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Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School # Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2022) · 5.0 (1 Google review) · Sugar Pit Lane, KNUTSFORD, WA16 0NH · Cheshire East Number of places 61 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority Cheshire East 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 Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School is located in a restored Victorian house in Knutsford. It provides care for children from birth to four years old. Babies have a separate area within the property's Coach House, and the day nursery has a large landscaped garden with play equipment and allotment beds. Children participate in excursions to local areas such as Tatton Park. The nursery is open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year and accepts tax-free childcare payments. In its inspection of July 2022, Ofsted rated the nursery as Good. The inspector observed that children arrive happy and eager to attend. Staff provide a curriculum with a range of activities designed to develop communication skills through songs and stories, and physical skills through climbing and balancing. Activities can include rhythm time, Forest School, and mini sports. The inspector noted that managers strive for continuous improvement and that parents are very complimentary about the staff and their dedication. Our ethos Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School focuses on providing an inspiring EYFS curriculum and fostering school readiness. They offer a nurturing, home-away-from-home environment that encourages outdoor learning, community involvement, and provides a range of extra-curricular activities including Forest School. What it's like Children arrive happy and are eager to attend the nursery. Staff are friendly and offer a wide range of activities that ignite children's interest and curiosity. Children show great determination as they climb and balance on planks and roll small tyres around, supporting their physical skills and understanding of technology. Forest School Millie’s Mark accredited Community-focused Outdoor-led learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 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 7.30am – 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School Last inspected 4 July 2022 · Kellie Lever 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 arrive happy and are eager to attend the nursery. Staff are friendly and offer a wide range of activities that ignite children's interest and curiosity. Children show great determination as they climb and balance on planks and roll small tyres around, supporting their physical skills and understanding of technology. Inspector highlights - Managers are very reflective and strive for continuous improvement. - Staff provide children with healthy meals and promote good hygiene and health. - A well-sequenced curriculum provides stimulating learning opportunities. - Managers and staff ensure children feel valued and celebrate diversity. - Children's communication skills are promoted well through songs, stories, music, and a wealth of useful words. Areas to develop - 1 support children's emotional development further by providing consistent approaches to routines, particularly around lunchtime and when transitioning into the outdoors - 2 support staff to model words of reference to young children and provide older children with more time to answer questions and think for themselves. Inspection #10239207 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190839) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School Inspection date Jul 2022 Inspection no. 10239207 Lead inspector Kellie Lever Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190839)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2556445) 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://www.elmscot.co.uk/poppies/) Sugar Pit Lane, KNUTSFORD, WA16 0NH ## Explore day nurseries near KNUTSFORD - [Day nurseries in KNUTSFORD](/search?q=KNUTSFORD) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. 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Children are observed transitioning into the outdoors, though routines in this area are not always smooth and consistent. ## Google Reviews of Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School 5.0 (1 Google review) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ1838T59whBD8sPNuTmPyBFt8rDBjmmCPxsxIDPlLx6xNPHg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Avg a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIMlliQmVnEAE!2m1!1s0x487a5443b59e41fb:0xf919f6949b37782c) Reviews from Google for Poppies Day Nursery and Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17949648907981518892&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 4 July 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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