--- title: "Little Poppets Nursery, Ellesmere | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-poppets-nursery-sy12-0ej-ey467698 description: "Little Poppets Nursery in Ellesmere — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Little Poppets Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 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 childcare Experienced staff Nutritious meals Secure environment ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. Request pricing → (https://littlepoppetsnurseryellesmere.co.uk/contact-us/) ## 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 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 - 1 develop 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 - 2 support 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: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50206887) 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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See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=16306904593335171894&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2014 - January 2023 Good - April 2017 Good - June 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Poppets Nursery ### How does Little Poppets Nursery support children with SEND? ### What curriculum approach is used at Little Poppets Nursery? ### Which area does Little Poppets Nursery serve? ### How are meals provided at Little Poppets Nursery? ### Does Little Poppets Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### What outdoor space is available at Little Poppets Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Ellesmere Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Poppets Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 5.1 mi ### Whittington Under Fives Oswestry · SY11 4DA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/whittington-under-fives-sy11-4da-224222 - Ofsted: Good 6.0 mi ### Peter Pan Nursery Gobowen Oswestry · SY10 7AG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-nursery-gobowen-sy10-7ag-ey433835 - Ofsted: Good 6.0 mi ### Park Hall Forest School Oswestry · SY11 4AS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/park-hall-forest-school-sy11-4as-2567791 - Ofsted: Good 6.5 mi ### First Steps Oswestry · SY11 3EW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-sy11-3ew-ey331318 - Ofsted: Good 6.6 mi ### Kidszone Nursery Oswestry · SY11 2LQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kidszone-nursery-sy11-2lq-2639522 - Ofsted: Good 7.0 mi ### Footsteps Nursery Oswestry · SY11 4QB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-sy11-4qb-ey257595 See all nurseries in Ellesmere →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Ellesmere ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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