# Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool 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. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-purley-day-nursery-and-preschool-2693864 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 62 Whytecliffe Road North, Purley, CR8 2AR - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 117 - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 3326 9437 - Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/purley-day-nursery-and-preschool - Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2693864 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 November 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/16/2693864 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2693864). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693864) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693864) - Registered places: 117 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693864) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1534501) ## 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: 62 Whytecliffe Road North, Purley, CR8 2AR Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.339446,-0.112633 - Station: Purley, 0.1 miles - Station: Riddlesdown, 0.7 miles - Station: Reedham (Surrey), 0.7 miles - 17 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Rotary Field, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### 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 programme (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/purley-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says healthy snacks are provided. - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/purley-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/purley-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/purley-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Settling in Its website says the nursery uses a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/purley-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/purley-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/purley-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/purley-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/purley-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### SEND and inclusion - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/purley-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Safety Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding to be effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/purley-day-nursery-and-preschool) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/purley-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### Extras and activities - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/purley-day-nursery-and-preschool) ### 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. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Purley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | | 0.2 miles | | Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | St David's School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.5 miles | | Cumnor House School | | 2–13 | | yes | 0.6 miles | | St Nicholas School | | 4–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) | | 0.8 miles | | Beaumont Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | | 0.9 miles | | Laleham Lea School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Fennies Christchurch Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-christchurch-road-ey376225) | Good | | 07:45–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Russell Hill Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/russell-hill-road-day-nursery-ey446987) | Good | | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles | | [La Maternelle Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/la-maternelle-nursery-school-limited-2752393) | Report card Apr 2026 | | 07:30–16:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-gingerbread-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2506894) | Report card Mar 2026 | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles | | [Monkey Puzzle Purley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-purley-2717311) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles | | [Purley Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purley-childrens-nursery-2735909) | Report card Feb 2026 | | | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693864) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.brighthorizons.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/purley-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+Purley+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJzXdWwtX9dUgRTtH5faB7VX0) - 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.