Play Days Cottage - Ollerton Childcare.

11/09/2026

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A huge well done to everyone at this nursery! 👏🏻

30/07/2026

🌿 Creativity in Full Bloom 🎨

Our children have loved exploring painting in a whole new way by creating a giant collaborative masterpiece outdoors! 🖌️

This open-ended activity encouraged creativity, communication, turn-taking and self-expression while allowing every child to explore at their own pace. Activities like these help develop fine motor skills, confidence and imagination, all through the joy of play.

At Play Days Cottage, we carefully plan experiences that inspire curiosity and support every child’s individual stage of development, because we know children learn best when they’re engaged, happy and having fun. 💚

“Children at the setting receive high quality teaching that matches their differing needs.” – Ofsted

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30/07/2026

💚 Our Ofsted Highlights 💚

“All children make secure progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.”

“Relationships between children and their key staff are trusting, respectful and secure, promoting emotional security and confidence.”

“Leaders and practitioners have a comprehensive understanding of the needs of all children within the setting.”

“Children at the setting receive high-quality teaching that matches their differing needs.”

“Leaders make informed decisions that are firmly in the best interests of children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.”

“Staff are familiar with the current interests of every child in their care and plan experiences and activities to foster their enthusiasm and curiosity.”

29/07/2026

🎉 WE HAVE SOME AMAZING NEWS TO SHARE! 🎉

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We are incredibly proud to announce that Play Days Cottage Nursery has achieved Strong Standard in ALL areas of judgement in our recent Ofsted inspection under the new inspection framework! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is a fantastic achievement and a true reflection of the love, dedication and hard work our incredible team puts into supporting every child, every single day.

A huge thank you to our wonderful families for trusting us with your precious little ones and for your continued support. We are so grateful to have such a fantastic nursery community.

This achievement belongs to every member of our team and every family who is part of Play Days Cottage. We couldn’t be prouder! 💚

Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing some of the inspector’s wonderful comments that highlight what makes our nursery such a special place.

Please click the link below to read the full inspection report.

https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2766770

Here’s to celebrating together! 🥳🎉