Residential care · Ages 5–17

A safe, loving home where every child can grow.

Priory Children's Home is a warm, family-style residential home in Croydon. We give children and young people the stability, encouragement and everyday care they need to thrive.

24/7Caring support, every day
5–17Ages we welcome
1:1Tailored care plans
What guides us

Five values at the heart of our home

Everything we do is shaped by a simple belief — that every child deserves to feel loved, listened to and secure.

Love

Genuine warmth and care for each child's wellbeing and happiness.

Respect

Honouring every young person's dignity, identity and voice.

Empathy

Understanding each child's individual journey and experiences.

Service

A commitment to excellence and consistency in everything we provide.

How we help

Specialist care, tailored to every child

Our team is trained to support children with a wide range of needs — always with patience, structure and kindness.

Behavioural Support

Personalised plans that gently help children understand and manage challenging behaviour.

Trauma-Informed Care

Using PACE and Positive Behaviour Support so children feel safe, accepted and understood.

Family Involvement

Working alongside families and social workers to keep important relationships strong.

Our home

A bright, comfortable place to call home

We've created a home that feels relaxed and welcoming — somewhere children can unwind, play and just be themselves.

  • Spacious, personally decorated bedrooms
  • A calming sensory room for emotional regulation
  • A modern kitchen for shared cooking and meals
  • Comfortable lounge with gaming and films
  • A landscaped garden and fast WiFi throughout
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Why families choose Priory

Care built around the child — never the other way around

Safe & secure

Robust safeguarding and a calm, predictable routine children can rely on.

Independence-focused

We build life skills and confidence so young people are ready for their next steps.

Specialist team

Experienced, well-trained support workers who genuinely care about each child.

Considering a placement?

Our team is available around the clock to answer your questions and talk through how we can help a child in your care.