# Threshers Day Nursery

Threshers Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 193 High Street, St. Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 4AX, in St Mary Cray, Bromley. It is registered for 90 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. 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 4.3 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/threshers-day-nursery-137251  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 193 High Street, St. Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 4AX
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 90
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 01689 870772
- Website: https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 137251

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 December 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/16/137251

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1993 (Reference 137251). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137251)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137251)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137251)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Under 2s | £7.95 |
| 2-year-olds | £7.73 |
| 3 and over | £7.52 |

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

- Charge on funded hours: £4 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £2 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £4 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £2 (half day)
- Charge on funded hours: £4 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £2 (half day)

Source: nursery website (https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Threshers-Day-Nursery-Admissions-Policy-September-2025-1.pdf), 11 November 2026.

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

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 193 High Street, St. Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 4AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.388749,0.113998

- Station: St Mary Cray, 0.6 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Riverside Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Riverside gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Oakmore Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Village Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sandway Park, 0.4 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 Bromley there are about 2.4 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website names forest school as the nursery's approach, and lists a sensory room and an inclusive setting as support. Its website also lists music classes, sports coaching, dance and movement, cooking activities and STEM activities. At its 2024 Ofsted inspection, the nursery was rated Good for overall effectiveness and for quality of education.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/about-threshers/our-facilities)

### Food

Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen, and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/about-threshers/our-facilities)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/about-threshers/our-facilities)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/about-threshers/our-facilities)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, a mud kitchen and all-weather outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/about-threshers)
- Mud kitchen (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/about-threshers/our-facilities)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/about-threshers/our-facilities)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/about-threshers/our-facilities)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/about-threshers)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Threshers-Day-Nursery-Admissions-Policy-September-2025-1.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/about-threshers/our-facilities)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Threshers-Day-Nursery-Admissions-Policy-September-2025-1.pdf)

### Safety

Ofsted rated safeguarding as effective in 2024. Its website names CCTV as the nursery's security measure.

- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/CCTV-policy.pdf)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/about-threshers/our-learning)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/about-threshers/our-facilities)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/about-threshers/our-learning)
- Dance and movement (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Threshers-Day-Nursery-Admissions-Policy-September-2025-1.pdf)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/about-threshers/our-facilities)
- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/about-threshers/our-learning)

### Getting a place

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St Philomena's Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Manor Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Poverest Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Orpington | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Leesons Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mrs Bonds Village Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mrs-bonds-village-nursery-ey335177) | Outstanding | £42 | 08:00–16:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Our Lady's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/our-ladys-pre-school-ey431739) | Good | £38.50 | 09:00–16:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Rossy's Rascals](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rossys-rascals-2539394) | Good | £31 | 09:00–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Shelly Tots Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shelly-tots-pre-school-ey490609) | Report card May 2026 |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Shelly Tots Preschool at St Pauls Cray CE Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shelly-tots-preschool-at-st-pauls-cray-ce-primary-school-2856029) |  |  | 08:30–17:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Tiddlywinks Pre-School @ Poverest](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-pre-school-poverest-ey492522) | Good |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Threshers Day Nursery cost?

Threshers Day Nursery publishes these fees: per hour £7.95 for under 2s, per hour £7.73 for 2-year-olds and per hour £7.52 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Threshers Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Threshers Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £4 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Threshers Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Threshers Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Threshers Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Threshers Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

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

Threshers Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Threshers Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 12 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Threshers Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

### What approach does Threshers Day Nursery follow?

Threshers Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school.

### Does Threshers Day Nursery have outdoor space?

Threshers Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Mud kitchen and All-weather outdoor play.

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

Threshers Day Nursery lists: Sensory room and Inclusive setting.

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

St Mary Cray is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Threshers Day Nursery?

You can call 01689 870772 and visit threshersdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/137251)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (threshersdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://threshersdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Threshers+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJK5mJh4qs2EcR-GgEAYDjZnI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.