Poppyfields Kindergarten

About this day nursery

Poppyfields Kindergarten, a childcare setting in Kingswinford, provides a warm and welcoming environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. 30pm during term-time, the nursery was rated as 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection on 6th February 2023.

The caring staff team ensures children are warmly greeted and happily engaged in a rich and varied curriculum that builds on their interests, with staff planning activities such as pirate-themed play based on children's interests. Children are encouraged to develop independence and self-help skills, exemplified by their participation in setting the table for mealtimes and demonstrating good manners.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), creating individual plans and working closely with families to offer strategies for development at home and signposting to additional support agencies. Children learn about healthy lifestyles, including portion control, and enjoy physical activities outdoors, such as balancing on tyres and riding tricycles, where they also learn about turn-taking.

Parents speak highly of Poppyfields Kindergarten, valuing the support they receive and the opportunities for discussion about their child's development, including weekly drop-in sessions with key persons. The nursery also offers a nurturing settling-in process, with staff visiting children in their homes to build initial relationships, ensuring children feel secure and emotionally well-supported through an effective key-person system.

What it's like

Children are warmly greeted and happily engage in activities. Staff get to know children well and plan engaging activities based on their interests, such as pirate-themed play. Children behave well and learn self-help skills, demonstrating independence and good manners.