# Purley Children's Nursery

Purley Children's Nursery is a full-day nursery at 54 Woodcote Valley Road, Purley, CR8 3AJ, in Purley, Croydon. It is registered for 67 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Expected 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 has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purley-childrens-nursery-2735909  
Last checked 28 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 54 Woodcote Valley Road, Purley, CR8 3AJ
- Registered places: 67
- Phone: 020 8660 0088
- Website: http://www.purleychildrensnursery.com/
- Run by: [Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-stars-nursery-group-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2735909

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 3 February 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 | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2735909

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2735909). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2735909)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2735909)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2735909)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1292441)

## Fees

Fees, hours 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 54 Woodcote Valley Road, Purley, CR8 3AJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.336283,-0.126409

- Station: Reedham (Surrey), 0.4 miles
- Station: Purley, 0.5 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodcote Village Green, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 28 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St David's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Nicholas School |  | 4–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Cumnor House School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Laleham Lea School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Beaumont Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Purley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Woodcote Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Monkey Puzzle Purley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-purley-2717311) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Russell Hill Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/russell-hill-road-day-nursery-ey446987) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Learners Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-nursery-ey438236) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 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 | 0.7 miles |
| [Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purley-day-nursery-and-montessori-centre-2846593) |  |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Purley Children's Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Purley Children's Nursery was inspected on 3 February 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 Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Purley Children's Nursery take?

Purley Children's Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.

### Who runs Purley Children's Nursery?

Purley Children's Nursery is run by Bright Stars Nursery Group Limited, which runs 25 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Purley Children's Nursery?

Reedham (Surrey) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Purley Children's Nursery?

You can call 020 8660 0088 and visit www.purleychildrensnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2735909)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 28 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Purley+Children%27s+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJaWIlaJT9dUgRd8hIVxzeqAI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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