# Elm Cottage Day Nursery

Elm Cottage Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 11 Crescent Park, Stockport, SK4 2HS, in Heaton Norris, Stockport. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Elm Cottage Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/elm-cottage-day-nursery-307135  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 11 Crescent Park, Stockport, SK4 2HS
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 0161 443 2228
- Website: http://www.elm-cottage.com/
- Run by: [Elm Cottage Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/elm-cottage-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 307135

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 May 2023, 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/16/307135

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 1997 (Reference 307135). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307135)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307135)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307135)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/129690)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 11 Crescent Park, Stockport, SK4 2HS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.411576,-2.181599

- Station: Stockport, 0.9 miles
- Station: Heaton Chapel, 1.0 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Crescent Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Maunders Field, 0.1 miles
- Park: Bowerfold Openspace, 0.2 miles
- Park: Mersey Vale Nature Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cheadle Heath Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Stockport there are about 3.1 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Bank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Brinksway School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Mersey Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Lark Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (December 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Freshfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Stockport | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Heatons Preschool And Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-heatons-preschool-and-day-nursery-ey557725) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [0-2-5 Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/0-2-5-nursery-ltd-ey460716) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Giggles Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-giggles-private-day-nursery-ey473831) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ladybird Heaton Norris](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-heaton-norris-2656507) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tiny Turtles Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-turtles-daycare-2710924) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Charnwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charnwood-501447) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Elm Cottage Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 15 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Elm Cottage Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Elm Cottage Day Nursery?

Elm Cottage Day Nursery is run by Elm Cottage Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Stockport is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Elm Cottage Day Nursery?

You can call 0161 443 2228 and visit www.elm-cottage.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/307135)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Elm+Cottage+Day+Nursery%2C+Crescent+Park&query_place_id=ChIJsYq03gqze0gR2EBHWDho1dQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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