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Poppy's Children's Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
·Fairfield Hill, Stowmarket, IP14 1NG · Suffolk
Number of places
26 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

Poppy's Children's Nursery in Stowmarket, Suffolk, provides care for children aged from one to four years. The setting is open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. In December 2023, Ofsted inspected the day nursery and rated it 'Good' overall. The report states that staff regularly observe children's progress to identify their next steps for learning. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are fully included in the routines of the day nursery, which has both indoor and outdoor areas.

The inspector noted that the manager has implemented an ambitious curriculum that is unique to the children. Staff support early language development with books, songs and rhymes, and children's mathematical skills are developing well. The report describes the children as highly imaginative and mentions that their independence is fostered through everyday activities. To improve, the inspector recommended strengthening communication links between staff and the manager to support the smooth running of the nursery at all times.

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am until 6pm from Monday to Friday all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

1995

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Poppy's Children's Nursery

Last inspected 14 December 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Inspector highlights

  • The manager has implemented an ambitious curriculum that is unique to the children in the nursery.
  • Staff support children's early language development through the love of books, songs and rhymes.
  • Children are highly imaginative.
  • Children's mathematical skills are developing well.
  • Staff foster children's independence through everyday activities.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen communication links between the staff and manager to underpin the smooth running of the nursery at all times.
Inspection #10311684 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

a family environment that is unique

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are fully included in all aspects of the routines of the nursery. Staff regularly observe children's progress to assess their next steps. This helps to identify and support children's further learning.

Outdoor space

Children put on their coats as they go outside. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Inspection history

Date: February 2011

  • December 2023Good
  • April 2018Good
  • October 2015Good
  • February 2011Good

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