# Alpha Day Nursery

Alpha Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 198 Woodside Green, South Norwood, London, SE25 5EW, in Woodside, Croydon. It is registered for 45 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 49 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £90 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 14 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-day-nursery-ey283938  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 198 Woodside Green, South Norwood, London, SE25 5EW
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 49 a year
- Registered places: 45
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8656 4725
- Website: https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY283938

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283938

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2004 (Reference EY283938). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283938)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283938)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283938)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1610450)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | £90 (£9 an hour) | £62 | £20 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £9 (half day)
- Registration fee: £50
- Deposit: £480
- Deposit: £300

Source: nursery website (https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/our-session-and-funding), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Weeks open: 49 a year
- Sessions: full day, half day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: 198 Woodside Green, South Norwood, London, SE25 5EW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.388968,-0.066385

- Station: Woodside Tram Stop, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Blackhorse Lane Tram Stop, 0.3 miles
- Station: Arena Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodside Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Woodside Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Woodside Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Ashburton Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: South Norwood Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Croydon there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/curriculum)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/)
- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/food)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/food)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/food)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/our-session-and-funding)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/curriculum)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/our-session-and-funding)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/our-session-and-funding)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/our-session-and-funding)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/our-session-and-funding)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/terms-and-conditions)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/terms-and-conditions)

### Building and safety

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/our-session-and-funding)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/our-session-and-funding)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/our-session-and-funding)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/curriculum)
- Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/our-session-and-funding)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Oasis Academy Ryelands | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Crosfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Woodside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| South Norwood Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Robert Fitzroy Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| John Wood School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Spring Lane Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-lane-nursery-2885490) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Mulberry Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-kindergarten-125049) | Good | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kiddies Kottage Addiscombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-kottage-addiscombe-2572578) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bambinos Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambinos-day-nursery-ltd-ey399534) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Lee's Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lees-childcare-2666329) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Portland Bill Pre-School 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portland-bill-pre-school-2-2873498) |  |  | 08:00–15:30 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Alpha Day Nursery cost?

Alpha Day Nursery publishes these fees: full day £90 for all ages, half day £62 for all ages and per hour £20 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Alpha Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Alpha Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £9 half day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Alpha Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Alpha Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Alpha Day Nursery's opening hours?

Alpha Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Alpha Day Nursery open all year?

Alpha Day Nursery is open 49 weeks a year.

### What is Alpha Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Alpha Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Alpha Day Nursery take?

Alpha Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Alpha Day Nursery?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Alpha Day Nursery.

### Does Alpha Day Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Alpha Day Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Alpha Day Nursery?

Yes. Alpha Day Nursery lists a registration fee of £50, a deposit of £480 and a deposit of £300.

### What approach does Alpha Day Nursery follow?

Alpha Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Alpha Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Alpha Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### Does Alpha Day Nursery support children with SEND?

Alpha Day Nursery lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Alpha Day Nursery?

Woodside is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Alpha Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8656 4725 and visit www.alphadaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY283938)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.alphadaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.alphadaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Alpha+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJuQbxJx4BdkgRLnCwYyTL-Qs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.