Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery

19 Thackeray's Lane, Woodthorpe, Nottingham NG5 4HT
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Welcome to Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery, a truly magical place where children from nine months to five years old embark on unforgettable journeys of discovery, growth, and wonder. Since 1937, Coteswood House has been a cherished home from home setting, offering a warm, nurturing environment that celebrates each child’s unique personality and potential.

At Coteswood, every day is an adventure. Guided by passionate, dedicated teachers and staff, children thrive in an atmosphere designed to spark curiosity and encourage creativity. Here, children develop confidence, social skills, and independence through an array of engaging, hands-on activities.

The weekly Forest School sessions, held both at the nearby park and in the on-site forest school area, let children explore the beauty of the natural world, building resilience and a deep connection with nature. And with an open-door policy and an interactive online learning journal, parents can feel connected every step of the way, sharing in their child’s development and daily discoveries.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Coteswood House Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Lisa Wise & Ben Marshall (Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 36

Age Range

  • from 0 years 9 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Available on request

Opening 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 & Christmas

Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery Reviews (31)

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Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.975) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery has 31 reviews.

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Review from H N (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wanted to just send a quick message to all the team at Coteswood to say how grateful and lucky we feel every day that we found you guys for our daughter.


It feels so much like a family and she always comes home to us each day beaming with stories from her day.


I hope you all remember every day the

amazing impact you have on children's lives and families. Helping our little ones grow and flourish. It will be incredibly hard when she says goodbye next year for school
Reply from Lisa Wise, Manager at Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your review,…read more
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Review from Rachael H (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Parting with your 9-month old baby and putting your trust into strangers is a daunting and scary prospect. The staff at Coteswood House eased all our concerns and our now 19-month old loves going to nursery. The activities and experiences that the children have help development and learning. We are
kept up to date daily of activities and also food intake. We highly recommend Coteswood House and our second child is already signed up to go once they are old enough.
Reply from Lisa Wise, Manager at Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Rachael. We know how big a step it is to trust others with your baby, and we're so pleased to hear that our team helped make that transition easier for your…read more
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Review from Helen H (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend Coteswood house enough, the staff are so lovely and my little girl adores going each morning. She is in the baby room and has been attending since her first birthday. The staff in her room are nurturing, kind and caring and I know she is in such good hands! I love the updates we receive
each day on the app as I can see what she is getting up to and it is obvious how happy she is. Choosing a nursery is a big thing and our little one is our first making it even more of a big decision but I'm so pleased with how well she has settled in. She has access to a lovely garden area which they use regularly, the resources in the room are carefully chosen for their age and the guided activities each day give her lots of opportunities to try new things and develop. I am pleased with the selection of foods she has each day and know she is also given the chance to try lots of new foods.
Reply from Lisa Wise, Manager at Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery
Thank you for your kind words Helen, our team work so hard to create a nurturing environment and hearing this reflected in your experience is so rewarding.It's families like yours that make Coteswood…read more
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Review from Ashley H (Father of Child) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Coteswood is absolutely amazing. All the staff are great and take really amazing care of the children. The activities they are are varied and our child always come away smiling. The variety of meals are great and nutritious. Honestly couldn't recommend Coteswood more!
Reply from Lisa Wise, Manager at Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery
Thanks Ashley, kind words like yours are a wonderful reminder that our passion for creating a nurturing and inspiring environment really shines through.
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Review from Melanie J (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding Nursery - Highly Recommend!
My daughter has been attending Coteswood for the past 14 months, and we couldn't be happier with the care and attention she receives. From day one, every member of staff has known her by name and always takes the time to speak to her, even in passing - it's clear
how much they value each individual child.
The team are incredibly attentive to her needs and consistently manage to get a smile out of her, even on her grumpiest mornings! We've been amazed at how much she has developed during her time there - her speech has come on in leaps and bounds, and she uses a wide range of sign language alongside speaking, which has been wonderful to see.
She eats well, loves going in each day, and absolutely adores the staff. Most importantly, she's happy - and that means everything to us.
We couldn't recommend Coteswood highly enough - they've truly created a nurturing, engaging environment where children can thrive.
Reply from Lisa Wise, Manager at Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery
Thank you Melanie, your lovely words reassure us that our child led, nurturing approach is doing exactly what we hoped, helping little ones thrive in their own magical way.
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Review from Sophie G (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An absolutely amazing nursery. My son attends this nursery and has some additional needs but the nursery are so supportive of both me and him, especially the ladies in the Little Badgers Room. Two other staff have also helped me no ends of times with paperwork etc.
All staff are so friendly and easily
approachable, they really go above and beyond and I so highly recommend this nursery and their staff.
Children have different creative activities each day, my son loves attending nursery and is so happy here and has come on leaps and bounds in every aspect since starting here in April. The garden area for all ages of children is really good space and again, full of activities for the children to do
I smell the food cooking on drop off and pick up and it always smells yummy!
Thank you again to all the staff for everything you've done.
Reply from Lisa Wise, Manager at Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery
Thank you for a wonderful review Sophie, we really do appreciate it.
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Review from Lauren K (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at the nursery for a year now and he is doing great. His speech has come along so well and he is making friends . All the staff fantastic.
They give each of the children so much attention.
The updates on the activities they do are lovely, I feel so lucky he got a space there.
Thank
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Reply from Lisa Wise, Manager at Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review Lauren we really appreciate it
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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend Coteswood House enough, since day one, the transition to a nursery setting was made so easy for my daughters. They absolutely love the days they spend here, the environment is constantly happy and inviting. All the staff continuously put in such effort to support each child's development,
arranging lovely activities and events for each age group. The care they provide is amazing, something every parent worries about when leaving their children with someone else but we have never had issues. They go above and beyond to try and help our daughters in anyway they can, even when our youngest can be a bit challenging. They genuinely feel like an extension of our family and I'll be so sad when my children are no longer attending.
Reply from Lisa Wise, Manager at Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review Laura, we are so grateful.
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Review from Rachel L (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Coteswood for 16 months now and we are so glad that we chose this nursery for her. All the staff are really friendly and treat our daughter as if she's their own. They do really fun activities with the children. My daughter loves going
Reply from Lisa Wise, Manager at Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review Rachel, we really appreciate it.
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Review from Samantha B (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with Coteswood Nursery. Our son has absolutely thrived since joining. He's always been curious about bugs and animals, and the staff have really embraced this, encouraging his interests and love of the outdoors through their brilliant forest school sessions.
What we appreciate
most is their gentle, Montessori-inspired ethos: they let him learn at his own pace and through play, never pushing, just supporting his natural curiosity. The nursery itself is beautifully decorated, filled with thoughtful toys and resources, and the small, intimate setting in a home makes it feel warm and familiar rather than like a large institution.
Even though he only attends two days a week, he's grown in confidence and independence, and it's clear he feels safe, happy, and valued here. We would wholeheartedly recommend Coteswood to any family looking for a nurturing, play-focused environment where children can truly flourish.
Reply from Lisa Wise, Manager at Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review Samantha, it means the world to us.
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Review from Anju T (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son goes to Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery and he loves it there. Holidays are difficult for us as he keeps asking why can't he go to nursery. It just shows how much he likes it there. I would definitely recommend this nursery. The staff are amazing, always accommodating especially with
the last-minute extra hours. They are kind, pleasant at the same time I could see how they try to help the children to be independent. Thank you all for making those lovely kids smile and there is nothing more we would like to see as parents.
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Review from Jade C (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attend or have attended Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery. My daughter attended for a year and a half and in that time made such a special bond with her teachers. My son only attends one day a week but he absolutely loves it.
As they are such a small nursery I feel that there
is that real personal touch. I felt like I got to know the staff and that I could really rely on them whenever I needed, with no judgment only support. From forgetting snacks and lunch to help with admissions. They really are the most amazing team.
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Review from Nikki F (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An absolutely incredible preschool! Both my daughter and son went to Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery and had the most wonderful start to the education/schooling system with being there. The staff make it - what a fantastic, loving, down to earth team of people. You won't find a better setting
than Coteswood.
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Review from Heather K (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff, amazing setting. Always went above and beyond. Kept in contact ever since. It’s not just a preschool for your children, the staff become family. For which me and my daughter are very grateful for. Highly recommend.
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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this preschool enough. My daughter runs up the path in the morning and cannot wait to go in. The staff are fantastic and know all the children by name which is lovely. My daughter has made some lovely friends and her confidence has improved so much since she started. The preschool
is really structured which is a great start for school and her speech and numeracy has come on so much since she started.
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Review from Kellee P (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loved this nursery and learnt so much. I would recommend this nursery to everyone. They always made learning fun and every day she would come back home full of beans about her day. Thank you for everything and keep up the great work. It was always so lovely when I picked up my daughter to see
so many happy children excited to learn.
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Review from S Z (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started here in January 2022. I was quite nervous about how well he would settle in but the staff were fantastic. They have made sure he is so happy and comfortable and he now asks to go to pre-school all the time.
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Review from F W (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter currently attends Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery. Since attending her progress has been amazing. If it wasn’t for Coteswood I don’t think she’d be as forward as she is. There’s nothing more reassuring for me than knowing she’s excited to go to school and comes home telling me
all about school. Me and her dad always say how amazing all of the staff are and how our daughter treats them the same way she does some of her most loved family members (and she’s fussy). I wish she could stay here forever. She’s really looked after and we never have to worry!
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Review from Sam L (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had children at Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery for five years now and will have another one starting in September 2022. There isn't a more caring setting anywhere. Our middle child has been incredibly supported by the team with his reluctance to speak. It's like a home-from-home and
the staff care for the children as if they are their own. Our youngest can't wait to start! 11/10 wouldn't be enough!
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Review from Cristina G (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is by far one of the most person-centred nurseries I've come across, the care they provide for each child is so individual and catered to them and they really get to know your child. My personal experience with them caring for both my little ones was beyond expectations and they were very nurturing.
My son still remembers his time at his nursery as it was very special to him. My daughter was very young when she went but even still made special bonds with her teachers, the nursery holds a special place in our hearts!
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.975)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.975) out of 10 for Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.975 for Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (117 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.975
  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 Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery is based on 10 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 36 number of registered child places is 7.2, which has been reached with 10 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery accepts?

Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 9 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery Open?

Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery is open: 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.

How many Children does Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery have capacity for?

Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 36 Children.

How far is Coteswood House Pre-School and Day Nursery to the centre of Nottingham?

3.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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