Swan Meadow Cottage Day Nursery

About this day nursery

Swan Meadow Cottage Day Nursery, located in Delph and established in 2012, has consistently achieved an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, most recently on June 1, 2023. The nursery prides itself on providing a rich and stimulating environment where children, from babies to pre-schoolers, excel in learning and play.

With a team of 31 staff, 22 of whom hold at least a level 3 early years qualification, and a manager with a level 6 qualification, the nursery ensures purposeful activities tailored to each child's needs. Children benefit from extensive time in nature, participating in activities like climbing and exploring, and even working with the Wildlife Trust.

The nursery strongly promotes health and well-being through yoga and breathing sessions, and fosters confidence through dance shows in their outdoor amphitheatre. Parents are actively involved, with opportunities to attend social events and stay-and-play sessions, and staff regularly share information to support learning at home.

The nursery also has strong community links, engaging children in events like the local 'Whit Walks' parade and hosting visits from brass bands, enriching their cultural experiences and vocabulary development. Swan Meadow Cottage Day Nursery is open from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6 pm, all year round, providing funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

What it's like

Children excel in learning and play with wonder and awe in this impeccable nursery setting. Staff use their passion to provide children with a breadth of experiences. Children's lives are enriched from the start. Children spend large amounts of time in the natural environment, where they climb, explore and investigate. All children are highly valued by staff, who know them exceptionally well. Each child shows a positive learning attitude, and they are excited to explore the nursery as soon as they arrive. Children's behaviour and manners are exceptional.