# Growing Beans Norbury Nursery Growing Beans Norbury Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1516 London Road, Former Norbury Police Station, Norbury, SW16 4ES, in Norbury, Croydon. It is registered for 43 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, 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 5.0 from 21 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Lucky Beans Childcare Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-beans-norbury-nursery-2563294 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 1516 London Road, Former Norbury Police Station, Norbury, SW16 4ES - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 43 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 07885 274046 - Website: https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/norbury-childcare - Run by: [Lucky Beans Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/lucky-beans-childcare-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2563294 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 October 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/16/2563294 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2019 (Reference 2563294). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2563294) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2563294) - Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2563294) ## Fees - Charge on funded hours: £23.37 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £101.25 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £12.98 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £56.25 (per month) - Charge on funded hours: £15.58 (per week) - Charge on funded hours: £67.50 (per month) Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees and ages: 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: 07:30–18:30 ## Getting there Address: 1516 London Road, Former Norbury Police Station, Norbury, SW16 4ES Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.412665,-0.123810 - Station: Norbury, under 0.1 miles - Station: Streatham Common, 0.7 miles - 15 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Norbury Park, under 0.1 miles - Park: Sherwood Avenue Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: Norbury Hall Park, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Stanford Road Play Area, 0.5 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website says it uses a Forest school and nature-based approach. Its website names music classes, language classes, sports coaching, and dance and movement as activities. At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, the overall effectiveness and quality of education were both graded Good. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/norbury-childcare) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/norbury-childcare) ### Food According to its website, meals are cooked on site and the nursery uses organic food. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware and that breakfast is provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/norbury-childcare) - Organic food (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/nutrition) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/norbury-childcare) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/norbury-childcare) ### Outdoors The nursery's website says it has its own garden, daily outdoor play, and a mud kitchen. It also lists local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/norbury-childcare) - Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/a-day-in-the-life) - Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/a-day-in-the-life) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/norbury-childcare) ### Settling in According to its website, children are allowed to adjust gently to routines at their own pace, without being forced. A key person or team member greets children at drop-off, and the nursery operates a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/a-day-in-the-life) - Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/a-day-in-the-life) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/norbury-childcare) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/norbury-childcare) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/norbury-childcare) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/norbury-childcare) - Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/) ### Safety Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated safeguarding as effective. ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/norbury-childcare) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/norbury-childcare) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/norbury-childcare) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/norbury-childcare) ### Getting a place Its website says the application process involves registering through an online form, speaking with admissions, receiving fees, and booking a visit. Families then sign the contract and pay a one-time, non-refundable registration fee. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Norbury Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Woodmansterne School | All-through | 3–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Kensington Avenue Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Granton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | | St Andrew's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | | 0.8 miles | | William Morris Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles | | St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [The Learning Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-cottage-2561576) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Purple Panda Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-panda-nursery-ey463886) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Daffodils](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daffodils-ey408250) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Growing Beans Nursery -Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-beans-nursery-preschool-2656107) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles | | [Fatemah Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fatemah-day-nursery-ey218723) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Little Raye's Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rayes-daycare-2678042) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Growing Beans Norbury Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Growing Beans Norbury Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £23.37 per week on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### Does Growing Beans Norbury Nursery take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Growing Beans Norbury Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Growing Beans Norbury Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Growing Beans Norbury Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Growing Beans Norbury Nursery's opening hours? Growing Beans Norbury Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### What is Growing Beans Norbury Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Growing Beans Norbury Nursery Good at its inspection on 29 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Growing Beans Norbury Nursery take? Growing Beans Norbury Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time. ### Who runs Growing Beans Norbury Nursery? Growing Beans Norbury Nursery is run by Lucky Beans Childcare Limited, which runs 8 nurseries. ### What approach does Growing Beans Norbury Nursery follow? Growing Beans Norbury Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school and Nature-based approach. ### Does Growing Beans Norbury Nursery have outdoor space? Growing Beans Norbury Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Mud kitchen and Local outings and trips. ### What is the nearest station to Growing Beans Norbury Nursery? Norbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Growing Beans Norbury Nursery? You can call 07885 274046 and visit www.luckybeanschildcare.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2563294) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.luckybeanschildcare.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.luckybeanschildcare.com/norbury-childcare) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Growing+Beans+Norbury&query_place_id=ChIJ35Ea4W4HdkgRHe7lKCiZR1U) - 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.