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Cotton Tails Nursery at Hagley

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
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3.4(5 parent reviews)
·69-71 Kidderminster Road, Hagley, STOURBRIDGE, DY9 0QN · Worcestershire
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
Worcestershire

About this day nursery

Cotton Tails Nursery at Hagley is a family-operated childcare provider, forming part of a group of four nurseries across Birmingham and Worcestershire. Established by Nicola and David Cotton over three decades ago, the nursery prides itself on offering a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive and discover.

Committed to a child-centric approach, the dedicated and experienced team focuses on fostering each child's personal development, ensuring they feel secure, cherished, and included. The curriculum is built around the Early Years framework, complemented by engaging activities, ample opportunities for outdoor exploration, and freshly prepared meals.

The nursery emphasises providing a joyful and supportive atmosphere, aiming to give every child an excellent start in life while upholding principles of safety, inclusivity, and equal opportunities.

Our ethos

The Cotton Tails Promise is to provide a caring, nurturing, and joyful environment where every child feels safe, valued, and included. The dedicated team is committed to giving children the very best start in life, with a focus on safety, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all. They believe childhood should be full of wonder, discovery, and happiness, and they support families every step of the way.

What it's like

Staff provide an inclusive environment where children flourish, particularly in the school room where the quality of teaching is excellent. Staff working in the school room have a deep knowledge of their children's next steps in learning and use this information extremely well to help them make exceptional progress. Most children across the nursery show high levels of engagement and enjoy their play.

Family-run30+ years experienceChild-centric approachEarly Years Curriculum

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cotton Tails Nursery at Hagley

Last inspected 11 April 2024 · Parm Sansoyer

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff provide an inclusive environment where children flourish, particularly in the school room where the quality of teaching is excellent. Staff working in the school room have a deep knowledge of their children's next steps in learning and use this information extremely well to help them make exceptional progress. Most children across the nursery show high levels of engagement and enjoy their play.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff provide an inclusive environment where children flourish, particularly in the school room where the quality of teaching is excellent.
  • Staff working in the school room have a deep knowledge of their children's next steps in learning and use this information extremely well to help them make exceptional progress.
  • Staff working in the school and nursery rooms work exceptionally well in supporting children with speech and language delay.
  • Staff form strong partnerships with parents to help them understand the needs of children.
  • Promoting children's physical health is a clear priority.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff working with toddlers to plan more effectively for the youngest children in the group to help increase their involvement during activities and extend their learning potential
  • 2extend the opportunities for all staff to benefit from highly effective professional development opportunities to further enhance the quality of teaching across the nursery.
Inspection #10335043 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they are highly satisfied with the service they receive.

they say they are impressed with the quality of the information they receive on how to support their children's learning at home and the numerous workshops and events they can attend.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff caring for children with speech and language delay provide high-quality interventions to help close gaps in their learning. Staff swiftly identify any children who may need additional intervention, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff working in the school and nursery rooms work exceptionally well in supporting children with speech and language delay. Their early interventions help close gaps rapidly for children who are waiting for external support, such as speech and language therapy.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from healthy and nutritious meals. Staff help children to learn about the benefits of fresh produce as they plant and care for their own vegetables and herbs. Staff in the school room teach children about the importance of caring for their environment.

Parent Reviews of Cotton Tails Nursery at Hagley

3.4
(5)
scott ross
2 months ago

As a single male without any children receiving calls from here can be quite detrimental to my life. Please take your time dialing numbers in the future.

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Natalie Godfrey
4 years ago

Like most first time Mum’s I was nervous about returning to work when my Son turned 6 months. Looking for a nursery during Covid restrictions was also a challenge but Beth the Nursery manager was really helpful, answered all my questions and put my mind at rest. When I visited the site I was impressed by the fun, relaxed environment perfectly balanced with structure and security. The team make a real effort to understand your child, their evolving schedule and development outside of nursery. Laura and the team in the baby room have gone above and beyond since his first day. I love receiving updates of his various activities on the Tapestry App. He’s such a happy, contented little boy who’s happy to mix with others- I put so much of this down to his Nursery experience. My Son goes into and comes out of nursery with a big smile - not worrying about him while he’s there makes working full time a lot easier :)

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Megan Wilson
4 years ago

Terrible communication!! I called Beth, the manger of Hagley last week to ask if there was any availability. I was told there was a place for my son on a Monday & Friday starting once I had been for a show round on Friday 6th May at 2:00. I explained to Beth that someone had pipped me to the post at the northfield nursery and there was no availability until September which was the reason I enquired about Hagley. Whilst i respect places are offered on a first come first serve basis, I had confidence in Beth the manager, telling me that she had added my son to the numbers. When I asked if his place was guaranteed, due to being desperate and recently missing out, she reassured me that she had written his name down in the diary for the deputy to see so his place won’t be given away. I also mentioned the deposit and she said all the paperwork will be done during the show round. We had considered and planned for the coming weeks, knowing our son was going to be starting nursery. Now to be told there’s no place for him has completely left myself and dad stuck for childcare. I also spoke to the accountant who deals with the numbers and places to explained what had happened and felt she didn’t care. I didn’t receive an apology for what had happened and she didn’t rush in getting back to me after making her aware. I have always sang Cotton Tails praises and couldn't recommend the nursery enough for the time my eldest was there, being one of the main reasons I wanted my youngest to follow on. However, now I loose all confidence in the nursery due to the lack of communication and the position we now find ourselves in with no childcare.

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Lexy Butler
4 years ago

I was terrified of sending my son to a nursery. Considering he is a Pandemic baby and we’d spent a whole year pretty much alone. Finding a nursery was tricky because of covid restrictions, meaning we couldn’t physically go into the nursery to see it and meet all the staff. They combated this by having a virtual tour of the building on their website and all the staff have been so understanding and accommodating. I’m so happy to have sent my son to Cottontails Hagley. He hasn’t taken too long to settle in at all and has come on leaps and bounds in all areas of his development since attending. He clearly loves going there.

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sarah birch
5 years ago

My daughter goes to cotton tails. I can not recommend this nursery enough ! Fantastic staff team led by a wonderful manager. The care and love they give my daughter has been exceptional .

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Inspection history

Date: June 2018

  • April 2024Good
  • June 2018Good

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