# The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Uttoxeter Road)

The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Uttoxeter Road) is a full-day nursery at Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover, DERBY, DE3 9AX, in Mickleover, Derby. It is registered for 86 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-cottage-private-day-nursery-uttoxeter-road-ey100960  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover, DERBY, DE3 9AX
- Registered places: 86
- Phone: 01332 515100
- Website: http://cottagenursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-cottage-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY100960

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 August 2025, 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/EY100960

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2002 (Reference EY100960). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY100960)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY100960)
- Registered places: 86 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY100960)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/451914)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover, DERBY, DE3 9AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.907539,-1.533613

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: College Green Walk Play Area, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensdale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Brookfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mickleover Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wren Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Derby High School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Silverhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Derby Grammar School |  | 4–18 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Poppies Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-poppies-pre-school-ey371611) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kindred Mickleover Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-mickleover-nursery-and-pre-school-206117) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mickleover Methodist Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mickleover-methodist-preschool-206141) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bramble Brook Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bramble-brook-pre-school-2750871) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Oak House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-house-nursery-ey304261) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Willow Park Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-park-day-nursery-2864088) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Uttoxeter Road) Good at its inspection on 20 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

The Cottage Private Day Nursery (Uttoxeter Road) is registered with Ofsted for up to 86 children at any one time.

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

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

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

You can call 01332 515100 and visit cottagenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY100960)
- 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=ChIJHehJceD2eUgRA6W95PKZW2c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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