Term time / All Year
Mixed
Coton Day Nursery and Out of School Club
Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
Number of places
58 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
About this day nursery
Coton Day Nursery and Out of School Club in Cambridge, established in 2019, provides a good standard of care and education for children aged 1 to 11 years. The nursery operates from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.
The out-of-school club is open during term time, from 7:30 am to 9:00 am and 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm. The setting, located on the site of Coton C of E Community Primary School, encourages children to freely explore and choose activities.
The inspector noted children moving around the playroom and engaging in activities in the garden, reflecting the emphasis on child-led play and outdoor learning. Older children positively influence younger ones during meal and snack times, fostering an understanding of nutrition and hydration.
The nursery maintains a largely calm and harmonious environment where minor disputes are quickly resolved, and children learn to regulate their emotions using tools like sand timers. Since the previous inspection, the manager and staff have made significant improvements, particularly in confidently planning activities that support learning and encourage children to build on existing knowledge.
Parents have observed these positive changes, valuing the regular updates and ideas provided for supporting learning at home, such as through a lending library with prompts for parents. The manager ensures staff receive regular supervision, support, and training, contributing to a friendly and positive environment where staff respect children's actions and views, allowing them to reach natural conclusions in their explorations.
What it's like
Children freely move around the playroom, choosing activities and equipment that they are interested in. Older children sit with their younger friends at meal and snack times, setting good examples and helping all children develop an understanding of nutrition and hydration. Children behave well, and minor disputes are quickly resolved, contributing to a mainly calm and harmonious environment.
Good Ofsted ratingOutdoor play observedChild-led activitiesStrong parent partnershipSupportive staff team
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Coton Day Nursery and Out of School Club
Last inspected 8 December 2022 · Katrina Rodden
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children freely move around the playroom, choosing activities and equipment that they are interested in. Older children sit with their younger friends at meal and snack times, setting good examples and helping all children develop an understanding of nutrition and hydration. Children behave well, and minor disputes are quickly resolved, contributing to a mainly calm and harmonious environment.
Inspector highlights
- The manager and staff team have made significant improvements since the last inspection.
- Staff confidently plan activities that support children's learning and encourage them to build on existing knowledge.
- Parents report remarkable improvements and value the regular updates and ideas for supporting learning at home.
- The manager ensures all staff receive regular and effective supervision, support, and training.
- Staff respect children's actions and views, allowing them to reach natural conclusions in their explorations.
Areas to develop
- 1give children time to solve problems and predict what might happen next for themselves
- 2arrange resources, so that children are able to easily reach the equipment they choose to use.
Inspection #10233354 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents report that they can see remarkable improvements in the nursery.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
The inspector observed activities in the garden.
Parent Reviews of Coton Day Nursery and Out of School Club
5.0
(1)
Emilie
a year ago
The team there is brilliant, my daughter has been very happy.
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022
Date: March 2022
- December 2022Good
- March 2022Requires improvement
Frequently asked about Coton Day Nursery and Out of School Club
About the setting
Coton Day Nursery and Out of School Club registered in 2019. The nursery and club employs seven members of childcare staff, all with appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above, including one with qualified teacher status. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, providing funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The out-of-school club opens Monday to Friday term time only, with sessions running between 7.30am and 9am and from 3.30pm until 6pm. The nursery is situated on the site of Coton C of E Community Primary School.
- URN
- 2560330
- Registered person
- Davidson-Roberts Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Requires improvement
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