Full-day nursery in Addington, Croydon
Play Place Wayside Nursery
21 Wayside, Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 9DX · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since February 2014Reference EY475324Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 16 January 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places50 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 27 February 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £10 |
| 2-year-olds | £8 |
| 3 and over | £7 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
- Charge on funded hours
- £1 half day
- Meals
- £2
Funded hours: From 9 months
Hours and ages
Ages: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:00
- Sessions
- Per hour
Getting there
21 Wayside, Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 9DX · More nurseries in CR0
Stations
- Fieldway Tram Stop9 min walk · 0.4 miles
- Addington Village Tram Stop13 min walk · 0.5 miles
- King Henry's Drive Tram Stop19 min walk · 0.8 miles
Buses
12 bus stops within 400 m, including Foxcombe, The Coppins and Brierley.
Parks and playgrounds
- Playground3 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
- Playground4 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Play Place Wayside Nursery is a full-day nursery at 21 Wayside, Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 9DX, in Addington, Croydon. It is registered for 50 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded hours from 9 months, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Play Place Child Care Services Limited.
Run by Play Place Child Care Services Limited (company), which runs 7 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Care and routines
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play Place Wayside NurseryThis nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | This nursery |
| The Learning Tree Pre SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Totstars The PlaybarnFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Collette's NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.6 miles |
| Top Tots DaycareSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–17:00 | not shared yet | 1.0 miles |
| SOUTHERN CHILDCARE FACILITIES- trading as ACORN NURSERYFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | 1.0 miles |
| Learning Tree Pre SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 1.1 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Castle Hill Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected July 2025 0.1 miles
- Addington Valley Academy ages 2–19Ofsted: Goodinspected January 2023 0.1 miles
- Applegarth Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.2 miles
- Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected February 2024 0.2 miles
- Tudor Academy Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Improved significantlyinspected December 2024 0.6 miles
- Forestdale Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2022 0.9 miles
- Courtwood Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected December 2022 1.1 miles
- Red Gates School ages 4–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected September 2024 1.1 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Play Place Wayside Nursery cost?
Play Place Wayside Nursery publishes these fees: per hour £10 for under 2s, per hour £8 for 2-year-olds and per hour £7 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Play Place Wayside Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Play Place Wayside Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Play Place Wayside Nursery's opening hours?
Play Place Wayside Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.
What is Play Place Wayside Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Play Place Wayside Nursery was inspected on 16 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.
How many children can Play Place Wayside Nursery take?
Play Place Wayside Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Play Place Wayside Nursery?
Meals are not included in the fees at Play Place Wayside Nursery.
Does Play Place Wayside Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Play Place Wayside Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Who runs Play Place Wayside Nursery?
Play Place Wayside Nursery is run by Play Place Child Care Services Limited, which runs 7 nurseries.
What is the nearest station to Play Place Wayside Nursery?
Fieldway is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Play Place Wayside Nursery?
You can call 01689 809799 and visit www.playplace.org.
Tools for parents in Croydon
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in CroydonFees by age in Croydon
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.playplace.org) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY475324 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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