Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley

Nuffield Health Cottingley, Cottingley New Road, Bingley BD16 1TZ
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  • Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley, Bingley
Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley is a high-quality early years childcare provision based on the site of Nuffield Health’s Cottingley Fitness and Wellbeing gym. Babies from 3 months to 2 years, toddlers from 2 - 3 years and pre-schoolers from 3 - 5 years are all welcome to enjoy their first-rate facilities and stimulating environments, which provide fun and learning for inquisitive little minds.

The nursery benefits from enclosed outdoor garden, freshly prepared home cooked meals and snacks (special dietary requirement are always catered for), brand new resources, free swimming lessons, free all day parking for nursery parents who may commute to work and a free gym membership with every full-time place.

They accept standard free childcare (15 hours funding) and the extended 30 hours free childcare (funding).

Main Nursery hours 08:00 - 18:00, they operate an early drop off 07:00 - 08:00 service.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Samantha Lund (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Registered Charity Number

  • 205533

Total Places for Children

  • 57

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • AM Session £36.00
    PM Session £36.00
    All Day session £58.50
    Extended All Day Session £60.50
    Early Drop Off (7am - 8am) £7.00

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Ample parking available with parent and child spaces also.

Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley Reviews (69)

9.9

Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.929) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley has 69 reviews.

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Review from Amena M (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Nuffy Bear for the past two years, and my 14-month-old for the past three months. They both love all the staff at Cottingley, and they are all so incredibly supportive. They all always have a smile on their face, which makes drop-off that little bit easier! The staff work
so hard in helping the children learn and develop through guided play, independent play and conversation. Any points in my little ones' development that I have been working on at home, I have mentioned to the staff, and they implement ways to help them at nursery, which is definitely helping with their progress. They all go above and beyond for the little ones, and it is reflected in how happy they are at nursery. Thank you to all the staff at Cottingley for all your hard work.
Reply from Samantha Lund, Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley
Thank you for your lovely feedback and for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad your children are enjoying their journeys at Nuffy Bear!
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Review from Kanika N (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my sons have attended Nuffy Bear Day Nursery over the last few years and have loved their time there. The staff are all incredibly caring and supportive and have gone above and beyond to help our kids learn and develop.
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Review from Azimah T (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been a part of this wonderful nursery for over a year, and the experience has been nothing short of outstanding. The caring and dedicated staff have created a nurturing environment that has not only helped my daughter grow, but has also provided me with peace of mind. The progress she’s
made is remarkable and it really is down to the quality of learning, playtime and care she has received. Nuffy Bear Day Nursery is truly a place where my daughter thrives and receives the best care and education. Thank you to the whole team.
Reply from Samantha Lund, Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley
Hi. Thank you so much for your kind words. They really do mean so much to the whole team. It's a pleasure to have you and your family with us at Nuffy Bear.
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Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined at 10 months and she’s now just over 2 - she is so excited to go every week, she squeals as we enter the car park. They do so much everyday! Staff are great, communication is really good. The rooms, equipment and whole environment is spotless - would highly recommend.
Reply from Samantha Lund, Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley
Thank you so much for a lovely review and giving us 5 stars in everything! We are so glad Nuffy Bear is meeting all of your needs and makes your daughter so excited to come.
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Review from Alexandra H (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery for 7 months now - we can see the care that every person at the nursery puts into his well-being and time there. He loves going so much that we never have any tantrums at drop-off - he’s straight into playing. We really like the regular development updates
that we get from his key worker and that we get requests for input into his education every month. We can see how he is developing and being around the other children is really helping him progress.
Reply from Samantha Lund, Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley
Thank you for your lovely feedback and for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad your son is enjoying his journey at Nuffy Bear!
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Review from Jo N (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started when he was 6 months old and I was very nervous about him settling in. The ladies were absolutely brilliant with him and now one month later he is all smiles during drop-off and pickup! I am kept updated by the app and I get photos and videos throughout the day so I can see what
he is doing which really helps calm my mama nerves down!
Reply from Samantha Lund, Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so glad that your nerves have settled! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review for Nuffy Bear.
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Review from Fiona M (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Helpful and friendly staff, who genuinely care about my daughter.
The setting is very welcome with lots of toys and activities.
Lovely grounds. The pond makes for great walks and my daughter likes spotting the geese that nest here each year.
Reply from Samantha Lund, Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are so glad you and your daughter enjoy Nuffy Bear. We also love spotting the geese on our walks!
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Review from Jodie C (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have always found the staff at Nuffy Bear to be friendly, professional and child-focused.
My son's individual needs are met, and I would absolutely recommend this nursery and preschool to other parents.
Reply from Samantha Lund, Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased you and your son are enjoying Nuffy Bear and greatly appreciate you recommending us.
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Review from Omar A (Father of Child) published on 2 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Good nursery, very friendly staff. My daughter had two tough weeks settling in but the staff were very patient and now she loves coming to nursery.
Reply from Samantha Lund, Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your lovely feedback. We are so pleased your daughter is enjoying her time at Nuffy Bear.
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Review from Nikkola W (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has always enjoyed his time at Nuffy Bear. We looked for a nursery which could offer our child lots of activities because he is always on the go! He has attended for 2 years now. Recently, the manager and staff have been working super hard to get a good Ofsted following a shocking result from
a previous inspection. As a parent I was shocked at the result because I know that my child is very happy there, so felt the previous result was an unfair reflection. Ofsted result now is good following a recent inspection and this reflects the environment. The staff really care about the children, plan lots of activities to keep them entertained and the food options are very good. Our son has some allergies and the nursery work with us through the process of elimination and tailors his diet accordingly. He is always happy to go to nursery, has made some lovely little friends and loves the staff, in particular his key worker. Great little nursery.
Reply from Samantha Lund, Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear that you and your son are enjoying your time at Nuffy Bear.
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff in the baby room (and other rooms) are really lovely and take the time to always update me on my son's progress. My son is extremely happy and well looked after. Since my son started at 8 months old he's progressed wonderfully. I always enjoy talking to the staff to see what he has been up
to each day.
Reply from Samantha Lund, Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to hear that you are enjoying your time at Nuffy Bear.
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent Care. Kind and attentive staff. Individualised care plan, activities plan for each child. Lots of opportunities for parents to engage in activities happening at the nursery.
Reply from Samantha Lund, Manager at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Your support and engagement is very much appreciated. We are pleased to hear that you are enjoying your time at Nuffy Bear.
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Review from Dominika Z (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending nursery for four months now and we couldn't be happier with our experience. He loves coming to nursery and is always happy.
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Review from Kaley M (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter continues to thrive at Nuffy Bear Day Nursery. She has been coming since she was six months old and they have encouraged her to grow and develop in a fun environment. She is now more confident in her social and communication skills. She loves coming into nursery and has made special bonds
with her key workers. Thank you for taking such great care of our daughter.
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has now been coming to Nuffy Bear Day Nursery for over a year, he always walks in with a smile on his face and it is clear to see he is well cared for. All of the staff show a passion for the job and clearly care for all of the children. We are always kept up to date with his progress and he
has developed so much in the last year with their help and support.
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Review from Katie T (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We think Nuffy Bear is fab! The staff are friendly and caring and the children are encouraged to explore and be independent. I especially like that the food is healthy and nutritious.
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Review from K H (Father of Child) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think overall the nursery is doing a fantastic job. The staff are very friendly and are fantastic with my daughters, especially one of them who I feel has come on so much since being here. I would say the nursery is more like family than nursery workers. The only thing I would say is if a member of
staff is getting on and supporting a child, that interaction should stay and the bond remains rather than changing due to short staff. Overall they are all doing a great job.
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Review from Elizabeth G (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are thrilled with the confidence and development this nursery continues to give to our children. They are now in preschool and the progress they continue to make is amazing. Their key worker is brilliant, an essential part of our children's development. They are on board with anything we ask them
to focus on and welcome suggestions. We couldn't ask for better. We get daily updates and celebrate the day's wins! Our children love the nursery and so do we. We would recommend Nuffy Bear Day Nursery to any family, they go above and beyond.
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Review from Annette N (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can’t recommend Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley highly enough. Our son and daughter absolutely love nursery, thanks to the support, encouragement and patience of their various key workers. The nursery is well staffed, has undergone recent refurbishments, both inside and out, and provides everything
our little ones need to thrive. Our son particularly likes his weekly swimming lessons, and our daughter loves her time playing outside on the manor grounds and dancing in the dance studio on the rainier days! Thank you to everyone!
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has come on leaps and bounds since starting at Nuffy Bear. The staff are helpful and caring. The manager has been flexible around our needs. I can't fault them.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.929)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.929) out of 10 for Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.929 for Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley is calculated as follows: ( (224 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 240 Ratings = 4.929
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Nuffy Bear Day Nursery Cottingley is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 57 number of registered child places is 11.4, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Sammie Lund

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2004

I have worked in Early Years for the past 18 years. Growing up I always knew that I wanted to work with young people. So when I left school I knew exactly which path I wanted to take. I qualified as a Level 3 practitioner, I found work here in Cottingley and I've been here ever since. I have always been passionate about supporting babies and young children with their learning and developing, paying particular attention to patterns in behaviour and for what each child needs individually to thrive. I love watching the children in our care grow and being a part of that support network for their families.
18 years I have worked at Nuffy Bear previously known as Cottingley Manor and I have enjoyed every minute.
As I progressed through my career I knew that I wanted to share that knowledge I have gained during that time with other practitioners so that together we can achieve great outcomes for all children.

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