Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
Leigh Cottage Childcare
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2023)
Number of places
61 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Wiltshire
About this day nursery
Leigh Cottage Childcare, established in 2007 and re-registered in 2021, provides an outstanding early years experience for children aged 0-4 years. 30pm, the day nursery fosters a nurturing environment where children are exceptionally valued by staff who have high ambitions for their development.
The curriculum is thoughtfully planned and innovative, stimulating all children's interests, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator works to ensure comprehensive support for children with SEND.
Inspectors observed excellent care and respect from staff, who skillfully tailor learning to individual needs and interests, both indoors and outdoors. Children are encouraged to be independent and make their own choices, for example, by choosing their own snacks and engaging in extra activities based on their votes.
Parents consistently commend the day nursery for recognising each child as an individual and appreciating the detailed communication regarding their child's daily activities and development. The overall effectiveness of the provision was rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2023.
Our ethos
Leigh Cottage Childcare's approach is centred on learning through play, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. They emphasise creative arts and offer quiet spaces, aiming to deliver exceptional care and education as reflected in their Ofsted "Outstanding" rating.
What it's like
Children thrive at this outstanding setting. They are exceptionally valued by nurturing staff, who have high ambitions for them all. Staff show children excellent care and respect, really listening and noticing what children would like. Children are extremely happy and settled, showing they feel safe. They behave particularly well and are kind to adults and each other. Older children form lovely relationships and work cooperatively together.
Outstanding leadershipSkilled staffIndividualised learningStrong SEND supportExcellent communicationPromotes independence
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Age range
0-8 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Full Day
Waitlist
Waiting list
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Leigh Cottage Childcare
Last inspected 12 June 2023 · Joanne Neenan
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children thrive at this outstanding setting. They are exceptionally valued by nurturing staff, who have high ambitions for them all. Staff show children excellent care and respect, really listening and noticing what children would like. Children are extremely happy and settled, showing they feel safe. They behave particularly well and are kind to adults and each other. Older children form lovely relationships and work cooperatively together.
Inspector highlights
- Managers are passionate and have high expectations. They are keen to continually improve the already excellent nursery.
- Staff skilfully tailor learning to individual children's needs and interests.
- Skilled staff support children to come up with their own solutions and be independent.
- Children have many engaging opportunities to learn about good oral hygiene throughout the nursery.
- Staff place a high emphasis on children being in control of their own choices.
Inspection #10291734 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents love the way the nursery sees their children as individuals and values and nurtures their uniqueness. They appreciate the way that staff know exactly what their children have been doing during the day and how they are developing. Communication with parents is excellent.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff provide a thoughtfully planned out, innovative curriculum that stimulates all children's interests, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Inspection history
Date: June 2023
- July 2023Outstanding
- June 2023Outstanding
Frequently asked about Leigh Cottage Childcare
About the setting
Leigh Cottage Childcare opened in 2007 and re-registered in 2021. It is located in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire. The nursery is open on weekdays, all year from 7.30am to 5.30pm. It is in receipt of funding for the provision of early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The nursery employs 21 members of staff. Of these, four hold an appropriate level 6 early years qualification, one holds a level 5 qualification, 13 hold a level 3 qualification, two hold a level 2 qualification and one is unqualified.
- URN
- 2644432
- Registered person
- D K Eastwood Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Not applicable
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