# Russell Hill Road Day Nursery

Russell Hill Road Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 45 Russell Hill Road, PURLEY, CR8 2LD, in Purley, Croydon. It is registered for 56 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 07:00–19:00, 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 has a Google rating of 4.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/russell-hill-road-day-nursery-ey446987  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 45 Russell Hill Road, PURLEY, CR8 2LD
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 020 8660 8669
- Website: http://russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY446987

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 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/EY446987

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2012 (Reference EY446987). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446987)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446987)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446987)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/439372)

## 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: 07:00–19:00
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: 45 Russell Hill Road, PURLEY, CR8 2LD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.342281,-0.118152

- Station: Purley, 0.4 miles
- Station: Reedham (Surrey), 0.8 miles
- Station: Purley Oaks, 0.9 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rotary Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Roundshaw Downs, 0.3 miles
- Park: Purley Way Playing Fields, 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 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/curriculum/the-great-outdoors)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/curriculum/express-yourself)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/food)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/food)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/food)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/food)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/curriculum/wellbeing)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/curriculum/global-understanding)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/curriculum/extra-curricular)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/about)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/about)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/overnight-care)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/overnight-care)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/contact)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/contact)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/contact)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/about)
- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/curriculum/express-yourself)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/)

### Building and safety

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/contact)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/curriculum/extra-curricular)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/curriculum/extra-curricular)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/curriculum/extra-curricular)
- Drama (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/curriculum/extra-curricular)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/curriculum/wellbeing)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/curriculum/pioneers)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Purley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St David's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cumnor House School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Laleham Lea School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wallington Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fennies Christchurch Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-christchurch-road-ey376225) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.2 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 | 0.3 miles |
| [Purley Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purley-childrens-nursery-2735909) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [La Maternelle Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/la-maternelle-nursery-school-limited-2752393) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–16:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Purley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-purley-2717311) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-gingerbread-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2506894) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Russell Hill Road Day Nursery's opening hours?

Russell Hill Road Day Nursery opens 07:00–19:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Russell Hill Road Day Nursery open all year?

Yes, Russell Hill Road Day Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Russell Hill Road Day Nursery take?

Russell Hill Road Day Nursery takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

### What is Russell Hill Road Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Russell Hill Road Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Russell Hill Road Day Nursery take?

Russell Hill Road Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### What approach does Russell Hill Road Day Nursery follow?

Russell Hill Road Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, Nature-based approach and Early phonics.

### Does Russell Hill Road Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Russell Hill Road Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips.

### Does Russell Hill Road Day Nursery support children with SEND?

Russell Hill Road Day Nursery lists: SEND support, Makaton signing and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Russell Hill Road Day Nursery?

Purley is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Russell Hill Road Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8660 8669 and visit russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446987)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://russellhillroaddaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Russell+Hill+Road+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJE4c_Z4v9dUgRPxaun5waJ5I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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