# Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool

Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 41 Town End, CATERHAM, CR3 5UJ, in Caterham, Surrey. It is registered for 101 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 9 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterham-the-laurels-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey544935  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 41 Town End, CATERHAM, CR3 5UJ
- Registered places: 101
- Phone: 01884 212061
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/caterham-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY544935

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 4 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544935

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2017 (Reference EY544935). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544935)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544935)
- Registered places: 101 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544935)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/104965)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 41 Town End, CATERHAM, CR3 5UJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.289134,-0.088658

- Station: Caterham, 0.7 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Town End Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Westway Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Queens Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Queens Park Play Area, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Surrey there are about 2.6 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essendene Lodge School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Audley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2021) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Oakhyrst Grange School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St John's CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Whyteleafe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Essendene Lodge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/essendene-lodge-nursery-2859248) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Hurley Birds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurley-birds-nursery-2832233) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Caterham Burntwood Lane Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-caterham-burntwood-lane-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey281897) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Tots' Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-village-nursery-ey239159) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-ey536056) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ducklings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-ey337165) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool was inspected on 4 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 101 children at any one time.

### Who runs Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool?

Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool?

Caterham is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 01884 212061 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544935)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bright+Horizons+Caterham+The+Laurels+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJqTBGI5z-dUgRc9IFEJVa6So)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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