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Nursery schools and playgroups

There is a great deal of choice when it comes to early years learning in the Borough. Please use this directory to find a nursery school or playgroup near you.

The list below may not be complete or fully up-to-date. For the most current information visit the Childcare Link website. Please also read the advice at the bottom of the page concerning children's groups.

Banstead 

• The Beeches Montessori Nursery School

  Beech Holme Pavilion,
  Osier Way, High Beeches,
  Banstead 
  Contact: Mrs Sharon Osman or Mrs Yvonne Brown
  Tel: 01737 359500
  Fax: 01737 356704
  Email: yvonnebrown57@yahoo.co.uk
  Info: Montessori Nursery School Children ages 2 1/2 - 5 yrs. Caring & safe environment. Mon-Fri 9.00-12pm, 12.30-3.00pm
  

• Burgh Wood Montessori Nursery

  St Annes Catholic Church
  4 Brighton Road
  Banstead 
  Contact: Ms Teruko Tissera
  Tel: 01737 356105
  Fax: 01293 881833 
  Email: burghwoodschool@aol.com
  Info: Montessori Nursery School Children ages 2 1/2 - 5 years. Small classes Tues-Fri 9.15-12pm, 12.30-3.00pm
  
  

• Caterpillars Pre School

  Methodist Church Hall 
  The Drive
  Banstead 
  Contact: Mrs Linda Bailey or Mrs Jane Crane
  Tel: 01737 357758 or 01737 352682 
  Info: Ofsted registered preschool for chidren age 2 to 5 open 5 days a week 9.15 to 12.
  
  

• Jack and Jill Pre-School

  Banstead Baptist Church
  High Street
  Banstead 
  Contact: Mrs Atterbury
  Tel: 01737 370734
  Info: Boys & Girls, age approx 3-5 years. 9.30am - 12.15pm Mon-Fri. Term time only
  
  

• Little Haven Nursery School

  The Guide Headquarters
  The Drive
  Banstead 
  Contact: Ms Freemantle
  Tel: 01737 213034
  Email: LittHaven@aol.com
  Info: Children 2 1/2 - 5yrs Term time only. Session hours 9-12, 12.30-3pm
  
  

• Nork Pre-School

  Nork Community Centre
  Nork Way
  Banstead 
  Contact: Mrs Whitehead 
  Tel: 01737 210674/370877
  Email: mmw@dialstart.net
  Info: Open between 9.15am-12.00. Provide a safe, secure & stimulating environment. Individual care & attention, fun & friendship with children & adults.
  
  

• The Horseshoe Pre-School

  Banstead Youth Centre
  The Horseshoe
  Bolters Lane
  Banstead 
  Contact: Mrs Parnham
  Tel: 07814 791528 
  Info: Children aged 3-5 Mon-Fri am. Workshop Wed-Thurs pm. Excellent OFSTED report.
  
  

• The Orchard Pre-School

  The Institute, Banstead High Street
  Banstead
  Contact: Paula Gordon 
  Tel: 07976 386253
  E-mail: theorchardpreschool@hotmail.co.uk
  Info: Ofsted Registered pre-school for children 2½ - 5. Five mornings a week from 9am - 12pm term time only.
  
  

• The Old Barn Nursery

  6 Woodmansterne Lane
  Banstead 
  Contact: Richard Bennett
  Tel: 01737 373715
  Fax: 01737 373714
  Email: barn@obdn.co.uk
  Info: Fully registered Day Nursery for children aged 3 months-5yrs. Open Mon-Fri 0800-1800 throughout the year.                       

Charlwood 

• Charlwood Playgroup

  Chapel Road
  Charlwood 
  Contact: Mrs Hill
  Tel: 01293  862327
  Info: Pre-school gor 2 1/2-5 year olds. Lots of toys & resources. Indoor & outdoor play area in a friendly environment.                       

Chipstead

• Chipstead Pre-School

  Peter Aubertin Hall
  Elmore Road
  Chipstead
  Contact: Liz Stephenson 
  Tel: 01737 551494                       

Epsom Downs

• Little Steps Play and Learn Group

  Merland Rise Primary School
  St Leonards Road
  Epsom Downs 
  Contact: 01737 851082
  Info: Pre-school playgroup. 2 1/2 - 5 years. Meets Mon-Fri 9-11.30am, Mon & Wed 12.30- 3.00pm                        

Horley

• Bobtails

  St Francis Church Hall
  Balcombe Road
  Horley
  Contact: Mrs Palmer
  Tel: 07941 532420
  Info: Playgroup age 2-5years. Mon, Thurs, Fri 9.15-2.45 Tues 9.15-1pm. Providing good quality early education for pre-school children.  Ofsted inspected Jan 2004.
  
  

• Cranbrook Group

  The Lodge Nursery School
  Ivy Cottage
  Balcombe Road
  Horley 
  Contact: Maureen Luxford
  Tel: 01293 772561
  Fax: 01293 772971
  Info: Nursery Schools 0-5yrs. After school & holiday club 4-13 yrs
  
  

• East Horley Playgroup

  2nd Horley Scout Hut
  Balcombe Road
  Horley 
  Contact: Mrs Williams
  Tel: 01293 776250 / Mob 07759 595371
  Info: Ages 21/2 -4yrs. Mon-Fri 9.15am-12.15pm.
  
  

• KIWI's Pre-School and Playgroup

  Empire Hall
  (Behind Don Ruffles Stationery Shop)
  Victoria Road
  Horley 
  Contact: Liz Nicholls 
  Tel: 01737 222 485 or Mobile: 07967 331280
  Playgroup/Pre-School catering for 24 children a session. Self-contained garden for children to explore. Term time only.
  Monday to Friday 9.15am to 12noon - from 2 1/2 years old to 5yrs (Wednesday and Fridays we take 18mths - 5yrs).

• Horley Community Pre-School

  Strawson Hall
  Albert Road
  Horley 
  Contact: Mrs S Lister
  Tel: 01293 823069
  Info: Boys and girls 2 1/2 - 5yrs Pre-school education. Mon-Fri Term Time from 9.15am.
  
  

• Horley Row Community Pre-School

  St Wilfrids Church Hall
  Horley Row
  Horley 
  Contact: Mrs Thomas
  Tel: 01293 431851
  Email: infoa@horleyrow.co.uk
  Website: Horley Row Community Playgroup website (opens in new window)
  Info: Ofsted inspected Playgroup & follow the Early Years curriculum, while having fun. Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9.10am-12.00
  
  

• Kids Co

  Inger Cottage
  Balcome Road
  Horley 
  Contact: Ann Elliott
  Tel: 01293 775107
  Info: Every weekday from 7am till 7pm. Ages 0-13yrs.
  
  

• Langshott Ladybirds

  
  Langshott School
  Smallfield Road
  Horley 
  Contact: Mrs Barrett
  Tel: 07713 622761
  Info: Pre-school catering, 2 1/2 to 5 yrs.
  
  

• Little Jacks Nursery

  19 Massetts Rd, Horley
  Contact: Mrs Belinda Jones
  Tel: 01293 823500
  Fax: 01293 823500
  Info: Mon-Fri, 8am until 6pm. Ages 3yrs rising 5yrs.
  
  

• Rainbow Pre School

  Baden Drive, Off Parkhurst Road
  Horley
  Surrey
  Contact: Mrs Covey
  Tel: 01293 400652
  Info: OFSTED registered pre-School 2 1/2 -5yrs. Open Mon-Fri, 9.30-12.15pm.                         

Kingswood

• Lower Kingswood Pre School

  The Pavilion
  Buckland Road
  Lower Kingswood
  Contact: Mrs Smith
  Tel: 01737 833924
  Info: Pre-school for 2 1/2 -5yrs. Open 9-12pm & 12.30-3.20pm                        

Merstham

• Brambly House Montessori

  Rockshaw Road
  Merstham 
  Contact: Mrs Hendry 
  Tel: 01737 644466
  Email: brambleyhouse@montessorischool.freeserve.co.uk
  Info: Pre-school & day care. Age 2-5yrs. Early learning goals in rural areas.
  
  

• First Steps Nursery

  Contact: Mrs King or Mrs Tidey
  Tel: 01737 215136
  Info: Open 8.00am-6.00pm 20 children aged 3 mths to 5years. Qualified and experienced staff.
  
  

• Gemini Day Care

  1 Bletchingley Road
  Merstham 
  Contact: Mrs Marion Gale
  Tel: 01737 643396
  Fax: 01737 644775
  Info: Full, quality childcare. 0-5 years 8.00am - 6.00pm PLA accredited Ofsted inspected.
  
  

• Jelly Beans Playgroup

  Epiphany Church Hall
  Mansfield Drive
  Merstham 
  Contact: Susan Allen
  Tel: 01737 642416
  Info: Children 2 1/2 -5 Mon-Fri, 9.30-12.30pm, Children bring packed lunch.                        

Redhill

• 3rd Redhill Rainbows

  Contact: N Hills
  Tel: 01737 211208
  Venue: St Matthews Church Hall,
  Station Road, Redhill
  Info: Girls aged 5/6
  
  

• KIWI's Playgroup and Pre-School (2 Halls)

  Old Reigate Baptist Church 
  Copse Road
  Redhill
  RH1 6NW
  Contact: Liz Nicholls or Catherine Childs
  Tel: 01737 222485 or 07967 331280
  Info: We run two halls - Playgroup Monday to Friday 18mths to 3yrs. We do offer extended lunch sessions to children 2 3/4 years old Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. We run Pre-School behind the main hall and run Monday to Friday mornings and afternoons. Children start from 3yrs to 5yrs.
  Hours:
  Playgroup - Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12noon
  Pre-School - Monday to Friday 9.15am to 12noon and 11.45 to 2.30pm
  
  

• St Johns Nursery Playgroup

  St Johns County Primary School
  Pendleton Road
  Redhill
  Contact: Mrs Linda Edwards
  Tel: 07775 978 164
  Info: Nursery 2-4yrs. Ofsted inspected. Eligible for voucher funding. Waiting list in operation. Open term times 9-12 and 12.50-3.20pm.
  
  

• St Matthews Pre-School

  St Matthews Parish Centre
  71 Station Road
  Redhill
  Contact: Mrs Hellyer
  Tel: 01737 778162(day)/765230(eve)
  Info: Term Time: Mon-Fri 9.15-11.45am & Mon, Tues & Fri 12.30-3pm Boys & Girls. Term of 3rd birthday til 5 years. Ofsted inspected.
  
  

• St Josephs Playgroup

  122a Ladbroke Road
  Redhill
  Contact: Mrs Puttick
  Tel: 01737 772334
  Info: open term times 9:15-11:45 am, 12:15-2:45 pm. Eligible for voucher funding. Children usually accepted from term of third birthday to school age. Ofsted inspected.

• Sticky Fingers Nursery Group

  Whitebushes Village Hall
  Masons Bridge Road
  Redhill 
  Contact: Mrs J Hayden
  Tel: 01737 760922
  Info: Childrens Nursery Ages 2-4, School open Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9.30am-12.15pm
  
  

• Tiddlywinks Day Care Nursery

  Emlyn Road 
  Redhill
  Contact: Mrs Daniel
  Tel: 01737 218427
  Info: Registered full Day Care for children aged 3mon- 5yrs with after school care up to 8 yrs. Mon-Fri 7.30am - 6.30pm.                        

Reigate

• Asquith Court School and Nursery

  81 Holmesdale Road
  Reigate 
  Contact: Mrs Angela Gallagher 
  Tel: 01737 242826
  Email: reigate@asquithnurseries.co.uk
  Fax: 01737 242826
  Mon - Fri, 8am - 6pm.
  
  

• Brantwood Nursery and Baby Unit

6 Hardwick Road
Reigate 
Contact: Mrs Nicholls
Tel: 01737 242593 
Fax: 01737 242593
Email: mary@brantwoodnursery.fsnet.co.uk

• Busy Bears Day Nursery and Pre-School

  Yew Cottage
  9 Woodhatch Road
  Reigate 
  Contact: Mrs Boychuck
  Tel: 01737 289121
  Email: busybearsnursery@aol.com
  Info: 0-8years, open all year Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
  
  

• Dunottar Pelicans Nursery

  High Trees Road
  Reigate
  Contact: Mrs Cooper 
  Tel: 01737 761945
  Email: info@dunottar.surrey.sch.uk
  Info: Wide range of activities in a stimulating pre-school. Girls 2½ - 5. Open 8am-6pm. 
  
  

• Leigh Lollipops Nursery

  Contact: Rebecca Jones
  Tel: 01306 611381 
  Venue: Leigh Village Abbots Pass Hall, Bunce Common Road, Leigh.
  Info: Nursery for children 2 1/2-5 years old. Rural location with outdoor play as well as indoor play. Mornings 9-12 with a lunch club on Wednesdays until 12.45pm.
  
  

• Reigate High Street Playgroup

  High Street 
  Reigate
  Surrey RH2 9AE
  Contact: Julie Pascoe Tel: 01737 279691
  Info: Nursery for children 2 1/2-5 yrs. Ofsted inspected. Eligible for voucher funding. Playgroup meets term times only the mornings of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.15 - 11.45 a.m. and Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 12.15 - 2.45p.m.
  
  

• Reigate Parish Playgroup

  Blackborough Road
  Reigate 
  Contact: Debbie Williams 
  Tel: 01737 225649
  Info: Playgroup for children aged 2 1/2-5. Our sessions run for 2 1/2 hours and we welcome parent involvement.
  
  

• Reigate Park Church Playgroup

  Reigate Park Church
  Park Lane East
  Reigate
  RH2 8BD
  Contact: The Manager
  Tel: 01737 241530
  Info: Playgroup for 3-5 year olds (Mon-Fri AM), Playclub for 2 year olds (Weds and Thurs PM) 

Salfords

• Christ The King Playgroup

  The Village Hall
  Honeycrock Lane
  Salfords 
  Contact: Mrs Hall
  Tel: 01293 771840
  Info: Pre-school for 3-5 yrs. Every morning during school term time. 
  
  

• Lilliput Children's Centre

  West Avenue 
  Salfords
  Redhill 
  Contact: Mrs N Saunders
  Tel: 01737 789500
  Fax: 01737 789600
  Info: Private Day Nursery 4mths - 5 yrs 7.30am-6.30pm Mon-Fri 51weeks of the year.                        

Smallfield

• Smallfield Playgroup

  Centenary Hall
  Wheelers Lane
  Smallfield 
  Contact: Mrs Jacobs
  Tel: 01342 842135                        

Tadworth

• Buffer Bear Nursery

  The Children's Trust
  Tadworth Court
  Tadworth 
  Contact: Miss Sally Bonard
  Tel: 01737 365097
  Fax: 01737 351907
  Email: bbmgr@bbtadworth.fsnet.co.uk
  Info: Purpose built nursery for children aged between 3mth & 5yrs Open 8am-6pm
  
  

• St Johns Nursery

  59 The Avenue
  Tadworth 
  Contact: Mrs Pearce
  Tel: 01737 813032 / 813365 
  Fax: 01737 813032
  
  

• Tadworth Village Pre-School Playgroup

  Church Hall
  Station Approach
  Tadworth 
  Contact: Mrs J Jackson
  Tel: 01737 360504
  Info: Pre-School playgroup ages 2 1/2 - 5 yrs                        

Walton-on-the-Hill

• The Lanes Kindergarten

  Breech Lane
  Walton-on-the-Hill 
  Contact: Mrs Roberts
  Tel: 01737 814207
  Info: Mon - Fri. 9am-12.15pm.
  
  

• The Little School on the Green

  St Peters Church Hall
  3 The Green
  Walton-on-the-Hill
  Contact: Ms Angela Fry 
  Tel: 01737 215324
  Mobile: 07887 990516 
  Info: Nursery School for 2-5 years. Mon - Fri 9.10am-12.10pm, Tue, Wed & Thur 9-3pm. 

Woodmansterne

• KIWI's Playgroup

  Woodmansterne Village Hall
  Carshalton Lane
  Woodmansterne
  Contact: Catherine Childs 
  Tel: 01737 222485 or Mobile: 07899 654463
  Info: We run seperate playgroup and pre-school sessions. On a Friday we merge both groups together. Each have their own seperate garden area. The Pre-School only takes 11 children a session. We run a Playgroup and Pre-School at Woodmansterne.
  Playgroup (18mths to 3yrs) runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
  Pre-School runs Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12noon, but does offer an extended lunch session on Tuesday and Thursdays until 1pm.

Advice concerning children's groups

RBBC do not necessarily endorse any of these groups. We advise you check the following before using any of these services for children.

Surrey County Council Family Information Service (website opens in new window) maintains a register of those who look after children under eight for more than two hours a day. You can view this on School, childcare and nurseries (Directgov website, opens in new window).

Other groups may voluntarily register with the Ofsted Voluntary Childcare Register (Ofsted website opens in new window). You may wish to check if they are a registered charity, about qualifications, affiliations and pricing.

If no parental presence is required you may want to ask for Criminal Records Bureau check or ask for their policies

 

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