Opening hours
School Day Session: 9:00am – 3:00pm; Full Day Session: 8:00am – 5:30pm
The Pink Cottage
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
West Sussex
About this day nursery
The Pink Cottage Day Nursery, established in November 2009, operates from a welcoming detached house in Selsey, Chichester, dedicated to providing high-quality early years education and family support. The nursery caters to children aged three months to five years, offering a nurturing and homely atmosphere that balances an engaging learning environment with a focus on individual well-being.
With five well-equipped indoor play areas and an extensive, secure garden, children have ample opportunities for growth and development through play. The experienced and qualified team prioritises strong relationships with parents to ensure a holistic approach to each child's development.
The Pink Cottage embraces an ethos of maintaining a homely feel despite its growth, aiming to provide exceptional childcare that sets it apart. They offer sessions including a School Day Session from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, which includes snacks, and a Full Day Session from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, providing breakfast, snacks, and an evening meal.
They also support various government funding options to make childcare accessible.
What it's like
Children are very happy and secure at the inclusive and nurturing nursery, forming strong relationships with staff and friends. They enjoy challenges set by staff, who have high expectations, leading to strong problem-solving skills. Children of all ages confidently explore the stimulating nursery and engage in physical activities both indoors and outdoors.
Homely EnvironmentPlay-based LearningExtensive Outdoor PlayExperienced TeamCuriosity Approach
Pricing & funding
Fees include an optional monthly consumable charge which covers nappies, wipes, creams, and snacks. Parents who choose to opt out of this charge are required to provide all of their child's daily supplies and snacks.
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Good to know
- An optional consumable charge is invoiced monthly.
- If opting out, parents must supply their own nappies, wipes, nappy sacks, Sudocrem, and sun cream.
- Parents opting out must also provide two portions of snack per session.
- Parent-provided snacks must align with the nursery lunch policy.
Key facts
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
School Day Session, Full Day Session
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Pink Cottage
Last inspected 13 July 2021
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are very happy and secure at the inclusive and nurturing nursery, forming strong relationships with staff and friends. They enjoy challenges set by staff, who have high expectations, leading to strong problem-solving skills. Children of all ages confidently explore the stimulating nursery and engage in physical activities both indoors and outdoors.
Inspector highlights
- Children are very happy and secure at the inclusive and nurturing nursery.
- Children develop strong problem-solving skills.
- Staff give children's language development a high focus and support this consistently well.
- Staff are skilled teachers and use their interactions effectively to support, guide and extend children's learning.
- The management team reflects closely on the nursery and make continuous improvements to children's learning and experiences.
Areas to develop
- 1give quieter and less confident children the support they need to engage fully in their learning at all times
- 2develop further children's understanding of why certain nursery rules are important and how their actions can impact on others.
Inspection #10194114 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents are very happy with the support their children receive and the progress they make.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff support children who receive additional funding well and use the early years pupil premium money thoughtfully. Overall, staff are attentive to children's individual needs.
Outdoor space
Younger children are very adventurous outdoors and particularly enjoy going up and down a mound in the garden. Older children are also very physically active and thoroughly enjoyed a sports day session, showing strong balance, coordination and movement as they competed in fun races around the garden.
Parent Reviews of The Pink Cottage
5.0
(1)
ROSIE
6 years ago
Both of my sons go here currently, AMAZING nursery. They are thriving,building friendships and having fun! The staff are so caring and have brilliant imaginations when it comes to activities for the kiddies! The garden is my boys favourite, full of toys, bikes, sand pits and activities!
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
13 July 2021
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
View full Ofsted reportFrequently asked about The Pink Cottage
About the setting
The Pink Cottage re-registered in 2018 and operates in Selsey, West Sussex, open weekday from 8am to 5.30pm, all year. The nursery has 11 staff, all with early years qualifications between level 3 and level 6, and receives funding for free early education for two, three, and four-year-olds.
- URN
- EY559929
- Registered person
- The Pink Cottage Day Nursery Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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