# La Maternelle Nursery School Limited La Maternelle Nursery School Limited is a sessional pre-school at Montpelier Church, Biddulph Road, South Croydon, CR2 6QB, in Purley, Croydon. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 07:30–16:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/la-maternelle-nursery-school-limited-2752393 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Montpelier Church, Biddulph Road, South Croydon, CR2 6QB - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–16:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 30 - Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: no - Phone: 07707 821304 - Website: https://lamaternellenursery.com/ - Ofsted URN: 2752393 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 16 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752393 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2023 (Reference 2752393). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752393) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752393) - Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752393) ## Fees | Age | Per hour | |---|---| | 2-year-olds | £9 | | 3 and over | £8.50 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 8.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Charge on funded hours: £3 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £1.50 (half day) Source: nursery website (https://lamaternellenursery.com/funded-places), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–16:00 - Ages: 2 years to 5 years - Sessions: per hour ## Getting there Address: Montpelier Church, Biddulph Road, South Croydon, CR2 6QB Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.345661,-0.105120 - Station: Purley Oaks, 0.3 miles - Station: Sanderstead, 0.5 miles - Station: Purley, 0.6 miles - 5 bus stops within 400 m - Park: South Croydon Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles - Park: Purley Way Playing Fields, 0.3 miles - Park: Rotary Field, 0.4 miles - Park: Haling Grove, 0.4 miles - Park: Roundshaw Downs, 0.4 miles - Playground: 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 7 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website names the approach as a bilingual, play-based EYFS curriculum. In its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, the nursery was graded 'Expected standard' for curriculum and teaching, and 'Expected standard' for achievement. - Bilingual (source: nursery website, https://lamaternellenursery.com/about-us) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://lamaternellenursery.com/curriculum) ### Food Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen, provides breakfast and healthy snacks, and that parents provide a packed lunch. - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://lamaternellenursery.com/lunch) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://lamaternellenursery.com/lunch) - Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://lamaternellenursery.com/lunch) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://lamaternellenursery.com/lunch) ### Safety The nursery's 2026 Ofsted inspection found that safeguarding standards were met. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://lamaternellenursery.com/curriculum) ### Getting a place The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds. It also accepts 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Cumnor House School | | 2–13 | | yes | 0.2 miles | | Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | | 0.3 miles | | Purley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Purley Oaks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) | | 0.7 miles | | St Giles School | | 2–19 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Ridgeway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [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 | 0.4 miles | | [Fennies Christchurch Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-christchurch-road-ey376225) | Good | | 07:45–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Castle Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-day-nursery-ey358181) | Good | | 08:00–22:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Lemon Tree Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lemon-tree-montessori-ey341292) | Good | £125 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-purley-day-nursery-and-preschool-2693864) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles | | [Fennies St Augustines](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-st-augustines-ey376200) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does La Maternelle Nursery School Limited cost? La Maternelle Nursery School Limited publishes these fees: per hour £9 for 2-year-olds and per hour £8.50 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does La Maternelle Nursery School Limited offer 30 funded hours? Yes. La Maternelle Nursery School Limited offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £3 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### What are La Maternelle Nursery School Limited's opening hours? La Maternelle Nursery School Limited opens 07:30–16:00, Mon–Fri. ### What ages does La Maternelle Nursery School Limited take? La Maternelle Nursery School Limited takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. ### What is La Maternelle Nursery School Limited's Ofsted rating? La Maternelle Nursery School Limited was inspected on 16 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can La Maternelle Nursery School Limited take? La Maternelle Nursery School Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at La Maternelle Nursery School Limited? Meals are not included in the fees at La Maternelle Nursery School Limited. ### What approach does La Maternelle Nursery School Limited follow? La Maternelle Nursery School Limited's website describes its approach as: Bilingual and Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### What is the nearest station to La Maternelle Nursery School Limited? Purley Oaks is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact La Maternelle Nursery School Limited? You can call 07707 821304 and visit lamaternellenursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752393) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (lamaternellenursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://lamaternellenursery.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=La+Maternelle+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJCWZrocr9dUgRL1qoEs9HFjk) - 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.