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Popcorn Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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5.0(14 parent reviews) ·Woodlands Clubhouse, Priory Hospital Grounds, LONDON, N14 6QY · Enfield
Number of places
4 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Enfield

About this day nursery

Popcorn Nursery, a family-operated institution established in 1991, has been based in Southgate since 1996. It provides a secure and stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 4, fostering their development through play-based activities and learning.

Situated within a woodland area, the nursery leverages its natural surroundings, including adjacent fields and a private garden, to offer a rich outdoor experience. Concurrently, the indoor spaces are thoughtfully designed with engaging activities to support children's progress.

The nursery operates from 8 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 8 am to 4 pm on Fridays, offering flexible session options during these hours. Its location in a serene woodland area near Southgate tube station contributes to its peaceful and educational atmosphere.

The nursery prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive, balancing outdoor exploration with stimulating indoor learning opportunities.

Our ethos

Popcorn Nursery prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive, balancing outdoor exploration with stimulating indoor learning opportunities. The nursery leverages its natural surroundings to offer a rich outdoor experience, while indoor spaces are thoughtfully designed with engaging activities to support children's progress through play-based learning.

What it's like

Children enjoy their day at Popcorn Nursery, developing warm relationships with staff and peers. Staff create a caring environment, allowing children to explore independently while also teaching them to seek help when needed. This approach fosters independence and helps children thrive.

Family-runWoodland settingPlay-based learning

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday 8am to 5:30pm, Friday 8am to 4pm

Age range

2 to 4 years

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Session types

Flexible sessions

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Popcorn Nursery

Last inspected 22 July 2024

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 enjoy their day at Popcorn Nursery, developing warm relationships with staff and peers. Staff create a caring environment, allowing children to explore independently while also teaching them to seek help when needed. This approach fosters independence and helps children thrive.

Inspector highlights

  • Children learn good manners and share well without prompting.
  • Children have fun when staff participate in their play, learning about winning and losing.
  • Children's voices are heard, and staff encourage them to make choices.
  • Children are encouraged to lead their own play, with access to a wide range of resources.
  • Children's mathematical development is considered in all planned activities, with counting encouraged throughout the day.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the way that books are displayed and used at the setting to encourage children's love of reading
  • 2ensure parents are aware of children's next steps in their learning and development so that they can support these at home.
Inspection #10347147 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children play outdoors every day, developing physical skills through activities like riding, running, climbing, dancing, and digging with spades. Staff demonstrate how to use equipment safely, such as spades for digging for minibeasts and new climbing equipment.

Parent Reviews of Popcorn Nursery

5.0
(14)
Jamie Leith
8 months ago

It’s been two years since our son left popcorn nursery. We have since moved from London to Bristol, our son still talks about popcorn and the staff, how much he loved going there and how much he wants to go back and visit every time we’re back in London. It truly is a special nursery, run by people who genuinely care for, and care about, the young people they have in their care. Topped off with the fact it is in the most beautiful setting. If we were still in the area we would send our daughter to popcorn in a heartbeat. A big thank you to the staff for having such a positive and lasting impact on our son. You really do do incredible work

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James C
a year ago

Can't recommend Popcorn Nursery enough. Our daughter is so happy here and you can tell how much the staff care. A relatively low number of children means our daughter gets significantly more attention compared to more formal preschools we also considered. In addition, they are always flexible to last minute schedule adjustments and are at a very fair price point compared to others in the area. They have clearly upped their game since the recent Ofsted inspection, investing in new play areas and providing more detailed reports. We are definitely sending our younger daughter as soon as she is old enough.

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shaun willis
7 years ago

A family run Nursery, in a fantastic location. They are clearly passionate about the job they do. My child and nephew have been attending Popcorn Nursery for around 15 months. At first she was anxious as were we, but the staff have built a great rapor with all the kids, parents, carers and clearly know the needs of each and every child and have their best interests and development at heart. There are a good mixture of male and female staff. A few staff have moved on (natural progression!) but are replaced by equally qualified and suited people. Never had any issues whatsoever and feel confident our newborn will love them too when he's old enough!

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zeneerwin
2 years ago

My child had the best experience at Popcorn. I am so grateful to the staff for all the help and care they showed my son, the patience to help him settling in and the comfort they gave us as parents. Highly recommended for any anxious parents!

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Rosie O'Donnell
a year ago

Popcorn have nurtured, cared for and supported our children’s development since 2016. We will be so sad when our youngest has his last day in September this year. They have created such a warm, ‘home from home’ environment that my son doesn’t want to leave. Thank you! ☺️

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

22 July 2024

Good

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

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