# Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School

Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 81 Purley Downs Road, South Croydon, CR2 0RJ, in Sanderstead, Croydon. It is registered for 56 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 21 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Beech Green Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-gingerbread-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2506894  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 81 Purley Downs Road, South Croydon, CR2 0RJ
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 56
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8645 9879
- Website: https://partou.co.uk/nurseries/gingerbread-house-day-nursery-pre-school
- Run by: [Beech Green Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/beech-green-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2506894

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Needs attention |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 12 March 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 9 May 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2506894

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2019 (Reference 2506894). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2506894)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 12 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2506894)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2506894)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1602001)

## Fees

- Charge on funded hours: £9.85 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £3.15 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £5.25 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £4.60 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £1.65 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £1.50 (half day)

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

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: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 81 Purley Downs Road, South Croydon, CR2 0RJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.341554,-0.099510

- Station: Purley Oaks, 0.4 miles
- Station: Sanderstead, 0.6 miles
- Station: Riddlesdown, 0.6 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: South Croydon Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Park: Rotary Field, 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

In its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, the nursery was rated 'Expected standard' for curriculum and teaching and for achievement. Its website says the setting is inclusive.

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees.

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and a growing / allotment area.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://partou.co.uk/nurseries/gingerbread-house-day-nursery-pre-school)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://partou.co.uk/nurseries/gingerbread-house-day-nursery-pre-school)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://partou.co.uk/nurseries/gingerbread-house-day-nursery-pre-school)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://partou.co.uk/nurseries/gingerbread-house-day-nursery-pre-school)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.

### Getting a place

The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. Its website says to apply, get an eligibility code from your Government Childcare Account, pass it to the nursery using the funding code form, then return the Free Early Years Entitlement Parental Declaration form sent via Funding Loop.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Cumnor House School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Purley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Ridgeway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Purley Oaks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Giles School |  | 2–19 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Lemon Tree Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lemon-tree-montessori-ey341292) | Good | £125 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Castle Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-day-nursery-ey358181) | Good |  | 08:00–22:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [La Maternelle Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/la-maternelle-nursery-school-limited-2752393) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–16:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-purley-day-nursery-and-preschool-2693864) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Fennies Christchurch Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-christchurch-road-ey376225) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Apples Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-apples-day-nursery-ltd-ey442782) | Good | £110 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £9.85 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School's opening hours?

Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School was inspected on 12 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Needs attention and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School take?

Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Meals are not included in the fees at Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School.

### Who runs Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School is run by Beech Green Day Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### Does Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School have outdoor space?

Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School lists: Own garden and Growing / allotment area.

### Does Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School support children with SEND?

Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School?

Purley Oaks is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School?

You can call 020 8645 9879 and visit partou.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2506894)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (partou.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://partou.co.uk/nurseries/gingerbread-house-day-nursery-pre-school)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Partou+Gingerbread+House+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJt82T_vv9dUgR8XXDnbWNsjk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.