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Lollipops Nursery & Creche # Lollipops Nursery & Creche Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 3.4 (5 Google reviews) · 67 Newton Road, Hereford, HR4 9LJ · Herefordshire Number of places 86 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Herefordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Lollipops Nursery & Creche provides care for children from birth to four years old in Hereford. The day nursery is open all year, Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, except for a week at Christmas and on bank holidays. It accepts government funding for eligible children. An Ofsted inspection in February 2025 rated the overall effectiveness of the day nursery as Good. The inspector reported that children are happy, settled, and form secure relationships with staff who know them well. All children were seen to make good progress, supported by an ambitious curriculum inspired by their interests. Children are motivated to learn and make independent choices in their play. The setting provides daily opportunities for outdoor exercise, where children use wheeled toys and climbing apparatus. Staff work with parents and other professionals to create personalised support plans for children who require them. What it's like Children are happy and settled at this clean and organised nursery. They form secure relationships with the caring staff team who know them well. All children make good progress from their starting points because staff plan an ambitious curriculum inspired by children's interests and learning styles. Happy and settled children Good progress Ambitious curriculum Eager to play Daily outdoor opportunities Strong parent relationships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7am until 6pm, except for a week at Christmas and on bank holidays. Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2013 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Lollipops Nursery & Creche Last inspected 6 February 2025 · Tina Smith Safeguarding effective 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 happy and settled at this clean and organised nursery. They form secure relationships with the caring staff team who know them well. All children make good progress from their starting points because staff plan an ambitious curriculum inspired by children's interests and learning styles. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and settled and form secure relationships with staff. - All children make good progress from their starting points. - Staff plan an ambitious curriculum inspired by children's interests and learning styles. - Children are eager to play and motivated to learn, making independent choices about their play. - Staff effectively support babies emotional well-being and provide daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Areas to develop - 1 provide all staff with regular supervision meetings to precisely identify training needs to help improve their personal effectiveness - 2 support baby room staff to enhance the experiences they provide to fully support the youngest children to develop their curiosity and investigative skills - 3 review the sleeping arrangements in the baby room to help babies sleep more soundly and peacefully. Inspection #10382015 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270893) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Lollipops Nursery & Creche Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10382015 Lead inspector Tina Smith Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50270893)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY459524) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 67 Newton Road, Hereford, HR4 9LJ ## Explore day nurseries near Hereford - [Day nurseries in Hereford](/search?q=Hereford) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=lollipops-nursery-creche-hr4-9lj-ey459524) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > They comment on the high levels of progress their children make and the wonderful relationships staff have with children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff quickly recognise when children are not meeting their expected developmental milestones. They work closely with parents and other professionals to create personalised support plans that help bridge any gaps in their learning and achieve the best possible progress. Outdoor space Staff provide children with daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Children confidently ride on wheeled toys and climb on small apparatus. ## Google Reviews of Lollipops Nursery & Creche 3.4 (5 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXowoTjYNzqgsTzIZGdwnWDnq0CfVzVRwipljlV5TSoTC96fw87=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Molior RS 7 months ago My child went here for a fair few months after we had temporary moved. It was the first time in my daughters life that I've picked her up crying, even without an explanation. Aside from that, staff were friendly, sometimes 50/50 on how her day had been. Some days I would get a run down on what my daughters done for the day, and then other days it was 'out the door, cya'. Manager was really awful & ignored our emails/calls. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJNUtudXdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48704a253561e651:0x429af740efd3931c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWMr9YyBII8658s87bLWi1d8YAT0ABQz6fdVgY9bZ0GV9jzrF5nsQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jodie O'Keeffe 4 years ago Fab nursery, my son loves it :) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtcjdDVjZ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48704a253561e651:0x429af740efd3931c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXqoV7CN79NXxtgBj0rPvaVebWIg0HlYlFwuT59PFPPeVUlTGL_=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ayisha 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNLMTl2TlZnEAE!2m1!1s0x48704a253561e651:0x429af740efd3931c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLdQI23NkRtQaXnCfxANMspnSGaEzYqo_qwcdkYvBbaY8nDJw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Bridget Ekhator 2 weeks ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25veWQyMVVkVWx2UjFsRlFWSkpVbW95Ymt0S1dtYxAB!2m1!1s0x48704a253561e651:0x429af740efd3931c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVEnuOepel_HRIe_UMD0Oo8FudRTaePy-Lh0B1khTubg6P9Wd0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Shaunna Foster a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBOGUtanRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48704a253561e651:0x429af740efd3931c) Reviews from Google for Lollipops Nursery & Creche. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4799420211190272796&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2013 - February 2025 Good - December 2022 Good - December 2016 Good - August 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Lollipops Nursery & Creche ### Does Lollipops Nursery & Creche accept funded hours? ### What do parents appreciate about the nursery? ### How many places does Lollipops Nursery & Creche have? ### What stands out about the nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hereford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Lollipops Nursery & Creche. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Busy Bees Nursery and Creche Hereford · HR4 9SP ](/nursery/busy-bees-nursery-and-creche-hr4-9sp-ey414908) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Holmer Pre-School Hereford · HR4 9RX ](/nursery/holmer-pre-school-hr4-9rx-ey356893) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Whitecross Day Nursery Hereford · HR4 0DH ](/nursery/whitecross-day-nursery-hr4-0dh-2518837) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Nestlings Hereford · HR4 9AR ](/nursery/little-nestlings-hr4-9ar-2765739) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Highmore Hedgehogs Nursery Hereford · HR4 9PG ](/nursery/highmore-hedgehogs-nursery-hr4-9pg-ey464526) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Wyeside Day Nursery and Out of School Care Hereford · HR1 2RY 4.6(11 Google reviews) ](/nursery/wyeside-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-care-ltd-hr1-2ry-ey543721) [See all nurseries in Hereford →](/search?q=Hereford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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