Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year
Portico Poppets
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2022)
Number of places
50 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
St Helens
About this day nursery
Portico Poppets is part of the Portico Day Nurseries group, offering outstanding childcare for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery focuses on supporting children's development through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, encouraging them to learn through interaction and exploration.
The aim is to foster self-confidence, autonomy, and a love for learning in a nurturing and positive environment. Portico Day Nurseries has over 10 years of experience in the childcare sector, operating six facilities across the North West, including locations in Prescot, St Helens, Ormskirk, and Skelmersdale.
They are committed to high parent satisfaction and employ over 100 qualified staff members dedicated to delivering quality early years education.
Our ethos
The nursery focuses on supporting children's development through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, encouraging them to learn through interaction and exploration. The aim is to foster self-confidence, autonomy, and a love for learning in a nurturing and positive environment.
What it's like
The outstanding care and the bonds that children make with staff at the nursery have an extremely positive effect on their future. Children cuddle staff members when they arrive and excitedly share news from home. Staff respond quickly to information shared from home, such as a baby taking their first steps, and immediately plan activities to support growing physical skills.
EYFS CurriculumOver 10 years experiencePart of a nursery group
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Portico Poppets
Last inspected 26 July 2022 · Stacey Wendrenski
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
The outstanding care and the bonds that children make with staff at the nursery have an extremely positive effect on their future. Children cuddle staff members when they arrive and excitedly share news from home. Staff respond quickly to information shared from home, such as a baby taking their first steps, and immediately plan activities to support growing physical skills.
Inspector highlights
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are extremely well supported.
- Staff know all children exceptionally well, and planning and assessment of children's learning are well designed and evaluated regularly.
- Staff skilfully support all children to manage their feelings, with a sharp focus on teaching children to share and regulate their behaviour.
- Staff positively support children to develop a strong understanding of healthy foods.
- The management team is completely dedicated to the children and families in its care, offering additional support to families experiencing hardships and working tirelessly to strengthen the link between home and nursery.
Inspection #10129172 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are extremely well supported. Staff quickly identify if children need extra support with their learning, discuss this support with parents, and use exceptionally good links with other professionals to work closely with them. Additional funding is used well to find resources like sensory balls that promote children's brain development and support individual needs.
Outdoor space
Children have access to a well-resourced and meticulously planned outdoor environment where they engage in challenging physical activities. They use tricycles to transport crates to build a bridge, with staff suggesting additions like cones and introducing "stop" and "go" as part of their play.
Parent Reviews of Portico Poppets
5.0
(1)
biker79
4 years ago
Would highly recommend this nursery. The staff are caring and responsible and are passionate about each child’s development.
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Inspection history
Date: October 2010
- July 2022Outstanding
- May 2016Outstanding
- October 2010Good
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