# Daffodils

Daffodils is a full-day nursery at 269 Norbury Avenue, LONDON, SW16 3RN, in Norbury, Croydon. It is registered for 50 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daffodils-ey408250  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 269 Norbury Avenue, LONDON, SW16 3RN
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8764 3232
- Website: https://www.daffodilsnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY408250

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 May 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/EY408250

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2010 (Reference EY408250). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408250)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408250)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408250)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/29680)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £20

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

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: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 269 Norbury Avenue, LONDON, SW16 3RN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.410393,-0.117613

- Station: Norbury, 0.2 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Norbury Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Norbury Hall Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Green Lane Sports Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Norwood Grove, 0.5 miles
- Park: Biggin Woods, 0.5 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.daffodilsnursery.com/food-nutrition)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.daffodilsnursery.com/food-nutrition)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.daffodilsnursery.com/norbury-avenue)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.daffodilsnursery.com/norbury-avenue)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.daffodilsnursery.com/norbury-avenue)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.daffodilsnursery.com/daffodils-curriculum)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.daffodilsnursery.com/fees-funding)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.daffodilsnursery.com/fees-funding)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.daffodilsnursery.com/faqs)

### Building and safety

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.daffodilsnursery.com/norbury-avenue)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.daffodilsnursery.com/norbury-avenue)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Avenue Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (July 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Norbury Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Purple Panda Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-panda-nursery-ey463886) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Growing Beans Nursery -Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-beans-nursery-preschool-2656107) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Playhouse Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-montessori-ey339849) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Daffodils Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daffodils-day-nursery-ey408271) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Growing Beans Norbury Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-beans-norbury-nursery-2563294) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Tenderlinks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tenderlinks-day-nursery-ey416326) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Daffodils offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Daffodils offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Daffodils take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Daffodils offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Daffodils's opening hours?

Daffodils opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Daffodils take?

Daffodils takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Daffodils's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Daffodils Good at its inspection on 8 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Daffodils take?

Daffodils is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Does Daffodils accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Daffodils accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Daffodils?

Yes. Daffodils lists a registration fee of £20.

### Does Daffodils have outdoor space?

Daffodils lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area and All-weather outdoor play.

### What is the nearest station to Daffodils?

Norbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Daffodils?

You can call 020 8764 3232 and visit www.daffodilsnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408250)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.daffodilsnursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.daffodilsnursery.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Daffodils+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJbURTUJUGdkgRu2EoX7mLD9U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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