# The Mulberry Kindergarten

The Mulberry Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at 10 Howard Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5BU, in Woodside, Croydon. It is registered for 40 children and takes children aged 6 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fee is £90 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-kindergarten-125049  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 10 Howard Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5BU
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 40
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8656 4945
- Website: http://themulberrykindergarten.com/
- Ofsted URN: 125049

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 September 2021, 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/16/125049

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1997 (Reference 125049). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/125049)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 September 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/125049)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/125049)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/4488)

## Fees

| Age | Full day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £90 (£9 an hour) |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £1 (full day)
- Meals: £1 (full day)
- Registration fee: £40
- Deposit: £400
- Deposit: £300

Source: nursery website (https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/admissions-fees-and-funding), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 6 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: 10 Howard Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.392238,-0.070262

- Station: Woodside Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- Station: Norwood Junction, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: Blackhorse Lane Tram Stop, 0.5 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodside Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Woodside Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Woodside Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: South Norwood Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: South Norwood Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says it uses a play-based EYFS curriculum, with music, language, dance and movement, and cooking activities. Its 2021 Ofsted inspection rated overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/curriculum)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees, with a meal charge of £1 per full day. Its website says it offers a vegetarian menu and an allergy-aware kitchen, and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/_files/ugd/4af476_2090842812bf438e9a343cfc65ced6b7.pdf)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/mealtimes)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/mealtimes)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/_files/ugd/4af476_2090842812bf438e9a343cfc65ced6b7.pdf)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, an outdoor classroom and a growing/allotment area.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/rooms)
- Outdoor classroom (source: nursery website, https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/rooms)
- Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/_files/ugd/4af476_1ee6cab22ee440688aac3b73828f6c66.pdf)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/_files/ugd/4af476_1ee6cab22ee440688aac3b73828f6c66.pdf)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/contact)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2021 inspection found safeguarding effective.

- Pram storage (source: nursery website, https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/frequently-asked-questions)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/frequently-asked-questions)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/daily-routine)
- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/rooms)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/rooms)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.themulberrykindergarten.com/daily-routine)

### Getting a place

Its website says viewing is by appointment, and that once a place is accepted and a start date agreed, a £40 non-refundable registration fee and a £300 refundable deposit are paid in advance. The child's birth certificate and proof of address must also be provided, and the notice to leave is 4 weeks. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| South Norwood Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Oasis Academy Ryelands | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Heavers Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Woodside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bambinos Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bambinos-day-nursery-ltd-ey399534) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Portland Bill Pre-School 2](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/portland-bill-pre-school-2-2873498) |  |  | 08:00–15:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Alpha Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alpha-day-nursery-ey283938) | Good | £90 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Spring Lane Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-lane-nursery-2885490) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Pumpkins Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pumpkins-nursery-ltd-ey468690) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Monmar Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monmar-nursery-ltd-ey443010) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does The Mulberry Kindergarten cost?

The Mulberry Kindergarten publishes these fees: full day £90 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does The Mulberry Kindergarten offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. The Mulberry Kindergarten offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £1 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does The Mulberry Kindergarten take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. The Mulberry Kindergarten offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does The Mulberry Kindergarten offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. The Mulberry Kindergarten offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are The Mulberry Kindergarten's opening hours?

The Mulberry Kindergarten opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is The Mulberry Kindergarten open all year?

Yes, The Mulberry Kindergarten is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does The Mulberry Kindergarten take?

The Mulberry Kindergarten takes children aged 6 months to 5 years.

### What is The Mulberry Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Mulberry Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 17 September 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Mulberry Kindergarten take?

The Mulberry Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at The Mulberry Kindergarten?

Meals are not included in the fees at The Mulberry Kindergarten.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Mulberry Kindergarten?

Yes. The Mulberry Kindergarten lists a registration fee of £40, a deposit of £400 and a deposit of £300.

### What approach does The Mulberry Kindergarten follow?

The Mulberry Kindergarten's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does The Mulberry Kindergarten have outdoor space?

The Mulberry Kindergarten lists: Own garden, Outdoor classroom and Growing / allotment area.

### What is the nearest station to The Mulberry Kindergarten?

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

### How do I contact The Mulberry Kindergarten?

You can call 020 8656 4945 and visit themulberrykindergarten.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/125049)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (themulberrykindergarten.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://themulberrykindergarten.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Mulberry+Kindergarten&query_place_id=ChIJmXnRex8BdkgRXjgU_Ju5hg4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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