# Sanderstead Park Nursery

Sanderstead Park Nursery is a full-day nursery at THE PAVILION SANDERSTEAD RECREATION GROUND, LIMPSFIELD ROAD, SANDERSTEAD, CR2 9EA, in Sanderstead, Croydon. It is registered for 50 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 13 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sanderstead-park-nursery-ey547239  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: THE PAVILION SANDERSTEAD RECREATION GROUND, LIMPSFIELD ROAD, SANDERSTEAD, CR2 9EA
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 020 8651 6222
- Website: http://www.sandersteadparknursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY547239

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 January 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/EY547239

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY547239). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547239)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547239)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547239)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/983412)

## Fees

Fees and ages: 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: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: THE PAVILION SANDERSTEAD RECREATION GROUND, LIMPSFIELD ROAD, SANDERSTEAD, CR2 9EA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.332147,-0.078351

- Station: Riddlesdown, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sanderstead Recreation Ground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.sandersteadparknursery.co.uk/)

### Food

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

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.sandersteadparknursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.sandersteadparknursery.co.uk/about-us)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.sandersteadparknursery.co.uk/)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.sandersteadparknursery.co.uk/parents-page)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.sandersteadparknursery.co.uk/)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.sandersteadparknursery.co.uk/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Atwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Croydon High School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Ridgeway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Hamsey Green Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.1 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 | 1.2 miles |
| Kenley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Greenvale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Play Place Little Angels](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-place-little-angels-957401) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kendor-day-nursery-sanderstead-2872902) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Fennies Beech House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-beech-house-ey376229) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Whytebeams](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whytebeams-2870045) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Selsdon Park Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/selsdon-park-pre-school-ey539112) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 1.0 miles |
| [Lemon Tree Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lemon-tree-montessori-ey341292) | Good | £125 | 07:30–18:00 | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Sanderstead Park Nursery's opening hours?

Sanderstead Park Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Sanderstead Park Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sanderstead Park Nursery Good at its inspection on 23 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sanderstead Park Nursery take?

Sanderstead Park Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What approach does Sanderstead Park Nursery follow?

Sanderstead Park Nursery's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach.

### Does Sanderstead Park Nursery have outdoor space?

Sanderstead Park Nursery lists: Own garden and Regular park trips.

### What is the nearest station to Sanderstead Park Nursery?

Riddlesdown is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sanderstead Park Nursery?

You can call 020 8651 6222 and visit www.sandersteadparknursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY547239)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.sandersteadparknursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.sandersteadparknursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sanderstead+Park+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJwcs0cRH-dUgRba1PTrZADBU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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