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Cottontails Day Nursery - Burtonwood Village

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
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5.0(7 parent reviews) ·Mercer Street, Burtonwood, Warrington, WA5 4JJ · Warrington
Number of places
74 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Warrington

About this day nursery

Cottontails Day Nursery, located in Burtonwood, Warrington, has been a cornerstone of early childhood education since its establishment in 1996. The nursery is dedicated to fostering a safe, secure, and stimulating learning experience for children from three months to five years old.

It boasts a rich indoor and outdoor environment designed with captivating visual and physical stimuli to spark curiosity and engagement in young minds. A key strength of Cottontails lies in its team of highly qualified and committed staff who are passionate about their profession and dedicated to nurturing the development of each child.

The nursery prides itself on offering nutritious, home-cooked meals prepared by a dedicated chef, accommodating various dietary needs. This focus on holistic well-being, combined with a strong emphasis on independent thought and proactive partnerships with parents, aims to provide children with a robust foundation for their future and to prepare Pre-School aged children for school.

What it's like

Children have a positive start to their education, making friends and forming secure attachments with staff. They are safe, content, and deeply engaged in learning through a wealth of resources. Staff set high expectations to ensure children

Established since 1996Home-cooked mealsExperienced and dedicated staffFocus on school readiness

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges flat rates across all age groups for full day, morning, and afternoon sessions. A minimum booking commitment is required to secure a place. Funded placements may incur additional fees for food, and rates are reviewed annually in June.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Full day£46.00 / day
  • Morning Session£23.00 / session
  • Afternoon Session£23.00 / session

Good to know

  • Minimum booking of 1 full day or 2 half day sessions is required.
  • Fees for food may be charged for grant funded placements only.
  • An annual price review takes place in June each year.
  • Fees shown are applicable from July 2019.

Key facts

Session types

Full Day, Morning Session, Afternoon Session

Food

Home cooked, highly nutritious and healthy meals from our dedicated chef, meeting all dietary needs.

Opening hours

Mon-Fri 7.30am - 6.00pm

Age range

3 months up to 5 years-old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cottontails Day Nursery - Burtonwood Village

Last inspected 6 July 2022 · Amanda Richards

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 have a positive start to their education, making friends and forming secure attachments with staff. They are safe, content, and deeply engaged in learning through a wealth of resources. Staff set high expectations to ensure children

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know their key children very well and comprehensively track progress to decide next learning steps.
  • Staff extend children
  • s learning during play, encouraging comparison and treating play as meaningful learning.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good, with strategies like visual cards and signing.
  • Children have extremely positive attitudes towards learning, showing eagerness to explore, learn, and persevere.
  • The management team is passionate about providing quality care and education, with highly qualified staff regularly attending tailored training.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider how mealtimes are organised so that babies do not wait longer than necessary for food.
Inspection #10239243 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are very happy with the care the nursery provides.

They value the communication they receive through an online system.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is good. Staff use strategies such as visual cards and signing to promote children

Outdoor space

All age groups have access to dedicated outdoor areas. Children move freely between the inside and outside spaces, making their own choices and directing their own learning.

Parent Reviews of Cottontails Day Nursery - Burtonwood Village

5.0
(7)
Mipsy McTaff
a year ago

So lucky to have such an excellent nursery local to me, my son has been going for 8 months. We put that he's vegan on the form, not even had to have a conversation about it, and they've fed him vegan perfectly ever since. Appreciate the inclusivity. He also runs in and enjoys himself in toddler room

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Natalie Kershaw
5 years ago

My son attends Cottontails and absolutely loves it. He has made great friends, the staff are excellent. The staff are so helpful, know their job really well and take the time to get to know your child and their family. The management team are also great always quick to respond and very friendly. He does so many activities and learns so much. I couldn’t be happier with this nursery and the start of his learning journey. Can’t wait to send my daughter.

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Gemma F
4 years ago

I could not recommend this nursery anymore. If you are looking for a nursery to truly take care of you child and feel like a home from home, this is the place for you. My children have been to various different settings due to us moving from Dubai to North Wales with my parents before settling in Warrington and this nursery is my absolute favourite. From the regular communication of activities the kids will be doing each term to the photos they upload so you can see what your child has been upto, I absolutely love it. Harriet, the Managing Director, will go out of her way to try and accommodate you and make you and your little one feel valued and welcome. All the staff are super professional, friendly and fantastic, I don't have one fault. Don't look anywhere else, you won't be disappointed. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Zowie Slevin
7 years ago

Both my boys attend and love the after-school club and holiday club. It is run by a lovely practitioner that provides lots of fantastic well planned activities for my children. Great all round service. Would highly recommend this setting to anyone.

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Emma Reilly
7 years ago

Both my girls really enjoy creative kids club!!!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

6 July 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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