# Number 9 The Nursery

Number 9 The Nursery is a full-day nursery at 9 South Park Hill Road, South Croydon, CR2 7DY, in South Croydon, Croydon. It is registered for 94 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £97.50 (nursery website, November 2026). It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 62 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/number-9-the-nursery-ey491450  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 9 South Park Hill Road, South Croydon, CR2 7DY
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 94
- Phone: 020 3719 0216
- Website: http://www.number9thenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY491450

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 July 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/EY491450

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY491450). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491450)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491450)
- Registered places: 94 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491450)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1494553)

## Fees

| Age | Full day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £97.50 (£9.29 an hour) |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://number9thenursery.co.uk/fees-funding), 11 November 2026.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: 9 South Park Hill Road, South Croydon, CR2 7DY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.364932,-0.090351

- Station: South Croydon, 0.2 miles
- Station: Lloyd Park Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- Station: East Croydon Tram Stop, 0.8 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Park Hill Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Lloyd Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 62 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://number9thenursery.co.uk/activities)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://number9thenursery.co.uk/activities)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://number9thenursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://number9thenursery.co.uk/about-us)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://number9thenursery.co.uk/about-us)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://number9thenursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://number9thenursery.co.uk/activities)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://number9thenursery.co.uk/activities)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://number9thenursery.co.uk/activities)

### Extras and activities

- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://number9thenursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://number9thenursery.co.uk/activities)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://number9thenursery.co.uk/activities)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://number9thenursery.co.uk/activities)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst School Ltd |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Aspire Learning |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Heathfield Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.3 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 |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Howard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Birdhurst Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birdhurst-day-nursery-ey411750) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Little Elmhurst Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elmhurst-nursery-2833826) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderland-day-nursery-ltd-124972) | Good | £104.96 | 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 |
| [Kinderland Day Nursery Central Croydon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderland-day-nursery-central-croydon-2823900) |  | £104.96 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Speckles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/speckles-day-nursery-2556610) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Number 9 The Nursery cost?

Number 9 The Nursery publishes these fees: full day £97.50 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are Number 9 The Nursery's opening hours?

Number 9 The Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Number 9 The Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Number 9 The Nursery Good at its inspection on 25 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Number 9 The Nursery take?

Number 9 The Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 94 children at any one time.

### What approach does Number 9 The Nursery follow?

Number 9 The Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.

### Does Number 9 The Nursery support children with SEND?

Number 9 The Nursery lists: SEND support, SENCo and Makaton signing.

### What is the nearest station to Number 9 The Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Number 9 The Nursery?

You can call 020 3719 0216 and visit www.number9thenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491450)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.number9thenursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.number9thenursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Number+9+The+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ8-rJ-LQAdkgRIGP5LbiC1-g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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