Best nurseries in Caterham
14 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Tandridge, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool Full day care · 101 places · CR3 5UJ | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Tots' Village Nursery Full day care · 43 places · CR3 5YX | Outstanding (2023) |
| 3 | Ducklings Pre-School Sessional day care · 32 places · CR3 6QD | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Noah's Ark Pre-School Sessional day care · 26 places · CR3 5NF | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Little Treasures Nursery and Preschool Full day care · 112 places · CR3 5XY | Good (2024) |
| 6 | Rainbows Day Nursery Full day care · 30 places · CR3 6RH | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Woldingham Nursery Class Sessional day care · 36 places · CR3 7EA | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Chaldon Pre-School Sessional day care · 32 places · CR3 5BN | Good (2022) |
| 9 | Bright Horizons Caterham Burntwood Lane Day Nursery and Preschool Full day care · 72 places · CR3 5UL | Good (2022) |
| 10 | Banana Moon Caterham Full day care · 90 places · CR3 6RD | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | Essendene Lodge Nursery Full day care · 9 places · CR3 5PB | Not yet inspected |
| 12 | Hurley Birds Nursery Full day care · 17 places · CR3 5UE | Not yet inspected |
| 13 | Stagecoach Coulsdon Sessional day care · CR3 5PG | Not yet inspected |
| 14 | Supreme Camps Sessional day care · CR3 5YX | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Caterham?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South East, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Caterham?
Of 14 nurseries and pre-schools in Caterham, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool, Tots' Village Nursery, Ducklings Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Caterham?
In South East, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £202 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Caterham?
14 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 9 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Oxted · Warlingham · Lingfield
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.