# Canterbury Tender Care Nursery Canterbury Tender Care Nursery is a full-day nursery at 91-93 Canterbury Road, Croydon, CR0 3HH, in Broad Green, Croydon. It takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £98 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 22 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-tender-care-nursery-2572684 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 91-93 Canterbury Road, Croydon, CR0 3HH - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 3362 0358 - Website: https://tendercaredaynursery.com/ - Ofsted URN: 2572684 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 June 2022, 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/16/2572684 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2020 (Reference 2572684). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2572684) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2572684) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1813407) ## Fees | Age | Full day | Half day | Per month | |---|---|---|---| | All ages | £98 (£9.80 an hour) | £60 | £833 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Charge on funded hours: £9.80 (per hour) - Registration fee: £150 Source: nursery website (https://tendercaredaynursery.com/documents/Tender-Care-Nursery-Fees-2026-2027.pdf), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Sessions: full day and half day ## Getting there Address: 91-93 Canterbury Road, Croydon, CR0 3HH Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.385456,-0.117498 - 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, 0.2 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 22 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery had an Ofsted inspection in 2022, when its overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Good. ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://tendercaredaynursery.com/) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://tendercaredaynursery.com/pricing) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://tendercaredaynursery.com/pricing) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://tendercaredaynursery.com/pricing) ### Settling in Its website says settling in sessions are free of charge. Once the registration form and fee are returned, the nursery holds the child's space and the settling in process begins. - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://tendercaredaynursery.com/pricing) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://tendercaredaynursery.com/) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://tendercaredaynursery.com/pricing) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://tendercaredaynursery.com/) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://tendercaredaynursery.com/) ### Safety Ofsted's 2022 inspection found safeguarding to be effective. - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://tendercaredaynursery.com/) ### Getting a place Its website says to call or message to arrange a viewing, then complete the application form in your own time and return it with the £150 registration fee to hold your place. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## 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 | 0.6 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 Centre Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-centre-childcare-ey249341) | Good | | | 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 ### How much does Canterbury Tender Care Nursery cost? Canterbury Tender Care Nursery publishes these fees: full day £98 for all ages, half day £60 for all ages, per month £833 for all ages, per month £1,088 for all ages, per month £1,249.50 for all ages, per month £1,504.50 for all ages, per month £1,666 for all ages, per month £1,921 for all ages, per month £2,085.50 for all ages, per month £620.67 for all ages, per month £810.67 for all ages, per month £931 for all ages, per month £1,121 for all ages, per month £1,241.33 for all ages, per month £1,431.33 for all ages, per month £1,551.67 for all ages, per month £510 for all ages, per month £765 for all ages, per month £1,020 for all ages, per month £1,275 for all ages, per month £380 for all ages, per month £570 for all ages, per month £760 for all ages and per month £950 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Canterbury Tender Care Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Canterbury Tender Care Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £9.80 per hour on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### Does Canterbury Tender Care Nursery take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Canterbury Tender Care Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Canterbury Tender Care Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Canterbury Tender Care Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Canterbury Tender Care Nursery's opening hours? Canterbury Tender Care Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Canterbury Tender Care Nursery take? Canterbury Tender Care Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Canterbury Tender Care Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Canterbury Tender Care Nursery Good at its inspection on 20 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### Are meals included at Canterbury Tender Care Nursery? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Canterbury Tender Care Nursery. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Canterbury Tender Care Nursery? Yes. Canterbury Tender Care Nursery lists a registration fee of £150. ### What is the nearest station to Canterbury Tender Care Nursery? Ampere Way is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Canterbury Tender Care Nursery? You can call 020 3362 0358 and visit tendercaredaynursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2572684) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (tendercaredaynursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://tendercaredaynursery.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Canterbury+Tender+Care+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJMdWyVzMHdkgR5gaYlJZgjnc) - 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.