Cottontails Private Childcare

161A Moneyreagh Road, Newtownards BT23 6BH
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  • Cottontails Private Childcare, Newtownards

Care Provided by Cottontails Private Childcare

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Joan Armstrong & Ruth Meekin
  • Person in charge
  • Ruth Meekin (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 11
  • Total Places for Children
  • 37
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 4 years 10 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 & 1 week between Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Cottontails Private Childcare

  • Available on demand


  • Parking
  • Parking at front of the setting


Cottontails Private Childcare Reviews (2)

8.4

Cottontails Private Childcare has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.395) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cottontails Private Childcare has 2 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Cottontails Private Childcare highly enough!
I contacted the owners with very short notice and they couldn't have been more accommodating. The premises and location are fab. All the girls have been so great with our son and he now goes in each morning with his arms out and a massive
smile on his face. I feel so comfortable leaving him off. I love the daily update and photos each day via the app and the written report on his day. Each of the girls are so approachable and friendly. I really feel they genuinely love their jobs and the children in their care.
I love the variety of activities he has along with the opportunity to play in the outdoor space in dry weather. Cottontails also arrange different themed events throughout the year for Halloween and Christmas, as well as visits from the petting farms, ice cream van etc.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cottontails was our first choice of day nursery for our son. Ever since he joined he has gone from strength to strength and grown into the kindest and caring child, this is all down to the hard work and commitment from everyone at Cottontails.
They have helped him crawl, walk, talk and make friends
everyday. He enjoys the various activities, along with playing in the outdoor space.
Cottontails also arrange numerous events throughout the year, such as visits from the petting farms, ice cream truck along with summer, Christmas and Halloween parties.
I would highly recommend Cottontails.

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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.395)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.395) out of 10 for Cottontails Private Childcare 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 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 2 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 5.000 for Cottontails Private Childcare is calculated as follows: ( (24 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 5

  • 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 3.395 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cottontails Private Childcare is based on 2 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 = 3.125

    • 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 37 number of registered child places is 7.4. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 7.4 = 0.27

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottontails Private Childcare

What is the Age Range of Children that Cottontails Private Childcare accepts?

Cottontails Private Childcare accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 4 years 10 months.

What Days & Hours is Cottontails Private Childcare Open?

Cottontails Private Childcare 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 Cottontails Private Childcare have capacity for?

Cottontails Private Childcare has capacity for a total of 37 Children.

How far is Cottontails Private Childcare to the centre of Newtownards?

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