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The Cottage Day Nursery # The Cottage Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 3 Lower Stone Close, Frampton Cotterell, Bristol, BS36 2LG · South Gloucestershire Number of places 50 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2022 Local authority South Gloucestershire 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 The Cottage Day Nursery, located in Bristol, offers a nurturing environment for young children. They focus on making each child's experience as enjoyable as possible, implementing a settling-in procedure that can span several sessions to ensure a smooth transition. The nursery provides varied room settings, including the Cubs Room, Tigers Room, Panthers Room, and Lions Room, each designed to cater to different age groups and developmental stages. Meals are a key part of their offering, with snacks included in the fees and a healthy home-cooked tea for children staying after 4:30 pm. They also provide lunch options, with charges for this service. The nursery emphasises a strong partnership with parents and welcomes inquiries about their services and available places. They participate in various government funding schemes to support families with childcare costs, including provisions for working parents, disadvantaged two-year-olds, and universal funding for three and four-year-olds. What it's like Children arrive happy and eager to play, confidently exploring a wide range of activities and benefiting from meaningful interactions with staff that stimulate their learning. Staff offer lots of praise and reassurance, building children's confidence and self-esteem, and encouraging them to engage with peers and staff in imaginative play. Charity-run Home-cooked meals Government funding schemes accepted ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged at a flat hourly rate for all age groups, with additional daily charges for lunch. Invoices are billed monthly in advance. Fees include snacks and afternoon tea for children staying after 4:30pm. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Good to know - Non-refundable booking fee required to secure a place, with a discount for siblings. - Fees include morning and afternoon snacks, and tea for children staying after 4.30pm. - Lunches are billed as an additional daily charge. - Invoices issued monthly at the start of the month, due by the 20th. - Full fees apply for absences due to illness or holidays taken during term time. - Late payment and late collection fees apply. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, excluding public holidays Term time / All Year All Year Established 1997 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Cottage Day Nursery Inspection date Aug 2022 Inspection no. 10234180 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194228)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/136094) 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://www.thecottagenursery.co.uk/booking-a-place/) 3 Lower Stone Close, Frampton Cotterell, Bristol, BS36 2LG [© 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#/-2.47142/51.53034/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bristol - [Day nurseries in Bristol](/search?q=Bristol) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-cottage-day-nursery-bs36-2lg-136094) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Cottage Day Nursery Last inspected 5 August 2022 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 Children arrive happy and eager to play, confidently exploring a wide range of activities and benefiting from meaningful interactions with staff that stimulate their learning. Staff offer lots of praise and reassurance, building children's confidence and self-esteem, and encouraging them to engage with peers and staff in imaginative play. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happy and eager to play. - The curriculum blends adult-initiated and child-led activities covering all seven areas of learning. - Children have opportunities, both indoors and outdoors, to build on their physical abilities. - Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a strength. - Children show that they are confident communicators from a young age. Areas to develop - 1 further support younger children to understand the impact their behaviour has on others to help them manage their feelings and behaviours effectively - 2 enhance the professional development and training of staff to focus on improving the quality of teaching further. Inspection #10234180 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50194228) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents praise the staff for their support in getting their older children ready for school. > They enjoy seeing the photos of what their children have done on the online application, which keeps them up to date on their child's learning and development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a strength of this nursery. Staff quickly identify children who may need support and communicate well with parents. The special educational needs coordinator works alongside other professionals to ensure that children receive the support that they need. Outdoor space Children have opportunities, both indoors and outdoors, to build on their physical abilities. Older children run around the garden and climb a large wooden structure. They use crates and large junk modelling to create challenging obstacle courses. ## Parent Reviews of The Cottage Day Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVl_J8rvAqBaqrgZ3Wz3Zg6-dv6xjyJrOZ5H2z16gQESEsPwHUQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) A J 9 years ago I couldn't wish to send my daughter to a better nursery every one is so lovely and at only 9 months old she does so much we already have lots of lovely art to put on our walls and the care they give is second to none. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNROU1qZGpBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48719af6111b7837:0x90e7d1e66f7a14c7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLJh34jj08pGHWEqDqN7IBoB21phzkYVrexRBtBqCR8sdU2bQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) EmilyS 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCcjdqVF9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x48719af6111b7837:0x90e7d1e66f7a14c7) Reviews from Google for The Cottage Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10441545048724739271&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2007 - September 2022 Good - August 2022 Good - October 2016 Good - September 2016 Good - June 2013 Good - April 2013 Good - August 2011 Good - August 2011 Good - July 2008 Requires improvement - July 2007 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about The Cottage Day Nursery ### Is The Cottage Day Nursery Ofsted registered? ### What outdoor space does The Cottage Day Nursery have? ### What kind of childcare setting is The Cottage Day Nursery? ### How are meals provided at The Cottage Day Nursery? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does The Cottage Day Nursery accept? ### How can The Cottage Day Nursery be contacted? ### Does The Cottage Day Nursery offer holiday club or wraparound care? ## Nearby day nurseries in Bristol Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Cottage Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Partou 100 Acre Wood Day Nursery & Pre-School Bristol · BS36 2JX 4.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-100-acre-wood-day-nursery-pre-school-bs36-2jx-ey299365) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Little Explorers Pre-school Bristol · BS36 2TG 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/little-explorers-pre-school-bs36-2tg-ey492319) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Leafy Lane Day Nursery Coalpit Heath · BS36 2TT ](/nursery/leafy-lane-day-nursery-ltd-bs36-2tt-2861944) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Winterbourne Early Years Centre At St Michaels Bristol · BS36 1LG ](/nursery/winterbourne-early-years-centre-at-st-michaels-bs36-1lg-ey537415) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Little Duckling's Bristol · BS37 9XU 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/little-duckling-s-bs37-9xu-2655160) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Silver Stars Bristol · BS36 1BN ](/nursery/silver-stars-bs36-1bn-2515377) [See all nurseries in Bristol →](/search?q=Bristol) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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