Poppins Pre-School

About this day nursery

Poppins Pre-School, located in Gillingham, provides a warm and welcoming environment where children from two to four years old are nurtured and encouraged to explore. The pre-school received an overall "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 27 January 2023, reflecting good quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

Staff are dedicated and passionate, forming secure attachments with children through a key-person approach. They carefully organise a flexible environment that caters to children's interests, swiftly adapting activities to facilitate exploration and learning.

For instance, when children show an interest in sea-life animals, staff quickly set up related activities. The curriculum is clear and sequenced, helping children build on their existing knowledge, and daily planning is tailored to individual needs.

High staff-to-child ratios ensure ample support, including targeted interventions and one-to-one attention for those who require it, aiding in the development of social skills and preparation for future learning stages. Children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) receive excellent care, with staff effectively using sensory resources and music to soothe and regulate emotions.

The pre-school also fosters a love of books and encourages independence, allowing children to make choices in their play and at snack times. Parents highly commend the setting and the progress their children make.

Our ethos

Poppins Pre-School is committed to nurturing children's exploration in a flexible environment that rapidly adapts to their interests, evidenced by their child-led, enquiry-led approach. They prioritise secure attachments through a key-person system and tailor curriculum and planning to individual needs, ensuring children build on existing knowledge and are prepared for future learning. Staff also focus on developing social skills and emotional regulation, particularly for children with SEND, and foster a love of books and independence.

What it's like

Staff are nurturing and provide a warm and welcoming environment for children. This means that children are happy on arrival and eager to play. The flexible environment is carefully organised to meet the interests of every child.

Pricing & funding