# Gingerbread Corner Gingerbread Corner is a full-day nursery at Grenaby Avenue, CROYDON, CR0 2EG, in Selhurst, Croydon. It is registered for 146 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 23 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gingerbread-corner-124925 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Grenaby Avenue, CROYDON, CR0 2EG - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 146 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8683 3322 - Website: http://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 124925 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 March 2023, 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/16/124925 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1993 (Reference 124925). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/124925) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/124925) - Registered places: 146 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/124925) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months, 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: 07:45–18:30 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years ## Getting there Address: Grenaby Avenue, CROYDON, CR0 2EG Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.383547,-0.094520 - Station: West Croydon Tram Stop, 0.4 miles - Station: West Croydon, 0.5 miles, no step-free access - Station: East Croydon, 0.5 miles - 7 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Wilford Road Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles - Park: King George's Field, 0.3 miles - Park: Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 23 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery follows a play-based EYFS curriculum, according to its website. Its Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Its website names SEND support, a sensory room and an inclusive setting. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/nursery-life) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. According to its website, meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/nursery-life) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/nursery-life) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/nursery-life) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/nursery-life) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/nursery-life) ### Outdoors According to its website, the nursery has its own garden. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/nursery-life) ### Settling in According to its website, the free settling-in procedure normally takes three days, with the key person supporting the child and family, though some children may need longer. The website also lists a key person system and settling-in sessions. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/nursery-life) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/about-us) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/nursery-life) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/about-us) - Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/about-us) - After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/copy-of-early-years) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/about-us) - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/nursery-life) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/about-us) ### Safety Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in 2023. - Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/careers) ### Getting a place The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St. Mary's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | | 0.2 miles | | St Mary's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Broadmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | The Crescent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | Ark Oval Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Chestnut Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | | 0.5 miles | | Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Elmwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-pre-school-after-school-club-ey541860) | Good | | 08:00–17:00 | 0.1 miles | | [The Ark Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-montessori-nursery-2867546) | | | 08:45–15:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Mindful Nurseries - Addiscombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mindful-nurseries-addiscombe-2806829) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Little Pumpkins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pumpkins-nursery-2597518) | Good | £99.83 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Leapfrog Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrog-day-nursery-2497724) | Good | £80 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Inspire Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inspire-day-nursery-ey462144) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Gingerbread Corner offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Gingerbread Corner offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Gingerbread Corner take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Gingerbread Corner offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Gingerbread Corner offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Gingerbread Corner offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Gingerbread Corner's opening hours? Gingerbread Corner opens 07:45–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does Gingerbread Corner take? Gingerbread Corner takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Gingerbread Corner's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Gingerbread Corner Good at its inspection on 23 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Gingerbread Corner take? Gingerbread Corner is registered with Ofsted for up to 146 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Gingerbread Corner? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Gingerbread Corner. ### What approach does Gingerbread Corner follow? Gingerbread Corner's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### Does Gingerbread Corner have outdoor space? Gingerbread Corner lists: Own garden. ### Does Gingerbread Corner support children with SEND? Gingerbread Corner lists: SEND support, Sensory room and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Gingerbread Corner? West Croydon is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Gingerbread Corner? You can call 020 8683 3322 and visit www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/124925) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.gingerbreadcorner.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gingerbread+Corner+Nursery+%26+Afterschool&query_place_id=ChIJ4ZLQoCwHdkgRHCigFsN8GFw) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.