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Sanderstead Nursery

Abbey Wood Grange, a trusted Kenley nursery just down the road from Sanderstead, welcomes children ages 3 months to 5 years into a warm, nurturing environment. Our rooms are carefully designed to provide age-appropriate experiences, from calm sensory spaces for babies to hands-on, creative activities for toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Children can explore nature in our large, fully enclosed gardens, enjoy the calming sensory room to support focus and emotional regulation, and develop physical skills safely in our air-conditioned soft-play area. Just 2 miles from Sanderstead and close to Whyteleafe, Purley, Caterham, Coulsdon, and Warlingham, Abbey Wood Grange is an ideal choice for families seeking a caring, inspiring early years setting.

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

We welcome little ones from 3 months to 5 years into spaces thoughtfully shaped around how they explore the world. Children discover our enclosed garden sanctuary, find calm in our sensory haven, and build confidence through movement in our soft-play zone.

Every detail reflects our understanding of early childhood, from the materials we choose to the rhythm of our days. Our passionate team doesn't simply supervise; they tune into each child's unique pace, celebrating discoveries, answering wonder-filled questions, and nurturing the trust that helps young spirits truly flourish.


Our Rooms

As children grow, they progress through our three thoughtfully crafted rooms, each designed to match their stage of development. Every space is filled with resources that spark curiosity, safe access to the outdoors, and a team that truly understands each child’s personality and learning style. Moving from one room to the next is a gentle, supported process, guided by familiar faces, consistent routines, and plenty of time for children to feel secure, confident, and excited to take the next step in their learning adventure.


Activities and Learning

At Abbey Wood Grange, Sanderstead, children grow confident, curious, and independent through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences. Babies and toddlers develop sensory awareness through soft play and garden activities, while outdoor areas — including a vegetable garden, digging spaces, and a mud kitchen — encourage problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity. Older children enjoy creative projects, early literacy and numeracy, and outdoor investigations that spark curiosity and a love of learning.

Play is balanced with gentle guidance, helping each child build social skills, resilience, and confidence at their own pace.

Staying Connected with Parents

Key staff provide daily handovers on meals, sleep, and activities. Through Tapestry, you can see photos, videos, and observations of your child’s day, such as planting seeds or exploring outdoors. Parents’ Evenings twice a year allow one-on-one discussions about your child’s progress.

Two smartphone screens displaying the Tapestry app interface are shown. The left screen shows a child's artwork observation, while the right shows a care diary entry. The background is a soft purple with the word "Apps" and a Tapestry logo.

What Our Parents Say


We couldn't be more grateful for the love, care, and learning experience our daughter experienced here. The nurturing environment, creative activities, and dedicated teachers helped her blossom in so many ways. Thank you for making her preschool and nursery years so special. She left with wonderful memories, new skills, and a love for learning that will stay with her as she takes this next big step.

Review from Anna S (Mother of Child)
Overall Experience:  Abbey wood gardens

I cannot praise Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery enough. My daughter started when she was 1 years old and has just moved up into the toddler room, I am truly amazed at her development since starting nursery, she has become such a social butterfly and her skills have come on massively.

Review from Olivia K (Mother of Child)
Overall Experience:  Abbey wood gardens

The most wonderful experience for our child and family from beginning to end. I can't praise the team at Abbey Wood Grange highly enough. The staff are kind, caring and treat your child like a member of their own family. They clearly all care for each other and it feels like home. We will miss the whole team dearly.

Alex W (Mother of Child)
Overall Experience:  Abbey wood gardens

I highly recommend Abbey Wood Grange. My son has attended for over 2 years and loves it so much he doesn't ever want to leave! It is like one big family and that is down to the amazing staff. Everyone there works so hard to make sure your child has the best experience possible. It is run so well and the communication is brilliant. My son is well prepared for school life and I can't thank everyone at Abbeywood enough for the last 2 years.

MH (Mother of Child)
Overall Experience:  Abbey wood gardens

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    Our Nursery Fees and Costs

    Please fill out our online form to download our nursery fees and latest brochure.

    Enquire About a Place for Your Child

    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, Sanderstead, Coulsdon, Purley, 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