Number 9 The Nursery

South Park Hill Road, South Croydon CR2 7DY
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  • Number 9 The Nursery, South Croydon
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.

Care Provided by Number 9 The Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • 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
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Number 9 The Nursery

  • £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


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Number 9 The Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.975) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Number 9 The Nursery has 134 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My boy started in number nine since 6 months. He is well taken care of and the staff are nice and helpful. He moves to the toddler room and he loves the nursery. When I asked my boy about his life in the nursery, he always answers me with a big smile. I think this is the kind of nursery children and
parents love.

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It's a pleasure helping to care for your son and we're so glad he is happy here!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Simply the best nursery in the area (and beyond). The effort the team goes to to ensure a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for the children is just incredible. They organise a great diverse range of activities and things for the children to do. Watching my 3yr old come home being able to start to
read and write her own name is pretty cool. I can highly recommend.

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so glad your child is enjoying their time at Number 9. Our Pre-School team pride themselves on preparing children well for the move to school and will be so happy with your feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't say enough good things about Number 9. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and reassured. The staff are incredibly kind, attentive, and truly dedicated to the well-being and development of every child. The nursery really makes it feel like a home from home environment.
I would highly
recommend Number 9.

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to review us and for your kind words. It was such a pleasure to support you and your child during their early years and it means a lot to us that you would recommend us to others!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has made excellent progress at Number 9 over the last 3.5 years. The pre-school team are doing an exemplary job of getting him ready for primary school, with the embedding of phonics in particular. His homework is manageable and effective, and really helps us understand what he needs to do
to transition to primary. We feel this is setting him up for success for this September and hope the same will apply for our other child who is in the baby room currently.

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it has been a pleasure watching him grow in confidence and now getting ready for reception.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery. Our daughter loves going and her day is packed with activities throughout the day.
Compared to the other nurseries we reviewed, number 9 was by far the one with the best facilities (especially the outdoor space) and the cleanest.
Since attending we can see why its rated so well on
legitimate day care sites as the staff are great too.

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are so pleased that you are happy with Number 9 The Nursery! Each and every family is so important to all the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son was in the Baby room at Number 9 The Nursery for a year and absolutely loved it. He was so well cared for and looked after and I felt so confident that he would be happy there during the day. He settled in so well, participated in lots of different activities and events and was always welcomed
with lots of smiles and cuddles. He has developed so much since he's been at Number 9 and has thrived so much. The staff are lovely, office staff always so helpful and responsive and I couldn't recommend Number 9 more.

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are so pleased that you are happy with Number 9 The Nursery! Each and every family is so important to all the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a wonderful nursery - we cannot recommend Number 9 The Nursery enough!
My daughter has been so happy there and has come on leaps and bounds! The whole team is brilliant, including the Chef! They are so caring and always go above and beyond. They provide regular online updates and photos which
is a lovely touch. The facilities, particularly the garden are fantastic.
Thank you so much!

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are so pleased that you are happy with Number 9 The Nursery! Each and every family is so important to all the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Number 9 since she was 7 months during Covid. We soon found out how reassuring the place was for her and the entire family. She would not have been who she is now without the constant support, care and fun she had at Number 9. They play outside all the time and she's now an
outdoor girl rain or shine! We saw such a big difference from my older son's nursery (which was also lovely but nothing like Number 9) - well-structured, amazing staff who are all super trained and provide numerous opportunities to learn various things. We as a family could not be more grateful for the love and care the nursery has provided and I would recommend to anyone local here.

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it has been a pleasure watching her grow in confidence and now ready for reception. We wish you all well.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have flourished under the care and guidance of Number 9 Nursery. My boy showed signs of Autism which the team supported with his application for an assessment. The team worked with us to be more aware of his needs and tailor their support to meet his needs. He was always happy attending
and it was a joy to see him grow and develop under Number 9's care. Thank you

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us.We have loved having your family with us and we wish you all the very best. Thank you so much again!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had an excellent experience with Number 9 over the last 3 years and our son has absolutely flourished.
The staff have been wonderful at all stages and we will be very sad when we have to leave.

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so sorry you are leaving us and wish you and your family all the best in your new adventure.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little daughter came to Number 9 when she was two years old. They helped me realize that there was something wrong with my child, and I promptly consulted a doctor who diagnosed her with autism. I have to say that during such a difficult time, they really provided me with tremendous support. I can
deeply feel that my daughter is loved. Her care worker is truly an angel, and I am completely at ease leaving my child with them. The manager here is a very kind lady; you know she is doing her utmost to help you. I feel that both my child and I are very fortunate to have encountered such a nursery. Oh, by the way, my elder daughter also graduated from here.

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words. It has been a pleasure working alongside you to support your daughter and we wish you all the best in the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having had two children attend the nursery and my youngest about to start school, I'm genuinely gutted we have to leave! Couldn't have wished for a better setting for my daughters. Number 9 has been incredibly friendly, supportive and nurturing. My girls (and I) have made brilliant friends too. I am
confident they have the skills to make a flying start at school. And not to be underestimated, the office staff are also fantastic, the systems used are easy and efficient and the communication is excellent. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Number 9 to anyone.

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for such a lovely review, it has been an absolute pleasure having both your girls with us and we will miss you all.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started in the baby room in November 2023 and as a new mother, with all the bad news surrounding nurseries, I was apprehensive about sending him to one and going back to work. The assistant manager made both of us feel right at home and from day 1 my son has never cried about going to nursery.
The staff in the baby room have ensured my little boy is well looked after and they constantly provide updates throughout the week on how he's doing. Sending my son here was the best decision I've ever made.

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased that you are happy with Number 9 The Nursery! Each and every family is so important to all the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Number 9 The Nursery is an outstanding nursery. My little girl attended the nursery for two years before moving to a preschool (we only moved so that she would be familiar with the school she would be attending in September) and she loved being there. My little boy has recently started and took a while
to settle, during which the team in the baby room were so lovely and supportive and consequently, he is now very happy and settled at Number 9 (very attached to his key worker which is a great sign!) The facilities are fantastic, there is a lot of space for the children. The outdoor space is one of the best I’ve seen at a nursery and the activities are amazing - they have classes in the week included in the price (e.g. baby ballet, sing and sign) and they have chicks/ducklings which hatch around spring and reindeer at Christmas which are very exciting for the children. The food is also excellent. All nurseries are expensive but you get what you pay for at Number 9 and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for your review! It was so nice to welcome your second child to the nursery. There is no better compliment than families who choose the nursery again when they have more children. Our team is dedicated to offering our families the very best and they will be so pleased to read your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl loves attending Number 9 The Nursery, she has such an amazing bond with not only her amazing key worker but all of the staff! They do a fantastic job keeping parents informed of what areas they're working on in preschool, they are extensive. It's really comforting to know that every aspect
of our child's development is being attended to. The menu and extra activities, such as French class and baby ballet, are also very impressive!

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review! It's great to hear feedback on our menu, we're really proud to have an onsite chef to provide nutritious, home-cooked meals for the children every day. The staff are committed to achieving the best outcomes for all the children and we're so happy your child has settled well!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our second child is now on baby floor after our first child spent a very happy and engaging four years at Number 9 The Nursery. It’s lovely to be back with so many familiar faces in the caring staff team. Our baby settled in well and she already takes part in a great selection of activities there, from
sensory play to baby ballet and sports. All the staff treat the children with such love and attention. It’s wonderful to have our baby there.

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

It was so nice to welcome your second child to the nursery, there is no better compliment than families who choose the nursery again when they have more children! Our Baby Floor leader has been with us since we opened and her team has a wealth of experience in settling children into the nursery. Thank you for your kind words!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care is outstanding. It’s a home-from-home for our child. They go above and beyond, they cater to every individual need of each child and family. We are always greeted with smiles and such energy. Thank you Number 9 The Nursery!

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review! We believe every child is unique and the team put in a lot of hard work to give all of our families a personalised experience.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a lovely welcoming friendly place, would not want my son to be anywhere but here,
His little face lights up when we see the big purple sign when we pull up outside, how excited he gets says it all for me.

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, it means so much to us that children are happy and excited to see us when they come through the door each morning!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the staff at Number 9 The Nursery have been fantastic. From the baby floor when our daughter first joined, through to the toddler floor and now pre-school. They are all so warm, enthusiastic and supportive. They have helped support our daughter's growth both through a structured programme and
with freshly cooked meals on-site. We couldn't recommend this nursery any higher.

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review! I am pleased your daughter is settling well in Pre-School, many of our children join as babies and stay until they start school and it is a joy to watch them grow and develop.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Number 9 The Nursery is outstanding in every way. The staff are so caring and always go above and beyond, they have low staff turnover too which is a huge bonus. I have had kids at the nursery for five years now and I don’t have anything negative to say. My kids have thrived there and have loved their
time at nursery.

Reply from Denise Mullins, Manager at Number 9 The Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so happy your family came back to us again. Our staff are dedicated to providing the best outcomes for the children and we are very proud of them and their hard work.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.975)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.975) 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 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 4.975 for Number 9 The Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (316 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 324 Ratings = 4.975

  • 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 27 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 27 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.


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.


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.


Rosie

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.


Britany

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.


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.


Lauren

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.


Heather

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.


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.


Frequently Asked Questions about Number 9 The Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Number 9 The Nursery accepts?

Number 9 The Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Number 9 The Nursery Open?

Number 9 The Nursery 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 Number 9 The Nursery have capacity for?

Number 9 The Nursery has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Number 9 The Nursery to the centre of South Croydon?

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