chislehurst and Sidcup Ballet Club, all ages, tel 020 8464 6848 Cocarola, ballroom & latin dance classes, Hayes & Orpington, tel 07713 571023 Coleen Man Dance Academy, Orpington, 2.5 to 18 yrs, tel 07720 289906 Cooper School of Dance & Theatre Arts, Bromley, 3 yrs +, tel 07956 296376
3–18 years
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Dance4you Performing Arts School, Beckenham, tel 020 8402 2424 Debbie Fyffe Theatre School, tel 020 8462 9939 Disco Freestyle, Studio 74, Bickley, 5 to 18 yrs, tel 0208295 5255
Suzanne’s Theatre Dance, Sutton, Morden, 3y+, tel 07773 982035
Drama Lab, Beckenham & West Wickham, 7 to 18 yrs, tel 020 8249 9450
Advanced Musical Production, Studio 74, Bickley, 10 yrs+, tel 020 8295 5255
Battersea, Croydon & Surbiton 0208 108 5985
Dance Off Studios, Orpington, tel 07583 085145
Drama Classes, Studio 74, Bickley, 5 to 16 yrs, tel 0208295 5255
ZING Dance Studio/Popdance classes & workshops, ages 2-11 years, CR3, RH1, RH2, tel 03332 026264
Mitcham, Sutton & Wimbledon 0208 657 8067
Dance Fusion, Orpington, all ages, tel 07973 559158
Sutton Dance Academy, Sutton Sports Village, Sutton, tel 020 8641 6611
Yelo Dance Co, dance classes for children, 2y+, Addiscombe, tel 07903 934761
SCHOOLS IN:
D & B Theatre School, Bromley, tel 020 8698 8880
Dowson-Erskine school of dance, Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, ages 4 and up, tel 07703 531060
We offer an exciting range of dance classes to suit all ages and standards, tel 07759988277
JIGSAW PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOLS
Breakdancing for Boys & Girls, Studio 74, Bickley, 7 yrs+, tel 0208295 5255
Stagecoach Theatre Arts, Shirley, tel 0208 949 1116
Traymark - Successful IDTA dance school in Morden for 4-18 yrs, tel 0208 643 5919
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Emily Jade Theatre Arts, Eltham, 2.5 to 10yrs, tel 07753 346307 Emmerson School of Dancing, Petts Wood, 3 yrs +, tel 01689 832634 Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, all areas, tel 01689 812336 Herbert Justice Academy of Theatre Arts, 3 yrs to Adult, tel 020 8249 3299 Holly Bellsham School of Performing Arts, tel 07858 459018 Indelible Studios,ballet,creative & street dance,Beckenham, tel 07914 644585
ISTD Modern & Tap, Studio 74, Bickley, 4 to 17 yrs, tel 0208295 5255 Italia Conti Associate School, Chislehurst, 3 to 18 yrs, tel 0203 105 0525
tel 07841 527642 Our aim is to make all your children’s dreams come true!, tel 0208295 5255 Pauline Waller School of Dancing, Orpington, 3 yrs+, tel 01689 897328
Kindy Drama, Preschool classes, 3 to 5 yrs, tel 01689 812336
Perform, drama workshops for children, 4 to 8 yrs, tel 0845 400 4000
Laura Bruce Dance Academy (LBDA), Beckenham, 3 yrs+, tel 07949 824 881
Performing Arts School based in Bromley for children ages 4-18yrs, tel 07768748958
Love2Dance, street dancing, Bromley, 3 to 15 yrs, tel 07940 233882 Lovick Pilates, New Pilates in Motion Classes, Beckenham and Penge., tel 07766607585 Lucy Lovick Dance School, Penge, 2 yrs+, tel 07888 657685 Michelle Sidwell Academy of Dance, Chislehurst, all ages, tel 07743 631920 MKDance Bromley area, 2.5 yrs+,
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RAD Ballet, Studio 74, Bickley, 4 to 17 yrs, tel 0208295 5255 Shimmi Shake (Shirley) dance classes, West Wickham, 3 yrs +, tel 01689 878484 Shirley Cox School of Dancing, Biggin Hill & Chelsfield, tel 01959 572859 Singing Academy ages 6-16 in Beckenham all welcome!,
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A - Z Children’s Activities
Elite Netball Coaching in Surrey
Term Time: Netball Academy Tuesday 5.30pm - 6.30pm Age 7-14
Back to Netball Thursday 8.45am - 9.45am Age 18+
School holidays: Netball Camps One and two day camps Age 7-14
Caterham School Sports Centre, CR3 6YA | Tel: 01883 335 078 | email: netballacademy@caterhamschool.co.uk
Specialist Hockey Coaching in Surrey
Term Time: Junior Academy Monday 5.30pm - 7.00pm School year 3-8
Performance Academy Tuesday 5.30pm - 6.45pm School year 9-11
School holidays: Hockey Camps One and two day camps Age 8-16
Caterham School Sports Centre, CR3 6YA | Tel: 01883 335 078 | email: hockeyacademy@caterhamschool.co.uk
tel 0203 488 0622
Company 2: 16+, tel 0208 290 8210
pools, tel 01376 340310
tadpoles 14m+, tel 020 8947 2149
Spotlights Theatre School, all Bromley areas, 2.5 to 16 yrs, tel 020 8460 5711
Zebadee Performing Arts, Bromley, 3 to 16 yrs, tel 07999 604838
Morden Park Pools, London Road, Morden, tel 020 8640 6727
Aqua Swimming Ltd, Crofton Junior School, 2 yrs +, tel 01732 455800
Stage School, Studio 74, Bickley, 4 to 17 yrs, tel 0208295 5255
Swimming and Snorkelling
Puddle Ducks, Cheam, swim sessions to 5 years,, tel 01293 226100
Aquatots, Petts Wood, 0 to 5 yrs, tel 020 8688 6488
AB Swim School, small groups, 3yrs +, Morden, tel 0741122103
South Croydon Swimming Club, Teaching (4+) Competition Squads (7+), tel Find online
Beckenham Swimming Club, The Spa at Beckenham, tel 07890 283961
AquaSkills Swim School, Croydon High, Warlingham, tel 020 8651 2140
Splish N Splash Swim School Preschool +, tel 07974 752442
Aquatots, Woldingham, Croydon and Bletchingley, 3½yrs+, tel 020 8688 6488
Sutton & Cheam Swimming Club, 5y+, tel 020 8642 3026
Stagecoach Orpington, tel 01732 750783 Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, Beckenham, 4 to 16 yrs, tel 020 8979 2156 Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, Bromley, 4 to 16 yrs, tel 0203 7804893 Stephaneez School of Dance, West Wickham, tots to adults, tel 07950 364 299 Studio 88 School of Performing Arts, Bromley Common, tel 020 8777 9356 Temple Academy Performing Arts, Hayes, Dance class,Drama,Singing. Tots to adults, tel 0208 462 6632 The Cheer London Allstarz are opening squads for brand new Cheerleaders 7 -16yrs, tel 07713014327 The Dance Company, 5 yrs+, tel 020 8402 2424 The Lucy Griffiths Dance & Theatre Academy, from walking to Adults, tel 01689 827669 Tindles Dance & Drama, tel 020 76100363 Young Drama 1, 2, 3: ages 4-11 Young Company 1: age 12-15 Young
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Cheam Leisure Centre, inflatable fun, lanes, aqua sessions, tel 0208 644 2891 Croydon Amphibians Swimming Club (competitive & lessons), 5+
Swimwell, Croydon, Purley, Wallington & Warlingham, 2½yrs - adult, tel 01424 852935 Tinyfins Swimming, Bramley Hill, Croydon, tel 020 8289 7185
Dolphin Swim Centre, Mitcham, tel 020 8640 4488
Turtle Tots, Croydon, Cousldon. Warm water lessons from birth+, tel 07920 854714
Merton Pisces Swimming Club, Morden Baths, 4yrs+, tel 020 8661 0205
Water Babies runs fun, innovative baby swimming classes across East Surrey, tel 01293279229
Mini Swimming, Morden and Croydon
Waterlife Swim School, Croydon, 3m+/
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Conquest Swimming Club, Beckenham, all ages, tel 01959 563608 Crystal Palace Diving Institute, diving classes for 6 yrs+, tel 07776 284 651 Darrick Wood Pool, Orpington, tel 01689 857021 Eric Liddell Sports Centre, Mottingham, Junior Swim Lessons, tel 020 8851 9111 Flippers Swimming Academy Ltd, introduction for young babies, tel 01883 743 122 Millennium Minnows Swim School, Bromley, 4.5 yrs to adults, tel 07794 304 717 Seriously FUN Swimming Schools, Orpington, Sundridge, Oxted, 4 months - 12 yrs, tel 01293 366016 Superkids Swimming School, Bromley High School, swimming lessons, tel 020 8651 2002 Superkids Swimming School, Dartford Girls Grammar School, swimming lessons, tel 020 8651 2002 The Pavilion Leisure Centre, Bromley, tel 020 8313 9911
Distributed within Beckenham, Bromley, Eltham, Petts Wood & Westerham areas
A - Z Children’s Activities
Elite Swim Coaching in Surrey
Term Time: Sunday Swim School 8.45am - 11.45am (30 min lessons) Age 3+
Weekday Swim School Monday 4pm - 6pm (30 min lessons) Thursday 4pm - 6pm (30 min lessons) Age 3+
School holidays: Swim Crash Courses 1-2-1 or 2-2-1 lessons (30 min lessons) Age 3+
Caterham School Sports Centre, CR3 6YA | Tel: 01883 335 078 | email: swimacademy@caterhamschool.co.uk
The Spa Leisure Centre, Beckenham, tel 020 8650 0233 The Walnuts Leisure Centre, Orpington, tel 01689 870533 Tinyfins, Beckenham, Weekend Parent & Baby Swimming Classes, tel 07757 689303 Water Babies ‘Learn for Life’ swimming lessons for babies aged 3 mths to 4 yrs, tel 020 8858 5242 West Wickham Pools, tel 020 8777 5686
Table Tennis Wickham Park Table Tennis Club, all ages, tel 07931 359307
Tennis Bromley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, tel 020 8460 0936 Bromley Tennis Centre, tel 01689 880407 Chislehurst Lawn Tennis Club, all ages, tel 01689 839857 Eric Liddell Sports Centre, Mottingham, tel 020 8851 9111 Junior Tennis, Bromley Cricket Club, Bromley, all ages welcome, tel 07730272563 Kid’s Zone at Bromley Tennis Centre, Orpington, 1 to 5 yrs, tel 01689 880407
Sundridge Park Tennis and Squash Rackets Club, all ages, tel 020 8464 9106
JusB Youth Centre: Fun & support for 11-23 years, tel 020 8464 2722
Watersports
Link Youth Centre, Midfield Way, St Paul’s Cray, tel 020 8300 6749
1st Stage Ltd, scuba diving courses, yacht charters etc., tel 020 8249 3669
Phoenix Youth Centre, Hawes Lane, West Wickham, tel 020 8777 7350
Beckenham Water Polo Club, West Wickham Pools, tel 08444742097
St Johns Youth Group, West Wickham, 14 to 18 yrs, tel 020 8462 6571
Bromley Canoe Club, families welcome, 10 yrs +, tel 07092 105 451
The Pavilion, Parkfield Recreation Ground, Bromley, tel 020 8313 9911
Youth Clubs Bromley and Downham Youth Club, evenings, tel 020 8461 2597 Castlecombe Youth Centre, Mottingham, tel 020 8857 0047
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Holiday Clubs for Children with Disabilities & Additional Needs CASPA, Holiday Playscheme,The Link Youth Club, St Paul Cray, tel 07957 924 287
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