# The Gingerbread House

The Gingerbread House is a full-day nursery at Centenary Hall, Wheelers Lane, Smallfield, RH6 9PT, in Smallfield, Surrey. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 14 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-gingerbread-house-2610231  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Centenary Hall, Wheelers Lane, Smallfield, RH6 9PT
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01342 393786
- Website: https://joyfultots.co.uk/gingerbread-house/
- Ofsted URN: 2610231

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 February 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/16/2610231

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2020 (Reference 2610231). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610231)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610231)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610231)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1671904)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Centenary Hall, Wheelers Lane, Smallfield, RH6 9PT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.171719,-0.118537

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burstow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Langshott Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Oakwood School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Butterfly Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterfly-nursery-school-ey464272) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Horley Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horley-community-preschool-2836844) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Langshott Ladybirds Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/langshott-ladybirds-nursery-122708) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Bobtails Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bobtails-preschool-ey491638) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Cranbrook Independent Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cranbrook-independent-nursery-and-preschool-ey330799) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [East Horley Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/east-horley-playgroup-ltd-ey478061) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Gingerbread House's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Gingerbread House Good at its inspection on 22 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Gingerbread House take?

The Gingerbread House is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Gingerbread House?

Horley is the nearest station we know of, 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Gingerbread House?

You can call 01342 393786 and visit joyfultots.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2610231)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Gingerbread+House+Nursery+Smallfield&query_place_id=ChIJcTRV6ePxdUgRg-4HTTtZCXg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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