Opening hours
Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are available from 7.30am to 6pm.
Cotton Tails Too, located in Rubery, Birmingham, is one of four family-run nurseries that have been providing nurturing and engaging environments for children since 1991. Founded by Nicola and David Cotton, the nursery emphasises a family-led approach, ensuring each child receives personalised attention from experienced and passionate staff.
The dedicated team is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and joyful atmosphere where children can explore, learn, and grow, aligning with the Early Years Curriculum. The nursery offers flexible hours to accommodate families and provides home-cooked meals along with engaging activities.
Their philosophy centres on making childhood a time of wonder, discovery, and happiness, supporting families throughout their child's early developmental stages. They pride themselves on creating spaces designed for play and learning, with many staff members having long tenures at the nursery.
What it's like
Children arrive happy and are eager to explore the nursery. They are greeted warmly and receive plenty of cuddles, comfort, and reassurance, fostering a sense of security. Staff know children extremely well, building close bonds and offering praise and encouragement during activities like learning about seeds. This approach helps children develop confidence and high self-esteem.
Fees are charged per full day, morning, or afternoon session, with hourly wrap-around care also available. A registration fee and a refundable deposit are required. Government funding for eligible two-year-olds and universal or extended hours for three and four-year-olds are accepted.
Funding accepted
Good to know
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are available from 7.30am to 6pm.
Term time / All Year
All Year
Food
Home-cooked meals provided
Established
2001
Last inspected 6 April 2023
What it's like to attend
Children arrive happy and are eager to explore the nursery. They are greeted warmly and receive plenty of cuddles, comfort, and reassurance, fostering a sense of security. Staff know children extremely well, building close bonds and offering praise and encouragement during activities like learning about seeds. This approach helps children develop confidence and high self-esteem.
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Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment passionately about the 'family feel' at this nursery.
All parents, including those who have children with SEND, comment that they are fully informed about their children's progress.
Parents state that communication is highly effective, both in person and on the online app.
Inclusion & environment
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included. Staff provide appropriate interventions and seek support to help children to develop. As a result, children with SEND make good progress.
The manager ensures that all children's physical development is enriched and supported by a sport initiative. Children have plenty of opportunities to get fresh air and exercise outdoors in all weathers.
Absolutely wonderful nursery. I am an aunt of 3 children here and have spent days at themed events and can honestly say, from observing full days with all the kids and staff here, Lisa the manager does a fantastic job. It is a safe, really happy, encouraging environment for every child. What I love the most is that each child has a lovely relationship with their nursery teacher with all the kids really loving the staff. Would absolutely 100% recommend Cotton Tails Too.
Read on Google⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This Nursery could not be any better, the staff especially (Hannah, Phoebe, Claire)are really really good at their jobs.Very helpful and will Guide you step by step (being parents for the first time, didn’t know where to start) , I would not send my children to anywhere else, can’t recommend this nursery enough. Thank you so much Cotton tails
Read on GoogleMy son has been in this Nursrey from when he turned 1 I can honestly say this Nursrey is amazing the staff are lovley and amazing At there job, I have never had a single issue here and my son has always had amazing care and LOVES to be here. Iv never had to worry about him been here I’d like to say a big Thank you to all the girls and will 100% recommend Will definitely be using this Nursrey in the future Thanks girls xx
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Date: November 2010
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