# Purple Willows Sidcup

Purple Willows Sidcup is a full-day nursery at 106 Cadet Detachment, Old Farm Road East, Sidcup, DA15 8AE, in Sidcup, Bexley. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Purple Willows Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-willows-sidcup-ey553218  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 106 Cadet Detachment, Old Farm Road East, Sidcup, DA15 8AE
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 40
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8312 9143
- Website: http://www.purplewillows.co.uk/
- Run by: [Purple Willows Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/purple-willows-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY553218

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 May 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/EY553218

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2017 (Reference EY553218). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553218)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553218)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553218)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1026005)

## Fees

| Age | Per month |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £1,598.75 |
| 2-year-olds | £1,598.75 |
| 3 and over | £800.25 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10.5-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £10 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £3 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £4 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £5.50 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £2 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £2.50 (half day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.purplewillows.co.uk/sidcup-nursery-fees-sheet), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: 106 Cadet Detachment, Old Farm Road East, Sidcup, DA15 8AE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.436251,0.098930

- Station: Sidcup, 0.3 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lamorbey Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Old Farm Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Marlborough Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Abbey Hill Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Willersley Park, 0.4 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 Bexley there are about 3.3 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 4 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.purplewillows.co.uk/sidcup-nursery-fees-sheet)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.purplewillows.co.uk/sidcup-nursery-fees-sheet)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.purplewillows.co.uk/sidcup-nursery-fees-sheet)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.purplewillows.co.uk/pre-school-in-sidcup)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.purplewillows.co.uk/sidcup-nursery-fees-sheet)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.purplewillows.co.uk/sidcup-nursery-fees-sheet)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Oak Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Chatsworth Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Birkbeck Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Longlands Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| West Lodge School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Benedict House Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Days Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wellington Boots Playgroup & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-boots-playgroup-and-pre-school-ey467663) | Good |  | 09:00–12:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Lottie's Day Nursery Sidcup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lotties-day-nursery-sidcup-2647844) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sidcup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-sidcup-ey539423) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Christ Church Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christ-church-playgroup-115343) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Holy Redeemer Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holy-redeemer-playgroup-ey541501) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Premier Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/premier-lodge-day-nursery-2645616) | Good | £112 | 07:15–18:15 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Purple Willows Sidcup cost?

Purple Willows Sidcup publishes these fees: per month £1,598.75 for under 2s, per month £1,207.75 for under 2s, per month £816.75 for under 2s, per month £425.75 for under 2s, per month £800.25 for under 2s, per month £553.75 for under 2s, per month £307.25 for under 2s, per month £1,598.75 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,207.75 for 2-year-olds, per month £816.75 for 2-year-olds, per month £425.75 for 2-year-olds, per month £800.25 for 2-year-olds, per month £553.75 for 2-year-olds, per month £307.25 for 2-year-olds, per month £800.25 for 3 and over, per month £553.75 for 3 and over and per month £307.25 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Purple Willows Sidcup offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Purple Willows Sidcup offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £10 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Purple Willows Sidcup offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Purple Willows Sidcup offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Purple Willows Sidcup's opening hours?

Purple Willows Sidcup opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Purple Willows Sidcup open all year?

Yes, Purple Willows Sidcup is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Purple Willows Sidcup take?

Purple Willows Sidcup takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Purple Willows Sidcup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Purple Willows Sidcup Good at its inspection on 4 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Purple Willows Sidcup take?

Purple Willows Sidcup is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Purple Willows Sidcup?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Purple Willows Sidcup.

### Who runs Purple Willows Sidcup?

Purple Willows Sidcup is run by Purple Willows Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### Does Purple Willows Sidcup support children with SEND?

Purple Willows Sidcup lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Purple Willows Sidcup?

Sidcup is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Purple Willows Sidcup?

You can call 020 8312 9143 and visit www.purplewillows.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553218)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.purplewillows.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.purplewillows.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Purple+Willows+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJm0KcB6yu2EcRbBwLIComqmg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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