--- title: "Peppermint Children's Centre Nursery, Croydon | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/peppermint-children-s-centre-cr0-4yd-ey306300 description: "Peppermint Children's Centre, a nursery in Croydon — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Peppermint Children's Centre Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 3.0 (5 Google reviews) · Franklin Way, Croydon, CR0 4YD · Croydon Number of places 44 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Croydon ## About this day nursery Acorns2Oaks Limited serves as the management company for two community centres located in the London Borough of Croydon: The Canterbury Road Children’s Centre and The Peppermint Healthy Living Centre. These centres are dedicated to offering childcare facilities, various community services, and venue hire options to residents within the Broad Green Ward and the broader community. The primary objective is to address significant health inequalities, specifically focusing on social exclusion and poverty, with a particular emphasis on supporting lone parents and young people. Acorns2Oaks is committed to fostering an environment where every child can grow and thrive safely. This approach aims to strengthen community bonds by recognising the importance of each individual. The organisation also strives to collaborate with statutory, voluntary, and independent agencies to enhance community cohesion and support governmental initiatives. What it's like The nursery is well established in the community, and staff provide an environment where parents feel supported. Children are introduced at a comfortable pace, and staff's nurturing attitude helps them feel safe and secure, allowing them to settle quickly. Staff have gentle interactions, sharing a love of learning and forming respectful relationships that foster positive personal, social, and emotional development. Community-focused Childcare facilities Venue hire Support for lone parents and young people ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.acorns2oaks.net/easyfundraising) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 4pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Peppermint Children's Centre Last inspected 20 February 2024 · Marvet Gayle 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 Inspector highlights - Managers and staff have created a well-sequenced curriculum that supports children's needs and abilities. - Children with SEND are well cared for and supported by a proactive and skilled SENCo. - Children are confident and independent, with staff encouraging good hygiene routines and physical development. - Staff talk to children and encourage their speaking and listening skills, using various strategies to support understanding. - Managers have worked tirelessly to make necessary changes, resulting in a full, committed staff team focused on continuous improvement. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen relationships with parents so they are all aware of their children's key person - 2 support staff further to use questions more skilfully to encourage children's thinking skills and their ability to develop their own ideas - 3 continue to build on the monitoring of staff practice to ensure consistently good, or better, teaching. Inspection #10284658 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242113) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents express their gratitude for the wonderful support and experiences given to their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff are ambitious for children and make sure that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress. The new special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is proactive and skilled in seeking support and working with families. They ensure that professional support is swiftly put in place so that children get the help they need as soon as possible. Outdoor space Children have use of the outdoor space every day. They use different resources and equipment to support their large-muscle skills. During the inspection, older children especially enjoyed playing 'What's the time, Mr Wolf?' with staff. ## Google Reviews of Peppermint Children's Centre 3.0 (5 Google reviews) Giulia Mattei 8 years ago Ok playgroup on Mondays Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnX29IU1RBEAE!2m1!1s0x4876070354165eff:0x60c5f78b5540da92) Vijayasarathi baskararajulu a year ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMa3I2M3ZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876070354165eff:0x60c5f78b5540da92) DavidEmma Bailey 7 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBdk1YV2tRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876070354165eff:0x60c5f78b5540da92) V Peneva 9 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnamNmcnRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876070354165eff:0x60c5f78b5540da92) Melissa Smith 12 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRXzRiV0hREAE!2m1!1s0x4876070354165eff:0x60c5f78b5540da92) Reviews from Google for Peppermint Children's Centre. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=6973251775855909522&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024 Date: September 2010 - February 2024 Good - March 2023 Requires improvement - November 2019 Good - February 2015 Outstanding - March 2014 Requires improvement - September 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Peppermint Children's Centre ### How does Peppermint Children's Centre support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Peppermint Children's Centre? ### What is the age range at Peppermint Children's Centre? ### How can Peppermint Children's Centre be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Croydon Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Peppermint Children's Centre. - Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.5 mi ### Kids - Joy Nursery London · CR0 3EX 5.0(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-joy-nursery-cr0-3ex-2690662 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Canterbury Tender Care Nursery Croydon · CR0 3HH 4.6(22 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/canterbury-tender-care-nursery-cr0-3hh-2572684 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Archbishop Lanfranc Nursery Croydon · CR9 3AS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-archbishop-lanfranc-nursery-cr9-3as-ey486932 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Our Day Nursery Wallington · SM6 7NN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/our-day-nursery-sm6-7nn-2702021 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon Croydon · CR0 4FJ 4.4(33 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-croydon-cr0-4fj-ey538056 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Olive Tree Day Nursery and Preschool - Croydon Croydon · CR0 2NU 4.2(51 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/olive-tree-day-nursery-and-preschool-croydon-cr0-2nu-2792476 See all nurseries in Croydon →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Croydon ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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