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Contact Information
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Phone Number033 0057 2813
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Group/OwnerBright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd
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Person in ChargeNatalie Keyes (Manager)
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Number of Staff42
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When ClosedBank Holidays, Christmas & New Year
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children108
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 7 years 11 months
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ParkingParking is available outside of the nursery on the road for easy drop off and pick up. Buggies can be stored in the buggy sheds on site.
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VisitingThe nursery will happily show you around with a virtual tour. In person tours can be booked outside of nursery opening hours due to covid protocol.
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Directions5 Minute walk to Shenfield Station
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0745-1800
Sam W
May 7, 2021 at 12:00 amBoth of my children attended from the age of 6 months. My youngest who currently attends is growing into a well rounded, friended, intelligent young boy and the nursery have a lot to do with that. I am always impressed with the creative activities they do with the children especially around the holidays. I have so many special keepsakes that the children have made at nursery. My boy has bonded extremely well with the staff and absolutely adores them. The only slight criticism I have is that they change their keyworkers too often, but that may just be as a result of action taken for covid.
Ian J
May 10, 2021 at 12:00 amWe feel very lucky to have found Poppetts Day Nursery & Out of School Club. The team are fantastic and care so much about our daughter’s well-being and development. I have always been so impressed with how dedicated and passionate all of the team are. The way they have handled the pandemic has been second to none, both in terms of the approach of management but also how the team have made it so easy for parents despite being in such difficult circumstances.
Jo C
May 10, 2021 at 12:00 amWe love Poppetts Day Nursery & Out of School Club. Both our children have attended this fantastic nursery with our youngest currently still there and our eldest having been there for over 3 years prior, who now uses the breakfast and after school club provision they have on-site. The girls are fantastic and are so kind and caring. They are genuinely interested in their development and will always take the time to discuss anything with you. We are impressed by the breadth of learning and fun play activities and there is lots of garden and outside play too. The home-cooked food offering is delicious and of excellent quality. The managers and front desk are always on hand to help and reassure, we have also been extremely grateful for all they have done over recent months to keep everyone safe. We really couldn’t ask for a better place to care for our babies!
Suzanne W
May 10, 2021 at 12:00 amWe have been using the nursery since 2017, four to five days per week for each child. The key differentiation for this nursery is consistency, stability and reliability. Importantly staff turnover is extremely low so the same keyworkers have looked after both our children during the last four years. The first time you leave a child at nursery it’s really hard but when I saw how happy they came home and how well their social skills were developing I was left with no doubt we had done the right thing for our children. The home-cooked food is also a huge added bonus, I think they eat better at nursery than at home. Would definitely recommend.
Laura C
May 12, 2021 at 12:00 amMy daughter has attended the nursery for 3 years and I am so glad we chose it. She is and has always been very happy there, the staff are so caring and the communication is great. I feel very comfortable leaving my daughter in their hands and she will miss it so much when she starts school. My youngest daughter is now at the nursery and has settled in so well thanks to the staff and her amazing key worker.
Nicola B
May 12, 2021 at 12:00 amI cannot rate Poppetts enough. My son has been attending for nearly a year (since 10 months) and absolutely loves it. He gives me a kiss each morning and races through the door to see his friends. All the usual things you would expect from a nursery, nutritious homemade food, clean, welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff etc. However, what makes Poppetts so great, is that it is clear how much thought and effort goes into each and every day. Even from a very young age, the children celebrate different holidays, cultures and traditions and my son continually comes home with various mementoes. On Mother’s day, he gave me a homemade (paper) teapot with a biscuit and teabag inside, it was so cute, my husband would never have thought of that! The second stand out point is how amazing the nursery has been throughout COVID. It has remained open throughout, navigated any obstacle thrown at them and kept us parents so well informed. I have not once felt nervous about sending my son throughout the pandemic.
Katie W
May 12, 2021 at 12:00 amPoppetts is a fantastic nursery. I now have two children who attend, one in the baby room, and one in the eldest room. The structured, educational and fun days keep my eldest entertained and the play and gentle learning in the baby room has helped my youngest to develop. The staff are kind and engaged, easy to talk to and develop real relationships with the children in their care. The food is excellent and has set a ridiculously high bar for non-nursery days. I would recommend Poppetts in a heartbeat.
Julia LF
May 12, 2021 at 12:00 amI am really pleased with the staff who helped for my son to settle in. Everyone was very kind and attentive towards both of us from the very beginning. The app is a great tool to check on your baby’s activities during the day. Two members of staff in particular are absolutely amazing. Thanks a lot!
Gemma B
May 12, 2021 at 12:00 amWe have been very happy with Poppetts Nursery and would highly recommend it to others. More importantly, our son has been very happy and settled since he first started the nursery three and a half years ago, our daughter too, who attended from 2013-2016. The food is prepared onsite and is fresh, healthy and varied. The app also provides observations, photos and details of what he’s eaten during the day. The nursery manager is always very quick at responding to queries and is very helpful. More recently, proactively reaching out to offer specific development support for our son, which is hugely appreciated. Our son loves the garden and the variety of activities on offer. He always comes home with lots of stories from the day and loves showing us all the things that he’s made.
Kelly D
May 20, 2021 at 12:00 amPoppetts has been a part of our life for the last 6 years – our eldest daughter went to Poppetts as a baby and now goes to their out of school club. Our youngest daughter now attends. I cannot speak highly enough about the level of care, support and love the staff have given and continue to give our kids. As a working parent, it’s been amazing to be able to know that our kids are having a great time at Poppetts and enjoy going. The staff dedication during the pandemic has been truly amazing. Thank you Poppetts!
Nicola B
May 20, 2021 at 12:00 amPoppetts in Shenfield is the third nursery our son has attended. The first was for our convenience, to travel to work, and was not at a good enough standard. The second was a busy and good nursery but they could not accommodate keyworker children during the first lockdown. I asked Poppetts as it was highly recommended by a friend. They were helpful from the very start and were able to keep my son on afterwards, on our request. In summary, the facilities are great, the staff are competent, friendly, easy to talk to, open to thinking with us about our son’s care, he loves it and has really bonded well with several of the staff. They celebrate culturally diverse events. I feel completely comfortable and trusting that they are giving my son the best care (I don’t leave him anywhere else). He learns a lot, educationally, emotionally and with his boundaries. The team keep us updated. Most importantly, unlike other nurseries, all the staff here seem smart and on the job for more than the money! Thank you!
Deborah M
May 20, 2021 at 12:00 amWe had heard good things about Poppetts prior to our son attending and our hopes and expectations of the nursery have been exceeded. From the outset, he has loved attending and always seems happy and comfortable with the people and surroundings. The nursery is spacious, clean and well run. The team are courteous and caring as well as very professional at looking after the children and communicating with parents. The organisation and response to Covid-19 have been impressive and instils confidence that the children are being cared for in a safe and happy environment. Everything is taken care of including wholesome cooking. The main factor to mention is the staff who all seem dedicated to the children and in particular, our son’s key workers since he joined the nursery. They have been excellent at looking after him and forming a great bond which is really lovely to see.
Tracey H
May 24, 2021 at 12:00 amMy daughter has gone to Poppetts for 2.5 years since her 1st birthday. From the first time I met the team I felt reassured that this is the right place for us and our daughter and I would feel able to concentrate on work knowing she is so well cared for.
Every single staff member without exception is fantastic. High standards of quality care, cleanliness and hygiene are maintained. Toys and rooms are maintained in excellent order. Communication is very good and the food is amazing.
All staff treat each child as an individual and do such amazing activities. Our daughter has flourished in their care and the staff have supported us through many a parenting hurdle!!
I have recommended to neighbours to friends who are also happy with the care given to their little ones.
Georgina W
May 24, 2021 at 12:00 amI have been thoroughly impressed with the dedication and professionalism of the staff at Poppetts Nursery since my little one has attended from the age of 2 years old. All the staff have a genuine interest and care for the children that attend, this includes the cook, management and most importantly the room staff. They really get to know the child and always have time to discuss progress and matters. I have seen my little one gain so much more confidence, social skills and knowledge from his time at Poppetts. The environment including the outside space is often ‘changed up’ to add variety and new learning challenges for the children. They put on events to explore and celebrate a diverse range of special days/events. My little one’s favourite bit is the garden. The food is also another strength: being healthy, varied and tasty. I am always so grateful for the hard work and dedication the staff put in to ensure my child has an enjoyable and purposeful time at nursery.
Natalya M
May 24, 2021 at 12:00 amPoppetts day nursery is a great nursery, the staff go above and beyond to make sure your children are well looked after and the parents are happy with the decision they are making. My children adore the nursery and look forward to going there each week. My children have developed their education so much since starting there and their confidence has grown greatly.
Laura J
May 24, 2021 at 12:00 amI cannot recommend Poppetts highly enough. Our eldest has attended the nursery since 2017 when she was 11 months old. She is now 4.5 years old and the staff at Poppetts have been a huge part of her development. The staff are wonderful and their passion for children is evident. Both of our children have eaten a huge variety of foods since being at nursery versus being at home! The procedures during the pandemic have been very thorough and parents have been kept well informed at all stages. Thank you Poppetts, you’ve turned childcare into a huge positive!
J C
May 24, 2021 at 12:00 amOur son loves going to Poppetts and has been going here for a year and a half. We’re very happy we chose to send him here and his little brother will be joining him there in January!
All the staff are friendly and professional and genuinely care about the children. Would definitely recommend!
Charlotte A
May 25, 2021 at 12:00 amMy daughter has attended Poppetts for the past year and both the staff team and management have been amazing. She always comes home happy and I receive regular feedback about how her day has been. The staff in her room go above and beyond and the management team are easy to talk to about anything.
Sam C
May 25, 2021 at 12:00 amOur daughter is currently in Peapods. The staff that we have met always seem happy and caring. Each week, we get a number of pieces of work to take home that show what the children have all been doing e.g. painting, sticking, baking. We receive a weekly observation report with photos and developments, which is always nice to get. Our daughter always seems happy to be at nursery and eats all her meals, so the chef is doing an excellent job! Keep up the good work. I will recommend Poppetts Day Nursery & Out of School Club to others because the nursery staff are kind, the rooms/outdoor spaces are of good size and the location is just a short 10 minutes walk to Shenfield train station.
K W
April 28, 2023 at 12:00 amPoppetts is just amazing! The staff are fabulous and so loving to my children. I viewed six nurseries and Poppetts by far blew me away. My girls have such a good bond with the staff and my eldest says her teacher is her best friend! The lovely staff really make this a wonderful place. The stay and plays really made me feel comfortable with the nursery as I was able to see my babies so happy in the setting, just wish they did more of them on the days my children go! Definitely recommend Poppetts to all.