# Star Child Montessori Day Nursery

Star Child Montessori Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Wiltshire Road Hall, Wiltshire Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QN, in Thornton Heath, Croydon. It is registered for 108 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 35 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/star-child-montessori-day-nursery-ey385314  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wiltshire Road Hall, Wiltshire Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QN
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 108
- Phone: 020 8689 6532
- Ofsted URN: EY385314

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 October 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/EY385314

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2008 (Reference EY385314). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY385314)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY385314)
- Registered places: 108 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY385314)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/15410)

## 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: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: Wiltshire Road Hall, Wiltshire Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.400580,-0.112940

- Station: Thornton Heath, 0.5 miles
- Station: Norbury, 0.9 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Thornton Heath Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Norbury Hall Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Green Lane Sports Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Trumble Gardens, 0.5 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 35 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Gonville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Beulah Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Beulah Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Winterbourne School Extended Club Premier F4F Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winterbourne-school-extended-club-premier-f4f-group-2885685) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Rainbow Stars Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-stars-day-nursery-2729987) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Lolly Tots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lolly-tots-day-nursery-2820042) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loving-hands-international-nursery-school-ltd-ey549883) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loving-hands-international-nursery-school-ltd-2668959) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Tenderlinks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tenderlinks-day-nursery-ey416326) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Star Child Montessori Day Nursery's opening hours?

Star Child Montessori Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Star Child Montessori Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Star Child Montessori Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Star Child Montessori Day Nursery take?

Star Child Montessori Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 108 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Star Child Montessori Day Nursery?

Thornton Heath is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Star Child Montessori Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8689 6532.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY385314)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Star+Child+Montessori+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJqUUXF8MGdkgRy_Ic-aDbaOs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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