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Merry Poppets Nursery in Bedford (MK45 5AA)

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2021)
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4.6(11 parent reviews) ·Flitwick Road, Westoning, BEDFORD, MK45 5AA · Central Bedfordshire
Number of places
83 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire

About this day nursery

Merry Poppets Nursery aims to provide the best childcare and early years education in Central Bedfordshire, having supported parents since 2006. With settings in Ampthill, Flitwick, Henlow, and Westoning, the nursery group offers an individual approach to childcare, ensuring each location develops uniquely while maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.

They focus on making the transition into nursery life as smooth as possible for both children and parents, aiming to create a positive experience for all. Merry Poppets caters to babies from 3 months up to children aged 5, offering both full and part-time care options.

The nursery is committed to following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to support children's learning and development effectively. They also provide healthy, freshly prepared meals from their own kitchen and facilitate an online platform for parents to stay updated on their child's daily activities and progress.

Our ethos

We will provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment that provides children with the skills to become independent learners enabling them to reach their full potential well prepared for the move to full time education.

What it's like

Children are happy and enjoy the company of their friends. They have access to a good range of age-appropriate resources and develop the skills and knowledge needed for their next stage of development, including their eventual move to school. They are encouraged to develop a love of songs, rhymes and stories, and they learn to take responsibility and become independent.

Ofsted "Good Provider" RatingFreshly Prepared MealsEYFS FrameworkFunded Childcare Sessions3 Age-Specific RoomsOnline Parent Updates

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Open from 8am to 6pm with early morning 'drop off' available

Food

Healthy, freshly prepared meals by professional cooks

Age range

3 Months to 5 Years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

full time care, part time care

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Merry Poppets Nursery

Last inspected 27 October 2021 · Ann Austen

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 enjoy the company of their friends. They have access to a good range of age-appropriate resources and develop the skills and knowledge needed for their next stage of development, including their eventual move to school. They are encouraged to develop a love of songs, rhymes and stories, and they learn to take responsibility and become independent.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and enjoy the company of their friends.
  • Children develop the skills and knowledge they need for the next stage of their development, including their eventual move to school.
  • The management team supports staff to understand what they intend children to learn and achieve.
  • Staff support children to understand and implement the nursery's 'golden rules'.
  • Staff effectively promote the good health of the children in their care.

Areas to develop

  • 1make more effective use of spontaneous opportunities to extend and challenge children's learning
  • 2review and improve the organisation of planned routines to support children to develop and complete the activities they are enjoying.
Inspection #10074931 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are committed to ensuring their specific needs are met. They work closely with parents and other professionals to understand and implement targeted support, such as sensory play experiences.

Outdoor space

Older children play in the mud kitchen, plant and harvest tomatoes, grow pumpkins and search for minibeasts under the logs. Children participate in yoga sessions and enjoy taking part in physically active play outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Merry Poppets Nursery

4.6
(11)
David B
6 months ago

We moved to Flitwick with no social circle and as new parents, we had no idea which nursery's in the area were good or poor. Our daughter started at Merry Poppets barely walking, fast forward 1.5 years she's a walking, talking, expressive and creative soul. She's been attending 5x days per week and has grown exponentially as a result. The use of an app to track the activities in the day and share photo's helps us keep in touch and the quality of food at meal and snack times is nutritious and healthy. The staff run a caring, creative, thoughtful environment and we haven't heard a negative thing from any other parents - and we couldn't agree more. Great nursery full of professional and conscientious staff, we can't thank them enough for everything they do for the kids.

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s malik
2 years ago

My daughter has been attending for 8 months now and I am amazed at how much she has developed in all different aspects. The nursery staff are very friendly and always approachable. My daughter as well as other children attending seem to grow a lovely relationship with their key workers and other staff members. My daughter loves the days she attends and is always excited for nursery. The app used by the nursery always has me at ease knowing what she’s been up to and how much she has eaten. I would highly recommend Merry Poppets Westoning.

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Danielle Turney
2 years ago

My daughter has been attending Merry Poppets westoning for nearly a year now and she loves it. The staff are friendly, helpful and supportive. We get regular informative updates via the app which gives us reassurance of knowing how her day is going. There is also a wide, varied selection of food available each day. Since attending nursery, my daughter’s confidence continues to grow and the staff and environment at Merry poppets are a huge contribution to that.

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Carla Beazley
a year ago

My little boy has been attending Merry Poppets in Westoning since he was approximately 18 months and now he's 3. He absolutely loves it there and has formed some really lovely relationships with the girls that work there. We've never had any problems and he has always enjoyed going. He will miss you when he moves on in September and I really appreciate everything you've done. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a fun and caring environment for there little ones xx

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Louise Walker
2 years ago

My son came to this nursery after it was recommended by many friends in the area. He has been going for a year now and absolutely loves his "nursery days". His speech and learning have progressed amazingly and he's very happy to go into nursery. We are always greeted at the gate by the friendly staff. The app and handover at the end of the day keeps us updated on what he's been up to. The nursery offer a great varied menu for meals which has really encouraged him to try new things. I highly recommend Merry Poppets Westoning.

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Inspection history

Date: March 2012

  • October 2021Good
  • March 2016Good
  • October 2013Requires improvement
  • March 2012Good

Frequently asked about Merry Poppets Nursery

About the setting

Merry Poppets Nursery Ltd was registered in 2011. The nursery employs 12 members of childcare staff, eight of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and level 5. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, from 8am until 6pm, offering an early drop off from 7.30am. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

URN
EY434658
Registered person
Merry Poppets Nursery Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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