# The Cottage Private Day Nursery

The Cottage Private Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 76 - 78 Bedford Street, DERBY, DE22 3PD, in New Zealand, Derby. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 16 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-206103  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 76 - 78 Bedford Street, DERBY, DE22 3PD
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01332 346500
- Website: http://cottagenursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-cottage-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 206103

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 July 2023, 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/16/206103

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1990 (Reference 206103). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206103)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206103)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206103)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/409462)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 76 - 78 Bedford Street, DERBY, DE22 3PD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.916048,-1.497414

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Rykneld Rec, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Tubby Bear's Play Zone, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Derby 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bemrose School | All-through | 3–19 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Firs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Becket Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ashgate Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Stonehill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ashgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-55-bedford-street-206104) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Derby Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/derby-montessori-school-ey476012) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [The Faraway Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-faraway-tree-day-nursery-ey495633) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Thornhill Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thornhill-day-nursery-tommies-childcare-2498864) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bizzy Kidz Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzy-kidz-nursery-2895800) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [St. Joseph's RC Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-josephs-rc-pre-school-206154) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Cottage Private Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 14 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Cottage Private Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Cottage Private Day Nursery?

The Cottage Private Day Nursery is run by The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

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

Derby is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Cottage Private Day Nursery?

You can call 01332 346500 and visit cottagenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206103)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Cottage+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJw326yy3xeUgRjiHB65Jn5LY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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