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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Cowdown Day Nursery # Cowdown Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Cowdown Farm House, Cowdown Lane, Andover, SP11 6LE · Hampshire Number of places 41 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Hampshire 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 Cowdown Day Nursery has been a pillar of childcare and education in Andover and its surrounding villages since 1996. This family-operated establishment is nestled within a converted farmhouse and an attached bungalow, spanning ten acres of picturesque English countryside. The nursery offers children a spacious and natural environment to learn and grow, fostering an appreciation for nature and wildlife. A unique feature is their private access to a forest, providing opportunities for adventurous 'puddle hunting' journeys. Cowdown Day Nursery provides full-day care for children ranging from 4 months to 5 years old, operating weekdays from 8 am to 6 pm, fifty weeks a year, with closures for bank holidays and a two-week Christmas break. The nursery's core philosophy is dedicated to nurturing the 'self' in each child, aiming to develop self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-worth. They focus on promoting communication and interaction skills, facilitating the development of personal and social abilities, and teaching children how to build friendships. The environment also encourages creativity, imagination, and both physical and mental learning, all within a healthy setting designed to support each child's unique and holistic development. Viewings are arranged by appointment to ensure regulatory, privacy, and safety standards are met. Our ethos Cowdown Day Nursery is dedicated to nurturing the 'self' in each child, aiming to develop self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-worth. They focus on promoting communication and interaction skills, social abilities, and creativity, imagination, and both physical and mental learning, all within a healthy setting designed to support each child's unique and holistic development. They also offer opportunities for adventurous outdoor learning through access to a forest. What it's like There is a real sense of family at this nursery. The ethos for children to develop a sense of self-worth and self-confidence is seen across the setting, as children enter the nursery happily and settle quickly. Children benefit from time with their younger and older peers as all the children come together each day to play, which boosts their confidence and helps staff to know each child well. Family-run Forest School access Rural location ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](http://www.cowdowndaynursery.co.uk) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am until 6pm, weekdays, 50 weeks of the year (closed bank holidays and 2 weeks over Christmas) Age range 4 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 1996 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Cowdown Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10311779 Lead inspector Nicky Hill Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244698)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/507866) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=cowdown-day-nursery-sp11-6le-507866) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Cowdown Day Nursery Last inspected 12 March 2024 · Nicky Hill 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 There is a real sense of family at this nursery. The ethos for children to develop a sense of self-worth and self-confidence is seen across the setting, as children enter the nursery happily and settle quickly. Children benefit from time with their younger and older peers as all the children come together each day to play, which boosts their confidence and helps staff to know each child well. Inspector highlights - Children enter the nursery happily and settle quickly. - Staff support children's language and communication well. - Children are motivated to learn and demonstrate good levels of engagement and concentration. - The management team has a good oversight of the provision and a good partnership with parents and staff. - Staff promote children's independence and encourage them to make choices. Areas to develop - 1 enhance the support in place for children who are learning English as an additional language so that practice is consistent across the nursery in developing children's communication and language skills - 2 focus more sharply on the provision for outdoor play, to increase opportunities for children to have daily fresh air and physical exercise. Inspection #10311779 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244698) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on the nurturing and welcoming staff and the family feel of the nursery. > They feel well informed and appreciate that staff take the time to teach children to find the joy in things and to enjoy being young. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Staff do not plan well enough for outdoor play. Opportunities for children to benefit from fresh air and take part in physical exercise outdoors are not consistent, and staff do not always recognise when children need to let off steam. EAL / language support Although staff accurately identify children's next steps in learning, their support for children who are learning English as an additional language (EAL) is not consistent. Some staff have developed good ways to aid children's communication and language skills, such as by using simple sign language and working closely with parents to understand children's skills in their home language, and by teaching other children words such as 'hello' and 'goodbye' in children's home languages. However, these strategies have not been shared across all the rooms to ensure a common approach to how staff support children who are learning EAL to make the best progress. ## Parent Reviews of Cowdown Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKvHd_Qo8F1yk_fKKBRIDSlycP3bISL_ZdqURkqtBk27Lqteg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Vicki Streeter 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnX1lmblJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x48740648e09eb147:0xe207892c8e356e29) Reviews from Google for Cowdown Day Nursery. 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