# J&S Playhouse

J&S Playhouse is a full-day nursery at 23 Heath Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8NF, in Thornton Heath, Croydon. It is registered for 37 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £80 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 14 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/j-and-s-playhouse-2832610  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 23 Heath Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8NF
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 37
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8251 3064
- Website: http://www.jandsplayhouse.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2832610

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 April 2025, 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/16/2832610

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2025 (Reference 2832610). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2832610)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2832610)
- Registered places: 37 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2832610)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 26 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1039607)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £80 (£8 an hour) | £40 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £60 (per month)
- Meals: £6 (full day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.jandsplayhouse.com/), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: 23 Heath Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8NF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.403117,-0.099196

- Station: Thornton Heath, 0.3 miles
- Station: Selhurst, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Thornton Heath Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Grangewood Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Green Lane Sports Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Whitehorse Meadow, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Northwood Playground, 0.4 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 14 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery follows a school readiness programme and describes itself as an inclusive setting. In its 2025 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was rated Good overall and Good for quality of education.

- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.jandsplayhouse.com/the-woodhouse)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. The meal charge is £6 per full day.

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.jandsplayhouse.com/)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.jandsplayhouse.com/)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.jandsplayhouse.com/our-nursery)

### Safety

Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in 2025.

### Getting a place

Its website says parents can contact the nursery by phone or through the contact form to arrange a visit or ask about available spaces. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and the 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beulah Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Beulah Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| David Livingstone Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 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 |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Shining Lights](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-shining-lights-2717369) | Good | £60 | 08:00–17:45 | 0.1 miles |
| [Allens Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allens-montessori-nursery-ey537580) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Daffodils Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daffodils-day-nursery-ey563425) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Chosen Treasures Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chosen-treasures-early-years-ey561838) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Tammy's Tiny Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tammys-tiny-tots-ey551191) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Angels Unlimited Nurseries Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angels-unlimited-nurseries-ltd-ey482403) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does J&S Playhouse cost?

J&S Playhouse publishes these fees: full day £80 for all ages and half day £40 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does J&S Playhouse offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. J&S Playhouse offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £60 per month on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### What are J&S Playhouse's opening hours?

J&S Playhouse opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is J&S Playhouse's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated J&S Playhouse Good at its inspection on 14 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can J&S Playhouse take?

J&S Playhouse is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at J&S Playhouse?

Meals are not included in the fees at J&S Playhouse.

### What approach does J&S Playhouse follow?

J&S Playhouse's website describes its approach as: School readiness programme.

### Does J&S Playhouse support children with SEND?

J&S Playhouse lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to J&S Playhouse?

Thornton Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact J&S Playhouse?

You can call 020 8251 3064 and visit www.jandsplayhouse.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2832610)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.jandsplayhouse.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.jandsplayhouse.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=J+and+S+Playhouse+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJkwScI8wGdkgRNNikLxPPcno)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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