--- title: "Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865 description: "Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · Wishing Well Day Nursery, 25a Endyke Lane, Cottingham, HU16 4QD · East Riding of Yorkshire Number of places 81 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire ## About this day nursery Blue Sky Day Nursery in Cottingham offers a nurturing environment with three dedicated rooms, each thoughtfully designed to provide age-appropriate learning and play opportunities. The nursery emphasises a balanced approach, incorporating tools for independent exploration, group activities, and adult-led sessions. A significant feature of the setting is its extensive outdoor play area, which is utilised daily to ensure children benefit from fresh air, exercise, and a secure space for engaging, sometimes messy, learning experiences. The nursery operates with a core belief: to care for children as they would their own, prioritising quality time with children over administrative tasks. This philosophy extends to the entire team, fostering a supportive atmosphere for both children and their families. Blue Sky Day Nursery is committed to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a high standard of care and early learning. They are vigilant in safeguarding children, with robust procedures for child protection, inclusion, and equality, including support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our ethos Blue Sky Day Nursery is committed to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a high standard of care and early learning. They believe in caring for children as they would their own, prioritising quality time, and fostering a supportive atmosphere. Their approach incorporates independent exploration, group activities, and adult-led sessions, with a significant emphasis on daily outdoor play for learning and exercise. What it's like Children are happy and settled in this inclusive and nurturing nursery. They build strong bonds with staff, who are kind, caring and compassionate. Staff welcome families as they arrive at the setting with genuine warmth and excitement, and offer reassurance and cuddles as children settle into their new provision, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Large outdoor play area Family-oriented approach EYFS curriculum Focus on safeguarding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://www.blueskydaynursery.com/government-funding-assistance/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2023 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) Last inspected 5 September 2025 · Patsy Dove Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children are happy and settled and build strong bonds with staff. - Leaders have designed a clear curriculum that builds on children's skills and knowledge. - Children benefit from a wide range of exciting trips and adventures in the local community. - Children enjoy healthy meals and learn about where food comes from by growing produce. - The setting has robust procedures for managing children's dietary needs and allergies. Areas to develop - 1 monitor staff practice more closely, providing targeted coaching and support so that learning opportunities are consistently delivered and effectively engage all children - 2 consider the organisation of daily routines, such as snack and mealtimes, to ensure that all children continue to benefit from high quality staff interactions. Inspection #10404867 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288139) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents share that they are very happy with the care their children receive in the nursery. They believe that their child is safe and well cared for by staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There is more robust monitoring of the interventions being used with children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in the pre-school room. Leaders and managers have designed a SEND pathway that ensures that children with emerging needs are identified and supported. The setting works in close partnership with parents and specialist partners to support the learning of children with SEND. Outdoor space Children enjoy opportunities to play outside. The youngest children are provided with opportunities to develop their physical skills and coordination, learning to navigate the available space on ride-on toys and push-along walkers. Children benefit from daily fresh air and learn about where food comes from as they grow and harvest produce from the nursery's vegetable plot. Inspection history Most recent inspection 5 September 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288139) ## Frequently asked about Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) ### Is Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) a good nursery? ### What is Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham)'s Ofsted rating? ### How much does Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) cost? ### Does Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham)'s opening hours? ### What age range does Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) accept? ### Does Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) have outdoor space? ### How does Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham)? ### How do I contact Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Cottingham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham). - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### The Village Day Nursery Cottingham · HU16 4LX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-village-day-nursery-hu16-4lx-314746 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### BrightStart@Parks Hull · HU6 9TA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/brightstart-parks-hu6-9ta-2571083 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Sunflowers Day Nursery Hull · HU6 8RA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-day-nursery-hu6-8ra-ey375018 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Little Acorns Day Nursery & Pre-School Hull · HU6 8QL 3.5(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-pre-school-hu6-8ql-509972 - Ofsted rating unavailable 1.0 mi ### Kids Planet Bricknell Hull · HU5 4NS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-bricknell-hu5-4ns-2848668 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### BrightStart@Thorpes Hull · HU6 9ET https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/brightstart-thorpes-hu6-9et-2588337 See all nurseries in Cottingham →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Cottingham ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. Claim listing (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim?nursery=blue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. Share on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/?text=Blue%20Sky%20Day%20Nursery%20(Cottingham)%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseryadvice.co.uk%2Fnursery%2Fblue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865 Share on Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseryadvice.co.uk%2Fnursery%2Fblue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865&app_id=140586622674265&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseryadvice.co.uk%2Fnursery%2Fblue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865 Share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseryadvice.co.uk%2Fnursery%2Fblue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865 Share on X: https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Blue%20Sky%20Day%20Nursery%20(Cottingham)%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseryadvice.co.uk%2Fnursery%2Fblue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865 Share on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseryadvice.co.uk%2Fnursery%2Fblue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865 Share on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseryadvice.co.uk%2Fnursery%2Fblue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865&title=Blue%20Sky%20Day%20Nursery%20(Cottingham) Share on Telegram: https://t.me/share/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseryadvice.co.uk%2Fnursery%2Fblue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865&text=Blue%20Sky%20Day%20Nursery%20(Cottingham)%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. Learn more (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/about-our-data) Nursery Advice — home (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. For parents - Search nurseries: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search - Parent Hub: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/parent-hub - Saved nurseries: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/saved - Compare: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/compare For nurseries - Promote Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/for-nurseries - Claim a listing: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim - Nursery dashboard: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/owner - Sign in: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/auth Browse by location - London: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/london - South East: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/south-east - North West: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/north-west - West Midlands: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/west-midlands - Yorkshire: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/yorkshire-and-the-humber - See all regions →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries About - About us: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/about-us - Editorial policy: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/parent-hub/editorial-standards - Contact us: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/contact - Blog: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/blog - Data sources: Ofsted MI, GIAS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590427415951 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nurseryadvice-co-uk Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/NurseryAdvice/ Ofsted data & reports Inspection reports, ratings and provider details displayed on this site are sourced from Ofsted (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/) and contain public sector information published under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Nursery Advice is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ofsted or any government body. © 2026 Better Search Limited (company no. 17209315), trading as Nursery Advice. All rights reserved. Contact: hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk. Terms of service (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/terms)Privacy policy (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/privacy)Made for parents. ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, Google reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, Google reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "logo": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/__l5e/assets-v1/18ee05cb-93ee-4d8a-b535-85644088f16f/nursery-advice-social-share.png", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/nurseryadvice" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer support", "email": "hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk", "areaServed": "GB", "availableLanguage": [ "English" ] } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865#webpage", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865", "name": "Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) | Ofsted: Good", "description": "Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries.", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/#website" }, "about": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865#nursery" }, "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865#breadcrumb" }, "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": [ "h1", "[data-speakable]" ] } }, { "@type": "ChildCare", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865#nursery", "name": "Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham)", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "GB", "streetAddress": "Wishing Well Day Nursery", "addressLocality": "25a Endyke Lane", "postalCode": "HU16 4QD" }, "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865#webpage" }, "telephone": "01482 849911", "sameAs": [ "https://blueskydaynurserycottingham.com" ], "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 53.780199, "longitude": -0.395356 }, "areaServed": [ { "@type": "City", "name": "Cottingham" } ], "audience": { "@type": "PeopleAudience", "suggestedMinAge": 0, "suggestedMaxAge": 5 }, "award": "Ofsted: Good" }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Yorkshire and The Humber", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=Yorkshire%20and%20The%20Humber" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham)", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-cottingham-hu16-4qd-2746865#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) a good nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) is highly regarded. Children are happy and settled, building strong bonds with kind, caring, and compassionate staff. The nursery provides a nurturing environment where children feel safe and secure, with a clear curriculum designed to build skills and knowledge through a wide range of exciting activities." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham)'s Ofsted rating?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) received a 'Good' Ofsted rating. Their most recent inspection was on 05/09/2025, confirming their commitment to providing a high standard of care and early learning for all children." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) cost?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) take 9-month-old funded places for working parents?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) take 2-year-old funded places?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "This information isn't published - contact the nursery directly to ask." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham)'s opening hours?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, operating all year round. This ensures consistent care and education for children within a structured daily routine." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What age range does Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) accepts children in the age range of 0-5 years old. The nursery has three dedicated rooms, each designed to provide age-appropriate learning and play opportunities for all children." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) have outdoor space?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) has an extensive outdoor play area. Children enjoy opportunities to play outside daily, developing physical skills and coordination, and learning about food by growing produce in the nursery's vegetable plot." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) provides robust support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Leaders and managers have implemented a SEND pathway to identify and support children with emerging needs, working closely with parents and specialist partners to ensure effective learning interventions." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham)?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents of children at Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) are very happy with the care their children receive. They believe their children are safe and well cared for by the dedicated staff, reflecting the nursery's commitment to prioritizing children's well-being." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I contact Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) or arrange a visit?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can contact Blue Sky Day Nursery (Cottingham) by calling 01482 849911. Further information is available on their website at https://blueskydaynurserycottingham.com, where you can also find details about arranging a visit." } } ] } ] } ] ```