Nurseries and childcare in Purley
We know of 11 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1 mile of the middle of Purley, 5 of them in Purley itself. One is a state nursery school, shown below with its latest Ofsted inspection: 1 of 1 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 1 mile of the middle of Purley
- Purley Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Outstanding (2023) · 0.2 mi
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Purley, nearest first
- Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool Home service · 0.1 miles 62 Whytecliffe Rd N, Purley, CR8 2AR 5 Call
- Purley Nursery School & Children's Centre Preschool · 0.2 miles 58 Pampisford Rd, Purley, CR8 2NE 5 Call
- Russell Hill Road Day Nursery Preschool · 0.3 miles 45 Russell Hill Rd, Purley, CR8 2LD 5 Call
- Monkey Puzzle Purley Day care preschool · 0.5 miles Brighton Rd, Purley, CR8 5 Call
- Tree Top Nursery Preschool · 0.6 miles Pampisford Rd, South Croydon, CR2 Call
- Cumnor House Nursery Preschool · 0.6 miles 91 Pampisford Rd., Purley, CR2 6DH Call
- Building Blocks Preschool · 0.6 miles St Barnabas Church Hall, Higher Dr, Purley, CR8 Call
- Curious Minds Montessori Preschool · 0.7 miles St. James Rd, Kenley, CR8 5 Call
- Gingerbread House Day Nursery Preschool · 0.7 miles 81 Purley Downs Road, South Croydon, CR2 0RJ 5 Call
- Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre Preschool · 0.9 miles 16 Burcott Rd, Purley, CR8 4AA 5 Call
- Toybox Child care and day care · 1.0 miles Old Lodge Lane, London, CR8 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Purley?
We know of 11 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1 mile of the middle of Purley, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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