Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

14 Leach Green Lane, Rubery, Birmingham B45 9BL
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Cotton Tails Too provides a private day care for children aged from birth to five-years-old since 2001 and is located in a building that has been specially converted for its purpose as a nursery.

Cotton Tails was rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted in August 2017 and staff pride themselves on providing a caring and safe environment that treats every child as an individual, balancing play and learning and helping them to develop to their full potential.

Cotton Tails is renowned for its close parent partnership making care a complete circle, with the child in the centre.

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Care Provided by Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lisa Daniels (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 11
  • Total Places for Children
  • 49
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

  • Full day rates:
    0-2 years - £78.45
    2 year olds - £76.75
    3 year olds - £75.00
    If you would be accessing the Government funding, please phone the nursery for the prices with this deducted.


    It is a minimum of 2 days when booking a place with us.
    Prices include Nappies and Freshly made Meals.
    Excludes Baby formula milk.

  • We offer daily rates and full-time spaces.
    Fees are available on request.

Cotton Tails Too at Rubery Reviews (120)

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Cotton Tails Too at Rubery has a Review Score of 10 (9.957) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cotton Tails Too at Rubery has 120 reviews.

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Review from Kelly T (Aunt of Child) published on 19 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely wonderful nursery. I am an aunt of 3 children here, but also a photographer that visits regularly. I can honestly say, from observing full days with all the kids and staff here, the manager does a fantastic job. It is a safe, really happy, encouraging environment for every child. What I love
the most, is that each child has a lovely relationship with their nursery teacher with all the kids really loving the staff. Would absolutely 100% recommend Cotton Tails Too.

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely comment about our nursery. I will pass it on to the staff.


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Review from Chris T (Father of Child) published on 10 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't thank all the staff enough, they have all looked after my daughter so well and she has learnt a lot. She has always enjoyed going to nursery to see the teachers and her friends.
Always different activities, always different things to do.
I would recommend Cotton Tails to everyone.

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you so much for your review, it's always nice to get such lovely feedback.


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Review from Pete S (Father of Child) published on 10 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the team are so caring and demonstrate genuine care and affection towards my little girl. She honestly cannot wait to get to nursery and always tells me what she has done.
The activities they do are always well thought through and educational - my 2-year-old is coming on leaps and bounds and
genuinely enjoys going.
As a working parent this removes some of the guilt of leaving her but she honestly loves being there and has made friends!
Great nursery!

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you so much for your lovely review, I will pass your lovely comments onto the team.


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Review from Hannah B (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Cotton Tails Too Nursery since he was a baby and he has made such amazing progress! All the staff have nurtured, loved and helped him to learn and develop brilliantly and we could not be happier. My son is starting school in September and we are so sad that he will be leaving such
a caring, happy and safe nursery! Not only do they give my son the best activities to take part in but there is so much for us as parents to get involved in too. Thank you to all the staff for giving us all unforgettable memories.

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it's so nice to hear such positive feedback.


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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy thoroughly enjoys his days at Cotton Tails. The staff have been amazing at helping him to transition from room to room, he clearly feels very happy and settled there with the girls. He is always doing lots of different activities too which I think has helped massively with his confidence
and speech, overall a great nursery.

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review, I will pass your lovely feedback onto the team.


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Review from Cara B (Grandmother of Child) published on 10 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson has been at Cotton Tails Too for 1 year and is so happy there. All the staff are amazing, so helpful and friendly, caring and welcoming.
The activities they provide are fun and educational and they make a huge effort to make the day fun and exciting. The facilities, outdoor space, and food
are all excellent and they put on lots of extra activities and fundraising events.
The communication with staff is very good. I can not praise the nursery and staff enough.

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you for your lovely review. We will pass your lovely comments on to the staff.


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Review from Sophie P (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my boys go to this wonderful nursery.
The staff team are dedicated, joyful, knowledgeable people who care about all the children in their care.
There is nowhere better than Cotton Tails Too!

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you so much for our lovely review, I will pass your lovely feedback onto the staff.


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Review from Jacqueline C (Grandmother of Child) published on 7 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our grandchildren love it at Cotton Tails Nursery and the staff there are always helpful, they explain the activities. They are happy and learning lots of new things.
The children are often taken out, locally eg to the park where they learn lots of different skills together.

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

We are so pleased with your wonderful review, I have passed your lovely comments onto the team.


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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Most importantly, the staff makes this nursery the amazing place it is. We have 2 children in Cotton Tails and for both the staff go above and beyond for them. Both children go to nursery happy and are picked up happy which makes a huge difference to our day knowing they enjoy theirs!
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place is great, the children are taken out into the garden which is important to us, and offered to go on trips such as the park. The children have daily morning activities they always come home and tell us about a variety of nutritious lunches.
All the rooms are bright and clean with a variety of toys and educational tools. Both our children have come on leaps and bounds socially and academically since going there.
We wouldn't send our children anywhere else, it's a lovely nursery and highly recommend it.

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you so much for such a great review, all your feedback has been shared with our team.


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Review from L K (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children who currently attend Cotton Tails Too and my eldest also attended until he started school. We can't speak highly enough of the nursery and the staff, it is a beautiful setting - bright, welcoming, and always interesting displays on the walls. The staff are so caring, and friendly
and take a genuine interest in the children and their wellbeing. We love this nursery and would thoroughly recommend it to any parent looking for a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for their child. Keep doing what you're doing Cotton Tails Too!!

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, I will pass your feedback onto the staff.


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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A really fabulous nursery, great communication and interaction from the staff I feel my son is very safe in their hands. We are often sent home with arts and crafts he has done with the teachers and other children which makes us really happy to know he's doing all sorts of different things and not just
playing.

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery, I will pass your lovely feedback onto the staff.


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Review from Chloe N (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been coming to Cotton Tails Too for 3 months now and has settled really well. The baby room staff are very welcoming and make me feel at ease leaving him there. The communication is great at the end of the day and it’s lovely to see what he has been up to through the online app. I couldn’t
imagine sending him anywhere else!

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you so much for your lovely review, I will pass your feedback on to the team.


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Review from Jodie B (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves Cotton Tails Too, she has come on so much since joining last December. The staff are amazing and honestly I thank them so much for all their hard work every day. The amount of activities they do is amazing and how they get the family also involved is so lovely.

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it's always nice to hear such wonderful feedback about our nursery.


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Review from Lauren D (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cotton Tails is a fantastic nursery, they really do have the children at the centre of everything they do. Our little girl loves it there and is thriving, they create a fun learning environment and always involve us as parents to be involved with the learning and also to continue at home, the staff
are always kind and compassionate and we are so happy we chose Cotton Tails for our daughter.

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you so much for your lovely review your kind words will be passed onto our team.


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Review from Emma O (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't be happier with the nursery! The staff are incredibly caring and attentive, creating a warm and nurturing environment for the little ones. The facilities are clean, safe, and filled with stimulating activities. My child has thrived in this supportive atmosphere and I appreciate the open communication
between staff and parents.

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it's always so nice to have such good feedback about our nursery and team.


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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Cotton Tails Too are very compassionate and friendly. Our daughter settled in straight away and she continues to love going there to learn and grow. They do lots of indoor and outdoor activities to keep all the children entertained.

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, it's lovely hearing such nice things about our nursery.


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Review from Katie L (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had four children at Cotton Tails Too, currently three attending and they all love it! I love receiving the daily photos of them enjoying themselves and doing all their crafty bits. They are close with their care workers and talk about them at home. The ladies who work there always make a special
effort for special occasions like birthdays and Christmas. Their Xmas party was great! I am anxious about leaving my kids anywhere but the girls make it feel so much easier!

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you so much for your review, it's lovely hearing such positive feedback.


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Review from Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The girls here are absolutely fantastic at what they do, they always go above and beyond for the children. My youngest is currently in the baby room and one of my eldest sons attended here from 4 months right up until he left for school, so it was a no brainer where I wanted to send my son once I went
back to work! I fully trust that my son is in the best hands while I work, the staff are so friendly and caring, it gives me total peace of mind while away from my son. If you're looking for child care that is a home away from home this should definitely be your first choice! Keep up the brilliant work girls.

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you so much for your fantastic review, we are so pleased we were your choice again.


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Review from Emily K (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been here since January 2023 and I have to say I can’t fault the girls at Cotton Tails. They are amazing with all the children. We’ve just been to 'winter wonderland' and were blown away with the effort to make every little bit special for the little ones. They do different activities each
day and my son loves it. I also don’t have to worry about what he has eaten during the day, the food is so varied and good. I would highly recommend this nursery!

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you so much, your lovely review will be passed on to the staff.


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Review from Natalia C (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely setting. Great care. I really appreciate how well my son is thriving there.
He likes the meals. And I'm happy with the baby room not being too big. It's quite an intimate setting. There is a great ratio of carers to children.
Really pleased with our choice.

Reply from Lisa Daniels, Manager at Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

Thank you so much for your review, it means so much to the team.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.957)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.957) out of 10 for Cotton Tails Too at Rubery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.957 for Cotton Tails Too at Rubery is calculated as follows: ( (354 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 369 Ratings = 4.957

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cotton Tails Too at Rubery is based on 31 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 49 number of registered child places is 9.8, which has been reached with 31 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Lisa

Lisa Daniels

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2004

My name is Lisa Daniels; I am the manager at Cotton Tails Too. I joined the company in 2004 and gained the role of room leader with the 2 year olds. I soon became the Deputy of the nursery and enjoyed each challenging task that came my way.


In 2008, I became the nursery manager and gained my Level 3 management qualification in 2009.


Being the manager of Cotton Tails Too gives me a great sense of achievement as each day is different and the children enjoy their time and experiences that we offer.


I am very lucky to have the role and position that I have as I get to work with lovely children and their families.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cotton Tails Too at Rubery

What is the Age Range of Children that Cotton Tails Too at Rubery accepts?

Cotton Tails Too at Rubery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Cotton Tails Too at Rubery Open?

Cotton Tails Too at Rubery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Cotton Tails Too at Rubery have capacity for?

Cotton Tails Too at Rubery has capacity for a total of 49 Children.

How far is Cotton Tails Too at Rubery to the centre of Birmingham?

7.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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