Cozee Cubs Nursery and Sensory

In March 2026, close relationships with staff sat alongside significant concerns about younger children's learning at Cozee Cubs Nursery and Sensory in Werrington. The nursery has capacity for 36 children, making the differences between age groups especially relevant to a family's decision.

At its 12 March 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged welfare and wellbeing, inclusion, and leadership and governance to meet the expected standard, while achievement, behaviour and routines, and curriculum and teaching needed attention; safeguarding standards were met. The balance matters: care and educational practice received different assessments.

In March 2026, children attending were aged 1 to 4. Preschool children had recently gained a dedicated room, separating them from younger children and giving staff a clearer setting for school preparation.

The early years foundation stage sets requirements for children's learning, development and care. Here, March 2026 activities included stories, songs and sensory exploration using flowers, water and glitter. Bikes, scooters and a slide supported physical play, while babies practised rolling a ball with staff.

Learning opportunities differed by age. In March 2026, older children encountered fractions while preparing fruit and made play dough by following instructions. With younger children, some staff fired off questions too quickly for children to answer, including those learning English as an additional language. Communication teaching was a central improvement requirement. In March 2026, progress was inconsistent for some children, with younger children developing essential skills too slowly; children were not all sufficiently prepared for their next stage of learning. Improvement plans had made little difference by that inspection. The required actions on behaviour management and teaching, including helping babies and toddlers develop communication skills, had a deadline of 13 May 2026.

In March 2026, children sought comfort from their key person, and daily conversations with parents covered sleep at home. Staff used families' routines to guide eating and sleeping arrangements. These exchanges connected care at nursery with each child's day beyond it.

At the March 2026 inspection, Ofsted found that staff understood children's SEND needs, worked with families and external professionals, and used familiar resources to help children manage emotions, with further staff training identified. Training in intensive interaction supported work on communication and social skills.

During March 2026 activities, children practised hygiene and explored oral health. Older children prepared snacks and poured drinks, giving everyday tasks a practical role in developing independence.

The address is 6A Skaters Way, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6NB. In March 2026, opening hours were 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Flexible attendance hours also formed part of the arrangements at that time, supporting families facing barriers to attendance.

• Younger children's language. March 2026 requirements called for stronger teaching in the baby and toddler room. Ask how staff now give children time to respond and develop conversation during play.
• Behaviour during routines. In March 2026, some staff addressed behaviour from a distance, and younger children's lunchtimes lacked consistent organisation. Ask how boundaries and mealtime routines are now taught.
• Choosing an attendance pattern. The March 2026 arrangements included flexible attendance hours. Which current booking pattern would fit your family's week?

Cozee Cubs suits families who value the close key-person relationships and practical independence observed in March 2026, provided they give the teaching concerns careful consideration. Its March 2026 picture was stronger for older children's everyday learning than for babies' and toddlers' communication and behaviour routines. Families considering younger-child care should give the required teaching changes substantial weight; warm relationships alone do not answer those concerns.