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The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street)

Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2023)
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4.8(16 parent reviews) ·55 Bedford Street, DERBY, DE22 3PD · Derby
Number of places
27 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Derby

About this day nursery

What it's like

The nursery uniquely specialises in the care of babies and children up to the age of two years. Leaders and staff have a deep understanding of how positive relationships help these very young children to achieve the best possible outcomes. Babies and young children build incredibly strong bonds with key staff, which helps them to feel settled and confident in their environment.

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Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street)

Last inspected 5 May 2023 · Mel Walker

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

The nursery uniquely specialises in the care of babies and children up to the age of two years. Leaders and staff have a deep understanding of how positive relationships help these very young children to achieve the best possible outcomes. Babies and young children build incredibly strong bonds with key staff, which helps them to feel settled and confident in their environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have high expectations of all children and plan an ambitious curriculum.
  • Babies and young children make rapid progress relevant to their starting points.
  • Babies and young children are curious and have a positive attitude to play and learning.
  • Staff help babies and young children to build their independence.
  • Staff are supported exceptionally well by the manager.
Inspection #10280692 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of staff.

They comment that staff are knowledgeable and thoughtful and that nothing is too much trouble.

They state that staff offer high-quality support to back up what they are doing at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children's progress is closely monitored and supported by the manager, special educational needs coordinator and staff. As a result, potential gaps in children's learning are quickly closed. For example, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and their families are invited to a soft-play session at the weekend.

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.

Parent Reviews of The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street)

4.8
(16)
Mack Milly
8 months ago

Our Daughter loves it here, the nursery nurses are fantastic and we feel very comfortable with them looking after our little girl. She comes home and always talks about them. I've not got one negative thing to say about the nursery. She's progressing and growing into such a fantastic clever little girl. I don't want to write any of the nurses names, but Amelia has her special ones.

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Paige Gardner
a year ago

I’ve had 2 children in this nursery from baby room to the pre school room and I’ve not one bad thing to say! The staff are all amazing and caring and made my toddler blossomed being here, a special mention to Alison and Cheryl who are always making amazing meals. The nursery itself is one of the best in Derby and the space available is truly incredible and definitely worth driving out the way for. The outdoor areas are incredible, there is no where else I would want my children to be! 🥰

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Raj Lakhman
a year ago

Wonderful Experience at The Cottage Day Nursery! (Uttoxeter Rd, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9AX) Our child attended The Cottage Day Nursery from September 2023 to August 2024, and we couldn’t be happier with the progress they made. They had delayed speech, but the staff provided excellent support, and we saw significant improvement in language skills over the year. The staff are warm, attentive, and truly care about each child’s development. The nursery is well-managed, with fantastic facilities that keep the children engaged and learning through play. The meals provided are healthy and varied, which was a great plus for us. Overall, the nursery offers excellent value for money. The positive impact on our child’s development has been invaluable, and we’re so grateful for the care and attention they received. Thank you, Cottage Day Nursery, for making the year so special!

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K Chiz
4 years ago

Both my children went to the cottage nursery on Bedford Street with my daughter just graduating preschool to start in reception this year. We couldn't be happier with our children's development, they always loved going to nursery and the nursery staff have been fantastic over the past 7 and a half years. Staff are very passionate about the children and make parents feel very welcome and involved. Everyone is so friendly and the facilities are amazing, they constantly upgrade equipment and change the environment so the children never tire of themes or toys. We would highly recommend the cottage to anyone!

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Louise Henchcliffuu fr.
4 years ago

My son has attended the cottage day nursery from 9 months old till he started at school a couple of weeks ago. I always felt so comfortable leaving my son in the care of the wonderful girls, led by a fantastic management team who always looked after him so well with so much love and care and they develop a great relationship with us as parents too. My boy was always so happy and excited to go, which as a parent made me feel so happy to know he was happy and comfortable without me. The cottage facilities are absolutely fantastic especially the outdoor area..wow its amazing. I would recommend the cottage day nursery time and time again to anyone and everyone, my son was so happy here for over 3 years and i was gutted when it came his time to leave.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2004

  • June 2023Outstanding
  • May 2023Outstanding
  • August 2017Outstanding
  • August 2017Outstanding
  • May 2014Good
  • April 2014Good
  • July 2010Outstanding
  • July 2010Outstanding
  • August 2006Outstanding
  • January 2004Good

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