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Cosy Toes Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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4.0(5 parent reviews) ·431 Mainway East, Middleton, M24 1RD · Rochdale
Number of places
70 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Rochdale

About this day nursery

Cosy Toes Nurseries, situated across four locations in Middleton, Manchester, offers professional childcare services for children aged 0-5 years. With over three decades of experience, the nurseries are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment where each child can flourish into a confident individual and achieve their full potential.

The learning spaces are designed to be engaging and enjoyable, supported by qualified and passionate nursery nurses. The nurseries operate for 51 weeks a year.

They also facilitate various government funding schemes and tax-free childcare options to assist parents with childcare costs, offering flexible top-up hours to accommodate individual needs and budgets. Additionally, the nurseries provide comprehensive meal plans, ensuring children receive a snack, lunch, and tea.

What it's like

At Cosy Toes Nursery, the philosophy of "whoever knocks on our door is nurtured" underpins its special atmosphere. The nursery excels in supporting children's personal, social, and emotional well-being, fostering strong attachments and warm bonds between children and staff. This nurturing environment helps children feel safe, secure, and confident.

Over 30 years experienceGovernment funding acceptedMultiple locations

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured by age band (under two, and two and over) with options for full day, morning, or afternoon sessions. Food is charged separately with a daily rate covering snacks, lunch, and tea, or individual prices for specific meals. Government funding and tax-free childcare can be topped up with additional hours.

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
  • Full day fee (under two-years-old)£65 / day
  • Morning session fee (under two-years-old)£42 / session
  • Afternoon session fee (under two-years-old)£41.20 / session
  • Full day fee (two-years-old and over)£62.50 / day
  • Morning session fee (two-years-old and over)£40 / session

Good to know

  • Additional hours can be added to top up government funding or tax-free childcare.
  • Food is charged separately and is not covered by government funding.
  • Daily food charge option includes snack, lunch, and tea.
  • Individual meals (snack, lunch, or tea) can be purchased separately.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday–Friday, 7am–6pm (Cosy Toes, Boarshaw, Twinkle Toes); Monday–Friday, 12pm–6pm (Kirkway)

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2005

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cosy Toes Nursery

Last inspected 19 May 2023 · Nicky Martin

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

At Cosy Toes Nursery, the philosophy of "whoever knocks on our door is nurtured" underpins its special atmosphere. The nursery excels in supporting children's personal, social, and emotional well-being, fostering strong attachments and warm bonds between children and staff. This nurturing environment helps children feel safe, secure, and confident.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery has a philosophy of nurturing all children, with strong support for their personal, social, and emotional well-being.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong, with daily updates and resources provided to extend learning at home.
  • The curriculum is carefully sequenced, encouraging independence from a young age and preparing children for school.
  • Good health is effectively promoted through strict hygiene, oral health education, and awareness of physical needs.
  • Children's behaviour is well supported through relaxation skills like yoga and spa days, helping them manage emotions.
  • Training is a high priority, with recent focus on communication and language strategies, enhancing children's speaking skills and vocabulary.
  • Leaders effectively evaluate the nursery's quality, using additional funding exceptionally well to support learning and overcome barriers for all children.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff knowledge of how to teach children about differences and similarities, with particular reference to different families.
Inspection #10280059 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents describe staff as 'amazing' and 'supportive' and say that their children feel loved.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery supports a number of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children have the opportunity to develop good physical skills. Robust risk assessments help staff to identify potential hazards indoors and outside.

Parent Reviews of Cosy Toes Nursery

4.0
(5)

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Inspection history

Date: January 2011

  • May 2023Good
  • September 2017Good
  • July 2016Good
  • July 2015Good
  • January 2011Good

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