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Poppits Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
·Putney Leisure Centre, Dryburgh Road, London, SW15 1BL · Wandsworth
Number of places
32 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Wandsworth

About this day nursery

Poppits Day Nursery, located in London, SW15 1BL, is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive. The nursery prides itself on an educational philosophy that encourages children to actively participate in their learning journey by making choices, embracing errors, and developing as autonomous, competent individuals.

Poppits ensures a secure and supportive atmosphere, allowing children to explore and discover through imaginative play and sensory experiences, thereby enhancing their creativity and understanding of the world around them. This approach also helps children develop emotional security, self-awareness, and a sense of belonging within the community, promoting independence and confidence.

The nursery is committed to inclusivity, providing tailored support for every child's unique needs and working closely with parents and professional agencies to ensure each child reaches their full potential. The staff, a blend of experienced and qualified practitioners and teachers, are passionate about guiding children through the wonders of learning, offering patience, affection, and enthusiasm.

They continuously engage in professional development, with regular training in areas such as First Aid, Safeguarding, and Health and Safety, ensuring the highest standards of care and education. Each child is assigned a Key Person, who acts as a primary point of contact for parents, monitoring the child's development across seven key learning areas and facilitating communication regarding their progress.

Our ethos

Poppits Day Nursery's educational philosophy centres on children's active participation in their learning, encouraging them to make choices and learn from mistakes. They aim to develop children as autonomous, competent individuals through imaginative play and sensory experiences, fostering creativity, emotional security, independence, and confidence.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this good-quality nursery. They feel safe and emotionally secure, and their good health and healthy habits are promoted very well, including plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. Children show high levels of curiosity and resilience as they keenly explore a mud kitchen outdoors, and benefit from extra-curricular opportunities, such as regular swimming sessions and visits to local community helpers.

Child-led learningInclusive environmentExperienced and qualified staffIndividualised support

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged on a daily basis with options for either a standard full day or a shorter full day session. The nursery is open for 51 weeks of the year and offers a discount for full-time attendance. No age-specific rates are mentioned.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Open 51 weeks per year.
  • Offers 15 and 30 hours of government funding for eligible families.
  • A 5% discount is available for children attending 5 full days.

Key facts

Opening hours

8:00am – 6:00pm (Full Day), 9:30am – 4:00pm (Short Full Day)

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Day, Short Full Day

Established

2009

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Poppits Day Nursery

Last inspected 26 April 2023 · Jane Morgan

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 thoroughly enjoy their time at this good-quality nursery. They feel safe and emotionally secure, and their good health and healthy habits are promoted very well, including plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. Children show high levels of curiosity and resilience as they keenly explore a mud kitchen outdoors, and benefit from extra-curricular opportunities, such as regular swimming sessions and visits to local community helpers.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have worked hard to improve practice and provision since the last inspection, leading with passion and determination.
  • Leaders engage effectively with external professionals and have a clear vision for achieving the best outcomes for all children.
  • Staff access a wide range of training to improve their knowledge and skills and enhance the teaching of the curriculum.
  • Staff demonstrate secure understanding of the curriculum they teach, tailored to meet children's needs and interest, supporting children to make good progress.
  • Staff successfully help to promote children's love of books, stories and early reading skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide children with enough time to think about and respond to the questions they are asked
  • 2enhance support to children during periods of transition, particularly during times of outdoor play.
Inspection #10269752 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly of staff and leaders and the progress children make over time, such as social skills and imaginary play.

They describe the nursery as 'wonderful'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children's uniqueness, individual needs and interests are always considered. They learn about each other's diverse backgrounds.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of fresh air and physical exercise. They show high levels of curiosity and resilience as they keenly explore a mud kitchen, outdoors. Children recognise minibeasts and the names of flowers. They find sticks to make marks in mud and giggle when they jump in muddy puddles.

Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: January 2010

  • April 2023Good
  • October 2022Inadequate
  • December 2016Outstanding
  • November 2013Good
  • October 2012Good
  • January 2010Good

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