# Ivy League Nursery 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). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ivy-league-nursery-ey456965 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 237 Selhurst Road, South Norwood, LONDON, SE25 6XP - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 65 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and funded places for 2-year-olds - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8768 1888 - Website: http://www.ivyleaguenursery.com/ - Ofsted URN: EY456965 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 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. Inspection history: - 18 October 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good - 1 November 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456965 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2013 (Reference EY456965). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456965) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 18 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456965) - Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456965) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/15453) ## Fees | Age | Full day | |---|---| | All ages | £200 (£20 an hour) | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Deposit: £300 - Registration fee: £50 Source: nursery website (https://www.ivyleaguenursery.com/fees.html), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds. Ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Sessions: full day ## Getting there Address: 237 Selhurst Road, South Norwood, LONDON, SE25 6XP Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.397978,-0.077985 - Station: Norwood Junction, under 0.1 miles, no step-free access - Station: Selhurst, 0.6 miles - Station: Harrington Road Tram Stop, 0.7 miles - 15 bus stops within 400 m - Park: South Norwood Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles - Park: Heavers Meadow, 0.3 miles - Park: Whitehorse Meadow, 0.4 miles - Playground: South Norwood Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Food - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.ivyleaguenursery.com/food-and-nutrition.html) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.ivyleaguenursery.com/fees.html) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.ivyleaguenursery.com/food-and-nutrition.html) ### Care and routines - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.ivyleaguenursery.com/fees.html) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.ivyleaguenursery.com/fees.html) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | South Norwood Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | Heavers Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St Chad's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Crosfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Whitehorse Manor Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Whitehorse Manor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) | | 0.6 miles | | Oasis Academy Ryelands | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Stepping Out](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-out-2498480) | Good | | 09:00–15:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [The Butterfly Patch, South Norwood Hill](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-butterfly-patch-south-norwood-hill-2526073) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Portland Bill Pre-School 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portland-bill-pre-school-2-2873498) | | | 08:00–15:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Little Pumpkins Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pumpkins-nursery-ltd-ey468690) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Davidson Pre-School at Heavers Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/davidson-pre-school-at-heavers-farm-2868559) | | | | 0.3 miles | | [Portland Bill Pre-School Regina Road Community Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portland-bill-pre-school-regina-road-community-centre-ey380098) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY456965) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.ivyleaguenursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.ivyleaguenursery.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ivy+League+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJz7l06SQBdkgR5NdqdwiLYVk) - 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.