Best nurseries in Old Coulsdon
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Croydon, 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 | Brightsparks Day Nursery Full day care · 62 places · CR5 1ES | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Butterflies Pre-School Sessional day care · 60 places · CR5 1EE | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Daisy Chain Pre School Old Coulsdon Sessional day care · 35 places · CR5 1ED | Not yet inspected |
| 4 | Meadows Preschool Sessional day care · 37 places · CR5 1PE | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | Woodlands Preschool Sessional day care · 27 places · CR3 5QS | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Old Coulsdon?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Outer London, 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 Old Coulsdon?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Old Coulsdon; listed first: Brightsparks Day Nursery, Butterflies Pre-School, Daisy Chain Pre School Old Coulsdon.
How much does nursery cost in Old Coulsdon?
In Outer London, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £217 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 Old Coulsdon?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 2 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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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.