Opening hours
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 15:00
Poppins Preschool and Nursery
Ofsted: Expected standard·
2.3(3 parent reviews)
·The Scout Hut, Jubilee Park, WATERLOOVILLE, PO7 6AW · Hampshire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2025
Local authority
Hampshire
About this day nursery
Poppins Preschool and Nursery, situated in Waterlooville, PO7 6AW, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that opened in 2023. The nursery caters to children aged 1 to 4 years, with a total capacity of 30 places.
The dedicated staff, who act as excellent role models, provide consistent positive reinforcement, fostering secure levels of confidence, self-esteem, and independence in children. The setting places a strong emphasis on empathy and cooperation, ensuring a calm and harmonious learning environment where every child feels valued and safe.
Operating from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on weekdays, the nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, focusing on developing communication, language, and other essential skills. The nursery prides itself on its inclusive approach, with staff skilled in identifying and supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working collaboratively with other professionals to ensure tailored support.
Children enjoy varied outdoor play, benefiting from fresh air and exercise. The leadership team is committed to continuous improvement, with plans to further enhance the mathematics curriculum and provide sign language training to staff, further enriching the children's learning experience.
What it's like
Children arrive happily at the welcoming setting. They are greeted by caring staff who know them well. This helps children to build strong attachments. They behave well, listen and respond to clear direction from staff, and form good relationships with their peers.
Strong standardKindness and inclusivityWell-supported childrenHigh expectationsPositive attitudes
Key facts
Established
2023
Ofsted Inspection — new report card
Expected standard
Last inspected Nov 2025
Grade summary
Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.
Category grades
AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Poppins Preschool and Nursery
Last inspected 27 November 2025 · Loretta Murphy
What it's like to attend
Children arrive happily at the welcoming setting. They are greeted by caring staff who know them well. This helps children to build strong attachments. They behave well, listen and respond to clear direction from staff, and form good relationships with their peers.
Inspector highlights
- Children behave extremely well, showing kindness, consideration and inclusivity.
- Children develop a secure understanding of physical health and safety, making appropriate choices and managing risks confidently.
- Staff know and support children very well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, quickly identifying and addressing additional support needs.
- Leaders and staff have high expectations for all children, ensuring they access the best possible experiences.
- Children are achieving well, developing positive attitudes to learning and making good progress from their starting points.
Areas to develop
- 1Leaders should review the curriculum for mathematics to ensure it is sequenced so that children are confident in their understanding of specific concepts before moving on to learn something new.
Inspection #2745202 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff know and support children very well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They quickly identify when children may need additional support and tailor strategies to meet their individual needs. Staff work effectively with other professionals, seeking guidance and making timely referrals to ensure children receive the correct help and close any gaps in their learning.
Outdoor space
Children demonstrate their enjoyment of outdoor play, and leaders have recently improved access to outdoor play earlier in the day for younger children, ensuring they benefit from fresh air and exercise before they become tired.
Parent Reviews of Poppins Preschool and Nursery
2.3
(3)
Alan Smith
10 months ago
I believe this business is closed. I tried phoning along with my wife a good dozen times in the lead up to a term of childcare. We never once had the phone answered and simply went elsewhere for a nursery.
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Gaby long
5 years ago
Great nursery my daughter loves it would definitely recommend
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Ghost Lead Delta
a year ago
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
27 November 2025
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
View full Ofsted reportFrequently asked about Poppins Preschool and Nursery
About the setting
Poppins Preschool and Nursery was registered with Ofsted on 01/08/2023. It is a childcare on non-domestic premises setting located at The Scout Hut, Jubilee Park, Milton Road, WATERLOOVILLE, Hampshire. The nursery operates Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 15:00. It is registered on the Early Years Register and the Compulsory Childcare Register.
- URN
- 2745202
- Registered person
- Poppins Preschool And Nursery limited
- Day care type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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