# Whytebeams

Whytebeams is a sessional pre-school at St. Antony's Church, 120 Wentworth Way, Sanderstead, CR2 9ET, in Sanderstead, Croydon. It is registered for 70 children and takes children aged 18 months to 5 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whytebeams-2870045  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Antony's Church, 120 Wentworth Way, Sanderstead, CR2 9ET
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 70
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8660 1641
- Website: http://whytebeams.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2870045

## 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 November 2025 (Reference 2870045). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870045)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870045)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870045)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1907733)

## Fees

| Age | Per week |
|---|---|
| All ages | £350 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 6-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

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

Source: nursery website (https://www.whytebeams.co.uk/statement-of-fees), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: St. Antony's Church, 120 Wentworth Way, Sanderstead, CR2 9ET

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.321047,-0.070663

- Station: Whyteleafe, 0.9 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m

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: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery follows a play-based EYFS curriculum, uses in-the-moment planning and runs a school readiness programme. It describes itself as an inclusive setting and names music classes and sports coaching as activities.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.whytebeams.co.uk/prospectus)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.whytebeams.co.uk/prospectus)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.whytebeams.co.uk/)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees, and parents provide a packed lunch, according to its website.

- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.whytebeams.co.uk/about)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers daily outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.whytebeams.co.uk/about)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.whytebeams.co.uk/about)

### Settling in

Its website encourages parents to visit the nursery before their child starts. A minimum of 2 sessions per week is required so children can settle in effectively, and care is organised through a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.whytebeams.co.uk/)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.whytebeams.co.uk/)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.whytebeams.co.uk/prospectus)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.whytebeams.co.uk/about)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.whytebeams.co.uk/prospectus)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.whytebeams.co.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.whytebeams.co.uk/)

### Building and safety

- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.whytebeams.co.uk/prospectus)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.whytebeams.co.uk/about)
- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.whytebeams.co.uk/about)

### Getting a place

Its website says to visit first if possible, then complete an enrolment form choosing preferred days; the nursery confirms the place by email or letter once the form and any booking fee are received. The nursery has a waiting list and accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamsey Green Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Atwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kenley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Gresham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Whyteleafe Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Warlingham Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Croydon High School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Play Place Little Angels](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-place-little-angels-957401) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Warlingham Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warlingham-day-nursery-2694707) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Warlingham Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warlingham-day-nursery-2875956) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kenley Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kenley-kindergarten-402935) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Sanderstead Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sanderstead-park-nursery-ey547239) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Kendor Day Nursery Sanderstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kendor-day-nursery-sanderstead-2872902) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Whytebeams cost?

Whytebeams publishes these fees: per week £350 for all ages, per week £700 for all ages and per week £1,050 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Whytebeams offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Whytebeams offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £2 half day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Whytebeams take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Whytebeams offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Whytebeams's opening hours?

Whytebeams opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Whytebeams open all year?

No. Whytebeams is open term time only.

### What ages does Whytebeams take?

Whytebeams takes children aged 18 months to 5 years.

### How many children can Whytebeams take?

Whytebeams is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Whytebeams?

Meals are not included in the fees at Whytebeams.

### Does Whytebeams accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Whytebeams accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Whytebeams follow?

Whytebeams's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, In-the-moment planning and School readiness programme.

### Does Whytebeams have outdoor space?

Whytebeams lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

### Does Whytebeams support children with SEND?

Whytebeams lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Whytebeams?

Whyteleafe is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Whytebeams?

You can call 020 8660 1641 and visit whytebeams.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2870045)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (whytebeams.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://whytebeams.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Whytebeams+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJZ7hEXez9dUgRj7AOeomFDCE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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