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# Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School Club

Ofsted: Good

(Sept 2025)

· 5.0 (49 Google reviews) · Cherry Orchard Day Centre, 171 St Jamess Road, Croydon, CR0 2BY · Croydon

Number of places

60 places

Age range

2–4 yrs

Last inspected

Sept 2025

Local authority

Croydon

## About this early years setting

Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School Club, registered with Ofsted in 1995, operates as a childcare setting for children aged 2 to 4 years. Open term-time, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, the pre-school provides a good quality of education, as noted in its latest Ofsted inspection on 9 September 2025.

The curriculum is broad and balanced, designed to meet the diverse learning and development needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language (EAL). Staff are skilled and possess a strong understanding of child development, enabling them to create an engaging and stimulating curriculum.

They foster a warm and secure environment through gentle interactions, actively listening to children, and building strong, trusting relationships, which helps children to settle into routines and develop confidence. The setting prioritises children's physical development, with a rich outdoor environment that encourages climbing, running, and navigating obstacles.

This also supports the development of fine motor skills, crucial for writing, as children manipulate tools to scoop soil and shape malleable dough. For children with EAL, staff work closely with families, valuing and celebrating their home languages while simultaneously extending their English vocabulary.

The leadership team has a clear vision, focusing on continuous improvement and has successfully implemented changes based on feedback from previous inspections. This commitment to quality, combined with a supportive team culture and regular staff training, ensures a high standard of care and education for all children.

What it's like

Children enjoy their time at the pre-school and have access to a broad and balanced curriculum that meets their learning and development needs, including those with SEND and EAL. Staff are skilled and understand child development, creating an exciting and motivating curriculum. They provide warmth and gentle interactions, listening to children and building trusting relationships, which helps children feel safe and secure, settle into routines, and develop confidence.

Language-rich environment Motivated learners Outdoor play Supportive staff Broad curriculum Strong leadership

## Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

## Key facts

Opening hours

8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Registered with Ofsted

1995

Ofsted Inspection

## Ofsted rating for Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School Club

Last inspected 9 September 2025

Overall effectiveness

Good

What it's like to attend

Inspector highlights

- Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision for the setting, with a strong focus on raising quality and have responded well to feedback from the last inspection.
- Staff are well supported through a positive team culture and strong leadership, with regular training to ensure confidence in their roles.
- Staff provide a language-rich environment, introducing vocabulary through stories, group times and discussions, and valuing children's home languages.
- Children demonstrate a strong motivation to learn, with exposure to a range of activities they may not have experienced before, such as growing vegetables and learning about animals.
- Staff provide a balance of child-led and adult-led activities that addresses all areas of the curriculum, making use of opportunities to join in with children's play and engage in conversations.

Areas to develop

- 1 support staff to enhance children's thinking skills by giving children more time to respond to questions with their own ideas and opinions
- 2 strengthen staff teaching to focus more precisely on planned learning intentions to help children make progress in their learning.

Inspection #10374215 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288269)

Inclusion & environment

## How they support every child

SEND provision

The curriculum meets the learning and development needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

The outside environment strongly supports children's physical skills. Children have continuous access to climb, run and negotiate obstacles as they run around with their friends in the fresh air. They develop the muscles in their hands that are later used for writing as they use tools to scoop soil into containers and squash malleable dough into shapes.

EAL / language support

The curriculum meets the learning and development needs of children who speak English as an additional language. Staff work closely with families who speak English as an additional language, valuing and celebrating children's home language while also extending their English vocabulary.

## Google Reviews of Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School Club

5.0

(49 Google reviews)

kiya walrond

6 months ago

I am absolutely thrilled with the nursery! The care and attention my child receives are truly exceptional. From the warm welcome to the engaging activities and every aspect of the nursery is well thought out. The staff are dedicated, passionate, and genuinely care about the children's development. The nursery has created a nurturing environment that fosters growth, learning, and happiness. I feel confident and grateful to have found such an outstanding nursery for my child. Highly recommended!

Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwVk1TMDRaV2xKTVhCWVNWVnlOWGhQVVhRdFpFRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876072cc672b699:0x6e8f69be8f393497)

Yolanda Lang

10 months ago

Once upon a Time Nursery was a blessing to me and my son. We were with them for under a year but my clingy, shy little babyboy blossomed into a chatty, friendly, smart and confident little boy. The Staff are friendly and caring and Reena was my son's favourite and couldn't thank her enough for getting my son to adapt into nursery. Kay was my blessing and helped me in all my desperate situations. Here they cater to what best suits your child and not the nursery. The children are always engaged with activities and entertainment and enough plenty staff to watch over the kids. Thank you for giving my son the fundamental start he needed 🙏

Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oWU5YQXhUMVJVVlhaZlFrZFNPSFptTlRKVllXYxAB!2m1!1s0x4876072cc672b699:0x6e8f69be8f393497)

Jyoti Lamichhane

10 months ago

Once Upon A Time is one of the best preschools. We loved it. The teachers were so friendly, welcoming, and helpful. My daughter was always excited to go to school and came home happy every day. We saw so much growth in her confidence and learning during her time there.

Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25oNFlVMXVjRjlyVWt4MGFYaEVaM0l5ZUcwNFduYxAB!2m1!1s0x4876072cc672b699:0x6e8f69be8f393497)

Liana Sakne

8 months ago

Once Upon a Time best nursery with caring and friendly staff. Thank you for your incredible care, patience, and guidance. You’ve helped our little Katerina grow with confidence, curiosity, and kindness. We truly appreciate everything you do! xxx

Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21KcVQyTnZkR2x5ZVV4S2RWUldOa2cxY1hrelVFRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876072cc672b699:0x6e8f69be8f393497)

Faye Sheehan

10 months ago

My son and my daughter both went to this nursery and I cant put into words just how amazing all the staff are. They go above and beyond for the children, making every parent feel confident their child is in safe hands and they support the families. Kay who runs the nursery in an incredibly amazing woman who goes beyond to make the children's learning and experience one of a kind. A big thankyou to everyone at once upon a time for making both of my Children's nursery experience amazing. We will miss you all so much ❤️

Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSdmJuQnVTbFZ6TjBWTExVVkthMDlRVkVWcVgzYxAB!2m1!1s0x4876072cc672b699:0x6e8f69be8f393497)

Reviews from Google for Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School Club. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=7966702533009290391&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA)

Inspection history

Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025

Date: November 2018

- September 2025 Good
- October 2024 Requires improvement
- November 2018 Outstanding

## Frequently asked about Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School Club

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            "name": "What outdoor space does Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School Club have?",
            "acceptedAnswer": {
              "@type": "Answer",
              "text": "The outdoor area supports active play and physical development. Children use the space to climb, run and move around obstacles, and they also handle soil, scoops and dough to strengthen hand muscles needed for early writing."
            }
          },
          {
            "@type": "Question",
            "name": "How does Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School Club support children who speak English as an additional language?",
            "acceptedAnswer": {
              "@type": "Answer",
              "text": "Staff work closely with families, value children's home languages and build English vocabulary through everyday interactions. The curriculum is planned so children who speak English as an additional language can take part fully in learning and communication."
            }
          },
          {
            "@type": "Question",
            "name": "What are the opening hours at Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School Club?",
            "acceptedAnswer": {
              "@type": "Answer",
              "text": "The setting opens from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. It operates during term time."
            }
          },
          {
            "@type": "Question",
            "name": "Is Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School Club Ofsted registered?",
            "acceptedAnswer": {
              "@type": "Answer",
              "text": "Yes. The current overall grade is Good, with the latest inspection dated 9 September 2025."
            }
          },
          {
            "@type": "Question",
            "name": "Is Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School Club suitable for under-twos?",
            "acceptedAnswer": {
              "@type": "Answer",
              "text": "The setting accepts children aged 2 to 4 years, so it is not registered for under-twos."
            }
          },
          {
            "@type": "Question",
            "name": "Where is Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School Club located?",
            "acceptedAnswer": {
              "@type": "Answer",
              "text": "The setting is at Cherry Orchard Day Centre, Croydon, CR0 2BY."
            }
          },
          {
            "@type": "Question",
            "name": "How does Once Upon A Time Pre-School/after School Club support children with SEND?",
            "acceptedAnswer": {
              "@type": "Answer",
              "text": "Staff plan for children's individual needs through a curriculum that meets the learning and development needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Support is shaped through staff knowledge of each child and shared understanding of how to help them take part in activities and routines."
            }
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
]
```