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81 Purley Downs Road, South Croydon, CR2 0RJ
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12 March 2026
Gingerbread has been amazing for my child. EB has settled in very well in the baby room. The baby room has a great stable staff group whom really take the time to know EB and her family. Every day, EB walks in on her own and waves me off! This is the real value/review of her care at Gingerbread.
I
really love how Gingerbread use the garden and outdoor play. The garden is the best feature, and the kids love it! I have now been a parent of Gingerbread for over 5 years, and my son has left with best mates and an easy transition into school life. Thank you. :)
05 March 2026
Our daughter has been attending the Gingerbread House nursery for 10 months, and it has been a very positive experience. The management team have shown real dedication and care.It's clear that they are deeply committed to creating a supportive and warm environment for both the children and their
families. That leadership is reflected in the wider team, who are kind and attentive. From the very beginning, we have felt genuinely welcomed and fully included.As a family, we have always been treated with respect and warmth, and never made to feel anything other than completely accepted. That sense of inclusivity means a great deal to us. Communication is open and consistent, the team are always approachable and we feel well informed. Most importantly, our daughter is happy and settled. She goes in confidently and comes home content, which speaks for itself. We feel she is cared for with with warmth and professionalism.We're very grateful to the whole team for the work they do.
05 February 2026
I really love this nursery all the staff is very friendly and really takes a good care of my daughters!!! Helping them grow day by day !!! The management is very professional and always ready to help with all my questions!!! Highly recommended it
21 January 2026
Our son really loves attending Gingerbread. He have been there from the age of 10 months and is now 2yrs old and is excited to go every morning.
The staff are thoughtful, kind and genuinely care about the children. Recently there has also been a lot more communication about the nursery and plans
and there is also more structure around the children's development and learning. Very happy with this nursery and would recommend it.
19 December 2025
Our son started here in September 2025 and we are delighted with his progress. The team are warm, welcoming and friendly. They have really helped our son to settle into nursery life by guiding and supporting him in every aspect. We couldn't be happier with his place here and would highly recommend
this nursery!
27 June 2025
The team, I must say, is fantastic with my daughter. They provide holistic care, she is thriving well, and the staff is very approachable. I do like the changes that have been happening so far, it looks all very promising. I was a tad apprehensive with the staff change, now I can sleep easier
knowing it has improved the nursery. My daughter is very happy there .
27 March 2024
All the staff are friendly, helpful and accommodating with both my children’s needs/requirements. We receive thoughtful feedback and apply at home if applicable. It’s so comforting to know from when I drop my kids off to picking them up that they are safe and happy.
26 January 2024
My child goes to the preschool part of the nursery and is thriving well. In fact, he is always very excited to go back! Staff are approachable and friendly, especially the manager. They are accommodating to our needs and we would recommend Gingerbread House.
26 January 2024
Great nursery, both our kids have gone there and enjoyed it. The nursery manager is doing sterling work in steadying the ship after a few months of uncertainty. Lovely staff and I think my kids prefer them to me.
26 January 2024
I have been impressed with how the staff care for my child. The manager is very present and approachable. I feel there is a good range of activities for my child to do and wherever possible (weather permitting) they are encouraged to get outside to play.
26 January 2024
My daughter has been going to Gingerbread House Nursery for over two years now. She’s very happy at the nursery and the staff are all very kind and attentive and she looks forward to going to nursery every day.
17 May 2023
My eldest daughter started in Gingerbread House Day Nursery when she was only nine months and she has loved her time there. All the teachers and nursery practitioners are lovely and kind and ensure that she's well looked after when we are at work. Now that she's four and almost ready to start
reception, Gingerbread offers a range of activities to prepare her for her transition to primary school and make sure she feels confident when starting reception in a few months. I'm actually going to be really sad when her time at Gingerbread comes to an end!
My youngest started also in Gingerbread end of last year and she was a bit shy compared to her sister. The staff really went out of their way to ensure she settled well and now she always goes in smiling. Still to this day, I'm amazed they get her to nap for two hours!
So yes, I recommend this nursery to other parents if you want a place where your kids can be happy, play, be creative and meet other lovely children.
28 April 2023
Since our daughter began at Gingerbread House Day Nursery, she has absolutely flourished. The curiosity, child-led and 'learn through play' approach is just what she needs. Her key worker is fantastic, caring and supportive. There's always a homely feel inside the nursery and our daughter is just so
happy there.
28 April 2023
It’s always a pleasure speaking to and dealing with the team, both in the office and in the toddler room. Our son has settled in well and has built great relationships with the staff. I have recommended Gingerbread House Day Nursery to a number of other parents because we are so happy with
everything.
06 March 2023
An awful nursery that is currently struggling. There are staff shortages, building issues and terrible financial management. I booked places for my two children while still pregnant with my second, giving 18 months notice to the start date. 5 weeks after they started the nursery realised they had no
capacity and relied too much on agency staff so they cancelled one place and offered me completely different days from what I booked for my baby. My daughter was not happy there which I suspect is because they were not coping well with staff turnover. Twice they gave my children food they were allergic to by accident. My son fell over twice on his last day and no accident report was ever filled in.
Their ending the contract refund calculations are completely wrong and have no idea how to manage customer accounts properly. The building had several structural issues too, lovely but probably not maintained quite as it needs. I’m sure it used to be good but at the moment they are not doing great.
02 March 2023
Gingerbread House is a lovely nursery, with very caring and trustworthy staff. My daughter always loved attending and always came home with a massive smile on her face. I love that the handover and observations were sent to me on a daily basis and was able to see pictures of my little girl having
fun. The activities provided were also amazing with lots of messy play and learning.
11 August 2022
Ever since our daughter has joined the nursery, she feels like she is at her 2nd home. The staff have got to know our daughter so well like she is part of the family. Our daughter settled in very easily and has recently moved into the toddler room, where she also transitioned really easily with
the staff sharing all their knowledge of our daughter to the new room. I couldn't ask for a better place or people to look after our daughter. The manager is such a delight to communicate with and clearly has a strong passion for providing all the kids with the best experience at the nursery.
10 July 2022
Excellent nursery, amazing staff, both of my children are happy, the activities in the pre school year are gearing towards my son starting primary school. My daughter's development and social skills are great and you would never be able to tell she’s a covid baby! I’m so grateful for all the staff
and management together with the high standards!
15 March 2022
Great to have nursery that is open for 51 weeks of the year. The staff are very caring and patient.
High turnover of staff. The children don’t tend to do much educationally.
The staff are very friendly and accommodating and understanding to the children's needs
03 March 2022
Our daughter has attended the Gingerbread House Nursery for almost three years. It is a very welcoming and safe environment for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers with lots of stimulating toys, a nice outdoor space and friendly staff. She has been very happy there and is well looked after. The staff
write thorough observations which are shared on an easy to use app and they do good handovers each day. You can tell they genuinely care for the children and our daughter always comes home saying she has had a great day. I would definitely recommend it.
Latest Reviews for Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-school
12 March 2026
Gingerbread has been amazing for my child. EB has settled in very well in the baby room. The baby room has a great stable staff group whom really take the time to know EB and her family. Every day, EB walks in on her own and waves me off! This is the real value/review of her care at Gingerbread.
I
really love how Gingerbread use the garden and outdoor play. The garden is the best feature, and the kids love it! I have now been a parent of Gingerbread for over 5 years, and my son has left with best mates and an easy transition into school life. Thank you. :)
05 March 2026
Our daughter has been attending the Gingerbread House nursery for 10 months, and it has been a very positive experience. The management team have shown real dedication and care.It's clear that they are deeply committed to creating a supportive and warm environment for both the children and their
families. That leadership is reflected in the wider team, who are kind and attentive. From the very beginning, we have felt genuinely welcomed and fully included.As a family, we have always been treated with respect and warmth, and never made to feel anything other than completely accepted. That sense of inclusivity means a great deal to us. Communication is open and consistent, the team are always approachable and we feel well informed. Most importantly, our daughter is happy and settled. She goes in confidently and comes home content, which speaks for itself. We feel she is cared for with with warmth and professionalism.We're very grateful to the whole team for the work they do.
05 February 2026
I really love this nursery all the staff is very friendly and really takes a good care of my daughters!!! Helping them grow day by day !!! The management is very professional and always ready to help with all my questions!!! Highly recommended it
21 January 2026
Our son really loves attending Gingerbread. He have been there from the age of 10 months and is now 2yrs old and is excited to go every morning.
The staff are thoughtful, kind and genuinely care about the children. Recently there has also been a lot more communication about the nursery and plans
and there is also more structure around the children's development and learning. Very happy with this nursery and would recommend it.
19 December 2025
Our son started here in September 2025 and we are delighted with his progress. The team are warm, welcoming and friendly. They have really helped our son to settle into nursery life by guiding and supporting him in every aspect. We couldn't be happier with his place here and would highly recommend
this nursery!
27 June 2025
The team, I must say, is fantastic with my daughter. They provide holistic care, she is thriving well, and the staff is very approachable. I do like the changes that have been happening so far, it looks all very promising. I was a tad apprehensive with the staff change, now I can sleep easier
knowing it has improved the nursery. My daughter is very happy there .
27 March 2024
All the staff are friendly, helpful and accommodating with both my children’s needs/requirements. We receive thoughtful feedback and apply at home if applicable. It’s so comforting to know from when I drop my kids off to picking them up that they are safe and happy.
26 January 2024
My child goes to the preschool part of the nursery and is thriving well. In fact, he is always very excited to go back! Staff are approachable and friendly, especially the manager. They are accommodating to our needs and we would recommend Gingerbread House.
26 January 2024
Great nursery, both our kids have gone there and enjoyed it. The nursery manager is doing sterling work in steadying the ship after a few months of uncertainty. Lovely staff and I think my kids prefer them to me.
26 January 2024
I have been impressed with how the staff care for my child. The manager is very present and approachable. I feel there is a good range of activities for my child to do and wherever possible (weather permitting) they are encouraged to get outside to play.
26 January 2024
My daughter has been going to Gingerbread House Nursery for over two years now. She’s very happy at the nursery and the staff are all very kind and attentive and she looks forward to going to nursery every day.
17 May 2023
My eldest daughter started in Gingerbread House Day Nursery when she was only nine months and she has loved her time there. All the teachers and nursery practitioners are lovely and kind and ensure that she's well looked after when we are at work. Now that she's four and almost ready to start
reception, Gingerbread offers a range of activities to prepare her for her transition to primary school and make sure she feels confident when starting reception in a few months. I'm actually going to be really sad when her time at Gingerbread comes to an end!
My youngest started also in Gingerbread end of last year and she was a bit shy compared to her sister. The staff really went out of their way to ensure she settled well and now she always goes in smiling. Still to this day, I'm amazed they get her to nap for two hours!
So yes, I recommend this nursery to other parents if you want a place where your kids can be happy, play, be creative and meet other lovely children.
28 April 2023
Since our daughter began at Gingerbread House Day Nursery, she has absolutely flourished. The curiosity, child-led and 'learn through play' approach is just what she needs. Her key worker is fantastic, caring and supportive. There's always a homely feel inside the nursery and our daughter is just so
happy there.
28 April 2023
It’s always a pleasure speaking to and dealing with the team, both in the office and in the toddler room. Our son has settled in well and has built great relationships with the staff. I have recommended Gingerbread House Day Nursery to a number of other parents because we are so happy with
everything.
06 March 2023
An awful nursery that is currently struggling. There are staff shortages, building issues and terrible financial management. I booked places for my two children while still pregnant with my second, giving 18 months notice to the start date. 5 weeks after they started the nursery realised they had no
capacity and relied too much on agency staff so they cancelled one place and offered me completely different days from what I booked for my baby. My daughter was not happy there which I suspect is because they were not coping well with staff turnover. Twice they gave my children food they were allergic to by accident. My son fell over twice on his last day and no accident report was ever filled in.
Their ending the contract refund calculations are completely wrong and have no idea how to manage customer accounts properly. The building had several structural issues too, lovely but probably not maintained quite as it needs. I’m sure it used to be good but at the moment they are not doing great.
02 March 2023
Gingerbread House is a lovely nursery, with very caring and trustworthy staff. My daughter always loved attending and always came home with a massive smile on her face. I love that the handover and observations were sent to me on a daily basis and was able to see pictures of my little girl having
fun. The activities provided were also amazing with lots of messy play and learning.
11 August 2022
Ever since our daughter has joined the nursery, she feels like she is at her 2nd home. The staff have got to know our daughter so well like she is part of the family. Our daughter settled in very easily and has recently moved into the toddler room, where she also transitioned really easily with
the staff sharing all their knowledge of our daughter to the new room. I couldn't ask for a better place or people to look after our daughter. The manager is such a delight to communicate with and clearly has a strong passion for providing all the kids with the best experience at the nursery.
10 July 2022
Excellent nursery, amazing staff, both of my children are happy, the activities in the pre school year are gearing towards my son starting primary school. My daughter's development and social skills are great and you would never be able to tell she’s a covid baby! I’m so grateful for all the staff
and management together with the high standards!
15 March 2022
Great to have nursery that is open for 51 weeks of the year. The staff are very caring and patient.
High turnover of staff. The children don’t tend to do much educationally.
The staff are very friendly and accommodating and understanding to the children's needs
03 March 2022
Our daughter has attended the Gingerbread House Nursery for almost three years. It is a very welcoming and safe environment for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers with lots of stimulating toys, a nice outdoor space and friendly staff. She has been very happy there and is well looked after. The staff
write thorough observations which are shared on an easy to use app and they do good handovers each day. You can tell they genuinely care for the children and our daughter always comes home saying she has had a great day. I would definitely recommend it.