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Purley Nursery

From the moment your child arrives at Abbey Wood Grange Nursery they’re welcomed into a warm, caring environment filled with sensory exploration, thoughtful routines and genuinely nurturing attention. Our rooms for children aged between 3 months and 5 years are designed to support the journey from newborn to independent learner, with experienced practitioners who understand every stage of development.

Our enclosed garden gives children space to play and explore safely, while our sensory room and soft-play area support their development and confidence.

While based in Kenley, we are just a six-minute drive from Purley and within easy reach of Whyteleafe, Sanderstead, Caterham, Coulsdon, and Warlingham, making us a convenient choice for families in the area. Kenley train station is also only a few minutes’ walk away.

Where to Find Us

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    16 Church Road, Kenley, South Croydon, CR8 5DU

Our Nursery Opening Times:

  • Monday
    7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Line Open: Mon - Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM

What Our Nursery Offers

Our nursery welcomes children from 3 months up to 5 years, providing a nurturing environment where every child can learn, play, and grow. We offer a variety of spaces to suit different needs and interests: a fully enclosed garden for outdoor exploration, a calming sensory room for quiet discovery, and a soft play area for crawling, climbing, and moving freely.

Every corner is designed to support your child’s happiness, curiosity, and well-being, guided by experienced practitioners who lead gentle, age-appropriate activities.


Our Rooms

As children grow, they move through three carefully designed rooms, each tailored to their developmental stage. Each room is equipped with age-appropriate resources, secure outdoor access, and a team that knows every child’s individual needs and personality. Transitions between rooms are gradual and carefully supported, with familiar faces, consistent routines, and plenty of time for children to feel safe, confident, and ready for the next step of pre-school.


Activities and Learning

Our nursery provides a nurturing environment where babies and toddlers learn through play and exploration. Each room opens onto age-appropriate outdoor spaces with climbing equipment, sandpits, mud kitchens, bikes, and plenty of room to run, while our sensory and vegetable gardens offer hands-on learning.

We balance self-directed play with gentle activities that introduce early literacy, numeracy, and social skills, helping every child grow, discover, and develop at their own pace.

Communication With Parents

We understand that sending your child to nursery is a big step, and it’s natural to want to know about their day and progress. That’s why we place great importance on building strong, trusting relationships with all our families, helping parents feel confident and supported with any questions or concerns they may have.

Each day, you’ll receive a handover from your child’s room staff, letting you know about their activities, meals, and sleep. We also share updates through Tapestry, our online learning journal, and hold “Parents’ Evening” twice a year for one-on-one discussions with your child’s key worker.

What Our Parents Said...


I have previously reviewed the nursery when my son was younger, however, I have been so impressed with the transition from nursery care to pre-school care at Abbey Wood Grange that I wanted to leave another… I was particularly impressed with the nursery's communication to parents as to the changes that would be made and the information given with regards to preparing for school and I can see that my son is thriving on the different learning activities that have been implemented… I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery for babies all the way up until school.

Review from Carina W (Mother of Child)
Overall Experience:  Abbey wood gardens

All the staff are so lovely and welcoming. My daughter has settled in amazingly well. There is such a variety for the children to do and her learning has come on leaps and bounds, she loves going into nursery which says everything.

Review from Lisa O (Mother of Child)
Overall Experience:  Abbey wood gardens

I highly recommend this nursery. All the staff are friendly, hard working and caring. Both my children have attended since they were 10-months old and have thrived in all the different rooms from the lovely baby and toddler room to the tweenie rooms. My children look forward to going to nursery and love the outdoor play areas.

Review from Madeleine C (Mother of Child)
Overall Experience:  Abbey wood gardens

Our child is extremely happy at Abbey Wood Grange. The staff are wonderful, so kind and helpful, and really care about the children. They settled our child so well and really dampened any concerns we had about sending them to nursery. We are very pleased with the choice we made and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Abbey Wood Grange to other parents.

Emma C (Mother of Child)
Overall Experience:  Abbey wood gardens

Our second child is now at Abbey Wood Grange and he is thriving, he comes out every day so happy. They provide a wonderful menu, far more varied than I manage to provide at home plus accommodating his dairy allergy. We know the staff really well by now and always get a warm welcome at drop-offs/pick-ups.

Caroline D (Mother of Child)
Overall Experience:  Abbey wood gardens

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    Nursery Fees

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    Get in Touch With Us

    Our pre-school is situated in South Croydon and is easily accessible by car or by public transport; just a stone's throw away from Kenley train station. We’re also only a short drive from surrounding areas Coulsdon, Purley, Sanderstead, Whyteleafe, and Warlingham.

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    Proudly Rated ‘Good’ By Ofsted


    Read the Ofsted report, carried out on 16th January 2024, and see how we compare to other leading nurseries.

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      Overall effectiveness GOOD

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      The quality of education GOOD

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      Behaviour and attitudes GOOD

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      Personal development GOOD

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      Leadership and management GOOD