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Poplars Preschool # Poplars Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · Water Leys Primary School, Guilford Drive, Wigston, LE18 1HG · Leicestershire Number of places 75 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Leicestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Poplars Preschool in Wigston (LE18 1HG) is a registered charity, overseen by a voluntary Board of Trustees, and operates within the premises of Water Leys Primary School. The preschool provides care and education for children aged 2 to 4 years. They welcome prospective families to arrange a visit to explore their facilities. The organisation is committed to laying down strong roots for the future development of the children in their care. The preschool frequently updates its website with information for parents and details about their curriculum and policies. What it's like Children have close bonds with the caring staff and they settle quickly. They are happy and focused on activities, learning new words and mathematical language. Children learn to become self-sufficient through routines like handwashing and taking plates to the dishwasher. Charity-run ## Pricing & funding 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://www.poplarsgroup.co.uk/contact-us) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 5.30pm Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Poplars Preschool Last inspected 14 December 2022 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 have close bonds with the caring staff and they settle quickly. They are happy and focused on activities, learning new words and mathematical language. Children learn to become self-sufficient through routines like handwashing and taking plates to the dishwasher. Inspector highlights - Children delight in listening to stories and engage in back-and-forth interactions with enthusiastic staff, encouraging a love of reading. - Staff provide children with opportunities to take appropriate risks and tackle challenges, promoting confidence and physical health. - Children have healthy snacks, and leaders encourage parents to provide healthy lunch box contents. - Staff work closely with parents to support and extend learning at home, including providing books for children in receipt of extra funding and frequent meetings with parents. - Leaders focus on improving staff knowledge of managing children's behaviour, and children overall know staff's expectations for their behaviour. - Following the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders are focusing on children's speech and language as a priority, utilising one-to-one adult interaction, games, and sign language to help children make good progress. - Staff have a sound knowledge of safeguarding, attend regular training, and are confident in recording and reporting concerns. - The site is secure, with clear visitor procedures, and staff regularly check the environment to ensure a safe play area. Areas to develop - 1 review and improve the snack time routines for younger children, so that they do not be distracted and restless while they wait for their food and drink - 2 plan and differentiate the curriculum more sharply so that the environment and activities take greater account of, and provide support for the individual learning needs and interests of the younger children. Inspection #10233701 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205518) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Poplars Preschool Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10233701 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205518)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340388) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=poplars-preschool-le18-1hg-ey340388) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Following the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders are focusing on children's speech and language as a priority. Children spend time one-to-one with an adult and are encouraged to use sign language, making good progress in communication and language. Outdoor space Children enjoy physical play outside, such as kicking a ball. They also join in drawing a Christmas tree with chalks on the ground and watch and wave through the fence to the school children in the playground next door. Inspection history Date: March 2011 - December 2022 Good - March 2017 Good - July 2013 Good - March 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Poplars Preschool ### Does Poplars Preschool take babies? ### What are the opening hours at Poplars Preschool? ### How does Poplars Preschool support children with SEND? ### Does Poplars Preschool have an Ofsted rating? ### What type of nursery is Poplars Preschool? ### How can Poplars Preschool be contacted? ## Nearby day nurseries in Wigston Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Poplars Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### The Cradle Nursery Wigston · LE18 1JX 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/the-cradle-nursery-le18-1jx-ey438085) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Knighton Day Nursery & Pre-school Leicester · LE2 6FN 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/knighton-day-nursery-pre-school-le2-6fn-226971) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Nursery Rhymes - Knighton Leicester · LE2 3RR 5.0(24 reviews) ](/nursery/nursery-rhymes-knighton-limited-le2-3rr-2775221) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Busy Bees at Leicester Wigston Magna Wigston · LE18 2AJ 4.3(12 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-at-leicester-wigston-magna-le18-2aj-223213) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Daisy Chain Children's Nursery Wigston · LE18 2DJ ](/nursery/daisy-chain-children-s-nursery-le18-2dj-ey442266) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Chatterbox Pre-School Leicester · LE2 6TE ](/nursery/chatterbox-pre-school-limited-le2-6te-ey497171) [See all nurseries in Wigston →](/search?q=Wigston) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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