Address: 1110 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2RE
Age Range: 0 - 5 years old
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, 52 weeks of the year (excluding Bank Holidays)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phone: 0121 411 1616
Email: northfield@cottontailsdaynursery.co.uk
Cotton Tails Northfield has been part of the local community since 1996, caring for children aged 0 - 5 in a safe, happy, and sociable environment where they can grow and thrive.
Open Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 6pm, 52 weeks a year (excluding Bank Holidays), we value strong parent partnerships and have an open-door policy so families can share in their child’s journey.
Our nursery operates from a spacious, converted house with four age group rooms and a secure, purpose-built outdoor play area for daily active fun. The nursery also has CCTV throughout, giving families extra peace of mind. Meals and nappies are included, with fresh, healthy food prepared on-site by our two cooks.
We are proud to have achieved Outstanding in our last two Ofsted inspections, reflecting our commitment to high-quality childcare.
Our rooms are designed to nurture and support children from 0–5 years old.
Our Baby Room is a calm, homely space with its own milk kitchen, changing area, and cosy corners for rest. Babies enjoy messy play like sand, water, and painting, helping them explore, create, and develop fine and gross motor skills.
Meal times are happy and social, with little ones supported to feed themselves at low tables or highchairs. Each child has a Key Person to follow their routine and make sure they feel safe, settled, and cared for every day.
Our Tinie Room is a bright, fun space designed for adventurous toddlers. With areas for messy play, cosy carpet for relaxation, and a conservatory for soft play, bikes, and trikes, children can explore and develop their growing skills.
The conservatory opens to a safe decking area with artificial grass, giving little ones their own outdoor space while still enjoying the main garden too. Creative play, feeding times, and plenty of opportunities for fun make this a stimulating room where toddlers can thrive.
Our Nursery Room offers a little more structure while still keeping play at the heart of learning. Here, children build independence, social skills, and confidence through fun activities and group time.
With child-friendly toilets and support from our team, we encourage healthy habits, hygiene, and kindness towards friends. Communication is a big focus, with activities that help children grow their vocabulary and understanding of the world.
The space includes three open-plan areas and a smaller room, giving children plenty of variety as they learn and explore.
Our School Room helps children prepare for ‘Big School’ by fostering independence in dressing, toileting, and serving their own food and drink.
The bright, stimulating environment encourages curiosity and achievement, with activities that develop problem-solving, phonics, numbers, and early writing skills. Daily routines, helpful monitors, and practical tasks give children a taste of school life while building confidence and understanding of right and wrong.
Michelle Young is the manager at Cotton Tails Northfield and has been part of the team since 2000, working in both the Pre-School and Tinie Rooms. She became manager in 2009 and holds an NVQ3 in Leadership and Management. Michelle loves supporting children as they grow and prepare for ‘big school’ and has successfully maintained the nursery’s Outstanding Ofsted rating. She is supported by Deputy Manager Kirsty Grievson and enjoys leading her dedicated team every day.
Michelle says:
"At Cotton Tails, we believe that the early years are the most formative and magical chapter in every child’s life. Our vision is to foster confident, happy, and resilient learners, ready to embrace the world with a sense of wonder. We value individuality and celebrate diversity, ensuring every child feels cherished, respected, and understood."
Northfield Manager
Deputy Manager
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