# Birdhurst Day Nursery

Birdhurst Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 40 South Park Hill Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 7DU, in Croydon. It is registered for 56 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, 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 4.7 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birdhurst-day-nursery-ey411750  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 40 South Park Hill Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 7DU
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 56
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, 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 8681 3187
- Website: https://christianfamilyconcern.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery/
- Ofsted URN: EY411750

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 January 2023, 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/EY411750

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2010 (Reference EY411750). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411750)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411750)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411750)

## Fees

- Charge on funded hours: £7 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £4.25 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £2.75 (half day)

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Croydon that publish fees charge £75–£125 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 40 South Park Hill Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 7DU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.364239,-0.091695

- Station: South Croydon, 0.1 miles
- Station: Lloyd Park Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- Station: East Croydon Tram Stop, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Park Hill Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lloyd Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery/curriculum)
- Faith-based ethos (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery/term-dates-daily-life)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery/term-dates-daily-life)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery/curriculum)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery/term-dates-daily-life)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery/facilities)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery/facilities)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery/facilities)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery/facilities)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery/curriculum)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery/facilities)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery/curriculum)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery/facilities)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery)

### Extras and activities

- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://birdhurstfamily.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst School Ltd |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Aspire Learning |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Heathfield Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Howard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Park Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Peter's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Number 9 The Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/number-9-the-nursery-ey491450) | Good | £97.50 | 07:30–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Elmhurst Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elmhurst-nursery-2833826) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-years-nursery-and-pre-school-2820985) |  | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderland-day-nursery-ltd-124972) | Good | £104.96 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Speckles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/speckles-day-nursery-2556610) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kinderland Day Nursery Central Croydon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderland-day-nursery-central-croydon-2823900) |  | £104.96 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. Birdhurst Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £7 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

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

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

### Does Birdhurst Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Birdhurst Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

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

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

### What ages does Birdhurst Day Nursery take?

Birdhurst Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

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

Ofsted rated Birdhurst Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 25 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Birdhurst Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Birdhurst Day Nursery?

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

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

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

### What approach does Birdhurst Day Nursery follow?

Birdhurst Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Faith-based ethos.

### Does Birdhurst Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Birdhurst Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and All-weather outdoor play.

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

Birdhurst Day Nursery lists: SEND support, Sensory room and Inclusive setting.

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

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

### How do I contact Birdhurst Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8681 3187 and visit christianfamilyconcern.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411750)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (christianfamilyconcern.org.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://christianfamilyconcern.org.uk/birdhurst-nursery/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Birdhurst+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ-Yb36rQAdkgRYZY8P25vc-E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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