# Chaldon Pre-School

Chaldon Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Chaldon Village Hall, 95 Rook Lane, Chaldon, Caterham, CR3 5BN, in Chaldon, Surrey. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 18 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chaldon-pre-school-2570350  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Chaldon Village Hall, 95 Rook Lane, Chaldon, Caterham, CR3 5BN
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01883 339871
- Website: https://www.chaldonpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2570350

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 July 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/16/2570350

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2020 (Reference 2570350). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2570350)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2570350)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2570350)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chaldon Village Hall, 95 Rook Lane, Chaldon, Caterham, CR3 5BN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.279331,-0.116339

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Oakhyrst Grange School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Aurora Chaldon School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Essendene Lodge School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Furzefield Primary Academy | Primary | 0–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Caterham Prep |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| Audley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Treasures Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-nursery-and-preschool-2763668) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-ey536056) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Brambly House Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambly-house-montessori-school-ey545103) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Woodlands Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-preschool-2888211) |  |  | 08:00–15:10 | 1.2 miles |
| [Hurley Birds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurley-birds-nursery-2832233) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Butterflies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-pre-school-2605053) | Good |  | 07:30–15:00 | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chaldon Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chaldon Pre-School Good at its inspection on 7 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chaldon Pre-School take?

Chaldon Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Chaldon Pre-School?

Caterham is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chaldon Pre-School?

You can call 01883 339871 and visit www.chaldonpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2570350)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chaldon+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJIUHaUmv8dUgRBVfVqt7NPAQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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