# Essendene Lodge Nursery

Essendene Lodge Nursery is a full-day nursery at Essendene Lodge School, Essendene Road, Caterham, CR3 5PB, in Caterham, Surrey. It is registered for 9 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/essendene-lodge-nursery-2859248  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Essendene Lodge School, Essendene Road, Caterham, CR3 5PB
- Registered places: 9
- Ofsted URN: 2859248

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2025 (Reference 2859248). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859248)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859248)
- Registered places: 9 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859248)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/104640)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Essendene Lodge School, Essendene Road, Caterham, CR3 5PB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.287888,-0.087849

- Station: Caterham, 0.6 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Town End Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Westway Common, 0.1 miles
- Park: Queens Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Queens Park Play Area, 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 | under 0.1 miles |
| Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Audley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 0.5 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 | 1.2 miles |
| Caterham Prep |  | 4–11 |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hurley Birds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hurley-birds-nursery-2832233) |  |  |  | under 0.1 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 |  |  | under 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 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tots' Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-village-nursery-ey239159) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ducklings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-ey337165) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-ey536056) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Essendene Lodge Nursery take?

Essendene Lodge Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 9 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Essendene Lodge Nursery?

Caterham is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2859248)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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