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Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school # Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school in Nottingham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Cotgrave Futures Building, Candleby Lane, NOTTINGHAM, NG12 3JG · Nottinghamshire Number of places 96 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority Nottinghamshire 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 Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school, located in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, has been providing outstanding childcare for children aged 0-4 since its registration in 2008. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated and knowledgeable manager and long-standing staff team, who are committed to giving every child the best possible start. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on developing children's speech and language skills. This is supported by staff who are adept at communicating with babies through babbling and repeating words, providing targeted language activities for toddlers, and using sign language with pre-school children. The nursery excels in creating an exciting and secure environment where children thrive, exploring various activities from sensory play for babies to imaginative re-enactments of stories for pre-schoolers. Physical development is a top priority, with daily running sessions and activities that encourage balancing and problem-solving. Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school also successfully integrates children with special educational needs or disabilities into group activities and supports children who speak English as an additional language, fostering a welcoming and inclusive setting. Our ethos In 1998 the first Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-School opened it’s doors in Bingham, Nottingham, with the ethos of providing the highest quality affordable childcare in a home from home environment. At each Serendipitys Day Nursery we create a Home from home environment so that all the children feel safe and secure to make their own little discoveries and develop to their full potential. The training programme ensures that all staff share the same Serendipitys passion and ethos as Kelly. What it's like Children arrive at the nursery happy, safe and secure, enjoying outstanding interactions with staff and exploring an exciting environment. They engage in various activities, from babies investigating sensory bottles to pre-school children re-enacting stories in a cosy tent. The nursery prioritises children's physical development, and children show respect and kindness towards staff and peers. Outstanding interactions Speech and language focus Physical development priority Dedicated staff team Inclusive environment ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school Inspection date Apr 2026 Inspection no. 10138651 Lead inspector Sharon Alleary [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303324)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY377210) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://serendipitys.co.uk/) Cotgrave Futures Building, Candleby Lane, NOTTINGHAM, NG12 3JG [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.03904/52.91009/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near NOTTINGHAM - [Day nurseries in NOTTINGHAM](/search?q=NOTTINGHAM) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=serendipitys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ng12-3jg-ey377210) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2008 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school Last inspected 14 April 2026 · Sharon Alleary What it's like to attend Children arrive at the nursery happy, safe and secure, enjoying outstanding interactions with staff and exploring an exciting environment. They engage in various activities, from babies investigating sensory bottles to pre-school children re-enacting stories in a cosy tent. The nursery prioritises children's physical development, and children show respect and kindness towards staff and peers. Inspector highlights - The extremely dedicated and knowledgeable manager and well-established staff team work tirelessly to help all children have the best possible start. - Through the manager's and staff's stringent assessment of each individual child's progress, they have developed a curriculum that is heavily focused on developing children's speech and language. - Staff instinctively know what children like to play with, and when to interact with them or allow them to explore and play independently. - Staff expertly introduce opportunities to support children in building on their knowledge about healthy lifestyles. - The manager makes excellent use of additional funding available to children, which has a highly positive impact on their lives. - Staff encourage children constantly, seeing every opportunity as a learning experience. - Staff tirelessly ensure they make children feel unique, celebrating diverse cultures and languages. - Staff work closely with parents, keeping them informed and guiding them on how to extend learning at home through initiatives like a home lending library. Inspection #10138651 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303324) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision This contributes exceptionally well to the inclusion of children with special educational needs/and or disabilities in group times. Outdoor space Children's physical development is given the highest priority in the nursery. Pre-school children take part in a daily running session, where they follow instructions to copy staff's actions. For example, they reach up high and then bend to touch their toes then run across the tennis court. EAL / language support Staff tirelessly ensure they make children feel unique. For example, they celebrate children who speak English as an additional language or have a different culture. Staff in pre-school are competent at sign language, which they use as additional communication tool for non-verbal children. ## Parent Reviews of Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLnWqUNCevvwGdPb1FSU4PHmNaJ402nfFQyEEUe4bYYoN0ilw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Matthew Collins 3 years ago My daughter comes home very happy and is clearly well taken care of. Great management, great communication and altruistic approach from the whole team. Thank you all - Matt Collins [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCMXJpLXZ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4879c507223507e5:0xf342fec3b53e19b) Reviews from Google for Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1095553301012013467&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2009 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Outstanding ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - April 2022 Outstanding - March 2022 Outstanding - December 2015 Outstanding - December 2015 Outstanding - April 2009 Good - March 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school ### Where is Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school located? ### How can Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school be contacted? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What is known about the staff team at Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school? ### What are the main strengths of Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school? ### From what age does Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school accept children? ## About the setting Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school registered in 2008 and is located in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire. It operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, with an early morning session available from 7.15am. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and employs 13 childcare staff, with 10 holding at least a level 3 early years qualification, including one with an early years degree. 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