About Our Nursery
CONGRATULATIONS
VILLAGE DAY NURSEY
CELEBRATING 35 WONDERFUL YEARS OF CHILDCARE SINCE FEBRUARY 1991!
The Village Day Nursery and Pre School has been established in Cottingham since February 1991. We are a 50 place nursery catering for children from 0-5 years. The Nursery consists of:
- Ducklings the baby and toddler room which is registered for six babies from 0-1 years old, and for 12 toddlers from 1-2 years old.
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Cubs and Tigers Group which is registered for 32 children (2-5 years old).
The nursery serves an urban catchment area and is situated in the centre of Cottingham, East Yorkshire. We are open from 7.00am – 6.00pm, 51 weeks a year, only closing for Bank Holidays and the Christmas week. We cater for parents on shifts/rotas, and accept all childcare vouchers.
To view our Admissions Policy please click: VILLAGE Admissions Policy
We plan exciting and educational activities to develop your child’s individual needs.
The Village Day Nursery—Our Intent is for Children to leave us confident in:
- Seeing themselves as valuable individuals
- Using Mathematical concepts and Language in play and everyday experiences
- Knowing about themselves and others, and how to keep safe
- Having the social skills and confidence to play along/with other Children
- Being able to make a simple choice
- Having a go and to keep trying
- Following simple instructions
- Listening and taking turns
- Knowing several songs and rhymes and enjoying joining in with singing
- Sitting at a table for snack and mealtimes
- Talking confidently to an Adult/Peer
- Using gross and fine motor skills to do things independently
- Be increasingly independent in meeting their own care needs
For more information on advice and support for you and your family please visit: Best Start in Life – Best Start in Life
We offer funded early education places (15/30 hours per week depending on eligibility, 38 weeks per year) for:
- 3 and 4-year-olds
- Eligible 9-month-olds and 2-year-olds
Some families may also be entitled to an additional 15 hours of funding . For more information about eligibility and support, please speak to our Nursery Manager, who will be happy to help.
Ofsted Report: Village Day Nursery 2023
Please click on the following link to see The Village Day Nursery’s price list as from 6 April 2026:
Every Day
Every day healthy, nutritious and balanced meals are freshly prepared
Play is one of the main ways in which children learn. It helps to build self worth by giving a child a sense of his or her own abilities and to feel good about themselves. Because it’s fun, children often become very absorbed in what they are doing. In turn, this helps them develop the ability to concentrate.
We have a very affordable pricing plan and you may qualify for 30 hrs free please ring us for further advice.