# Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre

Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre is a full-day nursery at 16 Burcott Road, Purley, CR8 4AA, in Woodcote, Croydon. It is registered for 90 children and takes children aged up to 5 years. It opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 13 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purley-day-nursery-and-montessori-centre-2846593  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 16 Burcott Road, Purley, CR8 4AA
- Ages: up to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 90
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8645 0105
- Website: http://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2846593

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2025 (Reference 2846593). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846593)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846593)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846593)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1045687)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees: 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: 07:45–18:00
- Ages: up to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: 16 Burcott Road, Purley, CR8 4AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.326475,-0.118871

- Station: Reedham (Surrey), 0.4 miles
- Station: Kenley, 0.7 miles
- Station: Coulsdon Town, 0.8 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Glade, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Roke Open Space, 0.4 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses Montessori, Forest school, play-based EYFS curriculum and early phonics approaches. Support named on its website includes SEND support, speech and language support, a sensory room and an inclusive setting. Activities named on its website include music, language and dance and movement classes, sports coaching, cooking and STEM activities.

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/)
- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/education-learning-activities)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/education-learning-activities)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/education-learning-activities)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, a growing or allotment area and all-weather outdoor play. It also lists regular park trips and local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/outside-garden-area)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/outside-garden-area)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/education-learning-activities)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/outside-garden-area)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/why-choose-us)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/pink-room)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/pink-room)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/yellow-room)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/why-choose-us)
- Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/language-room)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/outside-garden-area)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/why-choose-us)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/why-choose-us)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/montessori-ethos)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/contact-us)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/education-learning-activities)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/education-learning-activities)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/education-learning-activities)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/education-learning-activities)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/education-learning-activities)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/education-learning-activities)

### Getting a place

Its website says to complete the application form for a nursery place and return it to the nursery. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Nicholas School |  | 4–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| New Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St David's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Hayes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.8 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 | 0.9 miles |
| Oasis Academy Byron | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Learners Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-nursery-ey438236) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Purley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-purley-2717311) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [CURIOUSMINDS MONTESSORI LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiousminds-montessori-ltd-2703112) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Purley Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purley-childrens-nursery-2735909) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbey-wood-grange-day-nursery-ey330257) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 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 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre's opening hours?

Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre opens 07:45–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre open all year?

Yes, Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre take?

Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre takes children aged up to 5 years.

### How many children can Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre take?

Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### What approach does Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre follow?

Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.

### Does Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre have outdoor space?

Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre lists: Own garden, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre support children with SEND?

Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre lists: SEND support, Speech and language support, Sensory room and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre?

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

### How do I contact Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre?

You can call 020 8645 0105 and visit www.purleydaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2846593)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.purleydaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.purleydaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Purley+Day+Nursery+%26+Montessori+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJo1DzepX9dUgRZZyLbgNdbec)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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