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Poppins Day Nursery in Worcester

Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2023)
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4.9(28 parent reviews) ·2 Alexander Road, WORCESTER, WR2 4AJ · Worcestershire
Number of places
40 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Worcestershire

About this day nursery

Poppins Day Nursery, located in Worcester, offers early years care and education with a commitment to fostering strong parent partnerships. The nursery believes in creating a supportive community for families, acknowledging that parenting can be challenging and providing a listening ear and practical assistance.

They actively promote access to local support services like 'Early Help' for families facing various difficulties, from challenging behaviours to financial struggles, emphasising that seeking help is a sign of strength and that they are part of a family's 'village'. Poppins also focuses on enriching children's experiences, evidenced by their annual trips to places like Attwell Farm Park, where children engage with animals and participate in diverse activities.

The nursery values its staff, recognising their dedication through initiatives like the 'Tribe Leader' award, which celebrates individuals who significantly impact children's learning and well-being. They also develop resources like 'Borrow Bags' to help children navigate significant life changes such as bereavement or moving house, demonstrating a holistic approach to child and family support.

What it's like

Children in this nursery are immersed in a loving, homely environment where they are supported by an inspirational team of staff. Staff create a warm and welcoming ethos for children, where they feel safe and develop secure attachments with their key person. Children behave exceptionally well because staff are conscientious and consistently role model how to share and be kind to one another.

Strong parent partnershipsCommunity-focusedEnriching experiencesStaff appreciationEarly Years Education

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Poppins Day Nursery

Last inspected 17 May 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children in this nursery are immersed in a loving, homely environment where they are supported by an inspirational team of staff. Staff create a warm and welcoming ethos for children, where they feel safe and develop secure attachments with their key person. Children behave exceptionally well because staff are conscientious and consistently role model how to share and be kind to one another.

Inspector highlights

  • The inspirational manager has worked with staff to create a stimulating curriculum.
  • Communication and language development is highly effective in the nursery as staff nurture relationships and confidence in children.
  • The staff have developed highly effective systems for assessment.
  • Physical development is one of the priorities identified by the staff and manager.
  • Children receive outstanding care routines that support strong relationships between children and their key person.
Inspection #10280752 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Effective assessment procedures support staff to recognise when a child requires intervention. Staff respond immediately if a child does not make expected progress. They liaise with parents and signpost children to appropriate agencies for support.

Outdoor space

Children learn to manage risks as they climb the tree and build core strength when they practice yoga in the garden.

EAL / language support

Staff have attended specialist training in sign language. This helps them to support early communication for all children, especially for children who speak English as an additional language who make exceptional progress.

Parent Reviews of Poppins Day Nursery

4.9
(28)
Josie Dyke
3 months ago

If you want to pay a provider for not providing care Poppins is ur place. U will be charged for whole days so they can close for ‘teacher training days’ with only 2 months notice. Closing earlier than u paid for over the holidays. Be charged for food and consumables when they close and u will pay for all bank holidays when they close.the staff providing care are brilliant. They do wonders with the children and care so much. The nursery owner though? It is all about lining pockets 💰💵

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Lizzy Luckraft
3 months ago

Everyone at this nursery is really supportive and friendly. Nothing is too big of an issue and they always offer sound advice to parents. We have been extremely impressed by with them. Our child always comes home so happy and their days are really jam-packed.

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Jordanne
9 months ago

We’ve had our son at Poppins for nearly two years, and we genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, the staff have been nothing short of exceptional — warm, professional, and incredibly dedicated to the care and development of every child. It’s clear that they truly get to know each child as an individual. Our son has absolutely thrived here — not just in terms of learning and development, but emotionally and socially as well. The progress we've seen has been amazing, and so much of that is down to the nurturing, stimulating environment the team provides every single day. The facilities are fantastic — clean, safe, well-organised, and thoughtfully equipped to keep the children engaged and happy. The range of activities is brilliant, and the communication with parents is consistent and reassuring. We’re so grateful to have found a place where we’ve felt confident and at ease leaving our son.Thank you to all the staff at Poppins!

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Richard Gooch
a year ago

Poppins is a home from home and we could not have asked for a better nursery. Nothing is too much trouble, they go above and beyond for the children they care for in a very positive, well resourced and child-centred environment. Our son recently finished three lovely years there and he has started school with such confidence and enthusiasm, all of which have been expertly nurtured by the warm and friendly team of professionals at Poppins. I would recommend this nursery in a heartbeat, long may they continue!

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Myles Tippett
2 years ago

Both of my children attended Poppins and they have been fantastic since day one. They have an incredible team of staff who help and support the children all the way through to school age. The children love the variation of activities and opportunities to learn, and have built strong personal relationships with the staff. The nursery have been very good at keeping parents updated with progress and providing one on one care when needed

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Inspection history

Date: January 2009

  • May 2023Outstanding
  • August 2017Outstanding
  • January 2014Good
  • January 2009Good

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