# Shapes Day Nursery, Banstead

Shapes Day Nursery, Banstead is a full-day nursery at 28a High Street, Banstead, SM7 2LJ, in Banstead, Surrey. It is registered for 86 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Shapes Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shapes-day-nursery-banstead-2548869  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 28a High Street, Banstead, SM7 2LJ
- Registered places: 86
- Phone: 01737 355332
- Website: http://www.shapesdaynursery.co.uk/index.php/banstead
- Run by: [Shapes Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/shapes-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2548869

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 16 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 16 April 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 6 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548869

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2548869). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548869)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 16 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548869)
- Registered places: 86 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548869)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1256200)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 28a High Street, Banstead, SM7 2LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.321805,-0.204026

- Station: Banstead, 0.7 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lady Neville Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Surrey there are about 2.6 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Banstead Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Banstead Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Banstead Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Aberdour Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Warren Mead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Warren Mead Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery | Primary | 0–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Horseshoe Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-horseshoe-community-pre-school-122744) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Little Orchard Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-orchard-pre-school-2768802) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Jack and Jill Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-preschool-122747) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Old Barn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-old-barn-day-nursery-2810842) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Haven Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-haven-nursery-school-122739) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Banstead Day Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-banstead-day-nursery-and-preschool-2550643) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Shapes Day Nursery, Banstead's Ofsted rating?

Shapes Day Nursery, Banstead was inspected on 16 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Shapes Day Nursery, Banstead take?

Shapes Day Nursery, Banstead is registered with Ofsted for up to 86 children at any one time.

### Who runs Shapes Day Nursery, Banstead?

Shapes Day Nursery, Banstead is run by Shapes Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Shapes Day Nursery, Banstead?

Banstead is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Shapes Day Nursery, Banstead?

You can call 01737 355332 and visit www.shapesdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2548869)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shapes+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJR6cwJLfjdUgRc7u6hnnuvSM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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