# Purple Panda Nursery

Purple Panda Nursery is a full-day nursery at 53 Norbury Crescent, LONDON, SW16 4JS, in Norbury, Croydon. It is registered for 60 children and takes children aged 7 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Purple Panda Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-panda-nursery-ey463886  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 53 Norbury Crescent, LONDON, SW16 4JS
- Ages: 7 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 020 8679 8982
- Website: https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/norbury
- Run by: [Purple Panda Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/purple-panda-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY463886

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 January 2023, 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/EY463886

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2013 (Reference EY463886). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463886)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463886)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463886)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 15 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/712831)

## 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: 7 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: 53 Norbury Crescent, LONDON, SW16 4JS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.409763,-0.119507

- Station: Norbury, 0.2 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Norbury Hall Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Norbury Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Tree Space, 0.4 miles
- Park: Green Lane Sports Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/norbury)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/norbury)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/nutrition)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/nutrition)

### Outdoors

- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/activities)
- 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)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/curriculum)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/norbury-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

- 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)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/parents)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/our-nurseries)

### 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/)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Avenue Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Norbury Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Woodmansterne School | All-through | 3–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| William Morris Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Daffodils](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daffodils-ey408250) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Growing Beans Nursery -Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-beans-nursery-preschool-2656107) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Growing Beans Norbury Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-beans-norbury-nursery-2563294) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Raye's Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rayes-daycare-2678042) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Playhouse Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-montessori-ey339849) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Tenderlinks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tenderlinks-day-nursery-ey416326) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 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 7 months to 5 years.

### What is Purple Panda Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Purple Panda Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 January 2023, 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 60 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: In-the-moment planning.

### Does Purple Panda Nursery have outdoor space?

Purple Panda Nursery lists: Outdoor classroom, 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: Support for children learning English and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Purple Panda Nursery?

Norbury is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Purple Panda Nursery?

You can call 020 8679 8982 and visit www.purplepandanursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY463886)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.purplepandanursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.purplepandanursery.co.uk/norbury)
- 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=ChIJkXhB1OoGdkgRqw-JeyuiQi8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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