# Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool

Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 9 Fell Road, Croydon, CR0 1LL, in Croydon. It is registered for 41 children and takes children aged 3 months to 4 years 11 months. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 48 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberries-and-willows-nursery-and-preschool-2731129  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 9 Fell Road, Croydon, CR0 1LL
- Ages: 3 months to 4 years 11 months
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 41
- Phone: 020 7088 8149
- Website: https://mulberriesandwillows.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2731129

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 November 2024, 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/16/2731129

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2023 (Reference 2731129). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2731129)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2731129)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2731129)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1616511)

## Fees

Fees: 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: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 4 years 11 months

## Getting there

Address: 9 Fell Road, Croydon, CR0 1LL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.371090,-0.098033

- Station: George Street Tram Stop, 0.2 miles
- Station: Wellesley Road Tram Stop, 0.3 miles
- Station: Church Street Tram Stop, 0.3 miles
- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Queen's Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Park Hill Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Duppas Hill Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 48 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

The Ofsted inspection in 2024 graded the nursery Good for overall effectiveness and Good for quality of education. Its website says it offers music classes, language classes, dance and movement, and cooking activities.

### Food

Its website describes the kitchen as allergy-aware.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://mulberriesandwillows.co.uk/food-and-nutrition)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and arranges local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://mulberriesandwillows.co.uk/family-barbecue)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://mulberriesandwillows.co.uk/gatwick-aviation-museum)

### Care and routines

- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://mulberriesandwillows.co.uk/)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2024 inspection found safeguarding to be effective.

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://mulberriesandwillows.co.uk/testimonials)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://mulberriesandwillows.co.uk/music-2)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://mulberriesandwillows.co.uk/)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://mulberriesandwillows.co.uk/ballet-performance)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://mulberriesandwillows.co.uk/cookery-experiences)

### Getting a place

Its website says parents can contact the nursery or book a tour, then lock in a start date and enrol their child.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Valley Collegiate |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Aspire Learning |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Park Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Park Hill Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Heathfield Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Howard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kinderland Day Nursery Central Croydon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderland-day-nursery-central-croydon-2823900) |  | £104.96 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Purple Panda Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-panda-nursery-2693584) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-years-nursery-and-pre-school-2820985) |  | £95 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Hop Skip and Jump](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hop-skip-and-jump-2681122) | Good |  | 08:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [LL KIDS CLUB LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ll-kids-club-ltd-2787949) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Rayes Daycare (Croydon)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rayes-daycare-croydon-2777679) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool's opening hours?

Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool take?

Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool takes children aged 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

### What is Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 4 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool take?

Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### Does Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool have outdoor space?

Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool?

George Street is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 020 7088 8149 and visit mulberriesandwillows.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2731129)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (mulberriesandwillows.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://mulberriesandwillows.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mulberries+and+Willows+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJf8BrmKkHdkgRxJxOK44dyK0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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