Derby

Welcome

Welcome to The Cottage Day Nursery – Bedford St. Our nursery is not just a place of learning; it's a sanctuary where your child's journey unfolds with love, care, and a touch of magic!
We understand the profound trust you place in us, a responsibility we take very seriously. Every day, we strive to create an environment that echoes the love and security of home, ensuring that your child feels cherished and valued.
Through a carefully crafted curriculum and with the support of our dedicated team, we help children become active learners, building the foundations that will benefit them in later education and life.

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To arrange a visit, please click the 'Make Enquiry' button below and fill out our Enquiry Form. Or if you have any questions, email us at derby@cottagenursery.co.uk
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Address

Derby
55/76/78 Bedford Street, Derby, DE22 3PD

Reports

Babies & Toddlers
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Main Nursery
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Virtual Tour

Take a look around our wonderful facilities by clicking on one of the videos below.
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Nursery Info

For more information about our Derby Nursery, please feel free to Email Our Team.

Full Day*

7.30am - 6.00pm
£70.00

Short Day

8.30am - 3.00pm
£62.00

Morning

8.30am - 1.00pm
£45.00

Afternoon**

1.00pm - 5.30pm
£44.00

Additional / Part Hour(s)

£15.00
*Children wanting breakfast will need to be in nursery prior to 7:45am ** Includes Tea
Babies & Toddlers (0-2 Yrs)
Main Nursery (2-3 Yrs)
Pre-School (3-5 Yrs)

Discounts

Exclusive to our Derby Nursery, we are offering a 5% Discount on fees to NHS & Emergency Services workers, as well as employees of Rolls Royce and Toyota.
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Our Ethos

The ultimate value of The Cottage is to cultivate an environment that replicates the warmth and hospitality of a home.

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We aim to instil a sense of security and trust for parents regarding the exceptional level of care and learning opportunities provided to their children, allowing them to reach their fullest potential. Our aim is to help children become active learners, developing a healthy approach to building the foundations that will benefit them in later education and life.

Exceptional Childcare

We are a team of passionate and committed staff that aim to provide exceptional childcare whilst ensuring our environment is nurturing and feels like a home from home, allowing our children the best possible start in life.

Learning & Development

Our team are ambitious and enthusiastic about child development, planning carefully thought out activities that foster an engaging and innovative learning environment, whilst also cultivating strong partnerships with those involved in each child’s journey.

Diversity & Inclusion

At the heart of our ethos lies a deep appreciation for diversity. We understand that every child and family comes with a unique set of experiences and needs. Our commitment to creating a warm and nurturing environment ensures that each and every one of our little ones feels safe, valued, and loved. We strive to build strong and meaningful relationships with our families, treating them with the empathy and respect they deserve.

Environments

Understanding that children flourish best in environments catered to their individual needs, here at Bedford St we have three separate buildings dedicated to different age groups. This ensures that we provide age-appropriate activities and care.

Babies & Toddlers (0-2)

Our Babies & Toddlers building is divided into several themed rooms that are designed to inspire creativity, exploration, and skill development. These rooms include an Art Room, a Sensory Room, a Main Playroom, an Imaginative Room, and a Physical Room. Each room offers unique experiences and opportunities for children to learn and grow, from creative play and sensory exploration to imaginative role-playing and physical activity.
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Main Nursery (2-3)

Our Main Nursery building has learning experiences that ensure each child can learn in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment. Over two storeys, featuring dedicated rooms tailored to this age groups ages and stages these include, art rooms, imaginative playrooms, physical development room and a sensory room. They also have access to our larger playground and our softplay area.
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Preschool (3-5)

Our 3-5-year-olds' room is designed to inspire and engage young minds while fostering creativity and fun. The Quiet Room provides interactive learning, the Main Room offers everyday experiences, and the Art Room encourages self-expression. Outside, two playgrounds, wildlife, and various play areas await preschoolers' adventures.
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Nursery Policies

Transparency and communication are at the forefront of our commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment for your child. We believe in fostering a collaborative partnership with parents, and our policies reflect our dedication to maintaining high standards of care, education and security.

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Stay Connected

Parents have access to a development app Famly that keeps you informed throughout the day, has an instant messaging feature for those on the go, and provides regular observations and assessments, keeping you in the loop of every step of your child’s progress.

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Our Team

The Cottage HQ has a dedicated team, Olivia our Childcare Manager, her Deputy Manager Abi, and Amy our Business Manager.
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The team oversee our Room Leaders, Nursery Nurses and Apprentices who are committed to ongoing training to ensure they stay current with the latest sector developments. They prioritise the safety and well-being of those they care for, receiving compulsory high-level safeguarding training in areas such as safer sleep and first aid.
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Parent Reviews

Read reviews from some of our parents, past and present, posted on the national independent nursery review website daynurseries.co.uk
Joanne D
Review Date:
10/1/2024

My little girl has attended The Cottage Nursery in Derby since she was 15 months old and I couldn't recommend this nursery enough! The facilities and environments that she has been able to explore are fantastic! She has just come home with a Christmas folder full of beautiful artwork and creations. Every morning she walks in happy and smiling and it is rare that I ever pick her up and she is sad, or any of the children for that matter. I truly would recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Elisabeth C
Review Date:
5/10/2023

My son loved his time at The Cottage and I can’t recommend it highly enough. The facilities are fantastic, safe, clean and well organised. The people who work here are genuinely caring, nurturing and committed to finding innovative ways to build learning into play. The special events such as the Positive Ponies visiting were very, very exciting! Importantly, I observed all the children being celebrated for who they are and every child being respected as an individual.

5 Star4 Star
Aliyah R
Review Date:
7/9/2023

My daughter has been to both The Cottage Day Nursery at Mickleover and on currently at Bedford Street and both have been fantastic! My little girl loves it there, they are very caring and have the kids out in the garden with the rabbit and chickens as much as possible. The food selection is great, and the nursery is clean and well looked after. I would always highly recommend either of the nurseries.

5 Star4 Star
Melissa H
Review Date:
6/9/2023

Our son has settled in amazingly since starting! He has always gone in happy and smiling apart from when he was feeling a little unwell. He adores all the staff in babies and toddlers and the office staff that help out in the evenings. We absolutely love the nursery just as much as our son does. All staff at the nursery are brilliant, and it is always clean. It takes a lot off my mind knowing how much our son is loved and cared for!

5 Star4 Star
Rachael H
Review Date:
6/9/2023

My daughter has been to both The Cottage Day Nursery at Mickleover and on currently at Bedford Street and both have been fantastic! My little girl loves it there, they are very caring and have the kids out in the garden with the rabbit and chickens as much as possible. The food selection is great, and the nursery is clean and well looked after. I would always highly recommend either of the nurseries.

5 Star4 Star
Claire
Review Date:
20/2/2023

A fantastic nursery that has been great over the past 2 years. All the staff have been wonderful, fostering close key working relationships but also in the wider team. They worked with us on dietary needs due to allergies, looking for suitable alternatives so he didn't miss out. Great support and feedback throughout. The management are visible and accessible and we've always felt comfortable asking questions.

5 Star4 Star
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Find Us

Our Derby Nursery is on the outskirts of the city centre, a few streets from Uttoxeter Rd and close to Bemrose School. Parking is available on site.

Site Visit

To come for a visit and see our Derby Nursery for yourself, please fill out the enquiry form by clicking the button below, and one of our team will be in touch to arrange a visit.
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