# Inspire Day Nursery

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inspire-day-nursery-ey462144  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 68 Windmill Road, CROYDON, CR0 2XP
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 50 a year
- Registered places: 106
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8684 8177
- Website: http://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY462144

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 January 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/EY462144

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2013 (Reference EY462144). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462144)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462144)
- Registered places: 106 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462144)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 26 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1606059)

## Fees

- Deposit: £100

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: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Weeks open: 50 a year

## Getting there

Address: 68 Windmill Road, CROYDON, CR0 2XP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.385203,-0.100101

- Station: West Croydon Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- Station: West Croydon, 0.5 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Centrale Tram Stop, 0.7 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wilford Road Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: King George's Field, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/e101f1_bceaeb3fe41f28bd215f1597be4cd834.pdf)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/e101f1_bceaeb3fe41f28bd215f1597be4cd834.pdf)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/nutrition)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/about)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/fox-and-otter-rooms)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/e101f1_bceaeb3fe41f28bd215f1597be4cd834.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/about)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/e101f1_bceaeb3fe41f28bd215f1597be4cd834.pdf)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/hedgehog-and-squirrel-rooms)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/e101f1_bceaeb3fe41f28bd215f1597be4cd834.pdf)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/e101f1_bceaeb3fe41f28bd215f1597be4cd834.pdf)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/about)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/_files/ugd/e101f1_bceaeb3fe41f28bd215f1597be4cd834.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/about)

### Building and safety

- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/about)

### Extras and activities

- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/owl-room)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/owl-room)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Elmwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Elmwood Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St. Mary's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Broadmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Crescent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Ark Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-montessori-nursery-2867546) |  |  | 08:45–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Gingerbread Corner](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gingerbread-corner-124925) | Good |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Learners Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-nursery-2742392) | Report card Jan 2026 | £83 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kidsparadise](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidsparadise-ey536851) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [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 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Rayes Daycare (Westbury)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rayes-daycare-westbury-2868566) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY462144)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.inspiredaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Inspire+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJY1_jFCkHdkgRhErSpE_PgRU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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