# Mini Willows Day Nursery

Mini Willows Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 93 Whitehorse Lane, London, SE25 6RA, in South Norwood, Croydon. It is registered for 59 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-willows-day-nursery-2498915  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 93 Whitehorse Lane, London, SE25 6RA
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 59
- Phone: 020 7998 1881
- Website: http://miniwillows.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2498915

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 October 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.

Inspection history:

- 24 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 25 April 2023: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498915

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2019 (Reference 2498915). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498915)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 24 October 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498915)
- Registered places: 59 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498915)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 4 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1093317)

## 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: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: 93 Whitehorse Lane, London, SE25 6RA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.398848,-0.088981

- Station: Selhurst, 0.4 miles
- Station: Thornton Heath, 0.5 miles
- Station: Norwood Junction, 0.6 miles, no step-free access
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Whitehorse Meadow, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Grangewood Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Heavers Meadow, 0.4 miles
- Park: South Norwood Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Heavers Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Beulah Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Beulah Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Ann Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ann-day-nursery-ey314260) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Tammy's Tiny Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tammys-tiny-tots-ey551191) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Davidson Pre-School at Heavers Farm](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/davidson-pre-school-at-heavers-farm-2868559) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Stepping Out](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-out-2498480) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Red Robin Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-robin-montessori-ey358567) | Good |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Daffodils Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daffodils-day-nursery-ey563425) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Mini Willows Day Nursery's opening hours?

Mini Willows Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Mini Willows Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mini Willows Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 October 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mini Willows Day Nursery take?

Mini Willows Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 59 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Mini Willows Day Nursery?

Selhurst is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Mini Willows Day Nursery?

You can call 020 7998 1881 and visit miniwillows.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498915)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mini+Willows+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJC8UsDtoBdkgR9HOlsGBNPVY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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