# The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street)

The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street) is a full-day nursery at 55 Bedford Street, DERBY, DE22 3PD, in New Zealand, Derby. It is registered for 27 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-55-bedford-street-206104  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 55 Bedford Street, DERBY, DE22 3PD
- Registered places: 27
- Run by: [The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-cottage-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 206104

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 5 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/16/206104

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1996 (Reference 206104). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206104)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206104)
- Registered places: 27 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206104)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 55 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


## 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](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-206103) | Good |  |  | 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 (55 Bedford Street)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street) Outstanding at its inspection on 5 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street) take?

The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street) is registered with Ofsted for up to 27 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street)?

The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street) is run by The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Cottage Private Day Nursery (55 Bedford Street)?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/206104)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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