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Mary Poppins Day Nursery in Derby

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
·30 Chain Lane, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9AJ · Derby
Number of places
82 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Derby

About this day nursery

Mary Poppins Day Nursery, established in 1989, provides childcare in Derby, catering to children aged 1 to 5 years old. The nursery aims to offer a "home from home" environment where children can flourish.

It is located in a sympathetically converted Victorian-style detached property at the quiet end of Chain Lane, opposite the Muirfield estate entrance, bordering Littleover and Mickleover, and is approximately half a mile from the Royal Derby Hospital. The nursery includes an independent baby unit and seven activity rooms, designed to accommodate small groups of children, allowing for age-appropriate segregation and development.

Children can participate in a wide range of activities, including art, creativity, construction, role-play, outdoor play, gymnastics, and sensory experiences. Each group is cared for by qualified and experienced staff, with a focus on consistent staffing to ensure continuous progress and effective communication with parents.

Child development and progress charts, known as profiles or learning journeys, are maintained and shared with parents every three or six months, depending on the child's age and developmental stage. Mary Poppins Day Nursery was awarded an "Outstanding" rating by Ofsted in 2012.

What it's like

Children settle quickly into this nurturing setting where staff work closely with parents to support their emotional well-being and build on their interests. Staff pay close attention to children's communication, extending vocabulary, and fostering understanding of new language.

Established 1989Ofsted Outstanding (2012)Independent Baby UnitSmall group focus

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for one week between Christmas and New Year and bank holidays

Age range

1 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1992

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mary Poppins Day Nursery

Last inspected 15 January 2025

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 settle quickly into this nurturing setting where staff work closely with parents to support their emotional well-being and build on their interests. Staff pay close attention to children's communication, extending vocabulary, and fostering understanding of new language.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have developed a comprehensive and well-sequenced curriculum that supports children's development throughout the setting.
  • Leaders provide positive and purposeful feedback to staff, which supports individuals to reflect and identify how they can strengthen their practice.
  • Staff are strong role models for children's communication and provide a language-rich learning environment.
  • Staff embed routines that support children to develop their independence and carry out tasks for themselves.
  • Children enjoy sensory play, and staff plan interesting opportunities that incorporate characters from familiar stories.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to provide continuous provision opportunities that ensure children are able to play independently and develop their own ideas even further.
Inspection #10364060 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report how happy they are with the family atmosphere across the nursery.

They are delighted with the progress that children make while attending.

Parents comment on the wide range of learning opportunities on offer.

They explain how eager children are to arrive and appreciate the strong friendships that they form.

Parents are delighted with the nurturing relationships that staff develop with their children.

They are confident that their children are safe and secure in this caring setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is sound. Leaders work closely in partnership with parents and external agencies. Staff skilfully provide targeted intervention. This helps children with SEND to make good progress across all seven areas of learning.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from spending time outdoors. Leaders and staff support children to engage in active play using a range of interesting equipment and planned opportunities. This helps to promote children's cardio health as they lift and shift resources to create a complex obstacle course.

Inspection history

Date: April 2004

  • February 2025Good
  • January 2025Good
  • February 2019Good
  • January 2019Good
  • March 2016Good
  • March 2016Good
  • November 2011Outstanding
  • January 2008Good
  • April 2004Requires improvement

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