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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoOwner
- Clarendon Cottage School Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Louise Wakefield (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 23
Total Places for Children
- 80
Age Range
- from 0 years 0 months
- to 4 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:30-18:00
- Tuesday 07:30-18:00
- Wednesday 07:30-18:00
- Thursday 07:30-18:00
- Friday 07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
The Cottage Nursery Reviews (149)
The Cottage Nursery has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.035) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Cottage Nursery has 149 reviews.
As first-time parents, we were naturally very nervous about finding the right childcare provider for our child. We visited six different childcare providers in the local area but as soon as we visited The Cottage we knew that this was the provider that we wanted to send our child to. The nursery is extremely well-run. There has always been clear communication between the board, the senior management team and parents. No issue (no matter how small) is ever a problem. There have been times when the nursery has put in place additional arrangements to support our child. They place an emphasis on education and well-being, two things which we value greatly. Our child enjoys going to nursery and playing with their friends but has also grown fond of all of the staff. This is something that you can't put a price on. I would strongly recommend The Cottage Nursery as a safe and stimulating childcare setting.
My son goes to The Cottage Nursery three times a week and it's just such a fantastic place. His development has come on brilliantly, the staff are so welcoming every single day and the learning environment is just great. Would highly recommend this nursery!
The staff are very friendly and engaging, it’s nice to receive a round-up of our little boy's day when we pick him up and we enjoy hearing how he’s got on within that day.
I really enjoy receiving the updates on the app of his day, it’s so lovely to see all the activities he has been up to, all adding to his development.
The room our little boy is in recently got redecorated and has had a nice refresh. I like how the nursery is reinvesting and keeping standards up, this is a big tick box for me.
I highly recommend the nursery, my niece also came here and for us, it was so great to get a place for our little boy.
Both of our daughters have attended the nursery and have received excellent care. Our youngest is in the youngest room at the moment and is thriving. All of the staff are wonderful and our daughter has so much fun every day with the activities planned for her.
Since our son joined the nursery at the beginning of 2023, he has excelled in all areas of his development and all aspects of the skill set he already had. He absolutely loves going and from what we're told, he's great with all the staff and other children. We can't thank The Cottage Nursery enough for his development.
The staff are absolutely lovely and I have no doubts about the care they give to my kids.
I’m so glad I chose this nursery for them because they are given the opportunity to thrive in everything.
My granddaughter has attended nursery for a few years now. She is so happy there and loves attending. She has truly blossomed during her time at nursery and made lots of friends. Everything from her social skills to her vocabulary has come on faster than I ever imagined. The staff are so welcoming to both parents/family and children. The staff are first class - extremely knowledgeable and place the well-being of the children at the core of everything they do.
I cannot praise this nursery highly enough! The staff are so friendly and welcoming, my baby boy only started a couple of months ago and he seems to have settled in so well. He does painting, storytime, music classes, messy play and so many more fun activities! The staff always take the time to tell me in detail what my little boy has been up to. He is usually quite clingy but will happily go straight to any of the girls when we drop him off - which says a lot. The management is also excellent, I cannot fault this nursery. It is outstanding in all areas!
Absolutely love The Cottage Nursery. My daughter is very happy there and they could not do more for her. The staff love her like their own. I know she is in safe hands every day and she is thriving in this environment. I couldn't recommend it more!
My granddaughter has attended the nursery since July 2022 and has come on leaps and bounds. The staff are excellent with her and encourage her to reach every milestone. The sensory room in the badger's room is fantastic and creates a calming and stimulating environment for all the children.
My daughter attends The Cottage Nursery, four days per week. My partner and I could not have picked a better nursery for her. The nursery gives my daughter the highest standard of care, and her confidence and abilities have been well nurtured under the care of the staff. The communication is excellent. Highly recommend.
My little boy started here in January and has settled in so well. The staff have all been amazing, especially given that we’ve been struggling with dietary needs in this time. They’ve supported us every step of the way and been really understanding. He loves all of his teachers and really does enjoy spending the days with them.
My child has been attending The Cottage Nursery since he was 8 months old and he is now 2. He has built really strong relationships with the staff and enjoys his time at the nursery. He is always learning new things and making lots of friends. The management is approachable and accommodating.
Both of my children have attended The Cottage Nursery and I would highly recommend to others that are looking for a childcare provider for the early years. The staff and management are understanding of my needs as a parent and that of my child. They have played such a vital role in the development of both my children and it is a joy seeing and hearing what they have been learning on a daily basis from the staff and posts input on the app.
My son has been attending the nursery since September 2022. He absolutely loves it there! The staff are brilliant, really caring, thoughtful, and always looking to ensure my son is happy and enjoying his time at nursery. They offer loads of brilliant activities and are always doing something new from the Chinese new year, to pamper days to Christmas parties. The nursery is super organised and always feel I know what is happening and am reassured that they take amazing care of my son. The staff are so friendly and keen to meet the individual needs of every child. Absolutely brilliant.
There is a clear emphasis on sensory play and learning through play. I am very grateful for the care they provide.
Our son has been attending The Cottage Nursery for the last 11 months since he turned 1. The team are excellent caring, affectionate and they always want the best for our son. It's reassuring the care, nurture and affection given to him. We have seen him grow in confidence and we feel grateful and lucky that he has a place at The Cottage Nursery. The team are a real credit, fantastic.
Both my children have attended The Cottage Nursery, 1 currently still attending. They have both loved attending. The girls that work there do an amazing job with our children.
Couldn't be happier, my daughter has attended since October 2022. She has dietary requirements due to allergies and the staff have been excellent. I really can't speak any higher of the place, friendly, well organised and informative since we first walked through the doors. The staff are so hard working and really are key to my daughter's development. Thank you to all the staff.
Fantastic nursery. The staff are excellent and really work hard, providing us with good feedback and handovers when collecting my son. Thank you for all your hard work and for making my son's time at nursery a memorable one.
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- Recipient: The Cottage NurseryDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024
- Recipient: The Cottage NurseryDate: Friday 28 Apr 2023
- Recipient: The Cottage NurseryDate: Friday 29 Apr 2022
Meet the Team (4)
I have been with the company a very long time and during that time I have worked within all the age ranges including working at the prep school.
I love my role and love to see the progression of children. When in the room with the children I enjoy cooking activities. I also enjoy being able to support my staff to progress.
I enjoy working at the Cottage Nursery because supporting the children to develop is a very rewarding job.
I enjoy reading with the children to help support and develop their literacy and communication and language skills.
I enjoy working at the Cottage Nursery because it is a well run nursery that values each child as an individual and the nursery staff are motivated to support the children and their development.
I enjoy reading with the children to support and extend their literacy and communication and language knowledge.
I enjoy working for the Cottage Nursery as I love caring for the children in such a warm and friendly environment.
My favourite activities are messy and outdoor play as it gives the children the opportunity to be creative and explore the world around them.
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