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The staff are all amazing. So warm and caring to the children (and emotional mums)! Seeing my now 3 year old son flourish under their care has been amazing. He loves going into nursery and loves all the staff, as do I. I could not recommend it enough!", "datePublished": "2024-11-28T16:45:38.741570Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Ellen Evans" }, "reviewBody": "Poppies have been absolutely amazing, even before our son started his sessions. The nursery manager was very understanding and supportive for myself and my partner. When our son did start attending at 9 months he settled in so well with the support of all the staff! 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Poppies Day Nursery Aldershot # Poppies Day Nursery Aldershot Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · 5.0 (25 Google reviews) · 30 Grosvenor Road, Aldershot, GU11 3EB · Hampshire Number of places 22 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Poppies Day Nursery Aldershot, established in 2021, operates from a building in the centre of Aldershot and provides full day care for children aged 1 to 4 years. The nursery was rated as 'Good' by Ofsted following its inspection on 1st June 2023. Children quickly settle into the warm, friendly, and caring environment, forming strong bonds with staff, and showing positive attitudes towards learning. The nursery provides a rich variety of experiences that prepare children well for their future success, tailoring these to promote curiosity and eager participation. Staff act as positive role models, reinforcing good behaviour through a fair and gentle approach, which helps to boost children's confidence and self-esteem. A particular strength of Poppies Day Nursery Aldershot is its support for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), and for those who speak English as an additional language. Staff are quick to identify children needing extra support and work with parents and professionals to create targeted strategies. They even learn sign language and keywords in children's home languages to ensure all children feel included and make good progress. The nursery also excels in fostering independence, encouraging self-help skills like handwashing and dressing. They also celebrate diversity through stories and festivals, and offer exciting trips and community involvement, including local events like the Victoria Day Parade. Parents appreciate the daily verbal feedback, weekly photos, and activities provided to support learning at home. What it's like Children settle quickly and feel secure in this warm, friendly and caring environment, enjoying their time at nursery and forming strong bonds with staff. They show positive attitudes to learning, making good progress through a range of experiences that prepare them well for future success. Staff are positive role models, reinforcing expectations of behaviour with a fair and gentle approach, which helps boost children's confidence and self-esteem. Warm & friendly environment Strong SEND support Promotes independence Community engagement Celebrates diversity Good progress Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Poppies Day Nursery Aldershot Last inspected 1 June 2023 · Bev Boyd 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 settle quickly and feel secure in this warm, friendly and caring environment, enjoying their time at nursery and forming strong bonds with staff. They show positive attitudes to learning, making good progress through a range of experiences that prepare them well for future success. Staff are positive role models, reinforcing expectations of behaviour with a fair and gentle approach, which helps boost children's confidence and self-esteem. Inspector highlights - Staff strive to create a fully inclusive setting and celebrate diversity with children through stories, festivals, and varied resources. - The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language is a strength. - Younger children develop good communication and language skills as staff engage in conversations and introduce new words. - Children have exciting opportunities to learn about their community and take part in local events and trips. - Children's growing independence skills are supported well, as they are encouraged to develop self-help skills. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff training so all staff are able to extend older children's learning and thinking skills through well-focused questions - 2 improve the organisation of the time between activities, to help ensure that children do not have to wait for long periods, to support their learning more consistently. Inspection #10289504 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221842) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Poppies Day Nursery Aldershot Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10289504 Lead inspector Bev Boyd Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221842)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2628793) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 30 Grosvenor Road, Aldershot, GU11 3EB ## Explore day nurseries near Aldershot - [Day nurseries in Aldershot](/search?q=Aldershot) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=poppies-day-nursery-aldershot-gu11-3eb-2628793) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents say that they appreciate the daily verbal feedback about their children's day at the setting, weekly photos and the activities given to them to support children's learning at home. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength of the nursery. Staff quickly identify children who need additional support and work effectively with parents and other professionals to put targeted strategies in place, tailored to children's needs and preferences. Staff learn sign language and keywords in children's home languages as they play games and sing songs together, resulting in children feeling included and making good progress. Outdoor space Older children develop their physical skills well during outside play. For example, they handle real teapots and make peppermint tea, dig holes skilfully and confidently climb around an obstacle course. ## Google Reviews of Poppies Day Nursery Aldershot 5.0 (25 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVLNR5_gG1waJ6g2HsPNekRz0kH1fW6xblNvDK8xu60s9TXcdQ8GQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Sanjeev Kumar Armugam a year ago My child started at Poppies Day Nursery a few months ago, and it has been an excellent experience. The staff are warm and welcoming, and they genuinely care about each child. My little one has settled in beautifully and is always excited to go to nursery in the mornings. The facilities are clean and well-equipped, and there is a wide range of activities for children to enjoy. The outdoor space is also great, and my child loves spending time there. I have been particularly impressed with the communication from the staff. They keep me updated on my child's day, and they are always happy to answer any questions I have. I would highly recommend Poppies Day Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and fun environment for their child. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzc2JLdDBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48742d9ececb95df:0xfae5c65f8c60f636) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV8v_wVvnCgStlDnbtwORaMvkLTuGl-Z1dOoz4jWJRR2nzq80NL=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Meg Reed a year ago My son has been at Poppies since just before his first birthday and he absolutely loves it. The staff are all amazing. So warm and caring to the children (and emotional mums)! Seeing my now 3 year old son flourish under their care has been amazing. He loves going into nursery and loves all the staff, as do I. I could not recommend it enough! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURQcU96UFRREAE!2m1!1s0x48742d9ececb95df:0xfae5c65f8c60f636) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXBZyNrR3W_ZrW9S9qfikd6yudiRm1UHZln-TSXReWKXZo5YPOQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ellen Evans a year ago Poppies have been absolutely amazing, even before our son started his sessions. The nursery manager was very understanding and supportive for myself and my partner. When our son did start attending at 9 months he settled in so well with the support of all the staff! He is so well looked after and loves coming to nursery! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURQbU0yWlJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x48742d9ececb95df:0xfae5c65f8c60f636) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWyfVCsFa6o1CQmZB41ZD8qgQSuWw43llyZEKlkEQnKw3AS0Pf6=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Alisa Gurung a year ago Our daughter started at Poppies in Aldershot when she was just 22 months old and stayed for exactly a year until our recent relocation. This was her first nursery experience, and we couldn’t have asked for a more nurturing, supportive environment. She absolutely loved her time there and still talks about how much she misses it and wants to go back. All the staffs went above and beyond to create a warm and welcoming space, making her feel safe, happy, and engaged every day. We are so grateful for all the wonderful memories and the solid foundation you provided. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a caring and professional place for their child to thrive. Having tapestry to keep track of their daily activities was a bonus plus photos. Thank you for everything! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzc2RxRGZ3EAE!2m1!1s0x48742d9ececb95df:0xfae5c65f8c60f636) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWzk_0ZBecHskAwJbGC8gN__LWzi0_zeHXxOR6f37fy8mG2FA4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Farhan Khalid a year ago My sons have been going to the nursery since a year now. They absolutely love it. We had a negative experience with childminders and fortunately found poppies :). They are kept busy, learn lots of things and have plenty of outdoor activity. They love the food as well :). Most importantly, all the staff are friendly and respectful, they get to know your children and care for them [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURQaU9iY0hREAE!2m1!1s0x48742d9ececb95df:0xfae5c65f8c60f636) Reviews from Google for Poppies Day Nursery Aldershot. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18079074392828081718&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2023 - June 2023 Good - June 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about Poppies Day Nursery Aldershot ### What is Poppies Day Nursery Aldershot working on improving? ### What do parents value about Poppies Day Nursery Aldershot? ### Whereabouts is Poppies Day Nursery Aldershot? ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. 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