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Gingerbread Corner

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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4.7(23 parent reviews) ·Grenaby Avenue, CROYDON, CR0 2EG · Croydon
Number of places
146 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Croydon

About this day nursery

Gingerbread Corner, a charitable organisation which opened its doors in 1976, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children in Croydon. Initially established as Europe's first after-school care scheme, it expanded in 1984 to include care for under-fives and can now accommodate nearly 200 children daily.

The nursery caters to children aged three months to 11 years, including those with disabilities, offering a safe and fun learning experience. Facilities include a soft play room, sensory room and garden, four dedicated nursery rooms, and an adventure playground.

Children enjoy homemade meals that cater to various dietary needs. As a registered charity, Gingerbread Corner offers a sliding scale of discounts based on household income, with additional reductions for siblings, military personnel, NHS staff, and emergency workers.

This commitment to accessibility reflects the nursery's dedication to supporting families and fostering a strong sense of community. Many former attendees have returned as parents or staff, highlighting the lasting positive impact and consistent quality of care provided by Gingerbread Corner.

What it's like

Children arrive at nursery enthusiastically and demonstrate happiness while greeting each other. They develop a positive attitude towards their learning, making good progress. The nursery has an effective key-person system, and staff have high expectations, planning well-considered activities.

Charity-runAfter-school care pioneerDiscounts for low-income families and key workersCaters to children with disabilities

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri, 7:45 am – 6:30 pm (except bank holidays)

Session types

Full Time Nursery Places, Free Pre-school (term-time only), After School Care, Holiday Care Scheme

Age range

3 months to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Gingerbread Corner

Last inspected 23 March 2023

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

What it's like to attend

Children arrive at nursery enthusiastically and demonstrate happiness while greeting each other. They develop a positive attitude towards their learning, making good progress. The nursery has an effective key-person system, and staff have high expectations, planning well-considered activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive at nursery enthusiastically and demonstrate happiness while greeting each other.
  • Children develop effective communication and language skills through various activities.
  • Children actively learn about wider communities and develop their understanding of the world.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well.
  • There is a strong parent partnership in the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1implement more effective strategies to ensure smooth transitions for children when the move between the rooms
  • 2support children's understanding of their own actions and feelings across the nursery more consistently.
Inspection #10280291 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. Staff regularly communicate with each other and with parents. If staff have any concerns about a child's learning, they are confident in planning their next steps in development effectively.

Outdoor space

Each room has access to outdoor space, and children can make choices between meaningful activities to improve their gross motor skills. Staff encourage children to work with a range of resources, such as manipulative toys and mark-making materials, so that children use their fine motor skills continuously.

Parent Reviews of Gingerbread Corner

4.7
(23)
Priscilla Zarb
2 years ago

Best nursery ever! I had a very bad experience with the first nursery my son went to, when we arrived at gingerbread within the first week my son loved it!!!! It was so nice to leave him in the morning smiling and sure he will have a good time! The staff is amazing and very friendly. Kids have so many toys to play with and all the activities are fun. I will definitely recommend gingerbread! Thank you for everything ❤️

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Jessica Sadler
5 years ago

I have 4 children aged from 5 to 18 and they have all grown up in Gingerbread Corner whilst I've been at work. The staff are amazing with my children and they have a variety of rooms for the children to play in as well as an adventure playground. The staff have always been respectful and polite to me. They are also very understanding when I've needed them to be.

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Elodie Coulot
3 years ago

Outstanding facilities with a sensory room, big playgrounds for the children to make the most of their time outside. The staff is really nice and caring. Our son spent 4 happy years, highly recommended for anyone looking for a nursery in Croydon, ideally located, 8min away on foot from the station.

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sophia fulugunya
7 years ago

My daughter has just started here and I am very happy with our experience so far. The staff are amazing and have been very supportive. I had some initial worries about my girl not taking milk in a bottle (I am still breast feeding 15 months later :/) but they reassured me that they will try to get her to have some and if not they will offer her some fruit as an alternative. It was to my great surprise when I went in to pick her up on day four that she had drank half a cup of milk and was fast asleep. I couldn't believe my eyes and actually started crying. My little lady had NEVER slept without boob or being tied to my mum's back at nap time - one more week of this and I am sure poor grandma was going to need physio on her back haha. Honestly, thank you, thank you, thank you for making this anxious first time mumma bear feel more comfortable (almost totally there) letting her cub go ( albeit for a few hours in the day) and for saving grandma's back!

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Sabeen Bashwani
4 years ago

I would highly recommend Gingerbread Corner childcare!! Staff specially Kerry, Sherrgan, Anabella all are very supportive, loving and caring. My son goes to this nursery and i have seen a significant improvement in his development.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2010

  • March 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • March 2014Good
  • February 2013Requires improvement
  • December 2010Good

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