# The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Mansfield Road)

The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Mansfield Road) is a full-day nursery at 14 Mansfield Road, Heanor, DE75 7AJ, in Newlands, Derbyshire. It is registered for 34 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-mansfield-road-257859  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 14 Mansfield Road, Heanor, DE75 7AJ
- Registered places: 34
- Phone: 01773 715726
- Website: http://cottagenursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-cottage-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 257859

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 18 June 2025, 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/16/257859

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2001 (Reference 257859). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/257859)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/257859)
- Registered places: 34 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/257859)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/998)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 14 Mansfield Road, Heanor, DE75 7AJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.014862,-1.347821

- Station: Langley Mill, 0.7 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Heanor Memorial Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Heanor Memorial Park Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Wilmot Street Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Derbyshire there are about 3.4 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 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laceyfields Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Marlpool Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Mundy CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Marlpool Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Langley Mill Church of England Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Coppice Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Corfield CofE Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Langley Mill Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Ducklings Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-preschool-ey491367) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Learners Heanor](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-heanor-2510527) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Heanor Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heanor-pre-school-206789) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Plums Nursery Ilkeston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-plums-nursery-ilkeston-2792730) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Smalley Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smalley-pre-school-playgroup-206856) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Phoenix Park Nursery Giltbrook](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-park-nursery-giltbrook-2685893) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Mansfield Road)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Mansfield Road) Outstanding at its inspection on 18 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Mansfield Road) take?

The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Mansfield Road) is registered with Ofsted for up to 34 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Mansfield Road)?

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

### What is the nearest station to The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Mansfield Road)?

Langley Mill is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Mansfield Road)?

You can call 01773 715726 and visit cottagenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/257859)
- 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=ChIJB61jO-fseUgRVjMGtRIJFro)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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