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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Cottage Day Nursery # Cottage Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2022) · 3.4 (5 parent reviews) · Smithy Cottage, Cuckoo Lane, LIVERPOOL, L25 3PL · Liverpool Number of places 52 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2022 Local authority Liverpool About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Cottage Day Nursery, established in 2007, is a warm and welcoming childcare setting for children aged 1 to 4 years. " The latest Ofsted inspection, on 5 January 2022, rated the nursery as "Good" in all areas. Children at Cottage Day Nursery benefit from a well-embedded routine that encourages them to revisit and recall new learning through challenging and fun activities. The dedicated staff team prioritises getting to know each child's individual needs, with home visits forming a strong basis for positive relationships between children, families, and their key persons. This "home from home haven," as described by parents, focuses on developing communication skills through engaging activities like storytelling and imaginative play. For those children who require additional assistance, the nursery's special educational needs coordinator works closely with other professionals to ensure appropriate support. Children also develop healthy lifestyles, enjoying nutritious home-cooked meals and engaging in physical activities; they visit the local park to practise climbing skills and navigate tricycles in the outdoor area. Staff also support children in building on their prior knowledge and making connections in their learning, for example, by extending a child's idea of "pizza soup" into a "pizza collage" activity where they recall shapes and colours. This approach helps children to make good progress in their learning and development. What it's like Children are extremely happy at this homely nursery. They show high levels of self-esteem as they carry out self-care tasks. Staff embed a routine that enables children to revisit and recall new learning, through challenging and fun activities. Homely environment Strong communication skills Good progress Healthy lifestyles Supportive owners ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Cottage Day Nursery Last inspected 5 January 2022 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 Children are extremely happy at this homely nursery. They show high levels of self-esteem as they carry out self-care tasks. Staff embed a routine that enables children to revisit and recall new learning, through challenging and fun activities. Inspector highlights - Staff develop children's communication skills well through reading stories and remodelling language. - All children make good progress in their learning, with appropriate support for those who need extra help. - Staff routinely support children to build on prior knowledge and make links in their learning. - Children develop healthy lifestyles, eating nutritious food and engaging in physical activities. - The dedicated and passionate owners are supportive of the staff team and ensure safeguarding training is completed. Areas to develop - 1 enhance the curriculum to help children to consistently understand differences and similarities of people, cultures and communities different to their own - 2 provide staff with further training opportunities, to help them to develop their teaching to the highest level Inspection #10216984 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50177056) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Cottage Day Nursery Inspection date Jan 2022 Inspection no. 10216984 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50177056)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355293) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Smithy Cottage, Cuckoo Lane, LIVERPOOL, L25 3PL Opening hours 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.86824/53.38443/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near LIVERPOOL - [Day nurseries in LIVERPOOL](/search?q=LIVERPOOL) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=cottage-day-nursery-l25-3pl-ey355293) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > their children love to come to Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery special educational needs coordinator works with other professionals to support children's development, and children who need extra help receive appropriate support. Outdoor space Children visit the local park and practise climbing skills. They successfully navigate tricycles on the pretend road in the outdoor area. ## Parent Reviews of Cottage Day Nursery 3.4 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWDxBVIZoNW5H1d3Ar77ObBmEEEecTbOqmY5VvyNAeIJt4ul0YG=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Adam Pringle 7 months ago Couldn’t have a better place for our daughter to go! Awesome staff & nursery! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21kck5teEZlbXhJVWt4TmExcDJVVnBmU0VKNmQxRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b1f96d2e1dc6f:0x92cef35893a9a25a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVWgXW5NrP-fype1I4oire9Fk0U-6jlRJLoFlihyXvT_AJ1B1PkHQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Kristina Vaitelyte 9 years ago This Nursery helps me to save my time and take care of baby and keep her busy while I am busy! Most important there baby is always happy and I am happy too:) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRelA2T0dREAE!2m1!1s0x487b1f96d2e1dc6f:0x92cef35893a9a25a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjURMMBDOX9-Puqof_YwLw-awDdcfj8bVL_xqp49kGbsleNXkYQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Emlyn Riley 10 years ago Arranged for my child to attend, immediately had to pay a deposit, a change of circumstances and completely unforgiving. Can't comment on childcare facilities but management left a lot to be desired [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3Mkx6ZDZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b1f96d2e1dc6f:0x92cef35893a9a25a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKIUG_k7HnjNPcWutmYqOA1gekphxit3K2-sEKffDJx3z667w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emma Lou 5 years ago Staff here are so rude and unprofessional! They have zero respect for their colleagues either which really creates a horrible atmosphere. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN5ay03c0tnEAE!2m1!1s0x487b1f96d2e1dc6f:0x92cef35893a9a25a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLjJjGQNmc1omqtNSiuxI8m_CJSNo2g2HbBwb5lNuDcvOsGvg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) R Amanda 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwOTcteUtREAE!2m1!1s0x487b1f96d2e1dc6f:0x92cef35893a9a25a) Reviews from Google for Cottage Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10578660136499913306&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2011 - January 2022 Good - May 2018 Good - January 2013 Good - November 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Cottage Day Nursery ### Is Cottage Day Nursery a private nursery? ### How does Cottage Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What are the main strengths of Cottage Day Nursery? ### What are the opening hours at Cottage Day Nursery? ### Which funded hours does Cottage Day Nursery accept? ## About the setting Cottage Day Nursery was registered in 2007. The nursery is open all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, with the exception of bank holidays. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The nursery employs eight members of staff, of whom four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. 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