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Maria Poppins

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(13 parent reviews) ·Unit C - 71 Loampit Vale, London, SE13 7FR · Lewisham
Number of places
42 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
Lewisham

About this day nursery

Maria Poppins is a warm and welcoming childcare setting in London, catering to children aged 1 to 4 years. Established in 2023, the nursery operates all year round from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The dedicated staff team prioritises children's well-being and ensures a strong sense of belonging, with babies receiving comforting cuddles to foster strong attachments. Children at Maria Poppins are supported to achieve well across all curriculum areas, including the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

The nursery boasts a nurturing environment where children are confident, eager to explore, and build resilience. They enjoy a wide range of activities, including trips to the park to extend their physical skills and learn about the natural environment, where they can be found jumping in puddles, counting ducks, and building houses for the three little pigs.

The setting effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and children who speak English as an additional language (EAL) make good progress, with staff actively supporting their English language acquisition alongside their home language. The leadership and staff are committed to providing high-quality care and education, offering an ambitious curriculum, and continuously enhancing their knowledge and skills.

Our ethos

Nurturing each child’s individual potential is at the core of everything we do. Our learning activities are designed to encourage social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. We provide a structured day with a balance of free play and adult-led activities, many with a creative focus, and topics that aim to cover the full spectrum of Foundation Level requirements.

What it's like

Children enjoy attending this friendly and nurturing setting where they quickly develop a strong sense of belonging. Staff place a high priority on children's wellbeing to ensure that all children settle with ease and feel safe and secure. Babies receive comforting cuddles when needed, which helps them to foster strong attachments.

Nurturing environmentStrong sense of belongingAmbitious curriculumOutdoor learningSEND supportEAL support

Pricing & funding

This nursery operates a full-day model only from 8:00am to 6:00pm, with fee rates split by age bands under and over 24 months. Additional daily contributions are charged separately for meals, snacks, activities, and digital platforms. Government funding can be applied for eligible families booking full-year care.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Operates a full-day model only (08:00 – 18:00).
  • Separate daily contributions apply for meals, snacks, extra activities, and digital communication platforms.
  • Government funding is available to reduce fees for eligible working families purchasing full-year care.

Key facts

Food

Provided, freshly prepared, organic, and nutritious meals

Opening hours

Mon - Fri: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Age range

9 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Session types

full day

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Maria Poppins

Last inspected 14 January 2026 · Helen Craig

What it's like to attend

Children enjoy attending this friendly and nurturing setting where they quickly develop a strong sense of belonging. Staff place a high priority on children's wellbeing to ensure that all children settle with ease and feel safe and secure. Babies receive comforting cuddles when needed, which helps them to foster strong attachments.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are achieving well and are supported to extend their knowledge and skills across all the curriculum areas.
  • Children are confident and eager to try new things and build their resilience.
  • Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning as they engage in activities and practise their skills.
  • Leaders and staff place a high priority on children's welfare and wellbeing.
  • Children enjoy participating in a wide range of activities and show curiosity as they explore.
  • The safeguarding standards are met.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should enhance routines in baby room to ensure that all children consistently engage in meaningful learning to extend their skills.
  • 2Leaders should improve staff's understanding on how to support and extend children's language and learning even further to ensure that all children make consistently secure progress.
Inspection #274874a · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are making good progress. Children with SEND learn Makaton signs to support their communication. Staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they are well supported and develop their physical and emotional health. Leaders and staff have extended their knowledge about supporting children with SEND, enhancing their understanding and skills.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy trips to the park to extend their physical skills and learn about the natural environment. They enjoy jumping in puddles and counting ducks in the water, which extends their mathematical knowledge. They hunt for sticks to take back to nursery and build houses for the three little pigs.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language progress well from their starting points, and staff actively support them to learn English alongside their home language.

Parent Reviews of Maria Poppins

5.0
(13)
Manjeet Bahra
2 months ago

Fantastic nursery - couldn't have asked for more. We were very nervous about sending out 13 month year old to nursery in general, even though she's very social. You're putting a lot of trust in strangers hands. We initially went to a nursery on our road, which was convenient and well-rated by Ofsted. Our settling-in days were not positive and I had a terrible gut feel about it after sitting in on some sessions. We made the decision to look elsewhere. When we saw Maria Poppins, we were instantly taken by the lovely setting (great space, lighting, array of activities) and the wonderful staff. We made the choice to exit the other nursery during settles and join Maria Poppins. The settle sessions were handled so well, and our daughter absolutely loves attending. The location is further than other nurseries for us, but that has been worth it. Highly recommended as you'll see from other parent reviews.

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Vania Ganassini
4 months ago

We absolutely love this nursery! The teachers are kind, patient, and attentive to every child’s needs. My daughter has grown so much in confidence and happiness since joining. I couldn’t be more grateful. Highly recommend!

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Maria Savva
10 months ago

Our son has been with Maria Poppins since he was 9 months old. He leaves soon at 4.5. The staff are like friends who we will all miss greatly. They have cared for son beautifully and he has developed in to a bright boy in part to the teams nurturing, teaching and encouragement. My husband and I have made great parent friends and our son has made best friends who we are confident will be around for a long time. I would absolutely recommend Maria Poppins, we completely lucked out with this nursery.

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Dan Hine
9 months ago

Both our daughters were looked after by the María Poppins team, and they honestly couldn’t have had a better start in life. They are a wonderful group of committed professionals who always felt like a second family. We were very sad to say goodbye.

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Julia Gonzaga
a year ago

It has been so amazing watching my daughter develop at Maria Poppins! She has so much fun, and made so many friends. I have no words to thank the staff enough, they are fabulous and make me feel so confident in leaving her at nursery, there is no other place I would trust my daughter’s care. 💚 I’m beyond grateful for that, it means SO much to me.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

14 January 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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Frequently asked about Maria Poppins

About the setting

Maria Poppins was registered with Ofsted on 31/08/2023. It is a childcare on non-domestic premises located at Unit C - 71 Loampit Vale, London, SE13 7FR. It operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 18:00. Rara's Daycare Ltd is the registered person.

URN
2748745
Registered person
Rara's Daycare Limited
Day care type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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