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Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) # Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · SCHOOL HOUSE, TOLL BAR, WORKINGTON, CA14 4PJ · Cumberland Number of places 24 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Cumberland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) Ltd, registered in 2015, provides a stimulating environment for children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 5pm, for 49 weeks a year (excluding public holidays), the nursery offers a comprehensive childcare service. The leadership and staff have developed an ambitious, blended curriculum, acknowledging that each child is a unique learner. Their continuous reflection allows them to adapt the curriculum to individual needs, supported by a mostly long-established and highly qualified staff team who know the children well. The setting is organised to spark curiosity and encourage child-initiated play, with inviting spaces and activities tailored to different age groups, such as low-level furniture for younger children's physical growth. The nursery excels at identifying children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with well-established systems for early help and effective use of additional funding, ensuring all children make strong progress. Children engage in both indoor and outdoor learning experiences, such as sorting colours of objects they find outdoors, enriching their understanding and development. Parents frequently comment on how much their children love attending and the wonderful care and support they receive, reflecting the strong relationships built between staff and families. The nursery helps children develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts as they transition to school and supports their communication and language development from an early age. What it's like Leaders and staff at Poppies Child Care have developed a clear and ambitious curriculum that adopts a blended approach, reflecting their understanding that children are unique learners. Their continuous reflection and openness to change allow them to adapt the curriculum to individual needs, supported by a mostly long-established and highly qualified staff team who know the children well. The setting is organised to spark curiosity and encourage child-initiated play, with inviting spaces and activities tailored to different age groups, from low-level furniture for younger children's physical growth to experiences that build older children's understanding of mathematical concepts. Strong parent partnerships Effective SEND provision Ambitious curriculum Good mathematical development Supports communication & language Child-initiated play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10368038 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50271313)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489601) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=poppies-child-care-cumbria-ltd-ca14-4pj-ey489601) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5pm, for 49 weeks a year, with the exception of public holidays Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) Last inspected 6 February 2025 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 Leaders and staff at Poppies Child Care have developed a clear and ambitious curriculum that adopts a blended approach, reflecting their understanding that children are unique learners. Their continuous reflection and openness to change allow them to adapt the curriculum to individual needs, supported by a mostly long-established and highly qualified staff team who know the children well. The setting is organised to spark curiosity and encourage child-initiated play, with inviting spaces and activities tailored to different age groups, from low-level furniture for younger children's physical growth to experiences that build older children's understanding of mathematical concepts. Inspector highlights - Children's communication and language are supported well from an early age, with staff effectively encouraging babble, first words, and new vocabulary. - The setting very well identifies children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with established systems for early help and effective use of additional funding. - Staff skilfully support children's development in mathematics through hands-on activities, ensuring children leave with a good understanding of mathematical concepts. - Children are given choices in their play, such as voting for stories, which fosters their decision-making skills and engagement with books. - Leaders and staff build very strong relationships with parents, involving them in their children's care and education and providing regular feedback. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to understand and consistently implement the nursery's curriculum to further enhance children's independence. Inspection #10368038 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50271313) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > how much their children love attending the nursery and comment on the wonderful care and support they receive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The setting identifies children with special educational needs and/or disabilities very well. There are well-established systems to identify where children may need support, and early help is sought promptly. Leaders make excellent use of additional funding, ensuring that all children have access to the full range of learning experiences available. As a result, children make strong progress in their development, with support extending to their families as well. Outdoor space Children sort colours of objects they find outdoors. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Inspection history Date: August 2016 - February 2025 Good - March 2019 Good - August 2016 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) ### Which area does Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) serve? ### Which funded childcare entitlements are accepted? ### Does Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) take babies? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Poppies Child Care (Cumbria)? ### What outdoor activities are available at Poppies Child Care (Cumbria)? ## Nearby day nurseries in WORKINGTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Poppies Child Care (Cumbria). - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Little Stars (Workington) Workington · CA14 5PT ](/nursery/little-stars-workington-limited-ca14-5pt-ey362567) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Footsteps Nursery Workington · CA14 5BD 2.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/footsteps-nursery-ca14-5bd-ey273087) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Happy Hours Private Day Nursery Whitehaven · CA28 6RS ](/nursery/happy-hours-private-day-nursery-ca28-6rs-ey277855) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Toddler Town Nursery Workington · CA14 2RZ ](/nursery/toddler-town-nursery-ltd-ca14-2rz-ey269963) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery Whitehaven · CA28 6SF ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-ca28-6sf-317368) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.0 mi ### Learning Land Nursery Workington · CA14 2DW 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/learning-land-nursery-ca14-2dw-2877338) [See all nurseries in WORKINGTON →](/search?q=WORKINGTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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