Sessional pre-school in Old Coulsdon, Croydon
Woodlands Preschool
Joliffe Playing Ground, Fox Lane, Caterham, CR3 5QS · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since March 2026Reference 2888211Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places27 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 20 November 2024Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £23 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 7.17-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–15:10
- Ages
- 18 months to 5 years
- Sessions
- Half day
Getting there
Joliffe Playing Ground, Fox Lane, Caterham, CR3 5QS · More nurseries in CR3
Buses
6 bus stops within 400 m, including Coulsdon Common / the Fox, Hawarden Road and Windmill Close.
Parks and playgrounds
- Coulsdon Common4 min walk
- Happy Valley4 min walk
- Playground7 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
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Woodlands Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Joliffe Playing Ground, Fox Lane, Caterham, CR3 5QS, in Old Coulsdon, Croydon. It is registered for 27 children and takes children aged 18 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–15:10, Mon–Fri. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It is run by Woodlands Preschool Caterham Limited.
Run by Woodlands Preschool Caterham Limited (company), which runs 3 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery uses a nature-based approach. Its website also names SEND support, Makaton signing and an inclusive setting.
- Nature-based approachSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says parents are asked to stay at least the first week, or longer, until the child can stay happily without them. The key person welcomes the child at the first session, and parents and key person discuss progress within the first four to six weeks. Its website also describes a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Breakfast clubSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- SEND supportSource: nursery website
- Makaton signingSource: nursery website
- Inclusive settingSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
Getting a place
The nursery accepts 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.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands PreschoolThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–15:10 | 18 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Little Treasures Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Butterflies Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–15:00 | from 1 yrs | 0.4 miles |
| Brightsparks Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | from 3 mo | 0.4 miles |
| Noah's Ark Pre-SchoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.7 miles |
| Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 1.0 miles |
| Bright Horizons Caterham Burntwood Lane Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 1.0 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Keston Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2023 0.7 miles
- Audley Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving)inspected March 2024 1.0 miles
- Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected January 2023 1.0 miles
- St Francis Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected October 2021 1.0 miles
- Essendene Lodge School ages 2–11has a nursery class 1.1 miles
- Coulsdon CofE Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Requires improvementinspected November 2023 1.1 miles
- St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected February 2024 1.3 miles
- New Valley Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected June 2023 1.4 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Woodlands Preschool cost?
Woodlands Preschool publishes these fees: half day £23 for all ages, half day £21 for all ages and half day £47 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
Does Woodlands Preschool offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Woodlands Preschool offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Woodlands Preschool take funded 2-year-olds?
Yes. Woodlands Preschool offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.
What are Woodlands Preschool's opening hours?
Woodlands Preschool opens 08:00–15:10, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Woodlands Preschool take?
Woodlands Preschool takes children aged 18 months to 5 years.
How many children can Woodlands Preschool take?
Woodlands Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.
Who runs Woodlands Preschool?
Woodlands Preschool is run by Woodlands Preschool Caterham Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.
What approach does Woodlands Preschool follow?
Woodlands Preschool's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach.
Does Woodlands Preschool support children with SEND?
Woodlands Preschool lists: SEND support, Makaton signing and Inclusive setting.
What is the nearest station to Woodlands Preschool?
Whyteleafe South is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Woodlands Preschool?
You can call 07944 125276 and visit www.woodlandspreschool.uk.
Tools for parents in Croydon
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in CroydonFees by age in Croydon
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.woodlandspreschool.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right; contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2888211 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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