Full-day nursery in Purley, Croydon
Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool
62 Whytecliffe Road North, Purley, CR8 2AR · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since July 2022Reference 2693864Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 27 November 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places117 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 3 December 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees: not published yet
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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
62 Whytecliffe Road North, Purley, CR8 2AR · More nurseries in CR8
Stations
- Purley4 min walk · 0.1 miles
- Riddlesdown18 min walk · 0.7 miles
- Reedham (Surrey)18 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
17 bus stops within 400 m, including Purley Station, Christchurch Road / Purley Hospital and Purley High Street.
Parks and playgrounds
- Rotary Field4 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 62 Whytecliffe Road North, Purley, CR8 2AR, in Purley, Croydon. It is registered for 117 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 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.
Run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited (company), which runs 245 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery uses a school readiness programme. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated overall effectiveness and quality of education as Good. Its website names a sensory room as a support and sports coaching as an activity.
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
Food
Meals are included in the fees. Its website says healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Sensory roomSource: nursery website
Safety
Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding to be effective.
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Sports coachingSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says to book a tour or nursery visit, either online or by calling the nursery, then follow up with the team.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and PreschoolThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Fennies Christchurch RoadFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:45–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Russell Hill Road Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| La Maternelle Nursery School LimitedSessional pre-school | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 07:30–16:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Monkey Puzzle PurleyFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Purley Children's NurseryFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Purley7
- All nurseries in Croydon160
- All nurseries in CR810
- Nurseries near Purley station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Purley Nursery School Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected November 2023 0.1 miles
- Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2022 0.2 miles
- Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected July 2023 0.5 miles
- St David's School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.5 miles
- Cumnor House School ages 2–13has a nursery class 0.6 miles
- St Nicholas School ages 4–11Ofsted: Requires improvementinspected May 2024 0.8 miles
- Beaumont Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected February 2025 0.9 miles
- Laleham Lea School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.9 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool's opening hours?
Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool take?
Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 27 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool take?
Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 117 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool.
Who runs Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool?
Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.
What approach does Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool follow?
Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool's website describes its approach as: School readiness programme.
Does Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool have outdoor space?
Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Own garden.
Does Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool support children with SEND?
Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool lists: Sensory room.
What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool?
Purley is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool?
You can call 020 3326 9437 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2693864 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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