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Little Poppets Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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5.0(2 Google reviews) ·Wharf Road, Ellesmere, SY12 0EJ · Shropshire
Number of places
33 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Shropshire

About this day nursery

Little Poppets Day Nursery in Ellesmere, Shropshire, is dedicated to providing an exceptional early years experience, laying a strong foundation for children's lifelong learning journey. The day nursery offers flexible childcare services for children aged 3 months to 5 years, operating from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday.

Known for its affordable and transparent approach, Little Poppets prides itself on a team of experienced and caring staff who foster a secure and stimulating environment. The facilities are designed to the highest standards, offering a variety of play-based activities both indoors and outdoors, alongside delicious, freshly cooked meals essential for healthy development.

The nursery aims to support children not only in their immediate successes but also in preparing them for their future lives, ensuring a warm and friendly atmosphere where they can thrive and build friendships.

Our ethos

Little Poppets Day Nursery focuses on a play-based approach, offering a secure and stimulating environment with a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. They aim to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning and prepare children for future success in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

What it's like

Children are central to this nursery and settle quickly into the daily routine. They play well, exploring age-appropriate resources and showing independence and confidence. Staff engage children in exciting group activities like "bear hunts" which promote physical skills, social development, and story recall.

Flexible childcareExperienced staffNutritious mealsSecure environment

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Food

fresh, healthy and tasty food cooked daily

Opening hours

7:30 am until 6 pm, Monday - Friday

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2013

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Poppets Nursery

Last inspected 6 January 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are central to this nursery and settle quickly into the daily routine. They play well, exploring age-appropriate resources and showing independence and confidence. Staff engage children in exciting group activities like "bear hunts" which promote physical skills, social development, and story recall.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers have a clear vision for the setting, supporting staff, families, and children.
  • Parent partnership is a key strength, with parents being highly complimentary.
  • Children have opportunities and experiences outside the setting, broadening their learning.
  • Staff support younger children and babies emotional and care needs well, forming strong attachments.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through additional training and liaison with outside agencies.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff's understanding of how to support communication and language development, to enable them to broaden the range of words used and introduce new words to children
  • 2support staff to plan more precisely and build on children's existing learning and next steps, to help them make even better progress.
Inspection #10263121 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff have undertaken additional training to support children with SEND and have successfully implemented this into the provision to support children's outcomes. Staff liaise with outside agencies to fully support children and ensure they reach their full potential.

Outdoor space

The outdoor environment provides an exciting space for children of all ages to investigate. Activities such as "bear hunts" enable the children to use their physical skills and enjoy fresh air.

Google Reviews of Little Poppets Nursery

5.0
(2 Google reviews)
Victoria Friend
2 years ago

Such a wonderful little nursery, i honestly can’t sing their praises enough! Louise and the team are amazing, caring and attentive! Our son has really flourished here and we can see his growth and confidence grow each week! Thank you all for caring for our little boy and helping him grow! They also make a beautiful book, to document his progression they take the time to take photographs, print them, and write a little report -the effort from all the ladies is second to none! They always send a little note/message to me in the day to let me know how he is -which really helps me as a parent also! Thank you all so much from me, his dad and our little boy!

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Inspection history

Date: June 2014

  • January 2023Good
  • April 2017Good
  • June 2014Good

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