# Meadows Preschool

Meadows Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Bradmore Green Community Hub, Bradmore Way, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1PE, in Old Coulsdon, Croydon. It is registered for 37 children and takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Its published full-day fee is £46 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It is run by Woodlands Preschool Caterham Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadows-preschool-2888213  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Bradmore Green Community Hub, Bradmore Way, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1PE
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 37
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 07944 125276
- Website: https://meadowspreschool.co.uk/
- Run by: [Woodlands Preschool Caterham Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/woodlands-preschool-caterham-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2888213

## 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 March 2026 (Reference 2888213). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2888213)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2888213)
- 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/16/2888213)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1913404)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £46 (£7.67 an hour) | £23 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/03ee3b66-09a3-4dcb-9452-6526cc9c9b2c/Meadows_Preschool_Funding_Hours_and_Fees_Match.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: Bradmore Green Community Hub, Bradmore Way, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1PE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.308532,-0.126549

- Station: Coulsdon South, 0.7 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: New Hill, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Grange Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Bleakfield Shaw, 0.3 miles
- Park: Farthing Downs, 0.3 miles
- Park: Coulsdon Memorial Ground, 0.5 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


## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the preschool uses a play-based EYFS curriculum with in-the-moment planning. Its website also names SEND support, Makaton signing and an inclusive setting.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://meadowspreschool.co.uk/our-curriculum)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://meadowspreschool.co.uk/our-curriculum)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the kitchen is allergy-aware, the setting is nut-free, and parents provide a packed lunch.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/03ee3b66-09a3-4dcb-9452-6526cc9c9b2c/downloads/13e02e6d-d0ed-44e8-a365-57ce8d9f4ea5/Food%20Safety%20and%20Hygiene%20policy%202025%20conv.pdf?ver=1793947470672)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/03ee3b66-09a3-4dcb-9452-6526cc9c9b2c/downloads/13e02e6d-d0ed-44e8-a365-57ce8d9f4ea5/Food%20Safety%20and%20Hygiene%20policy%202025%20conv.pdf?ver=1793947470672)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/03ee3b66-09a3-4dcb-9452-6526cc9c9b2c/Meadows_Preschool_Funding_Hours_and_Fees_Match.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/03ee3b66-09a3-4dcb-9452-6526cc9c9b2c/Meadows_Preschool_Funding_Hours_and_Fees_Match.pdf)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/03ee3b66-09a3-4dcb-9452-6526cc9c9b2c/Bluebells_Meadows_Woodlands_Term_Dates_2026-20.pdf)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/03ee3b66-09a3-4dcb-9452-6526cc9c9b2c/Meadows_Preschool_Funding_Hours_and_Fees_Match.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://meadowspreschool.co.uk/)
- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://meadowspreschool.co.uk/)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://meadowspreschool.co.uk/our-curriculum)

### Getting a place

Its website says to contact the preschool to arrange a visit. Allergy and dietary information is collected on registration. The preschool accepts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Oasis Academy Byron | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Keston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| New Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Hayes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Smitham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Beaumont Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Daisy Chain Pre School Old Coulsdon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-old-coulsdon-2804696) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Brightsparks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightsparks-day-nursery-ey388257) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Butterflies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-pre-school-2605053) | Good |  | 07:30–15:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-coulsdon-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey492768) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 1.0 miles |
| [Woodlands Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-preschool-2888211) |  |  | 08:00–15:10 | 1.2 miles |
| [Bluebells Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebells-preschool-2888209) |  |  | 08:00–17:30 | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Meadows Preschool cost?

Meadows Preschool publishes these fees: full day £46 for all ages, half day £23 for all ages and half day £20 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Meadows Preschool offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Meadows Preschool offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Meadows Preschool take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Meadows Preschool offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

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

Meadows Preschool opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Meadows Preschool open all year?

No. Meadows Preschool is open term time only.

### What ages does Meadows Preschool take?

Meadows Preschool takes children aged 9 months to 5 years.

### How many children can Meadows Preschool take?

Meadows Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 37 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Meadows Preschool?

Meals are not included in the fees at Meadows Preschool.

### Who runs Meadows Preschool?

Meadows Preschool is run by Woodlands Preschool Caterham Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What approach does Meadows Preschool follow?

Meadows Preschool's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning.

### Does Meadows Preschool support children with SEND?

Meadows Preschool lists: SEND support, Makaton signing and Inclusive setting.

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

Coulsdon South is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Meadows Preschool?

You can call 07944 125276 and visit meadowspreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2888213)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (meadowspreschool.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://meadowspreschool.co.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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