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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [West Midlands](/search?region=West+Midlands) 4. Poppins Day Nursery # Poppins Day Nursery in Rugeley Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · 25 Lichfield Road, Armitage, RUGELEY, WS15 4DF · Staffordshire Number of places 74 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Staffordshire 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 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. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - All absences must be paid in full, including holidays and sickness. - Early starts from 7:30 am are available for an additional charge per 30 minutes. - Late collection fees apply after 6:00 pm, increasing after 6:30 pm. - Food charges apply to both standard funded and Flexi Funding sessions. - Settling sessions are offered as a package of two. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Poppins Day Nursery Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10235764 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202340)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY446464) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=poppins-day-nursery-ws15-4df-ey446464) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, 51 weeks a year (excluding bank holidays) Age range 0-11 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Poppins Day Nursery Last inspected 11 November 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend 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. Inspector highlights - Planning is highly comprehensive to improve the developmental outcomes of all children. - Children greatly benefit from an exciting learning environment, which staff purposefully design to build on children's prior experiences and interests. - Children thrive in social situations, especially during opportunities to engage in imaginative play. - Staff model consistently high expectations for what constitutes acceptable behaviours. - Children develop a positive view of culture and diversity, which reflects the children in the setting. Areas to develop - 1 monitor staff practice to promote consistency in teaching to build further on what children know and can do. Inspection #10235764 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202340) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > care given to children is above and beyond. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from opportunities to use sign language to promote further inclusion in activities and routines. Outdoor space Older children make their own 'mud pizza', where they carefully arrange previously grown herbs on top of a pile of mud. They share ideas for what they are cooking, and they narrate their learning. ## Parent Reviews of Poppins Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKUZSprkHEA5mGMVIEN88gk3DwsZGaVTNrSraPia5hFriOn-Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Edward Huggins 2 years ago Our son has been here for about 2 years and he's gone from crying that he doesn't want to go to nursery to asking every morning if that's where he's going. He loves talking about all the fun things he does at nursery and all the staff are really friendly [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwemNlbm9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a090e97e436db:0x861e2e0e533341e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUmGmiR7XH1aM61LKaqxJUZWxZjWX9MdNRuAtSHOYbyOTV1TGak=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rhian Horsley 3 years ago Amazing nursery with caring and attentative staff. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSMWFQRk9REAE!2m1!1s0x487a090e97e436db:0x861e2e0e533341e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIfp42wjoq8YwZeDOERk8DpyzkhsgsbXwthxdsNaqPYtiUgrQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Abby Howell 2 months ago The staff here are just amazing. My son has been through the nursery, to the toddlers and the preschool and every single member of staff have just been so kind and attentive to him. He would always come out, happy and very chatty about how his day has been. They create such a safe and happy space for all the children that come through their door. Thank you so much for everything you have done for my son, it is much appreciated [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20wM1JHRndkbkJtTWpKeU9IRnRVVmRCVm1sRlIxRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a090e97e436db:0x861e2e0e533341e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWG2BwVREBbSFRQxp0zpcPDIKTscISW7jGxDERfY4svu0D_XR8R=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Jasmine Hale 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpLXZLOWRnEAE!2m1!1s0x487a090e97e436db:0x861e2e0e533341e) Reviews from Google for Poppins Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=604013280590246942&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2013 - November 2022 Good - January 2017 Good - January 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Poppins Day Nursery ### When was Poppins Day Nursery established and who owns it? ### How are meals handled at Poppins Day Nursery? ### Does Poppins Day Nursery take babies? ### What are the fees at Poppins Day Nursery? ### What is Poppins Day Nursery working on improving? ### Is Poppins Day Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in RUGELEY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Poppins Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.1 mi ### Kids Planet Rugeley Rugeley · WS15 1BL ](/nursery/kids-planet-rugeley-ws15-1bl-2676225) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.4 mi ### Nurturing Minds Day Nursery Rugeley · WS15 2HS ](/nursery/nurturing-minds-day-nursery-ltd-ws15-2hs-2784461) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.4 mi ### Catkins Nursery Lichfield · WS13 7PH ](/nursery/catkins-nursery-ws13-7ph-ey490339) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Footsteps Nursery & Forest school Alrewas · DE13 7DW 4.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/footsteps-nursery-forest-school-de13-7dw-2588109) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.5 mi ### Bright Horizons Springfields Day Nursery and Preschool Lichfield · WS13 7BJ 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-springfields-day-nursery-and-preschool-ws13-7bj-ey286822) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Burntwood Burntwood · WS7 9QP 4.4(21 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-burntwood-ws7-9qp-ey295717) [See all nurseries in RUGELEY →](/search?q=RUGELEY) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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