# Canterbury Centre Childcare

Canterbury Centre Childcare is a sessional pre-school at Canterbury Recreation Park, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 3HH, in Broad Green, Croydon. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Acorns2Oaks Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-centre-childcare-ey249341  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Canterbury Recreation Park, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 3HH
- Run by: [Acorns2Oaks Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/acorns2oaks-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY249341

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 November 2021, 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/EY249341

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2003 (Reference EY249341). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY249341)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY249341)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/9965)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Canterbury Recreation Park, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 3HH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.385329,-0.117437

- Station: Ampere Way Tram Stop, 0.3 miles
- Station: Therapia Lane Tram Stop, 0.5 miles
- Station: Waddon Marsh Tram Stop, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thornton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Elmwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Elmwood Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Chestnut Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Gonville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Canterbury Tender Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-tender-care-nursery-2572684) | Good | £98 | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Olive Tree Day Nursery and Preschool - Croydon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olive-tree-day-nursery-and-preschool-croydon-2792476) | Good | £75 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Leapfrog Day Nursery - North](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-day-nursery-north-2894671) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids - Joy Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-joy-nursery-2690662) | Requires improvement | £80 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Loving Hands Int. Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loving-hands-int-nursery-school-2553138) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–16:15 | 0.4 miles |
| [Just Little Kidz Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-little-kidz-nursery-and-preschool-2815816) |  | £80 | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Canterbury Centre Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Canterbury Centre Childcare Good at its inspection on 26 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### Who runs Canterbury Centre Childcare?

Canterbury Centre Childcare is run by Acorns2Oaks Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Canterbury Centre Childcare?

Ampere Way is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY249341)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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