# Ducklings Pre-School

Ducklings Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Caterham Valley Chapel, 84 Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6QD, in Caterham, Surrey. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-ey337165  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Caterham Valley Chapel, 84 Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6QD
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 07522 915829
- Website: https://www.ducklingscaterham.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY337165

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 January 2025, 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/EY337165

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2006 (Reference EY337165). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337165)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337165)
- 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/EY337165)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Caterham Valley Chapel, 84 Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.285609,-0.078795

- Station: Caterham, 0.2 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Timber Hill Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Queens Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essendene Lodge School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2021) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Audley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St John's CofE Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Caterham Prep |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| Oakhyrst Grange School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Essendene Lodge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/essendene-lodge-nursery-2859248) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hurley Birds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurley-birds-nursery-2832233) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterham-the-laurels-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey544935) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 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 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Tots' Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-village-nursery-ey239159) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rainbows Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-day-nursery-ey457163) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Ducklings Pre-School Good at its inspection on 14 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

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

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

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

You can call 07522 915829 and visit www.ducklingscaterham.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337165)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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