--- title: "Play Place Wayside Nursery, Croydon | Ofsted Report" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/play-place-wayside-nursery-cr0-9dx-ey475324 description: "Play Place Wayside Nursery in Croydon — see the latest Ofsted report card, plus opening hours, contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Play Place Wayside Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.2 (5 Google reviews) · 21 Wayside, Fieldway, Croydon, CR0 9DX · Croydon Number of places 50 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority Croydon ## About this day nursery Play Place Wayside Nursery, registered in February 2014, provides childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years in Croydon. Open Monday to Friday from 07:45 to 18:00, the day nursery offers an all-year provision, ensuring continuity for families. The dedicated team, led by experienced leaders, focuses on creating a calm and positive environment where children can thrive, supported by a curriculum that builds on their existing knowledge and skills. The day nursery prioritises a highly inclusive culture, making sure every child feels welcomed and valued. They are particularly adept at supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, utilising strategies like visual routines, Makaton signing, and sensory tools such as weighted blankets to aid emotional regulation. This tailored approach extends to children who speak English as an additional language, helping them to engage fully and make steady progress. Children engage in a variety of hands-on activities, from creative play with dough to outdoor exploration and movement activities like riding toys, which promote their coordination and problem-solving skills. The nursery's commitment to supporting children's understanding of the world and healthy routines ensures a holistic and nurturing experience for all. What it's like Children arrive eager to explore and quickly settle into the day, feeling secure and supported. They enjoy hands-on discovery and problem-solving, building curiosity, confidence, and empathy. The setting supports children's understanding of the world and healthy routines, ensuring all children, including those with barriers to learning, are welcomed and supported. Inclusive culture Tailored SEND support Hands-on play Calm environment Curriculum progression ## 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.playplace.org/contact-playplace.html) ## Key facts Opening hours Term Time, Mondays to Fridays, 7.45am - 6.00pm Age range 9 months+ Term time / All Year All_year Food Home-cooked dinners provided on site Registered with Ofsted 2014 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Jan 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Play Place Wayside Nursery Last inspected 16 January 2026 · Jenny Selvakumaran Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Leaders foster a highly inclusive culture, where every child is welcomed, valued and feels a genuine sense of belonging. - Staff tailor their practice to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Children explore, experiment and learn through hands-on play. - Leaders create a calm and positive environment, where children understand what is expected of them. - Leaders plan a curriculum that builds on what children already know and can do. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should ensure staff consistently give children sufficient time and opportunity to complete tasks independently. - 2 Leaders should better support children's posture, balance and coordination, such as by reviewing and organising the environment, furniture, equipment and resources. Inspection #10373500 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50297061) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders ensure that children's needs are prioritised by making timely referrals and using baseline assessments, ongoing observations and regular discussions with families. Staff tailor their practice to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, using visual routines and Makaton signing to help children to understand and communicate effectively. Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to regulate their emotions using strategies such as bouncing or weighted blankets, helping them to focus, manage energy and feel secure. Outdoor space Children access movement activities, such as riding toys, scooping water and outdoor exploration, to develop their coordination, strength and control. EAL / language support Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, engage fully in activities and make steady progress from their starting points, becoming increasingly confident in managing tasks, exploring ideas and taking responsibility for their learning. ## Google Reviews of Play Place Wayside Nursery 4.2 (5 Google reviews) Claire Read 4 years ago My son attends and he absolutely loves it! I was worried with how he would be due to being a lockdown baby but since attending he has come on leaps and bounds. He points to the nursery every morning as we walk there. The staff are welcoming, caring and professional. They have a wide range of activities he enjoys and also loves the trips out to the land! Thank you to all the staff for welcoming my little boy with open arms and caring for him so well! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHdE9hdUNnEAE!2m1!1s0x4876000d8003293b:0xc8fe6f76682d3286) Samanther Adair 4 years ago My son started there and he wasn't to keen, being a lock down baby he used to cry when going in, now he walks in and gets on with it. He has settled in really well, The staff are great, friendly and helpful. Im glad he goes here. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyZ05mZkNBEAE!2m1!1s0x4876000d8003293b:0xc8fe6f76682d3286) Sean Torrance 4 years ago My child loves attending this nursery and has come on leaps and bounds thanks to the caring friendly staff. My child loves the hot food served every day and cant wait to see his friends each morning. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHbE52U3hRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876000d8003293b:0xc8fe6f76682d3286) Lola Atobatele 2 years ago Went there to get my wrist band for playfest. Check it out it is on the 5th of Aug. My daughter and I will be there Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKMy1Mc1ZnEAE!2m1!1s0x4876000d8003293b:0xc8fe6f76682d3286) abdulahi 4 years ago This place is really upsetting of you send a kid here you'd might aswell send them to a boarding school Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURhOVlxd3JBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876000d8003293b:0xc8fe6f76682d3286) Reviews from Google for Play Place Wayside Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=14483136006014710406&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Expected standard in 2026 Date: August 2014 - January 2026 Expected standard - March 2025 Requires improvement - January 2020 Good - August 2014 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Play Place Wayside Nursery ### How can Play Place Wayside Nursery be contacted? ### How is English as an additional language supported at the nursery? ### Does Play Place Wayside Nursery take babies? ### What are the opening hours at Play Place Wayside Nursery? ### What stands out about Play Place Wayside Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Croydon Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Play Place Wayside Nursery. - Awaiting first inspection 0.4 mi ### Totstars The Playbarn Croydon · CR0 5AQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/totstars-the-playbarn-cr0-5aq-2821008 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Top Tots Daycare Croydon · CR0 8JD 4.8(19 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/top-tots-daycare-cr0-8jd-ey558161 - Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### SOUTHERN CHILDCARE FACILITIES- trading as ACORN NURSERY Croydon · CR0 9JE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/southern-childcare-facilities-trading-as-acorn-nursery-cr0-9je-ey262789 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Small Explorers Croydon · CR0 9BG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/small-explorers-ltd-cr0-9bg-ey500044 - Awaiting first inspection 1.1 mi ### Small Explorers South Croydon · CR0 9BG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/small-explorers-limited-cr2-8hr-2844685 - Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### The Wood Shed Forest School and Nursery Croydon · CR0 9AA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-wood-shed-forest-school-and-nursery-cr0-9aa-ey559256 See all nurseries in Croydon →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Croydon ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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