# Woodlands Preschool

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-preschool-2888211  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Joliffe Playing Ground, Fox Lane, Caterham, CR3 5QS
- Ages: 18 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–15:10, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 27
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 07944 125276
- Website: https://www.woodlandspreschool.uk/
- Run by: [Woodlands Preschool Caterham Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/woodlands-preschool-caterham-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2888211

## 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 March 2026 (Reference 2888211). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2888211)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2888211)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2888211)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1546124)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £23 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7.17-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://woodlandspreschool.uk/contact-us), 11 November 2026.

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

Address: Joliffe Playing Ground, Fox Lane, Caterham, CR3 5QS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.295954,-0.108843

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Coulsdon Common, 0.1 miles
- Park: Happy Valley, 0.2 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


## About: a day here

### 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 approach (source: nursery website, https://woodlandspreschool.uk/our-pedagogy-approach)

### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/a591315d-f993-4267-8c74-1818f1ded259/downloads/Settling%20in%20Policy.pdf?ver=1790263330092)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://woodlandspreschool.uk/contact-us)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://woodlandspreschool.uk/contact-us)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://woodlandspreschool.uk/)
- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://woodlandspreschool.uk/)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://woodlandspreschool.uk/)

### Building and safety

- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/a591315d-f993-4267-8c74-1818f1ded259/downloads/Parental%20Involvement.pdf?ver=1790263330011)

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Audley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2021) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Essendene Lodge School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| New Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Treasures Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-nursery-and-preschool-2763668) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Butterflies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-pre-school-2605053) | Good |  | 07:30–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Brightsparks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightsparks-day-nursery-ey388257) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-pre-school-ey536056) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caterham-the-laurels-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey544935) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Caterham Burntwood Lane Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-caterham-burntwood-lane-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey281897) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2888211)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.woodlandspreschool.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.woodlandspreschool.uk/)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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