# Sparkles Pre-School

Sparkles Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Shirley Parish Halls, Wickham Road, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8TB, in Shirley, Croydon. It is registered for 27 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sparkles-pre-school-ey330155  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Shirley Parish Halls, Wickham Road, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8TB
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 27
- Phone: 07842 590287
- Website: http://www.sparklespre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY330155

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 July 2022, 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/EY330155

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2006 (Reference EY330155). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330155)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330155)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330155)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/6566)

## 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: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: Shirley Parish Halls, Wickham Road, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8TB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.374586,-0.052041

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shirley Church Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Orchard Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Forest Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2021) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Beckmead Park Academy |  | 5–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Monks Orchard Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Masons Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/masons-preschool-ey492591) | Good |  | 08:45–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Elms Daycare Shirley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-daycare-shirley-ey489229) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Funshine Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/funshine-day-nursery-124950) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Millies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millies-pre-school-2747433) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:45–14:45 | 0.9 miles |
| [Kiddies Kottage Addiscombe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-kottage-addiscombe-2572578) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.9 miles |
| [Kendor Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kendor-day-nursery-2872899) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Sparkles Pre-School's opening hours?

Sparkles Pre-School opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Sparkles Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sparkles Pre-School Good at its inspection on 1 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sparkles Pre-School take?

Sparkles Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sparkles Pre-School?

Addiscombe is the nearest station we know of, 1.0 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sparkles Pre-School?

You can call 07842 590287 and visit www.sparklespre-school.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY330155)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sparkles+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJKXiRtvYAdkgR0OHczVHk1Ss)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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