# Cotton Tails Nursery

Cotton Tails Nursery is a full-day nursery at 1110 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2RE, in Northfield, Birmingham. It is registered for 100 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Cotton Tails Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cotton-tails-nursery-227081  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1110 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2RE
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 0121 411 1616
- Website: http://www.cottontailsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Cotton Tails Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/cotton-tails-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 227081

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 20 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/227081

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 1997 (Reference 227081). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/227081)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/227081)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/227081)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/597562)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 1110 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2RE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.406533,-1.976854

- Station: Northfield, 0.5 miles
- Station: Longbridge, 0.7 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Allens Cross Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Walmesley Way Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: School Close Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Turves Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (May 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bellfield Primary School (NC) | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| West Heath Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Laurence Church Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Laurence Church Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puzzles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puzzles-day-nursery-2856956) |  |  | 07:00–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Birmingham Longbridge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-birmingham-longbridge-509451) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Northfield Quaker Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/northfield-quaker-pre-school-ey275033) | Good |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Bellfield Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bellfield-daycare-ey368812) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Your Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Rathvilly](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-rathvilly-2886404) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Men and Misses Children's Day Nursery @ Frankley Beeches](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-men-and-misses-childrens-day-nursery-frankley-beeches-2637176) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Cotton Tails Nursery's opening hours?

Cotton Tails Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Cotton Tails Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cotton Tails Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 20 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cotton Tails Nursery take?

Cotton Tails Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### Who runs Cotton Tails Nursery?

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

### What is the nearest station to Cotton Tails Nursery?

Northfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cotton Tails Nursery?

You can call 0121 411 1616 and visit www.cottontailsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/227081)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cotton+Tails+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJReqXhYqVcEgRuxkofk3mrDM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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