Full-day nursery in South Norwood, Croydon
Ivy League Nursery
237 Selhurst Road, South Norwood, LONDON, SE25 6XP · 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 January 2013Reference EY456965Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record2 inspectionslatest 18 October 2024Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places65 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 13 June 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Inspection history (2)
Fees
| Age | Full day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £200£20 an hour |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Deposit
- £300
- Registration fee
- £50
Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds
Hours and ages
Ages: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Sessions
- Full day
Getting there
237 Selhurst Road, South Norwood, LONDON, SE25 6XP · More nurseries in SE25
Stations
- Norwood JunctionNo step-free access2 min walk · under 0.1 miles
- Selhurst15 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Harrington Road Tram Stop18 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
15 bus stops within 400 m, including South Norwood Clock Tower, Norwood Junction Station and Russell Court.
Parks and playgrounds
- South Norwood Recreation Ground2 min walk
- Heavers Meadow8 min walk
- Whitehorse Meadow10 min walk
- South Norwood Recreation Ground playground5 min walk
- Playground6 min walk
- Playground8 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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Ivy League Nursery is a full-day nursery at 237 Selhurst Road, South Norwood, LONDON, SE25 6XP, in South Norwood, Croydon. It is registered for 65 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £100 to £200 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months and funded places for 2-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Food
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Meals included in feesSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Sibling discountSource: nursery website
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| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy League NurseryThis nursery | Good | £100 | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| Stepping OutFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–15:00 | 2–5 yrs | under 0.1 miles |
| The Butterfly Patch, South Norwood HillFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | from 3 mo | 0.2 miles |
| Portland Bill Pre-School 2Sessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–15:30 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Little Pumpkins Nursery LtdFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Davidson Pre-School at Heavers FarmSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Portland Bill Pre-School Regina Road Community CentreSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in South Norwood9
- All nurseries in Croydon160
- All nurseries in SE2514
- Nurseries near Norwood Junction station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- South Norwood Primary Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected January 2023 0.3 miles
- St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.3 miles
- Heavers Farm Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2023 0.4 miles
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected January 2024 0.4 miles
- Crosfield Nursery School Nurseryages 2–5has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2024 0.4 miles
- Whitehorse Manor Infant School Primaryages 3–7has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected March 2024 0.6 miles
- Whitehorse Manor Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.6 miles
- Oasis Academy Ryelands Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2023 0.7 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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How much does Ivy League Nursery cost?
Ivy League Nursery publishes these fees: full day £200 for all ages and full day £100 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Ivy League Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Ivy League Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
Does Ivy League Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Ivy League Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Ivy League Nursery's opening hours?
Ivy League Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What is Ivy League Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Ivy League Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Ivy League Nursery take?
Ivy League Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Ivy League Nursery?
Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Ivy League Nursery.
Is there a registration fee or deposit at Ivy League Nursery?
Yes. Ivy League Nursery lists a deposit of £300 and a registration fee of £50.
What is the nearest station to Ivy League Nursery?
Norwood Junction is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Ivy League Nursery?
You can call 020 8768 1888 and visit www.ivyleaguenursery.com.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.ivyleaguenursery.com) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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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
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY456965 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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