# Cottage Day Nursery

Cottage Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Smithy Cottage, Cuckoo Lane, LIVERPOOL, L25 3PL, in Gateacre, Liverpool. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.9 from 7 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cottage-day-nursery-ey355293  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Smithy Cottage, Cuckoo Lane, LIVERPOOL, L25 3PL
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 0151 428 9419
- Ofsted URN: EY355293

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355293

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2007 (Reference EY355293). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355293)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355293)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355293)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 10 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/496338)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Smithy Cottage, Cuckoo Lane, LIVERPOOL, L25 3PL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.384429,-2.868244

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Reynolds Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Liverpool there are about 3.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vale Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hope School |  | 5–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Woolton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Abbot's Lea School |  | 3–19 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Much Woolton Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Childwall Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Dragonfly Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dragonfly-nursery-2764221) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rockbourne Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rockbourne-day-nursery-ltd-ey463247) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Elm House Day Nursery Gateacre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-house-day-nursery-gateacre-2619991) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Childwall Valley Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childwall-valley-day-nursery-ltd-ey463245) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Woolton Village Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woolton-village-day-nursery-ltd-ey463241) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Angels @ Woolton Village Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-woolton-village-nursery-and-pre-school-2550637) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cottage Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cottage Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cottage Day Nursery take?

Cottage Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Cottage Day Nursery?

Hunts Cross is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cottage Day Nursery?

You can call 0151 428 9419.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355293)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cottage+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJb9zh0pYfe0gRWqKpk1jzzpI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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