Tots' Village Nursery
OutstandingBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Caterham for children from birth to 8+, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2023. Open since 2003, with 43 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Surrey
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Surrey from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
CR3 5YXWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 27 February 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
This setting is at the heart of the community, with staff who continually strive to recognise, nurture and develop each child's individuality. Children quickly settle into the well-established routines, due to the tailored approach when they start. They happily play alone, as well as with their friends in the well-resourced learning environment. Children demonstrate high levels of achievement in all areas of learning.
Children's imaginations and creativity are enhanced greatly by enthusiastic staff.
Children and staff work collaboratively to create exceptional play experiences. For example, children skilfully scoop, pour and mix mud and herbs to make a 'cake' for staff. They are encouraged to think about how to cook the cake and what to offer as a suitable accompaniment. They devise an interesting problem, which is shared with others and collectively, and think carefully about possible solutions. Children are really excited by learning and beam with delight as they are praised for their
- 27 February 2023Outstanding
- 27 July 2017Good
- 8 June 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Tots' Village Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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