# Masons Preschool

Masons Preschool is a sessional pre-school at 48-50 Verdayne Avenue, Croydon, CR0 8TS, in Shirley, Croydon. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:45–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/masons-preschool-ey492591  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 48-50 Verdayne Avenue, Croydon, CR0 8TS
- Opening hours: 08:45–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 07718 067514
- Website: https://masonspreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY492591

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 April 2023, 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/EY492591

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2015 (Reference EY492591). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492591)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492591)
- 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/EY492591)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1628805)

## Fees

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: 08:45–15:00

## Getting there

Address: 48-50 Verdayne Avenue, Croydon, CR0 8TS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.376539,-0.049656

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shirley Church Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Parkfields Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Ashburton Playing Fields, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 12 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Orchard Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2021) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Forest Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Beckmead Park Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Monks Orchard Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sparkles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sparkles-pre-school-ey330155) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Elms Daycare Shirley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-daycare-shirley-ey489229) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Funshine Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/funshine-day-nursery-124950) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [The Butterfly Patch, Norman House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-butterfly-patch-norman-house-ey554341) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Kiddies Kottage Addiscombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-kottage-addiscombe-2572578) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Nest Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nest-day-nursery-2864861) |  | £80 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Masons Preschool's opening hours?

Masons Preschool opens 08:45–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Masons Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Masons Preschool Good at its inspection on 27 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Masons Preschool take?

Masons Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Masons Preschool?

Woodside is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Masons Preschool?

You can call 07718 067514 and visit masonspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492591)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Masons+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJvS0ICPcAdkgRM-dlJRG_fEI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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