# Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 48b Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA, in Coulsdon, Croydon. It is registered for 84 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey492768 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 48b Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 84 - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 3780 3057 - Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool - Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY492768 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 September 2025, 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/EY492768 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY492768). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492768) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492768) - Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492768) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/712778) ## Fees 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: 07:30–18:30 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years ## Getting there Address: 48b Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.320437,-0.140377 - Station: Coulsdon Town, 0.3 miles - Station: Coulsdon South, 0.3 miles - Station: Woodmansterne, 0.6 miles - 14 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Coulsdon Memorial Ground, 0.4 miles - Park: Farthing Downs, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Food - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Care and routines - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### SEND and inclusion - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Extras and activities - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Smitham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | St Aidan's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | | 0.3 miles | | Woodcote Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Oasis Academy Byron | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Chipstead Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Beaumont Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | | 1.0 miles | | St Nicholas School | | 4–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | | 1.0 miles | | Coulsdon CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) | | 1.1 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Bluebells Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebells-preschool-2888209) | | | 08:00–17:30 | 0.3 miles | | [CW King Fishers Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cw-king-fishers-day-nurseries-limited-2739193) | Good | £80 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Coulsdon)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-raccoons-day-nursery-coulsdon-ey559774) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles | | [Brightsparks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightsparks-day-nursery-124901) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles | | [Little Learners Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-nursery-ey438236) | Report card Jan 2026 | | 08:00–18:00 | 1.0 miles | | [Meadows Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-preschool-2888213) | | £46 | 09:00–15:00 | 1.0 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours? Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool take? Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 18 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool take? Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool. ### Who runs Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool? Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries. ### What approach does Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool follow? Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, Nature-based approach and School readiness programme. ### Does Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool have outdoor space? Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area, Mud kitchen and Local outings and trips. ### Does Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool support children with SEND? Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Sensory room. ### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool? Coulsdon Town is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool? You can call 020 3780 3057 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492768) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Coulsdon+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJa0iFsqD9dUgRtCEE_-Trq64) - 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.