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Snowdrop Cottage Day Nursery # Snowdrop Cottage Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2022) · 4.3 (6 parent reviews) · 56 St. Mary Street, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 3JW · Wiltshire Number of places 26 places Age range 0–2 yrs Last inspected Feb 2022 Local authority Wiltshire About - About - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Snowdrop Cottage Day Nursery, located in Chippenham, was registered in 2013 and operates for 51 weeks of the year, closing for one week between Christmas and New Year. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm each weekday, catering to children aged 0 to 2 years with a capacity for 26 children. The setting provides a welcoming and friendly environment where children are happy and safe, and babies and young children settle quickly with their special adults. The enthusiastic staff, numbering 12, including one with early years professional status and another with qualified teacher status, ensure that the curriculum is tailored to individual needs and backgrounds. They maintain strong partnerships with parents, sharing updates on children's progress and home routines. The nursery prides itself on fostering personal development, encouraging children to persevere and acquire new skills, and developing good physical skills. Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with managers monitoring children's welfare closely and collaborating with external agencies when needed. What it's like Children show that they are happy and safe in this welcoming and friendly nursery. Babies and young children settle quickly with their special adults, confidently exploring the toys and activities on offer. Children flourish as the curriculum is based on their individual needs, with staff supporting their development and encouraging new skills. Parents report that the nursery treats their children as individuals. Welcoming environment Individualised curriculum Strong parent partnerships Good physical development Effective safeguarding ## Key facts Opening hours 8am and 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. It is closed for one week between Christmas and New Year. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2013 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Snowdrop Cottage Day Nursery Last inspected 28 February 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children show that they are happy and safe in this welcoming and friendly nursery. Babies and young children settle quickly with their special adults, confidently exploring the toys and activities on offer. Children flourish as the curriculum is based on their individual needs, with staff supporting their development and encouraging new skills. Parents report that the nursery treats their children as individuals. Inspector highlights - Children show that they are happy and safe in this welcoming and friendly nursery. - Babies and young children settle quickly with their special adults. - Children flourish in this nursery as the curriculum is based on children's individual needs and backgrounds. - Staff work very closely with parents to follow children's home routines and incorporate their interests into their day. - Partnerships with parents are very good overall. Parents report that the nursery treats their children as individuals. - Managers offer staff professional development opportunities and have clear priorities for improvement in the nursery. - Staff know the children and their individual needs very well and place a strong focus on developing children's language, physical and social skills. - Children develop good physical skills. - Staff promote children's communication and language very well. Areas to develop - 1 Train staff to implement new ideas to maintain and extend children's concentration and learning even further, particularly during singing sessions. - 2 Develop partnerships with parents even further so that all parents know their children's individual next steps and can support their learning and development at home. Inspection #10210353 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180655) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Snowdrop Cottage Day Nursery Inspection date Feb 2022 Inspection no. 10210353 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50180655)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY461482) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=snowdrop-cottage-day-nursery-sn15-3jw-ey461482) ## Parent Reviews of Snowdrop Cottage Day Nursery 4.3 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJtT2z0yGEzME7xiiIrKtRs-rmqW-9TMB143eaudTt_Y0ZxfA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Charlotte 10 years ago Snowdrop is a wonderful nursery full of amazing staff. Our little girl is so happy and this makes dropping her off such a pleasure. When we pick her up she is excited to show us what she has been doing and babbles away about her day. There is a real community feel from the moment you step into the door. We are so happy we found this gem of a nursery! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnMlk2X0JREAE!2m1!1s0x48717ad6c839f6e1:0xef0dcf87fc7ebd3f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW93TwnnOhpxrnHMCOihCEmSwrHlHj_DIJTVQpywh1BQFRj-ZY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Mike Morris 2 years ago I have recommend snowdrop on numerous occasions. Absolutely fantastic nursery. They go the extra mile, my daughter excelled with their support and loved her time there. Thank you to Amy and the team! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkdW9TZXF3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48717ad6c839f6e1:0xef0dcf87fc7ebd3f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJoBopvG7aeqtZaz9lVaKCv6nJXqLLAoY03deQCxDgENctMOw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Matthew Marris 10 years ago I've visited Snowdrop Cottage a few times to pick my niece up, what a lovely place! Great staff who really care about the children and their development and the outside space looks really fun. I'm a bit jealous of the food they get too! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBbzV2bU9nEAE!2m1!1s0x48717ad6c839f6e1:0xef0dcf87fc7ebd3f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV3unJTV9WuTYqzuGJ-xOaVybNHwEZJdwD6bJbJsiyujD1pZAHX=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Ian Fry 10 years ago Having been there from the start I have seen my child grow in confidence and knowledge thanks to the efforts of the fantastic staff of Snowdrop Cottage. They are warm and caring and innovative I cannot recommend it highly enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBaTRITGtnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48717ad6c839f6e1:0xef0dcf87fc7ebd3f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLs9c_mxNuSQm7cL5llaEnNa8taaOrFewCZToUiNSFWnzBrpQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Liz Perks 10 years ago My grandson attends this nursery, the care and safety of the children is always excellent in my opinion and as an ex health visitor I have seen many nurseries in my time. Communication between staff and carers is always a strong point . [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRakxMR1Z3EAE!2m1!1s0x48717ad6c839f6e1:0xef0dcf87fc7ebd3f) Reviews from Google for Snowdrop Cottage Day Nursery. 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