# Cotton Tails at Quinton

Cotton Tails at Quinton is a full-day nursery at Happy Days Childrens Nursery School, 407 Hagley Road West, BIRMINGHAM, B32 2AD, in Ridgacre, Birmingham. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Cotton Tails Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cotton-tails-at-quinton-ey364373  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Happy Days Childrens Nursery School, 407 Hagley Road West, BIRMINGHAM, B32 2AD
- Registered places: 54
- Run by: [Cotton Tails Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/cotton-tails-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY364373

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 April 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/EY364373

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2007 (Reference EY364373). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364373)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364373)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364373)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/597544)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Happy Days Childrens Nursery School, 407 Hagley Road West, BIRMINGHAM, B32 2AD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.464712,-1.989249

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Warley Woods Park, 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 Birmingham there are about 3.8 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightwoods Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| World's End Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| World's End Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Brandhall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Bleakhouse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Lift Four Dwellings Primary | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St Hubert's Pre-School Playgroup Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-huberts-pre-school-playgroup-limited-ey491312) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Corner Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-corner-nursery-ltd-ey559825) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Bunnies Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-bunnies-montessori-nursery-2855793) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Tinywoods Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinywoods-preschool-2691493) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Wiggles and Giggles Oldbury Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wiggles-and-giggles-oldbury-ltd-2734257) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Court Oak Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-court-oak-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey435907) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cotton Tails at Quinton's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cotton Tails at Quinton Good at its inspection on 26 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cotton Tails at Quinton take?

Cotton Tails at Quinton is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### Who runs Cotton Tails at Quinton?

Cotton Tails at Quinton is run by Cotton Tails Nurseries Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY364373)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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