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Poppies Daycare Nursery in Andover

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
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4.3(4 parent reviews) ·Perham Down Road, Perham Down, Andover, SP11 9FQ · Wiltshire
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

30pm all year round. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 23rd January 2024.

Managers and staff are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that values each child's interests, ensuring a smooth transition into nursery life for new children, including babies. Children at Poppies Daycare Nursery are observed to be happy, motivated, and engaged in their learning, demonstrating good behaviour and kindness to others.

The curriculum is carefully designed to meet individual needs, promoting excellent progress and preparing children for their next educational stages, including school. The nursery places a strong emphasis on developing children's communication, social, and physical skills, with a particular focus on emotional well-being.

Staff are proactive in their professional development, implementing new strategies like those for developing numeracy skills in pre-schoolers. Children enjoy ample opportunities for outdoor play, including stamping in puddles in the garden, ensuring plenty of fresh air and exercise daily.

Fine motor skills are developed through various activities, such as using single-handed tools and manipulating playdough. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, with managers effectively using additional funding and the SEND coordinator making appropriate referrals to external agencies.

Staff foster a love of books and support children in developing self-care skills, building their confidence and independence for school. Parents consistently report high satisfaction with the care and learning their children receive, and staff offer guidance to support learning at home.

What it's like

Managers and staff create an environment that nurtures children's interests and values them as individuals. Staff work closely with parents from the outset to ensure that they have all the information they need to help children transition to nursery smoothly. Children show that they are happy and motivated to learn and behave well and are kind and polite.

Nurturing environmentGood Ofsted ratingStrong SEND provisionOutdoor playFine motor skill developmentIndependence preparation

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Poppies Daycare Nursery

Last inspected 23 January 2024

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

Managers and staff create an environment that nurtures children's interests and values them as individuals. Staff work closely with parents from the outset to ensure that they have all the information they need to help children transition to nursery smoothly. Children show that they are happy and motivated to learn and behave well and are kind and polite.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers and staff create an environment that nurtures children's interests and values them as individuals.
  • Managers organise a robust system for staff training, and staff show a proactive approach to developing their practice.
  • Staff provide plenty of opportunities for children to develop their fine motor skills.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported.
  • Staff nurture a love of books and support children to learn to manage their own self-care to help build their confidence and self-esteem.

Areas to develop

  • 1manage distractions during adult-led activities in the pre-school room to support children to stay engaged and focused on their learning.
Inspection #10317414 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they are very happy with the care and learning their children receive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Managers use extra funding well to meet the needs of the intended children. The special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator makes appropriate referrals to external agencies, when needed, to help children get the support they need to make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise every day. Toddlers smile widely as they stamp in puddles in the garden.

Parent Reviews of Poppies Daycare Nursery

4.3
(4)
Gemma Wilkinson
4 months ago

I couldn't recomend Poppies enough. My 5 year old started there at 11 months old, and my 21 month old is there currently having started at 9 months old. The staff genuinely care about the children in the setting, and their parents/families. They are always happy to offer support and guidance, they are lovely people who I know have/will keep my children safe, provide them cuddles when they fall down and guide them as well as provide them with enriching fun activities. From messy play, outdoor play, baking and crafts, the staff at Poppies have it all covered. My boys have loved their time at Poppies and I will be heartbroken when our time comes to move on. The staff have always made us feel very welcome, and we have an open line of communication regarding my child still in the setting. I wouldn't hesitate to recomend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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J Bache
9 years ago

Always trying to get money outv you, the staff are lovely and the kids are engaged etc but the administration staff ruin the feel of the place

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Inspection history

Date: January 2012

  • January 2024Good
  • May 2018Good
  • April 2015Good
  • January 2012Good

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