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Poplars Day Care Nursery # Poplars Day Care Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · 4.6 (5 parent reviews) · Stratton Road, Wanborough, SWINDON, SN4 0AA · Swindon Number of places 160 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Swindon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Poplars Day Care Nursery, a privately owned establishment, offers childcare services for families in the Swindon area, conveniently situated off the A419. Since 1995, it has been providing a secure, nurturing, and stimulating atmosphere across its three-acre site. The nursery features extensive outdoor facilities, including a woodland area, a paddock with an adventure trail, and various play structures, alongside an outdoor classroom and gardens. Indoors, the nursery is equipped with age-appropriate toys and facilities, catering to children from 3 months to 14 years old, with dedicated areas for different age groups. Poplars Nursery emphasises a balanced curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), employing both child-led and adult-led activities to foster holistic development. The nursery maintains a strong partnership with parents through learning journals and regular consultations, ensuring continuous support for each child's progress. A team of approximately 50 staff members, including qualified nursery nurses and a chef, work together to create a warm and friendly environment. The nursery prepares fresh, well-balanced meals daily, offering vegetarian alternatives. Poplars is committed to exceeding OFSTED standards and continuously invests in staff training and development. Our ethos Poplars Day Care Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, incorporating both child-led and adult-led activities to promote holistic development. They aim to create a secure, nurturing, and stimulating environment with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and parent partnerships. What it's like Children are happy to arrive at nursery and settle quickly, developing secure relationships with staff. They are confident, independent, and show positive attitudes towards learning, actively participating in planned activities and cooperating with peers. Staff set clear boundaries, leading to good behaviour and self-control among all children. Large outdoor space Forest School trained staff Freshly prepared meals Learning journals Private ownership ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://poplars-nursery.co.uk/contact-us) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Poplars Day Care Nursery Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10218604 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50196157)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY337327) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://poplars-nursery.co.uk/) Stratton Road, Wanborough, SWINDON, SN4 0AA [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.70779/51.55798/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near SWINDON - [Day nurseries in SWINDON](/search?q=SWINDON) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=poplars-day-care-nursery-sn4-0aa-ey337327) ## Key facts Food Well-balanced menu with freshly prepared meat and vegetables, and vegetarian alternatives. Opening hours Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 6:30 pm Age range 3 months to 14 years old Term time / All Year All Year Staff Around 50 members of staff Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Poplars Day Care Nursery Last inspected 13 September 2022 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 to arrive at nursery and settle quickly, developing secure relationships with staff. They are confident, independent, and show positive attitudes towards learning, actively participating in planned activities and cooperating with peers. Staff set clear boundaries, leading to good behaviour and self-control among all children. Inspector highlights - Leaders are keen and ambitious to provide good quality childcare and education, providing staff with support and development opportunities. - Partnerships with parents are strong and well established, with leaders and staff working closely with families to build relationships and offer appropriate support. - The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good, with leaders ensuring parents are well informed and supported. - Leaders and staff provide a good range of resources and equipment for children to explore. - Leaders and staff help children to learn about the wider world and how all families are all different, planning activities and meals based on the theme of 'around the world'. Areas to develop - 1 continue to develop the implementation of the curriculum so that all children are offered appropriate challenge to make the best possible progress in their learning - 2 make better use of the outdoor learning environment, to provide more opportunities for the children to be physical, particularly for those who prefer to learn outdoors. Inspection #10218604 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50196157) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say that the leaders and staff are like family, they do not just care for the children, but they also give care and consideration to the rest of the family. > Parents comment that they feel that leaders have helped them to have a better insight to meeting their children's needs. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. Leaders ensure that parents are well informed about what support that they can access for their children. They help parents to receive more focused support and they assist them in understanding what their choices are when applying for school. Parents comment that they feel that leaders have helped them to have a better insight to meeting their children's needs. Outdoor space The nursery has large grounds with open space, with a forest area and paddock for children to explore and be physical. However, staff do not make the most of this outside space consistently. At times, staff are reluctant to take children out when there is light rain even though they recognise that some children need space to run. Children do have small areas outside to free flow, but some children need more opportunities to be active. ## Parent Reviews of Poplars Day Care Nursery 4.6 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLeFqtYmNmCxld5dbVeFbd_9-1VmDl0mf7Ke1CSH74OCUp1PQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Ed Butcher 8 years ago These guys have been amazing with my little boy. After researching lots of nurseries in the area we stumbled on Poplars and I'm really glad. Both mum and baby found the first few days challenging but the staff were brilliant at helping him to settle whilst keeping us in the loop. Now a few weeks in and he gets upset at coming home instead! All the staff have been great and we look forward to continuing to use the nursery as our son grows. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBaVBUREpnEAE!2m1!1s0x48714f6f0a4591cd:0xc6719b0518375919) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLEwPfWAxtaPAo9GaSfm7sudfTJbMFxf_NpNqSrY6YrKPI9ww=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Samsher Sanghera 5 years ago a great place to develop your little ones and staff are fantastic [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURTMm9HRzVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48714f6f0a4591cd:0xc6719b0518375919) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLER1uLhYXFOsOQW0JHW8VF-WHIIt7ihY_jrzTnIXLrvXzhGg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Katy Davis 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUcVBPMEt3EAE!2m1!1s0x48714f6f0a4591cd:0xc6719b0518375919) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVskqFbC2R2dCmwd1bEJ9Tfm6FC0mo5k3MbyrkHopq1WmSeM2X0lg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Kate Roberts 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQwb1l1akd3EAE!2m1!1s0x48714f6f0a4591cd:0xc6719b0518375919) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJBat23H93XAyEbslapT-jFzJ1Ni5AFdJtlOJZqjDyn3Xow3g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Man Rai 12 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBOHJ1TEhnEAE!2m1!1s0x48714f6f0a4591cd:0xc6719b0518375919) Reviews from Google for Poplars Day Care Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14299380738061457689&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2012 - September 2022 Good - August 2016 Good - October 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Poplars Day Care Nursery ### What do parents value about Poplars Day Care Nursery? ### What are the fees at Poplars Day Care Nursery? ### How are meals handled at Poplars Day Care Nursery? ### Is Poplars Day Care Nursery Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in SWINDON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Poplars Day Care Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Covingham Roundabout Pre-School Swindon · SN3 5BA ](/nursery/covingham-roundabout-pre-school-sn3-5ba-ey398647) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.3 mi ### Eldene Preschool and Toddlers Swindon · SN3 3TQ ](/nursery/eldene-preschool-and-toddlers-sn3-3tq-2861655) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Swindon Swindon · SN3 6BB 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/little-pioneers-nursery-pre-school-swindon-sn3-6bb-ey255698) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.6 mi ### Goddard Park Day Care Centre Swindon · SN3 2QN ](/nursery/goddard-park-day-care-centre-sn3-2qn-ey302989) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### The Trees Day Care Nursery Swindon · SN3 4HD ](/nursery/the-trees-day-care-nursery-sn3-4hd-ey465770) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.1 mi ### The Co-operative Childcare Walcot Swindon · SN3 3AH 4.4(8 reviews) ](/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-walcot-sn3-3ah-ey275796) [See all nurseries in SWINDON →](/search?q=SWINDON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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