# Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead is a full-day nursery at 116 Mitchley Avenue, Sanderstead, South Croydon, CR2 9HH, in Sanderstead, Croydon. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Kendor Day Nursery Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kendor-day-nursery-sanderstead-2872902 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 116 Mitchley Avenue, Sanderstead, South Croydon, CR2 9HH - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 40 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 020 8412 1692 - Website: https://kendordaynursery.com/ - Run by: [Kendor Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kendor-day-nursery-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2872902 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2025 (Reference 2872902). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2872902) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2872902) - Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2872902) - Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 27 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1897032) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees and ages: 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: 07:30–18:00 - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: 116 Mitchley Avenue, Sanderstead, South Croydon, CR2 9HH Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.330306,-0.089485 - Station: Riddlesdown, 0.5 miles - Station: Kenley, 0.6 miles - 5 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Riddlesdown, 0.3 miles - Park: Sanderstead Recreation Ground, 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 1 review (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website names the Curiosity Approach as its approach to learning. - Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://www.kendordaynursery.com/sanderstead) ### Food According to its website, the nursery provides healthy snacks. - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.kendordaynursery.com/sanderstead) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.kendordaynursery.com/sanderstead) ### Care and routines - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.kendordaynursery.com/sanderstead) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.kendordaynursery.com/sanderstead) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.kendordaynursery.com/sanderstead) ### Getting a place Its website says parents can book a viewing using the form on the Viewings page, and that funded-hours enquiries should be sent by email with the funding code and National Insurance number. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Gresham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | Atwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Harris Primary Academy Kenley | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Kenley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | | 1.0 miles | | Ridgeway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | | 1.3 miles | | The Hayes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) | | 1.3 miles | | Purley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Sanderstead Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sanderstead-park-nursery-ey547239) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Play Place Little Angels](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-place-little-angels-957401) | Report card Dec 2025 | | | 0.7 miles | | [Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-wood-grange-day-nursery-ey330257) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles | | [CURIOUSMINDS MONTESSORI LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiousminds-montessori-ltd-2703112) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles | | [Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-gingerbread-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2506894) | Report card Mar 2026 | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles | | [Lemon Tree Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lemon-tree-montessori-ey341292) | Good | £125 | 07:30–18:00 | 1.0 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead's opening hours? Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead open all year? Yes, Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### How many children can Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead take? Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time. ### Who runs Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead? Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead is run by Kendor Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What approach does Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead follow? Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead's website describes its approach as: Curiosity Approach. ### Does Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead have outdoor space? Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead lists: Own garden. ### What is the nearest station to Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead? Riddlesdown is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead? You can call 020 8412 1692 and visit kendordaynursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2872902) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (kendordaynursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://kendordaynursery.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kendor+Day+Nursery+Sanderstead&query_place_id=ChIJKyFOcH3_dUgRuR3WORr_KHg) - 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.