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The Pink Cottage # The Pink Cottage Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2021) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · The Elms, Chichester Road, Chichester, PO20 0NL · West Sussex Number of places 36 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2021 Local authority West Sussex 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 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 Environment Play-based Learning Extensive Outdoor Play Experienced Team Curiosity 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-olds 15 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 Opening hours School Day Session: 9:00am – 3:00pm; Full Day Session: 8:00am – 5:30pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types School Day Session, Full Day Session ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Pink Cottage Inspection date Jul 2021 Inspection no. 10194114 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167558)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559929) 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.pink-cottage.com/) The Elms, Chichester Road, Chichester, PO20 0NL Opening hours School Day Session: 9:00am – 3:00pm; Full Day Session: 8:00am – 5:30pm [© 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#/-0.78283/50.74165/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Chichester - [Day nurseries in Chichester](/search?q=Chichester) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-pink-cottage-po20-0nl-ey559929) 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 - 1 give quieter and less confident children the support they need to engage fully in their learning at all times - 2 develop further children's understanding of why certain nursery rules are important and how their actions can impact on others. Inspection #10194114 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167558) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWKDwRnIB_E6EOE-oDyOWwv2k8L5Usr08oHeLH-Zj_GcLOgD42F=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) 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! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNjdGZlY1pREAE!2m1!1s0x48745461d335ddb1:0xb9b4f1aa0728b7ff) Reviews from Google for The Pink Cottage. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13381586105391429631&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 13 July 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167558) ## Frequently asked about The Pink Cottage ### What outdoor space does The Pink Cottage have? ### What does the staff team at The Pink Cottage look like? ## 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. 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