--- title: "Poplars Nursery, Leyland | Ofsted: Good | Fees" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/poplars-nursery-pr26-7sn-ey499417 description: "Poplars Nursery in Leyland — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Poplars Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · 5.0 (4 Google reviews) · Poplar Tree House, 197 Dunkirk Lane, Leyland, PR26 7SN · Lancashire Number of places 64 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Lancashire ## About this day nursery Poplars Nursery, part of Thrive Childcare, nurtures children's development through a comprehensive and engaging curriculum. They focus on the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, offering hands-on learning experiences and encouraging practical life skills. The day nursery provides a stimulating setting with diverse resources, utilising both indoor and outdoor equipment for child-led exploration. Key aspects of their approach include daily physical activity, forest school sessions, and a focus on creative arts through music and dance. They also prioritise language and literacy development through dedicated story times and integrate cooking and baking activities to foster healthy eating and culinary skills. Beyond academics, the day nursery emphasises children's wellbeing with various activities, some nurseries even featuring mini-farms or pet visits. They keep parents informed through e-learning journals via the ParentZone app, providing updates on their child's daily activities and development. The nursery also hosts regular newsletters, parent evenings, and celebrates the transition to primary school with graduation ceremonies. Fund-raising activities are incorporated to teach children about social responsibility and community engagement. Our ethos Poplars Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, offering hands-on learning, practical life skills, and child-led exploration. They incorporate forest school sessions, creative arts, and language development, alongside activities promoting wellbeing and healthy eating. The nursery also focuses on social responsibility and community engagement. What it's like Children receive a lovely start to their early education at this nursery, where they are happy, safe, and well-settled. Staff get to know children well, forming strong relationships and teaching them about behaviour expectations and how their actions affect others. The curriculum for communication and language development is particularly well promoted, with staff talking and singing to children, exposing them to a wide range of vocabulary. EYFS Curriculum Forest School Sessions E-Learning Journals Emphasis on Wellbeing Physical Development Champions ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-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 Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2016 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Poplars Nursery Last inspected 12 March 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 Inspector highlights - Children receive a lovely start to their early education. - The curriculum for communication and language development is particularly well promoted. - Leaders are knowledgeable and have a good understanding of what they want children to learn. - Literacy development is well promoted by enthusiastic staff. - Partnership with parents is strong, involving them in children's learning from the start. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to recognise when quiet and less confident children need more support to engage in purposeful learning - 2 help staff to identify their own individual targets for improvement and access appropriate professional development opportunities to support them. Inspection #10317122 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50242950) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Ongoing monitoring of children's development helps to identify any gaps in learning. Additional screening tools allow staff to provide support for children who may be at risk of falling behind. The special educational needs and disability coordinator implements targeted learning plans and makes timely referrals to outside agencies to ensure children receive the support they need swiftly, helping children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to make progress from their unique starting points. Outdoor space Children have daily access to the outdoor area and take part in a range of extra-curricular physical exercise classes. This helps children to learn about keeping healthy and contributes to their overall well-being. ## Google Reviews of Poplars Nursery 5.0 (4 Google reviews) Megan Fenn 3 years ago The best nursery. My daughter has had the best 3 & a half years at Poplars, the level of care & support has been incredible! If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Xx Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1cjY2cnNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b12b87a500b6b:0x69204120827f0957) Pieca Iulia 2 years ago The best nursery my son love there Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURGaWQtR2xnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b12b87a500b6b:0x69204120827f0957) Jenette Sherlock 7 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNJd1piOTNRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b12b87a500b6b:0x69204120827f0957) Yeasin Hossain 8 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnNHEzMERnEAE!2m1!1s0x487b12b87a500b6b:0x69204120827f0957) Reviews from Google for Poplars Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=7575126181121296727&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2018 - March 2024 Good - May 2018 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Poplars Nursery ### Does Poplars Nursery take babies? ### What are the opening hours at Poplars Nursery? ### How was Poplars Nursery rated by Ofsted? ### What outdoor space does Poplars Nursery have? ## Nearby day nurseries in Leyland Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Poplars Nursery. - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Leyland St James Wrap Around Care Groups Leyland · PR26 7SH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/leyland-st-james-wrap-around-care-groups-pr26-7sh-ey490973 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### The Nursery (Leyland) Leyland · PR25 1BX https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-nursery-leyland-ltd-pr25-1bx-ey368947 - Awaiting first inspection 1.3 mi ### Little Mowgli Nursery Leyland · PR25 2DY 5.0(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-mowgli-nursery-pr25-2dy-2828846 - Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### First Footsteps (Leyland) Leyland · PR25 1HA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/first-footsteps-leyland-pr25-1ha-ey257949 - Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Partou Stonehouse Day Nursery & Pre-School Leyland · PR25 2TU 3.6(17 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/partou-stonehouse-day-nursery-pre-school-pr25-2tu-2502724 - Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Yewlands Day Nursery Lancashire · PR25 2TN 5.0(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/yewlands-day-nursery-pr25-2tn-2563260 See all nurseries in Leyland →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Leyland ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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