Poppins Day Nursery in Rugeley

About this day nursery

Poppins Day Nursery, owned by Debbie and Jan Hughes, is a well-established private day nursery in Rugeley offering a nurturing "home from home" environment for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery extends its services to include an onsite before and after-school club and a holiday club for older children up to 11 years, ensuring continuity and progression in childcare.

The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, closing only for bank holidays, with operating hours from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. They emphasise a strong partnership with parents, maintaining an open-door policy and keeping families informed through newsletters, daily diaries via the Ovivio app, and parent-teacher evenings.

Poppins Day Nursery is committed to providing affordable, high-quality childcare, following the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Guidelines (EYFS). The nursery is divided into three age-specific rooms: Caterpillar, Butterfly, and Ladybird, with dedicated, experienced staff.

They offer a large, enclosed outdoor play area, including a refurbished forest school area, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for children to develop confidence and happiness. Debbie, a qualified teacher with over 25 years of experience, and Zara, a Level 3 childcare practitioner, lead a dedicated team focused on the welfare and development of each child.

Poppins Day Nursery is a member of the National Day Nurseries Association.

Our ethos

Poppins Day Nursery is committed to providing high-quality childcare following the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Guidelines (EYFS). They offer a nurturing "home from home" environment and have a dedicated forest school area to ensure children develop confidence and happiness.

What it's like

Children are welcomed warmly and demonstrate a sense of safety and security. They enjoy listening to stories and have a strong desire to share their love of reading with others. Children of all ages and abilities have a wealth of opportunities to enhance their communication skills.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands for under and over twos, with separate rates for full days, early starts, and out-of-school care. Funded sessions are offered but incur mandatory food charges depending on the session length. All absences, including holidays and sickness, must be paid in full.