Snowdrop Cottage Day Nursery
Good★ 4.3 on GoogleBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Chippenham for children from birth to 8+, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2022. Open since 2013, with 26 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Wiltshire
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Wiltshire from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SN15 3JWWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 28 February 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children show that they are happy and safe in this welcoming and friendly nursery.
Babies and young children settle quickly with their special adults. Babies know that these adults are nearby for reassurance when needed, as they confidently explore the toys and activities on offer. Children show curiosity as they explore different textures that aid their sensory development. Children tap the xylophone and know that it makes noises. They catch and pop bubbles and use their hands to squash and pat jelly. Children spend long periods exploring, showing a positive attitude towards their learning.
Children flourish in this nursery as the curriculum is based on children's individual needs and backgrounds. Staff work very closely with parents to follow children's home routines and incorporate their interests into their day. Staff have high expectations of young children. They encourage them to feed themselves, choose their breakfast and drinks, and share and take turns. They praise the children regularly for having a go at tasks. This means that children are confident to persevere and learn new skills.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- train staff to implement new ideas to maintain and extend children's concentration and learning even further, particularly during singing sessions n develop partnerships with parents even further so that all parents know their children's individual next steps and can support their learning and development at home.
- 28 February 2022Good
- 23 August 2016Good
- 12 December 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Snowdrop Cottage Day Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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