Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon

91 Pampisford Road, South Croydon CR2 6DH
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  • Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon, South Croydon
Cumnor House School is a family of four independent schools for boys and girls aged 2 to 13 years. The school includes two co-educational nurseries located in South Croydon and Purley, providing an engaging, interactive and collaborative environment that marks the beginning of your child’s educational journey.

This seamless journey continues through to Reception, building a strong foundation for continued growth and preparing them for their next steps. The Cumnor House Nursery in South Croydon is located on Pampisford Road, overlooking 10 acres of Cumnor Sports Ground – a quiet gem in a busy city.

Open year-round for 51 weeks from 8am-6pm, the South Croydon site offers consistent care for children aged 2 to 4 years in a home-from-home environment. Toddler Group sessions are also held every Friday morning from 9-10am, for children aged 18 months to 4 years.

This nurturing setting supports young learners by introducing learning opportunities and challenges through play, ensuring that all children thrive. There is equal focus on high academic standards in a playful environment, setting children up for academic success and focusing on future-oriented learning to equip even the youngest learners with essential skills.

Due to its location and access to Cumnor House Boys' School playing fields, outdoor activities play a key role, from outdoor learning and games to enjoying meals and snacks. Indoors, the facilities include a reading area, tablets, games and resources which aid mathematical thinking and reasoning skills, and a wide variety of creative resources.

Book and attend a Toddler Group session, held every Friday morning from 9-10am, for children aged 18 months to 4 years. These sessions allow families to experience the nursery in action, where children can engage in a morning of activities while parents gain insights into the nursery and settling-in process.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Edwards (Head of Cumnor House Kindergarten & Preschool, South Croydon)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 64

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 4 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • South Croydon: Year-round Hours 8.00am - 6.00pm:
    Fees (per month) -
    5 days - £1,710
    4 Days - £1,367
    3 Days -£1,029

  • Cumnor House School also offers the government backed 15 free hours of nursery care per week.


    All Nursery Fees are exempt from VAT. The Government has indicated that Nursery Fees will continue to be exempt from VAT from 1st January 2025, when independent schools will be required to charge VAT on School Fees from Reception upwards.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Christmas to New Year

Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon Reviews (23)

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Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.013) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon has 23 reviews.

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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience with Cumnor House School has been wonderful. Both our children transitioned through the nursery at South Croydon and we have been very impressed with the care and support they received from the all the teachers. They have not only nurtured my son but have taught him life long skills.
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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We sent both our children to Cumnor House South Croydon and our youngest has been attending pre-school since September. We could not rate the nursery highly enough. The staff are dedicated, patient and I have seen positive changes in my son since the beginning of the year. I genuinely feel that the
staff care about the well-being of my child and the turnover has been very low which is always very encouraging.
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Review from Maryam H (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has recently started at this nursery, and they have been wonderful with communication and helping settle him in. Although it has only been a short period so far, our son is eating the most amazing nutritious meals and enjoying them! He is having a great time with other children, interacting
and the facilities have been great. I cannot fault the staff, the office staff, the facilities or the communication.
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After viewing a number of nursery settings, we just knew Cumnor House Nursery, South Croydon was the right setting for our son. Staff were friendly and experienced and the setting provided lots of opportunities for learning through play. Our son, who was very attached, settled in quickly and he was
even excited to go to nursery! This continued throughout preschool and we could really see the progress our son made by having a qualified teacher at this stage. He loved the structure and range of learning opportunities from forest school to music and PE. I couldn't rate the setting highly enough!
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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined the pre-school in September. The staff are amazing and the education is fantastic. The progress I have seen in one term is outstanding. I only wish we had moved him sooner. I have seen an improvement in his speech and language and communication since joining. The specialist lessons - music,
PE and Spanish are outstanding. This is shown in their productions. I watched my son in the Nativity on Monday and the singing and dancing was fantastic. The children have so much confidence and this comes from the amazing and qualified team they have at Cumnor House. Again wish I had made the move at 2!
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Review from Elizabeth Q (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest attends nursery here during the holidays and loves it. The staff are experienced and take care to remember him and all his nuances (!) especially with allergies. He enjoys the routines and the activities. The setting is lovely as they are in the perimeter of school playing fields and so
it’s very green. There is a private lane which makes it feel safe.
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Review from Luke T (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been in the nursery since last November and we couldn’t be happier. Everything is excellent. Ethos, atmosphere, setting etc. All brilliant but most importantly the ladies who run his room as just wonderful. It’s a lovely place to be both a pupil and a parent.
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Review from Santhosh R (Father of Child) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care, consideration and attention my son receives in Cumnor House School Nursery is exemplary.
The nursery has a lovely, nurturing and vibrant atmosphere in a safe environment which my son loves. They have plenty of learning opportunities for him to explore and play via the vast range of toys and
up to the minute equipments.
When I come there is always a warm feeling, all the staff are friendly. Staff pay attention to his strengths and weaknesses and verbalise them to us and ideas for developing them are implemented, I am always well informed and I work together with the nursery staff to give my son the best possible experience.
All staff demonstrates an excellent attitude and have a brilliant connection with the children.
I always feel comfortable and safe leaving my son.
Thank you very much Cumnor Nursery for helping my son!
Reply from Thea Phillips, Marketing Manager at Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon
Thank you for this wonderful review. We are delighted that your family are having such a wonderful experience. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us and others.
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Review from I P (Father of Child) published on 17 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy to entrust our two children to the Cumnor House School Nursery. During the challenging times the staff did everything to ensure that the children were well looked after and engaged. Both our children love going to the nursery and having fun with their friends. Many thanks to the teachers
for their dedication and hard work!
Reply from Admissions Department, Head of Marketing & Admissions at Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon
This is so lovely to hear, thank you for your feedback.
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Review from Chris D (Father of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon since 2 years of age and will start reception in September. The nursery is excellent with great staff, a clear approach to balance more formal learning with learning through play, and lots of outside space.
The nursery has strong links
to the boys and girls schools and is great value.
We would not hesitate to recommend it.
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Review from Josh (Father of Child) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely likely to recommend this nursery to friends and family as settling in was very quick and the teachers are excellent. Nursery is located next to the sports fields so the surroundings are very green.
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Review from Hannah P (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot fault anything about this nursery.
The members of staff are wonderful and have really gotten to know our little boy. They communicate with us every evening at pick up and tell us everything about his day, what they've done, what he has eaten, how much he has slept, his mood and his progress.
We cannot believe how much he has come on since joining this nursery in September after stalling in his development at another place.
The food offered is varied and my little boys eating has really improved too. The facilities are great and the children spend lots of time outside and even have PE classes.
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to anyone!
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Review from Kwame K (Father of Child) published on 26 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the support the Nursery staff have provided my son. All staff at this nursery have supported my son with his speech therapy and we are very grateful for their feedback and planning towards supporting my son.
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Review from Michelle D (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with our son's experience at Cumnor House Nursery. It is has a calm and nurturing atmosphere with real care taken over each child's emotional and academic development. The facilities are fantastic, as are the opportunities (P.E., Spanish, yoga etc.) given to the children.
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Review from Jacqui S (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The teachers here are very focused on giving the kids the best possible headstart to their schooling by giving them a huge variety of activities from weekly music lessons, weekly PE and yoga to storytime from the headmaster.


The nursery readily makes the term's topics available for all the parents

and the children are immersed in the topics through activities that seem like play but is teaching them all the skills they will need to enter school.


They take great care of all the children both academically and personally. Each one treated as an individual and a personal plan for each of them is created to concentrate on the areas they need more help in.


I cannot fault this nursery in the slightest, it has been wonderful to see my children grow so much under the care of the teachers here and to see their relationship between them and the teachers is truly wonderful.

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Review from Amali L (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery staff work well at encouraging learning through play, interactive sessions. My son really enjoys Spanish and enjoys playing with new friends.
The staff are very attentive and are able to give specific feedback regarding my son even quoting things he has said. I am extremely happy with Cumnor
House nursery and have enjoyed watching my son grow in confidence.
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Review from Alex S (Father of Child) published on 25 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter is very happy at Cumnor House Nursery. She’s become more confident since starting here and has built up strong relationships with other children and staff.
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Review from Melinda T (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very impressed and happy with both the teachers. I feel that both teachers have contributed enormously for my daughter to over succeed her milestones. Thank you so much ladies.


My daughter is very happy in this nursery and loves you both. I would recommend this nursery. Standards are very high and

I love the way they teach through play.
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Review from Si S (Father of Child) published on 14 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my sons are attending this nursery at the moment. They are not particularly outgoing characters but they were able to settle in very quickly and have been very happy ever since, which shows the competence and effort of nursery staff. Particularly my son’s key worker, who has been particularly
instrumental in helping my son to become more confident and social. Even though I slightly disagree with some of the policies and management, these do not overshadow even a bit of the overall outstanding performance of the nursery.
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Review from Liangjing L (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My children enjoy the nursery a lot. The teachers are really helpful and children love them.
Here I just want to add more to improve the nursery service:
1. Willows class doesn’t have opportunities to go to the garden /outside because their garden is opposite of a road. I don’t think they even have
enough time to play at the outside platform at the back of the classroom. I do think children need to go out every day. This can limit the spread of flu cough or cold. I think bungalow has more opportunities to go to the garden because their garden is at the back.
2. I recommend to open the windows in Willows room more often even in winter. The air is not fresh after a day in winter.
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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.013)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.013) out of 10 for Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.944 for Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon is calculated as follows: ( (68 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.944
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.069 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 = 3.6
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 64 number of registered child places is 12.8. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.8 = 0.469
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Eloise Upfold

Job Title: Head of Early Years Joined: 2020

Mrs Upfold has extensive experience in Early Years. Teaching from Nursery through to Reception. Focused on ensuring each child has their own personalised learning journey from their start in our Kindergarten. Mrs Upfold has paved the way in enhancing our nursery. Recently awarded the Quality Mark for Early Years, Mrs Upfold and her team have proven success in preparing children for their transition to Reception and KS1.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon

What is the Age Range of Children that Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon accepts?

Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 4 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon Open?

Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon have capacity for?

Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon has capacity for a total of 64 Children.

How far is Cumnor House School Nursery, South Croydon to the centre of South Croydon?

1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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