Number 9 The Nursery

South Park Hill Road, South Croydon CR2 7DY
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Number 9 The Nursery is an award-winning day nursery caring for children aged from three months to five years.

The nursery has been thoughtfully designed to give children an excellent beginning in their early years by nurturing them in a beautiful and welcoming environment, and by recognising the unique value of each child.

Its goal is to offer childcare of a high standard whilst maintaining home-from-home care where children are free to explore and engage their imaginations.

The nursery strives to provide a safe, fun and welcoming environment to ensure children reach their full potential whilst being nurtured both socially and emotionally. They are proud to hold the Millie's Mark for their commitment to safety and all of the practitioners are paediatric first aid trained.

Children attending the nursery have wonderful opportunities to participate in Baby Ballet, Pro-Stars, Petit Rendezvous French, and Sing and Sign - all at no extra cost.

Food is cooked on site using the freshest, high quality ingredients in the 5-Star Hygiene Rated kitchen. Their menus are Advanced Accredited by the Early Years Nutrition Partnership (May 2021) to ensure they meet all nutritional requirements.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Number 9 The Nursery

Person in charge

  • Denise Mullins (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 80

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • £93.00 per day

  • The fee includes all nappies, wipes, food, drink, formula milk, snacks and suncream, in addition to our extra activities - Baby Ballet, Sing and Sign, Pro Stars, Yoga, and French

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

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas
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Number 9 The Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.978) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Number 9 The Nursery has 136 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery, lots of activities, our child has a smile on her face every day she is there. Staff are really caring and the daily photo updates are a great touch.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter left Number 9 in August 2019 to go to primary school. We have really enjoyed her going to this nursery. The staff and management are lovely and it is a really well run nursery. They do loads of activities with the children and my daughter was always happy to go. If you live in the area,
go and visit and see for yourself, it really is a wonderful nursery.

Reply from Alison Wilcock at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
It's so nice to hear how happy your daughter was to come to Number 9.
We wish her all the best at school.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery, excellent education. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I have noticed good progress in my sons education. I do recommend this nursery, it's a very good place for children.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend this nursery. I was very nervous leaving my 6-month-old at nursery to begin with but instantly felt reassured once I saw how he reacted to the settling in sessions, and once I saw how nurturing, caring and kind the staff on the baby floor were - my son took to the floor manager
and deputy manager immediately. The food is great and varied so the staff have therefore massively helped me with the weaning process. There are activities such as yoga and sing and sign - all of which I am convinced have educated my baby and helped make him more sociable and happy. The place is clean and tidy and there is a lovely big garden and a baby sensory room, so they have lots of space to keep them entertained throughout the day. I love that they use Eye Log - an app that logs the baby's naps, nappies and bottles, and can send you observations when your child learns a new skill - all of this leads me to believe that my son is getting the best care possible.

Reply from Alison Wilcock at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us! We are so pleased that you are happy with Number 9 The Nursery each family is important to us.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very caring staff, my daughter has been very happy for almost two years. Many activities are planned on daily basis which helps kids to learn and be active and also be friendly with other kids.

Reply from Alison Wilcock at Number 9 The Nursery

Dear Sandhya, Thank you so much for your kind review. I am delighted to hear that you are happy with the care and team here at Number 9. We truly want the best for the children and receiving lovely reviews like this really help us.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but praise for Number 9 and the staff are fantastic, caring and genuinely interested in our child's progression. He has loved every minute at Number 9, he has his favourite teacher. I had the pleasure of helping out on a school trip and it really did show me how much each staff member
cares about the children and how attentive they are. I cannot recommend Number 9 enough. They are the perfect place for your child to develop and grow. We are sad to be leaving them in July and I know our little boy will miss them. Thanks for everything over the last 18 months.

Reply from Alison Wilcock at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review.
We are delighted that you and your son have been happy at Number 9!
We are very proud of our wonderful team its great that you went on a trip and could see the love and care its a real privilege to care and support each family.
Thank you again.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery from 9 months and I am very happy with the way he is being taken care. They have a very lovely setting in the baby room and lots of fun activities. My son always looks forward to go to the nursery. The staffs are very friendly and caring. I would highly recommend
this nursery

Reply from Alison Wilcock at Number 9 The Nursery

We are delighted that you are happy at Number 9! We really want to do the very best for each Child and the extra activities we do are wonderful to give them enjoyment and great learning opportunities.
Thank you for your review.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves the nursery, the staff are amazing and take good care of my daughter. Ever grateful to the nursery nurses and the team for being rockstars... Thank you so much... Keep up the great job...!!!!

Reply from Alison Wilcock at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review.
We want every child to love the time they spend with us.
Thank you again.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Number 9 for over two years now and I’m so very happy with this nursery. I was apprehensive when I first had to put him in nursery, like most parents, but I needn’t have worried as the staff were accommodating and communicated with me so well and he settled very quickly. We moved
out of the area a few months ago but wanted to keep my son in this nursery as he is so very happy here.
My son will start school in September and we will miss Number 9 greatly. I can not recommend it highly enough.

Reply from Alison Wilcock at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for your review.
We have felt very honoured to be part of your sons life and we will miss him in September.
Thank you for choosing Number 9.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter, my family and I are very happy with the nursery, we’ve been blessed being part of such a great and warm place. All the stuff are very friendly and never get tired of being so so kind. I would like to give my thanks and gratitude to all the team, everyone is just wonderful in all ways. BIG
THANK YOU.

Reply from Alison Wilcock at Number 9 The Nursery

Dear Georgina, Thank you so much for your kind review. I am delighted to hear that you are happy with the care and team here at Number 9. We truly want the best for the children and receiving lovely reviews like this really help us.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but amazing things to say about this nusery, I don't think that I can fit it all in this box! In summary, both my children and I think that Number 9 is a great place to be and they are so happy and settled there. I can't thank the staff enough for their detailed planning and care, we
will be sad when it's time to go to big school.

Reply from Alison Wilcock at Number 9 The Nursery

Dear Amy, thank you so much for your kind review. We are delighted that you are happy with the care that we provide, trust me we feel sad when the children leave our Number 9 family to start school! We always get excited to welcome them back for our school leavers special tea! Thank you once again for your lovely words.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Number 9 nursery to parents. All the staff that I have come across are very friendly and professional.


My ten months old son started at Number 9 a month ago and I can’t thank the team in the Baby room enough, especially one staff member who my son has taken a shining to!


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love the daily eyLog updates and daily reports. The set-up is fantastic to develop and nurture the children's development.

Reply from Alison Wilcock at Number 9 The Nursery

Dear Carrie,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that your son has settled so well and is enjoying his time at Number 9. We always love to hear your feedback. Thank you once again.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Number 9! Everyone has been fantastic here. From helping us navigate a suitable settling in period that would suit our daughter (and our worries!) to the everyday care of her.
Staff are all so friendly and helpful, office staff are always there to help and everyone in all rooms is welcoming.
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baby room is amazing - the staff are great and we have no worries about our child’s care. She is excited to go to nursery and is always enthusiastic about her day.
The picture and video updates are brilliant, we get a real feel for what is going on and what our daughter is exposed to :)
We love that there is an activity everyday to give the kids a new experience and carry on some of the things we did while I was on maternity leave such as yoga and pro-stars. We really feel like she is getting so much out of her time at Number 9.
We know our child is loved and cared for and couldn’t ask for more.


We sent our son to a different nursery and Number 9 is leaps and bounds above that one.

Reply from Alison Wilcock at Number 9 The Nursery

Dear Rosie,
Thank you so much for your kind review. I am delighted to hear that you are happy with the care and team here at Number 9. We truly want the best for the children and receiving lovely reviews like this really help us.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Number 9 for the last 2 years, following a decision to move her from another nursery. I agonised over the decision and honestly, it’s the best decision I’ve made.
Number 9 is amazing; not only are they very friendly but 100% invested in your child. They offer multiple activities
and have a clear educational agenda delivered through fun. They tailor activities to suit your child’s needs and I’ve seen my daughter's skills and confidence just grow and grow.
I will be sad when she leaves - could not recommend them enough.

Reply from Alison Wilcock at Number 9 The Nursery

Dear Katy, thank you so much for your kind words, we are delighted that you are happy with Number 9 The Nursery. It must have been such a difficult decision but we are so pleased you chose us and are happy with the care we provide. Thank you again for your kind words.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery and staff. Clean and tidy, the staff are caring. For my daughter, it was a bit stressful having to start nursery at 3 years old 10 hours a day but the staff did a great job helping her to settle in caring about her and love her. After a month my daughter was completely different this
different being in good. Her speaking improved more words into her vocabulary. All the activities they do there, staff make sure kids enjoy it thoroughly.
Well done number 9 the nursery for your genuine care.

Reply from Alison Wilcock at Number 9 The Nursery

Dear Carmen, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted at how well your daughter has settled in at Number 9. Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. Kind regards.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding staff who go above and beyond their duty set within wonderful facilities. As a first time Mum who was sceptical about nurseries but I was made very welcome when my son started and instantly put at ease. I have a brilliant relationship with his key workers and am updated daily on his routine/food/sleep/nappies,
and sometimes with pictures too which is a lovely touch. My son has developed so much since starting at Number 9 and I strongly believe it is due to their fantastic care and commitment towards every child to reach their full potential. The only limitation of the nursery is that it is located in a part of Croydon that gets very busy during rush hour, and the parking structure is stressful, particularly during peak times. That said, the nursery does their best to minimise the issue by urging parents to follow parking regulations but it is often ignored. This is such a small flaw in the grand scheme of things and does not take away from the brilliance of this establishment.

Reply from Alison Wilcock at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind review, we are delighted to hear such positive feedback on our staff and facilities. We really appreciate you bringing to our attention the difficulty with parking on the forecourt and we shall ensure that more enforcements are put in place to ensure that parents follow the rules of parking to make it easier for everyone.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Number 9 The Nursery is a wonderful place to be for kids. My son loves to go there. The staff is amazing and always happy to help.

Reply from Alison Wilcock at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so pleased your son is happy at Number 9 The Nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am extremely happy with sending my son to this nursery. When you go to work you want to know that your child is safe and happy. I always feel this way. My son talks about the staff as if they are his best friends and he has learnt so much since attending. Being a teacher, I look out for open learning
tasks as well as age-appropriate challenges and they certainly provide this. Every member of staff is compassionate and seem to really enjoy being around the children. I would recommend this nursery to everyone!

Reply from Alison Wilcock at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We are so pleased that you are happy with Number 9.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I moved my daughter from another nursery to Number 9 and have been extremely happy with the decision. The staff are amazing and my daughter is so proud of all the activities they do and so excited to bring them home. She is so passionate about learning to write and the team have supported and encouraged
her immensely. She loves the science experiments and I love the children are being encouraged to explore and apply different skills.

Reply from Alison Wilcock at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are happy that you and your daughter enjoy Number 9.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter was at Number 9 from before she was two and she only left in July this year to head off to big school. I’d like to thank all staff at Number 9. My little one has started school being so independent and confident. Her new school teacher is so impressed with her as she can do so much academically
and so much independently.

Reply from Alison Wilcock, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Dear Lauren, Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased to hear your daughter has settled so well into Reception, it is always lovely to hear how they are getting on in their new school.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.978)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.978) out of 10 for Number 9 The Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.978 for Number 9 The Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (270 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 276 Ratings = 4.978

  • b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Number 9 The Nursery is based on 23 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Meet the Team (9)

Alison

Alison Wilcock

Job Title: Founder, Owner and Managing Director

Alison has a wealth of experience in childcare and has been working with children all her life.

She was once a Head Teacher and understands the need to get children ready for starting school by creating a stimulating learning environment.

Alison is passionate about the Early Years and is an Early Childhood Graduate who knows the values of good foundations.

She has her own family and completely understands the pressure of a working family, Alison is passionate to support families in Croydon and enjoys nothing more than seeing the children fully engaged and happy.
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Denise

Denise

Job Title: Manager and SENCO

Joined: 2015

Our Manager Denise has many years experience of working with children and holds an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare.
Denise works closely with families and children with Special Educational Needs to ensure they get the right support and really enjoys seeing children with additional needs achieve new milestones.

Denise heads up the SENCo Role and is Paediatric First Aid Qualified.
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Georgina

Georgina

Job Title: Assistant Manager Baby Room Leader

Joined: 2015

Our Assistant Manager and Baby Floor leader Georgina is an Early Years Childhood degree graduate and is Paediatric First Aid Qualified.

She has a wealth of experience working with children under the age of 2 years and is passionate about supporting our youngest children in the nursery.

Georgina enjoys working closely with families and playing a part in supporting their child's rapid development and care needs.
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Rosie

Job Title: Assistant Manager and 2 Year Old Room Leader

Joined: 2017

Rosie heads up our 2-Year-Old team with passion and energy. She has been part of our team for seven years and is a Level 3 qualified practitioner with Paediatric First Aid Training. She joined us as an apprentice and is now our Assistant Manager!

She is amazing at supporting our 2-year-olds to become independent and works amazingly well with parents supporting them with milestones such as potty training.

Rosie has fun leading her team and laughter and enjoyment for the children are her passion.
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Britany

Job Title: 2 Year Old Room Deputy Leader, Deputy SENCo, PANCo

Joined: 2018

Britany joined Number 9 The Nursery as an apprentice. She has completed her Level 3 in Childcare, and she is Paediatric First Aid Trained.

Britany is full of enthusiasm and has a very caring nature and she will go above and beyond to ensure that all children settle into the nursery. She helps support our children with additional needs as our Deputy SENCo, and has qualified as our nursery PANCo as well!

She supports the 2-year-olds in gaining their independence and providing creative and fun activities for the children.
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Wahida

Wahida

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2018

Wahida is one of our most experienced Pre-School practitioners and holds a BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies. She is also Paediatric First Aid Trained.

Wahida is passionate about supporting our Preschool children in getting ready for their transition to primary school. With a wealth of experience, Wahida ensures the children experience fun in developing in all areas of the EYFS and supports the children holistically to develop confidence, independence and self-esteem.
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Lauren

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2016

Lauren started working at Number 9 just a few months after we opened!

She loves working with the babies and watching them grow up to be the most amazing young children. She helps them develop from starting to crawl, to walking, to having a baby talk, before helping them transition to the 2-year-old Room.
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Heather

Job Title: PA to Managing Director

Joined: 2019

Heather joined the Nursery in 2019 following a successful career in journalism. She helps support the Managing Director and oversees the administrative functions of Number 9 The Nursery. This is an important role within the nursery to ensure systems run smoothly.

A Mum herself to two children, she knows the demands of raising a young family alongside work commitments.
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Maria

Maria

Job Title: Pre-School Room Leader

Joined: 2020

Ms Maria is our Pre-School Leader and has been with the nursery for five years! She has a loving and warm nature and can often be found reading stories to the children.

Maria has her Level 2 Childcare qualification and, like all our staff, is fully is Paediatric First Aid trained.
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