Alpha Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Croydon
Alpha Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 198 Woodside Green, South Norwood, London, SE25 5EW
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Alpha Day Nursery among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Alpha Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Alpha Day Nursery none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Alpha Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aim High Dance Academy Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Ashburton Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Arena House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Addiscombe Pizza And Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2024 |
| Addiscombe Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2025 |
| Addiscombe Sports & Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Anna's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| A.N.C.A Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
Questions about Alpha Day Nursery
What is Alpha Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Alpha Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Alpha Day Nursery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alpha Day Nursery last inspected?
Alpha Day Nursery was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alpha Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alpha Day Nursery compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Alpha Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Alpha Day Nursery and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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