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Cotton Buddies

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
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5.0(9 parent reviews) ·Cotton Buddies Ltd, 6 Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7AA · Havering
Number of places
53 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Havering

About this day nursery

Cotton Buddies Day Nursery, located in Romford, offers children a unique and active learning experience within a purpose-built setting situated in Cottons Park. The nursery prioritises outdoor exploration, guided by experienced staff, complementing a varied programme of learning opportunities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines.

Daily activities seamlessly blend structured and unstructured time, fostering the development of early literacy and numeracy skills, enhancing motor skills, and promoting social group integration. The nursery places a strong emphasis on both play and learning, aiming to create a calm, caring, and welcoming atmosphere where children can develop at their own pace.

They utilise a secure online platform called Blossom to meticulously record each child's development, allowing for effective tracking of learning progress and fostering robust partnerships with parents by sharing developmental updates, invoices, and billing information through the Parent App. The nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for a week during the Christmas and New Year period and on public bank holidays.

Our ethos

Cotton Buddies Day Nursery aims to create a calm, caring, and welcoming atmosphere where children can develop at their own pace. They prioritise outdoor exploration and learning, aligning activities with the Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines. Daily activities blend structured and unstructured time to foster early literacy, numeracy, motor skills, and social integration. They also emphasise partnerships with parents through a secure online platform.

What it's like

Children are happy, safe and secure at this nursery and develop good levels of independence. They are supported to become critical thinkers and gain an understanding of the wider world and different celebrations.

Outdoor learning opportunitiesFocus on play and learningBlossom online platform for parent communication

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around full-time, extended full-time, and flexible part-time sessions. Charges are billed daily for full days, with an hourly rate option also available.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Full time (8am to 6pm)£76 / day
  • Extended full time (7.30am to 6.30pm)£84 / day
  • Hourly Rate£8.60 / hour

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year (closed for a week over Christmas and New Year and all public bank holidays)

Established

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cotton Buddies

Last inspected 4 November 2021 · Caroline Preston

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 happy, safe and secure at this nursery and develop good levels of independence. They are supported to become critical thinkers and gain an understanding of the wider world and different celebrations.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy, safe and secure and develop good levels of independence.
  • Staff effectively support children's early language development, using visual aids and some British sign language.
  • Children who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well.
  • Staff provide a good-quality education with a curriculum designed to cover all areas of learning.
  • Staff are skilled at using workstations for children who require individual attention, helping them with structure and routine.

Areas to develop

  • 1further extend interactions with children and encourage them to talk more, to build on their language and communication skills
  • 2give parents clearer information about their child's progress and encourage them to support their child's learning at home.
Inspection #10126238 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment positively about the success of the online application.

They appreciate staff sharing photos of their children playing and learning.

parents speak positively about the good relationships they have with staff.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well. Staff have made good connections with other agencies to obtain the help and funding they need to offer children specific support.

Outdoor space

Staff ensure that the environment, inside and outside the nursery, is safe for children. Children learn to be safe when they visit the local park.

Parent Reviews of Cotton Buddies

5.0
(9)
Jessica Bailey
3 months ago

We love Cotton Buddies! Both of my children attended Cotton Buddies and both were so happy to be there. The staff are welcoming and understanding. The nursery manager is great with communication and has built such a wonderful setting for children. They have had a positive lasting impact of both of my kids in particular my daughter who is neurodiverse. The staff at Cotton Buddies recognised neurodiverse symptom and as a result we now have the support our daughter needs. We are forever grateful for the best start this nursery could have given our kids. Thank you Sharon and the team it’s so lovely to have known you all. A shout out to Fatmira the room leader also, our daughter talks about you still, she misses you and all the staff! Thank you again!

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Berry Ann
a year ago

My child spend 1.5 years there and he has great memories. Teachers were caring, responsive and taking in considerstion all the things if we would ask for. Head teacher is very approachable and kind. Nursery does accept tax-free childcare and quite flexible for you to build your schedule. I do recommend.

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Mariella Gruchy
a year ago

Both my children attended Cotton Buddies Nursery going from baby room through to pre school before attending school, they were both very happy there. They formed strong, positive relationships with staff which was very reassuring as parents. They also made lovely friendships which have continued since transitioning to different schools.

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Annu Bhardwaj
2 years ago

My daughter going to this nursery from last two years and my son joins as well from last year I just love the way they caring kids and learn new things and engage kids to join activities. I really appreciate the staff and Sharon. I recommended to every parents to choose this nursery for their kids first stage of life.

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tanya cherneva
2 years ago

My child felt extremely happy at the nursery, made a lot of friends. The teachers are very kind and responsible, respectful and caring.Recommend it to every parent. Big THANK YOU Cotton Buddies Team for being part of my son's first steps in life!

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2021

Date: May 2017

  • November 2021Good
  • September 2019Requires improvement
  • March 2018Good
  • May 2017Good

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