Full-day nursery in Broad Green, Croydon
Inspire Day Nursery
68 Windmill Road, CROYDON, CR0 2XP · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since August 2013Reference EY462144Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 12 January 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places106 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating3 (Generally satisfactory)inspected 26 August 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
- Deposit
- £100
Fees: not published yet
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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
- Ages
- birth to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 50 a year
Getting there
68 Windmill Road, CROYDON, CR0 2XP · More nurseries in CR0
Stations
- West Croydon Tram Stop11 min walk · 0.4 miles
- West CroydonNo step-free access12 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Centrale Tram Stop16 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
11 bus stops within 400 m, including Windmill Grove, Windmill Road and Hogarth Crescent.
Parks and playgrounds
- Wilford Road Recreation Ground2 min walk
- Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground8 min walk
- King George's Field10 min walk
- Playground3 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Inspire Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 68 Windmill Road, CROYDON, CR0 2XP, in Broad Green, Croydon. It is registered for 106 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 24 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Sensory roomSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Purpose-built buildingSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Language classesSource: nursery website
- Dance and movementSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Day NurseryThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 0 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| The Ark Montessori NurserySessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:45–15:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Gingerbread CornerFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:45–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Little Learners Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | £83 | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| KidsparadiseFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–16:00 | 2–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School ClubFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–17:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Little Rayes Daycare (Westbury)Full-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Broad Green10
- All nurseries in Croydon160
- All nurseries in CR065
- Nurseries near West Croydon station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Chestnut Park Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected October 2024 0.2 miles
- Elmwood Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.3 miles
- Elmwood Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 0.3 miles
- St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected September 2023 0.4 miles
- Broadmead Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected November 2023 0.4 miles
- St Mary's Catholic Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected October 2022 0.4 miles
- The Crescent Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected July 2024 0.5 miles
- Ecclesbourne Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected May 2023 0.5 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Inspire Day Nursery's opening hours?
Inspire Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
Is Inspire Day Nursery open all year?
Yes, Inspire Day Nursery is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Inspire Day Nursery take?
Inspire Day Nursery takes children aged birth to 5 years.
What is Inspire Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Inspire Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Inspire Day Nursery take?
Inspire Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 106 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Inspire Day Nursery?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Inspire Day Nursery.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Inspire Day Nursery?
Yes. Inspire Day Nursery lists a deposit of £100.
What approach does Inspire Day Nursery follow?
Inspire Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Inspire Day Nursery have outdoor space?
Inspire Day Nursery lists: Own garden.
Does Inspire Day Nursery support children with SEND?
Inspire Day Nursery lists: Sensory room.
What is the nearest station to Inspire Day Nursery?
West Croydon is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Inspire Day Nursery?
You can call 020 8684 8177 and visit www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY462144 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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