# Cotton Buddies

Cotton Buddies is a full-day nursery at Cotton Buddies Ltd, 6 Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7AA, in Romford, Havering. It is registered for 53 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. Its published full-day fees range from £88 to £96.80 (nursery website, November 2026). It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 15 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cotton-buddies-ey498127  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Cotton Buddies Ltd, 6 Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7AA
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 53
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 07931 507931
- Website: https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/
- Ofsted URN: EY498127

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 November 2021, 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/EY498127

Exact words from the Ofsted report of 4 November 2021:

- Does well: "Overall, staff support children's early language development effectively."
- Does well: "Staff provide children with a good-quality education."
- Does well: "Staff are skilled at using workstations for children who require individual attention."
- Should do better: "further extend interactions with children and encourage them to talk more, to build on their language and communication skills"
- Should do better: "give parents clearer information about their child's progress and encourage them to support their child's learning at home."

Full report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498127

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2016 (Reference EY498127). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498127)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498127)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498127)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/974222)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| All ages | £88 (£8 an hour) | £8.80 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/price-list), 11 November 2026.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: full day and per hour

## Getting there

Address: Cotton Buddies Ltd, 6 Cottons Approach, Romford, RM7 7AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.576398,0.174924

- Station: Romford, 0.4 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cottons Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Jubilee Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Oldchurch Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Havering there are about 2.8 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/_files/ugd/34b02f_15439e52982c4e9bb39f3788fca891de.pdf)
- Vegetarian menu (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/_files/ugd/34b02f_70c61a457bd24219a5a1441d41ed29ee.pdf)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/price-list)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/contact)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/menus)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/_files/ugd/34b02f_70c61a457bd24219a5a1441d41ed29ee.pdf)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/about)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/contact)
- Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/_files/ugd/34b02f_0083203ad19842849532bab7317bb735.pdf)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/contact)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/_files/ugd/34b02f_15439e52982c4e9bb39f3788fca891de.pdf)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/_files/ugd/34b02f_799a6d8bda9845959c4a95c26a843c27.pdf)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/_files/ugd/34b02f_799a6d8bda9845959c4a95c26a843c27.pdf)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/contact)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/contact)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/contact)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/contact)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/price-list)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/_files/ugd/34b02f_0083203ad19842849532bab7317bb735.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/_files/ugd/34b02f_0083203ad19842849532bab7317bb735.pdf)
- Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/_files/ugd/34b02f_0083203ad19842849532bab7317bb735.pdf)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/_files/ugd/34b02f_15439e52982c4e9bb39f3788fca891de.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/about)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/about)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/about)
- Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/about)

### Extras and activities

- Sports coaching (source: nursery website, https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/_files/ugd/34b02f_0083203ad19842849532bab7317bb735.pdf)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mawney Foundation School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Concordia Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Crowlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Parklands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Rush Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Gidea Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Edenberries Day Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edenberries-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey555448) | Good |  | 07:30–19:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Trinity Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/trinity-pre-school-118585) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Great Child Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-child-nursery-and-pre-school-ey561493) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Edencherries Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/edencherries-pre-school-2774135) |  |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Market Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-market-day-nursery-ey500819) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Over The Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/over-the-rainbow-day-nursery-ey485621) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Cotton Buddies cost?

Cotton Buddies publishes these fees: full day £88 for all ages, full day £96.80 for all ages and per hour £8.80 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### What are Cotton Buddies's opening hours?

Cotton Buddies opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Cotton Buddies open all year?

Yes, Cotton Buddies is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What is Cotton Buddies's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cotton Buddies Good at its inspection on 4 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cotton Buddies take?

Cotton Buddies is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Cotton Buddies?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Cotton Buddies.

### Does Cotton Buddies accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Cotton Buddies accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Cotton Buddies follow?

Cotton Buddies's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Cotton Buddies have outdoor space?

Cotton Buddies lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play, Regular park trips and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does Cotton Buddies support children with SEND?

Cotton Buddies lists: SEND support, Sensory room and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Cotton Buddies?

Romford is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cotton Buddies?

You can call 07931 507931 and visit www.cottonbuddies.biz.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498127)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.cottonbuddies.biz), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.cottonbuddies.biz/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cotton+Buddies+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJaatRlsek2EcRHID_rZzz81E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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