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Mary Poppins Day Nursery in Chesterfield

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Mary Poppins, 26 The Green, Chesterfield, S41 0LJ · Derbyshire
Number of places
70 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

Mary Poppins Day Nursery, based in Chesterfield, offers high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. With over two decades of experience, the nursery prides itself on creating a loving and nurturing environment, ensuring children feel as cherished as they would be at home.

The facility is equipped with modern resources and boasts fully air-conditioned playrooms, alongside fantastic indoor and outdoor spaces. The team comprises highly qualified and knowledgeable staff, including three degree-qualified members, dedicated to fostering each child's personal potential.

Children benefit from a stimulating environment that encourages skill development, providing a strong foundation for their future. The nursery also emphasises nutrition, offering two wholesome, home-cooked meals daily.

Mary Poppins Day Nursery is committed to supporting both children and parents, celebrating every milestone together within a safe, happy, and encouraging setting.

What it's like

Children arrive at the setting with enthusiasm and settle quickly. They behave well and are eager to learn. Children have many opportunities to develop their early mathematical skills leading to new learning and development of their self-esteem.

Over 20 years experienceNutritious home-cooked mealsHighly qualified staffExcellent indoor and outdoor facilities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year (closed on Bank Holidays)

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

Two nutritious home-cooked meals daily

Established

1996

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mary Poppins Day Nursery

Last inspected 6 January 2022 · Susan Hyatt

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 arrive at the setting with enthusiasm and settle quickly. They behave well and are eager to learn. Children have many opportunities to develop their early mathematical skills leading to new learning and development of their self-esteem.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff model language and engage children well in conversations, using daily story time to introduce new vocabulary and texts.
  • Staff interact well with pre-school children to encourage them to test out ideas and build on their problem-solving skills.
  • Babies and children have warm and secure attachments to their key person and other staff in the setting.
  • Leaders and managers are fully committed to embedding good-quality care and education for all children.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to embed children's growing independence skills within routine activities
  • 2support staff to raise all their interactions with children to a consistently high level.
Inspection #10072526 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children relish playing outside and are keen to explore the winter weather, developing a sense of wonder as they stamp through fresh snow and explore icy patterns. Children enjoy jumping, running and stretching on the spot outdoors, learning with staff about how to keep their bodies fit and warm.

Parent Reviews of Mary Poppins Day Nursery

5.0
(2)
natalie Wharton
a year ago

Mary Poppins is a lovely, friendly nursery and the staff are always so lovely with my son. They always communicate very well and send updates and pictures throughout the day on the app which is really helpful and reassuring. Thank you for doing such a great job ☺️

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5 years ago

When my brother used to go here it was exspensive but he really enjoyed it there and they was good at realizing when he wasn't very well and informed my mom as soon as they could. The staff where very nice and senseible. Thanks for looking after my little bro!

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Inspection history

Date: August 2006

  • February 2022Good
  • January 2022Good
  • March 2016Good
  • March 2016Good
  • December 2013Requires improvement
  • October 2013Requires improvement
  • October 2009Good
  • October 2009Good
  • August 2006Good

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