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Inspected, with no overall grade
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- Last inspected January 2026Recently, so the report is up to date
- Room for 60 childrenA mid-sized nursery
- Full day careOpen long enough to cover a working day
More official details
- Type of provider
- Childcare on non-domestic premises · Full day care
- Run by
- Super Start Limited
- Registered with Ofsted
- 22/03/2016
- Local council
- Bexley
- Region
- London
- Ofsted reference (URN)
- EY498708
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About The Cottage Nursery
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A full day care nursery in Crayford, last inspected by Ofsted in January 2026. Registered for 60 places and run by Super Start Limited.
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Location
The Cottage, Lower Station Road, Crayford, DA1 3PY
The Cottage Nursery
The Cottage, Lower Station Road, Crayford
DA1 3PY
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