# Tenderlinks Day Nursery

Tenderlinks Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Nuffield Health, 1212 London Road, Norbury, LONDON, SW16 4DN, in Norbury, Croydon. It is registered for 19 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 27 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Tenderlinks Group Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tenderlinks-day-nursery-ey416326  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Nuffield Health, 1212 London Road, Norbury, LONDON, SW16 4DN
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 19
- Phone: 020 8764 2184
- Website: http://tenderlinks.co.uk/locations/norbury
- Run by: [Tenderlinks Group Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/tenderlinks-group-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY416326

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 June 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/EY416326

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2010 (Reference EY416326). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416326)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416326)
- Registered places: 19 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416326)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1606062)

## 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: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: Nuffield Health, 1212 London Road, Norbury, LONDON, SW16 4DN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.405401,-0.118631

- Station: Norbury, 0.5 miles
- Station: Thornton Heath, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Norbury Hall Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Tree Space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Pollards Hill, 0.3 miles
- Park: Thornton Heath Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Green Lane Sports Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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## 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 27 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/our-approach)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/locations/norbury)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/locations/norbury)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/Prospectus/Norbury.pdf)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/Prospectus/Norbury.pdf)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/Prospectus/Norbury.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/locations/norbury)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/locations/norbury)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/locations/norbury)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/Prospectus/Norbury.pdf)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/about-us)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/Prospectus/Norbury.pdf)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/Prospectus/Norbury.pdf)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/Prospectus/Norbury.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/Prospectus/Norbury.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/about-us)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/locations/norbury)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/Prospectus/Norbury.pdf)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/Prospectus/Norbury.pdf)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/locations/norbury)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/locations/norbury)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/_webedit/uploaded-files/All%20Files/Prospectus/Norbury.pdf)
- Swimming (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/locations/norbury)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.tenderlinksdaynursery.co.uk/locations/norbury)

## 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) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Norbury Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| William Morris Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Gonville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Loving Hands International Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/loving-hands-international-nursery-school-ltd-2668959) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Playhouse Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-montessori-ey339849) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Raye's Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rayes-daycare-2678042) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Growing Beans Nursery -Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/growing-beans-nursery-preschool-2656107) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Daffodils Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daffodils-day-nursery-ey408271) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Purple Panda Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-panda-nursery-ey463886) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Tenderlinks Day Nursery's opening hours?

Tenderlinks Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Tenderlinks Day Nursery open all year?

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

### What ages does Tenderlinks Day Nursery take?

Tenderlinks Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

### What is Tenderlinks Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Tenderlinks Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Tenderlinks Day Nursery take?

Tenderlinks Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 19 children at any one time.

### Who runs Tenderlinks Day Nursery?

Tenderlinks Day Nursery is run by Tenderlinks Group Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What approach does Tenderlinks Day Nursery follow?

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

### Does Tenderlinks Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Tenderlinks Day Nursery lists: Regular park trips, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does Tenderlinks Day Nursery support children with SEND?

Tenderlinks Day Nursery lists: SEND support.

### What is the nearest station to Tenderlinks Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Tenderlinks Day Nursery?

You can call 020 8764 2184 and visit tenderlinks.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY416326)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (tenderlinks.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://tenderlinks.co.uk/locations/norbury)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tenderlinks+Day+Nursery+-+Norbury&query_place_id=ChIJHV_B0usGdkgRYBusH0fvav4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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