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Funshine Day Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2025)
·23 Lake Road, Croydon, CR0 8DS · Croydon
Number of places
38 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Croydon

About this day nursery

Funshine Day Nursery, situated in Shirley, Croydon, has been delivering outstanding childcare since 1998. The nursery caters to children from three months up to five years of age, fostering an engaging and stimulating atmosphere where each day presents fresh learning experiences and opportunities for laughter.

Their philosophy centres on nurturing bright futures within an elegant yet playful setting designed to spark children's imaginations. With a team of long-standing and dedicated staff, Funshine maintains high staff-to-child ratios, ensuring personalised attention for every child in a supportive learning environment.

Our ethos

Funshine Day Nursery's philosophy centres on nurturing bright futures within an elegant yet playful setting designed to spark children's imaginations, fostering an engaging and stimulating atmosphere where each day presents fresh learning experiences and opportunities for laughter.

What it's like

The nursery provides a warm and distinctive environment where children thrive. Leaders share an ethos of curiosity, independence and kindness with a stable and committed staff team. Families value the welcoming atmosphere and the strong partnerships that staff build with them.

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Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm.

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1998

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Funshine Day Nursery

Last inspected 9 September 2025

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

The nursery provides a warm and distinctive environment where children thrive. Leaders share an ethos of curiosity, independence and kindness with a stable and committed staff team. Families value the welcoming atmosphere and the strong partnerships that staff build with them.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from a stimulating curriculum that supports all areas of learning.
  • Communication and language are a golden thread through the curriculum.
  • Children's behaviour and attitudes are a strength in this nursery.
  • Staff promote children's personal development exceptionally well.
  • Children also benefit from enriching experiences that broaden their knowledge and skills.
Inspection #10398597 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders have robust systems for supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This helps to ensure that all children, particularly those with SEND or from disadvantaged backgrounds, achieve their potential.

Outdoor space

Staff plan daily routines and access to outdoor learning to also support children's physical health. They use outdoor play and daily routines to support children's physical development, independence and healthy lifestyles.

Inspection history

Date: October 2003

  • September 2025Outstanding
  • October 2019Outstanding
  • August 2013Outstanding
  • November 2005Outstanding
  • October 2003Good

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