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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Poppins Nursery and After School Care # Poppins Nursery and After School Care Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2023) · The Carroll Centre, Somers Close, WINCHESTER, SO22 4EJ · Hampshire Number of places 32 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2023 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Poppins Nursery and After School Care, registered in 1997, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years old. Located in Stanmore, Winchester, the nursery operates on non-domestic premises from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm each weekday, also offering a breakfast club. The dedicated staff, some of whom hold qualifications up to Level 6 in early years, ensure a nurturing environment where children feel safe and secure. The nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 15th November 2023. Staff are attentive and kind, fostering a playful atmosphere where children confidently engage with adults, whether practising skills in the role-play area or sharing stories. The curriculum is carefully planned, with staff effectively assessing children's prior knowledge to prioritise key areas like speech and language development, independence, and confidence. This approach helps children become effective communicators, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language, through effective modelling and two-way conversations. Children develop good attitudes towards learning, showing strong listening and attention skills, and are encouraged to solve problems independently through routine activities. The nursery also focuses on developing children's self-esteem and independence, preparing them for school by teaching techniques for everyday tasks and promoting good hygiene and understanding of their bodies. What it's like Children feel safe and secure with kind and attentive staff, frequently showing affection and confidently asking for help. They enjoy engaging staff in their play, such as practicing skills in the role-play area and enjoying pretend tea and sandwiches. Staff help children connect with the world through stories, with children snuggling up with staff to explore books and discuss experiences like different weather types. Safe and secure Effective communicators Good attitudes to learning Fosters independence Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 8.45am to 3.15pm, each weekday Established 1997 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Poppins Nursery and After School Care Inspection date Nov 2023 Inspection no. 10318107 Lead inspector Paula Sissons Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50235953)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509562) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=poppins-nursery-and-after-school-care-so22-4ej-509562) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Poppins Nursery and After School Care Last inspected 15 November 2023 · Paula Sissons 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 Children feel safe and secure with kind and attentive staff, frequently showing affection and confidently asking for help. They enjoy engaging staff in their play, such as practicing skills in the role-play area and enjoying pretend tea and sandwiches. Staff help children connect with the world through stories, with children snuggling up with staff to explore books and discuss experiences like different weather types. Inspector highlights - Staff have carefully considered what they want children to learn and use assessment well to identify prior knowledge, prioritising learning in key areas like speech and language, independence, and confidence. - Staff work effectively in partnership with parents and other professionals, with parents speaking highly of staff who help children feel safe and secure. - Staff support children's emerging communication skills through effective modelling and regular two-way conversations, using techniques like bubbles to introduce and repeat new vocabulary. - Children develop good attitudes towards their learning, demonstrating good listening and attention skills and learning to problem-solve through routine activities. - Staff teach children techniques to complete tasks independently, like opening packets during lunchtime, which builds self-esteem and independence. - Staff help children understand how their bodies work by explaining how food travels and promotes good hygiene routines by teaching them to cover their mouths and noses when sneezing. Areas to develop - 1 use routine opportunities and consistent high-quality interactions to strengthen children's understanding of mathematical skills, including number and counting. Inspection #10318107 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50235953) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of staff who help children feel 'safe and secure' Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children's emerging communication skills well through effective modelling and regular two-way conversations. This helps all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to become effective communicators. Outdoor space Children develop good attitudes towards their learning. They demonstrate good listening and attention skills as they follow instructions, such as lining up nicely ready for outside play. Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023 Date: August 2011 - November 2023 Good - March 2023 Requires improvement - September 2022 Inadequate - December 2016 Good - June 2013 Good - August 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Poppins Nursery and After School Care ### How many places does Poppins Nursery and After School Care have? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What area is the nursery working on developing? ### Where is Poppins Nursery and After School Care located? ### Which funded hours does Poppins Nursery and After School Care accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in WINCHESTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Poppins Nursery and After School Care. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Badger Farm Pre-School Playgroup Winchester · SO22 4QB ](/nursery/badger-farm-pre-school-playgroup-so22-4qb-109984) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Tops Day Nurseries - Winchester Winchester · SO22 5DG 5.0(18 reviews) ](/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-winchester-so22-5dg-ey263786) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### West Downs Day Nursery Hampshire · SO22 5HT 4.6(7 reviews) ](/nursery/west-downs-day-nursery-so22-5ht-110335) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Rotherly Day Nursery, Winchester Winchester · SO22 5AZ ](/nursery/rotherly-day-nursery-winchester-so22-5az-110046) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### St Paul's Pre-School Winchester · SO22 5AB ](/nursery/st-paul-s-pre-school-so22-5ab-109968) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Kingsmead Day Nursery Winchester · SO23 7DD 4.9(28 reviews) ](/nursery/kingsmead-day-nursery-limited-so23-7dd-ey493008) [See all nurseries in WINCHESTER →](/search?q=WINCHESTER) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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