# Play Place Wayside Nursery

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-place-wayside-nursery-ey475324  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 21 Wayside, Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 9DX
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 01689 809799
- Website: https://www.playplace.org/community-family-hubs/croydon-wayside-family-hubs.html
- Run by: [Play Place Child Care Services Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/play-place-child-care-services-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY475324

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 16 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475324

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2014 (Reference EY475324). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475324)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475324)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475324)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1093287)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £10 |
| 2-year-olds | £8 |
| 3 and over | £7 |

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 (full day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.playplace.org/child-care-under-5s/free-places/how-do-i-apply-2.html), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 21 Wayside, Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 9DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.356091,-0.021151

- Station: Fieldway Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- Station: Addington Village Tram Stop, 0.5 miles
- Station: King Henry's Drive Tram Stop, 0.8 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Care and routines

- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.playplace.org/child-care-under-5s/free-places/how-do-i-apply-2.html)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Addington Valley Academy |  | 2–19 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Applegarth Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Tudor Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Forestdale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Courtwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Red Gates School |  | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Learning Tree Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-pre-school-ey396707) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Totstars The Playbarn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/totstars-the-playbarn-2821008) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Collette's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collettes-nursery-2897910) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Top Tots Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-daycare-ey558161) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [SOUTHERN CHILDCARE FACILITIES- trading as ACORN NURSERY](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southern-childcare-facilities-trading-as-acorn-nursery-ey262789) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Learning Tree Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-tree-pre-school-2698453) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY475324)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.playplace.org), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.playplace.org/community-family-hubs/croydon-wayside-family-hubs.html)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Play+Place+%7C+Wayside+Community+Hub&query_place_id=ChIJOykDgA0AdkgRhjItaHZv_sg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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