# Purple Panda Nursery Purple Panda Nursery is a full-day nursery at 26 Church Road, Croydon, CR0 1SB, in Croydon. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged 4 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Purple Panda Nurseries Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-panda-nursery-2693584 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 26 Church Road, Croydon, CR0 1SB - Ages: 4 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 30 - Phone: 020 8037 0227 - Website: https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/croydon - Run by: [Purple Panda Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/purple-panda-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2693584 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Good - Behaviour and attitudes: Good - Personal development: Good - Leadership and management: Good Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693584 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2022 (Reference 2693584). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693584) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693584) - Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693584) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1546123) ## Fees 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: 07:30–18:30 - Ages: 4 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: 26 Church Road, Croydon, CR0 1SB Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.372678,-0.104121 - Station: Church Street Tram Stop, 0.1 miles - Station: Reeves Corner Tram Stop, 0.2 miles - Station: Centrale Tram Stop, 0.3 miles - 13 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Wandle Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Queen's Gardens, 0.3 miles - Park: Duppas Hill Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 1 review (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and names speech and language support, support for children learning English and an inclusive setting. Its website lists music classes, children's yoga, language classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, cooking activities, library visits and STEM activities. Ofsted's 2024 inspection rated overall effectiveness and quality of education as Good. - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/curriculum) ### Food Its website says breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/nutrition) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/nutrition) ### Outdoors Its website lists regular park trips, a growing or allotment area, a mud kitchen, and local outings and trips. - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/activities) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/activities) - Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/about-us) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/activities) ### Settling in Its website says free settling-in time is offered before a child starts. It also names a key person system and settling-in sessions. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/curriculum) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/croydon-rooms-and-classes) - Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/about-us) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/about-us) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/opening-hours) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/opening-hours) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/opening-hours) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/about-us) ### SEND and inclusion - Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/croydon) - Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/curriculum) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/activities) ### Safety The Ofsted 2024 inspection rated safeguarding as effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/parents) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/activities) - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/activities) - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/activities) - Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/activities) - Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/activities) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/) - Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/activities) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon | | 4–19 | | | under 0.1 miles | | Al-Khair School Preparatory School | | 4–11 | | | 0.3 miles | | The Minster Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | | 0.3 miles | | The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Krishna Avanti Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | | 0.3 miles | | Saffron Valley Collegiate | | 4–16 | | | 0.4 miles | | Howard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) | | 0.6 miles | | Heathfield Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Little Rayes Daycare (Croydon)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rayes-daycare-croydon-2777679) | | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Mini Treasures Day Nursery Croydon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-treasures-day-nursery-croydon-2871347) | | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [New Life Christian Centre (croydon)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-life-christian-centre-croydon-ey489625) | Good | | 08:30–15:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Blossoms Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-day-nursery-ey294365) | Good | | 07:30–18:15 | 0.2 miles | | [Mulberries and Willows Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberries-and-willows-nursery-and-preschool-2731129) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [LL KIDS CLUB LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ll-kids-club-ltd-2787949) | | | | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What are Purple Panda Nursery's opening hours? Purple Panda Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### Is Purple Panda Nursery open all year? Yes, Purple Panda Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Purple Panda Nursery take? Purple Panda Nursery takes children aged 4 months to 5 years. ### What is Purple Panda Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Purple Panda Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Purple Panda Nursery take? Purple Panda Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time. ### Who runs Purple Panda Nursery? Purple Panda Nursery is run by Purple Panda Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries. ### What approach does Purple Panda Nursery follow? Purple Panda Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum. ### Does Purple Panda Nursery have outdoor space? Purple Panda Nursery lists: Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area, Mud kitchen and Local outings and trips. ### Does Purple Panda Nursery support children with SEND? Purple Panda Nursery lists: Speech and language support, Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Purple Panda Nursery? Church Street is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Purple Panda Nursery? You can call 020 8037 0227 and visit www.purplepandanursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2693584) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.purplepandanursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/croydon) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Purple+Panda+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJOcRX6ZUHdkgRePQW9XXHOHc) - 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.