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Poppies Day Nursery # Poppies Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2023) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Watchet Lane, High Wycombe, HP15 6UG · Buckinghamshire Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2023 Local authority Buckinghamshire 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 offers a nurturing environment where children from 9 months to 4 years can flourish through play, exploration, and learning. The nursery focuses on individual child development, supported by a highly trained team and tailored tracking systems for milestones. Parents are kept informed of their child's progress, including feeding and nap schedules, as well as their engagement in stimulating activities. The nursery provides carefully designed spaces that foster critical thinking, experimentation, decision-making, and problem-solving, alongside peaceful areas for rest. Poppies emphasises providing exceptional care and education to give each child the best possible start in life. Our ethos Poppies Day Nursery focuses on individual child development through play, exploration, and learning within carefully designed spaces that foster critical thinking, experimentation, decision-making, and problem-solving. They aim to provide exceptional care and education to give each child the best possible start. What it's like Children are welcomed by friendly staff and settle quickly. They confidently explore and choose activities, showing motivation and a positive attitude towards learning. Staff have high expectations and plan engaging activities, fostering a love for nature and extending children's understanding of the world. Childcare funding accepted Tailored baby milestone tracking Nurturing and well-resourced environments ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 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 7.30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks per year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Poppies Day Nursery Inspection date Nov 2023 Inspection no. 10317257 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236554)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY493786) 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 [ Visit website ](https://poppiesdaynursery.com/nurseries/holmer-green-day-nursery-preschool) Watchet Lane, High Wycombe, HP15 6UG [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.70401/51.66416/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near High Wycombe - [Day nurseries in High Wycombe](/search?q=High+Wycombe) - [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-hp15-6ug-ey493786) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Poppies Day Nursery Last inspected 30 November 2023 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 are welcomed by friendly staff and settle quickly. They confidently explore and choose activities, showing motivation and a positive attitude towards learning. Staff have high expectations and plan engaging activities, fostering a love for nature and extending children's understanding of the world. Inspector highlights - The dedicated manager is passionate and enthusiastic about providing new opportunities and experiences for the children. - There is a strong key-person system in place. - Staff support children's communication and language very well. - Children's mathematical development is supported well. - Staff promote a healthy lifestyle. Areas to develop - 1 improve staff's understanding of how to effectively deploy themselves to enable them to consistently identify when children need support and assist them swiftly with their individual needs - 2 support staff to be consistent in promoting behaviour management strategies, to build on children's understanding of what behaviour is expected of them. Inspection #10317257 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236554) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are very happy with the care and support the children and their families receive. They enjoy opportunities to come into the nursery and see what the children are doing. Parents report that they receive good communication and feedback about their child's day and progress. Parents comment that children's transitions are managed very well and they are updated on settling-in sessions when children move to the next room. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Older children learn about keeping themselves and their environment safe by taking on roles such as being a 'safety spy'. With staff, they create a checklist of potential risks and take turns completing safety checks in the garden, which helps increase children's awareness of how to assess risks for themselves. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Poppies Day Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVKqGJu6Cl9KIomhsSidJDFL802FmOwdrS8JTArLtJGC3A5Xqq9=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Suzanna Morvell 10 months ago Excellent staff and lovely learning environment. My child loves attending Poppies! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xseVdWTnFWblozT1V0b1RVTm1iUzF4VkcxcE5rRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876608e4319421b:0x917e2eef93867fed) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL0Ccwef5FjmpkIL7F_1bjzu8pqOP6TpN26VreroSEdsSlQrA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Katrina Webb a year ago Brilliant setting, great team of staff. 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