# The Learning Tree Pre-school

The Learning Tree Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Rowdown Primary School, Calley Down Crescent, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0EG, in New Addington, Croydon. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Learning Tree Pre-School Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-pre-school-ey224261  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Rowdown Primary School, Calley Down Crescent, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0EG
- Registered places: 28
- Run by: [The Learning Tree Pre-School Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-learning-tree-pre-school-committee)
- Ofsted URN: EY224261

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 February 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/EY224261

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2002 (Reference EY224261). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224261)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224261)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224261)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/10627)

## Fees

Fees, hours 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

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rowdown Primary School, Calley Down Crescent, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0EG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.341824,-0.008213

- Station: New Addington Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- Station: King Henry's Drive Tram Stop, 0.6 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Addington Vale, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Milne Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Addington Vale, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Tudor Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Fairchildes Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Castle Hill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Applegarth Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Addington Valley Academy |  | 2–19 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Courtwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tilly's Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tillys-preschool-ltd-2858457) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Learning Tree Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-tree-pre-school-2698453) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Wood Shed Forest School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wood-shed-forest-school-and-nursery-ey559256) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Play Place Wayside Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-place-wayside-nursery-ey475324) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [The Learning Tree Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-pre-school-ey396707) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Collette's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collettes-nursery-2897910) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Learning Tree Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Learning Tree Pre-school Good at its inspection on 24 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Learning Tree Pre-school take?

The Learning Tree Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Learning Tree Pre-school?

The Learning Tree Pre-school is run by The Learning Tree Pre-School Committee, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Learning Tree Pre-school?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY224261)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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