# Totstars The Playbarn

Totstars The Playbarn is a full-day nursery at Totstars The Playbarn, 36 Addington Village Road, Croydon, CR0 5AQ, in Addington, Croydon. It is registered for 56 children. It is run by Totstars Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/totstars-the-playbarn-2821008  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Totstars The Playbarn, 36 Addington Village Road, Croydon, CR0 5AQ
- Registered places: 56
- Run by: [Totstars Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/totstars-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2821008

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2025 (Reference 2821008). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821008)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821008)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821008)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 23 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1913407)

## 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: Totstars The Playbarn, 36 Addington Village Road, Croydon, CR0 5AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.358604,-0.030010

- Station: Addington Village Tram Stop, 0.2 miles
- Station: Fieldway Tram Stop, 0.5 miles
- Station: Gravel Hill Tram Stop, 0.6 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Addington Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Shirley Heath, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Valley Academy |  | 2–19 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Applegarth Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Castle Hill Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Forestdale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Red Gates School |  | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (September 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Forest Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Quest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Learning Tree Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-pre-school-ey396707) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Play Place Wayside Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-place-wayside-nursery-ey475324) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Collette's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/collettes-nursery-2897910) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Top Tots Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-daycare-ey558161) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [SOUTHERN CHILDCARE FACILITIES- trading as ACORN NURSERY](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/southern-childcare-facilities-trading-as-acorn-nursery-ey262789) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Kendor Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kendor-day-nursery-2872899) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Totstars The Playbarn take?

Totstars The Playbarn is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### Who runs Totstars The Playbarn?

Totstars The Playbarn is run by Totstars Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Totstars The Playbarn?

Addington Village is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2821008)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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