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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Poppies Nursery # Poppies Nursery in Swindon Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.3 (7 parent reviews) · Poppies Nursery, Ferndale Road, SWINDON, SN2 1HL · Swindon Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority Swindon 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 Nursery, established in 2014, is a childcare setting located in the Ferndale area of Swindon, offering care for children aged 1 to 4 years. 30pm daily, excluding public holidays. The dedicated team of 16 staff members, all holding relevant early years qualifications, ensures a nurturing environment where children form secure attachments and feel confident to explore. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to prepare children for their next steps in education, with a strong focus on developing communication and language skills through engaging activities like singing and interactive conversations. Managers provide additional support for vulnerable children, ensuring they become independent learners. The nursery also offers provision for funded early education for two, three, and four-year-olds, and staff have received specialised training to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, as well as those learning English as an additional language. What it's like Children enjoy their time in this friendly and welcoming nursery. They show they have formed secure attachments with staff, who know them very well. This helps children feel safe, secure and confident to develop their knowledge and skills. Friendly and welcoming Good behaviour Strong communication support Effective funding use High staff morale Outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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 Mon-Fri 7am to 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Food Meals and Nappies included in fees Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Poppies Nursery Last inspected 15 April 2026 Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children enjoy their time in this friendly and welcoming nursery. They show they have formed secure attachments with staff, who know them very well. This helps children feel safe, secure and confident to develop their knowledge and skills. Inspector highlights - The managers have supported staff to make improvements to their teaching. - Children's behaviour is very good. - Staff support children's communication and language well. - Additional funding is used effectively to help the most vulnerable children catch up. - Managers provide incentives to increase staff's morale, which has a positive impact on children's experiences. - Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and outdoor play. - Children thoroughly enjoy listening to favourite stories. Areas to develop - 1 Increase opportunities for parents to be more involved in their children's experiences and their learning in the nursery. - 2 Improve opportunities for children to regularly engage in play that supports their physical exertion. Inspection #10199203 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303767) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Poppies Nursery Inspection date Apr 2026 Inspection no. 10199203 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303767)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477432) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=poppies-nursery-sn2-1hl-ey477432) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have attended training on supporting early communication and screening for any delay in children's language development. This means that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities get the support they need in a timely manner. Managers provide additional staff to work closely with the most vulnerable children to support them to become confident and independent learners. Outdoor space Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and outdoor play. Younger children explore bubbles and sing familiar rhymes. Toddlers explore the sand and make 'cakes' and 'mashed potato' as they add water. Older children practise dribbling footballs for their sports day and climb the slide confidently. However, staff do not regularly provide more physically exuberant activity to promote children's good health even further. EAL / language support Staff have attended training and development opportunities that have a positive impact on children's development. This means that children who learn English as an additional language get the support they need in a timely manner. ## Parent Reviews of Poppies Nursery 4.3 (7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ1iF8PZSkwbvxBgUH79gEQYWPMQ9H-Hc0ZHUNEj-q1D3xDbok=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) S \_ 3 months ago It's a very sweet nursery, the ladies that work there are friendly. My child loves going there. + the flexible booking option is fantastic, particularly for shift workers + designated outdoor space for kids of the same class rather than a garden shared by all age groups + staff are approachable and proactive in working with parents to get the kids settled [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kalIxQTBPRWxoTUVnMlV6SnZNVkpmZFZsRWFWRRAB!2m1!1s0x4871443c49f686a5:0x90a59332b88de845) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL1rl_HOYm9R0KCbctPzAw9G-JE_KMj5-ifrd-Wmc49bIPReQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Shiny a week ago It's not a fancy nursery with colour matching furnitures and sensory toys. But if you want to go to work without worrying about your kids' wellbeings, this is the place for you. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aNlRpMDVZamx3TVVWVk5FaHVXRTgxVVdocVMyYxAB!2m1!1s0x4871443c49f686a5:0x90a59332b88de845) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVhJcq0uviO4HHK0yR21BDov3ExJ3EeLSN8vK_KK4JjQavTYHEg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) vivek choudhary 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR5cnIyRUlREAE!2m1!1s0x4871443c49f686a5:0x90a59332b88de845) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVo4U1FWbWMSWyerlUPzL2UmH0_9rl4-JnKq5cjUCZLLycGXdxq7Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba7) Bolt 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM1NUtma2hnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4871443c49f686a5:0x90a59332b88de845) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWENOdiAIUQCVUPAM55VkjOKkUO3e0IkeCRbCc7rOdwwsXy1Az1=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Anna Sapkowska 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM4N2UyejRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4871443c49f686a5:0x90a59332b88de845) Reviews from Google for Poppies Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10422898758672836677&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2015 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - July 2022 Good - June 2022 Good - July 2021 Requires improvement - June 2021 Requires improvement - December 2016 Good - November 2016 Good - December 2015 Good - November 2015 Good - July 2015 Inadequate - July 2015 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Poppies Nursery ### What outdoor space does Poppies Nursery have? ### What does Poppies Nursery do well? ### Is Poppies Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### How can Poppies Nursery be contacted? ### Which funding options does Poppies Nursery accept? ### How does Poppies Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in SWINDON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Poppies Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### North Star Nursery Swindon · SN2 1FL ](/nursery/north-star-nursery-ltd-sn2-1fl-109123) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Inquisitive Minds Pre-School Swindon · SN1 5BP ](/nursery/inquisitive-minds-pre-school-sn1-5bp-ey537549) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Playsteps Day Nursery Swindon · SN1 5EH 4.4(7 reviews) ](/nursery/playsteps-day-nursery-sn1-5eh-ey321164) - [ Provider closed 0.7 mi ### Mini Steamers Childcare Swindon · SN2 2BG ](/nursery/mini-steamers-childcare-sn2-2bg-2753650) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.8 mi ### Mini Steamers Childcare Swindon · SN2 2HS ](/nursery/mini-steamers-childcare-sn2-2hs-2753652) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Imagination Childcare Swindon · SN2 2JR 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/imagination-childcare-ltd-sn2-2jr-ey490578) [See all nurseries in SWINDON →](/search?q=SWINDON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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