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  • Phone Number
    01772 452363
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  • Group/Owner
    Thrive Childcare and Education
  • Person in Charge
    Hayley Murphy (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Staff
    20
  • When Closed
    Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
  • Type of Service
    Day Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
  • Total Places for children
    68
  • Age range
    from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
  • Parking
    Plenty of Parent/Visitor parking on site.
  • Visiting
    Poplars has an open door policy and visitors are welcome with no appointment. Please try to avoid the busy lunchtime period between 11.30 and 1.30.
  • Directions
    Access to Poplars is through the shopping precinct car park. Turn in to the car park and you will see the entrance to Poplars' car park.
  • Opening Days
    Mon-Fri
  • Opening Hours
    0745-1800
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  • Katherine L
    October 28, 2020 at 12:00 am

    I can’t recommend Poplars enough. It is very well organised, the staff are caring and friendly, and I love the way they tailor the activities around the children’s interests. We love the updates during the day, my daughters walk in without any worries and comes home happy and tired. My son (now at school) also attended Poplars and I’m so glad we made the same decision for our daughter.

  • Denise B
    October 28, 2020 at 12:00 am

    After having a terrible first encounter with my child’s care when I returned to work I was unable to leave her with anyone so I quit work and stayed at home. Once my daughter became three she kept asking to go to school and make friends, incredibly nervous and scared I went to visit many nurseries in the local area, none of them settled my nerves. I found Poplars by accident and I’m so glad I did. I arranged a visit and felt at ease the second I walked in, the children were having Spanish dance classes when I went to visit which was incredible. The garden is a nice large area too. My daughter loved it so much she didn’t want to leave and cried all the way home. I signed the paperwork that day and got her signed up. My daughter hasn’t been at Poplars long when Covid struck and the team were so incredible through the lockdown keeping in touch to check all was well and keep us informed on any new news. We have been back a while now and my daughter is loving every single day there.

  • Charlotte L
    December 11, 2020 at 12:00 am

    I could not recommend Poplars Nursery more highly. My son has attended for three years and I cannot fault the support he has received in each of the three rooms and from all of the staff who have looked after him on his days there. He loves attending and I could not be more pleased with the way he has been cared for, nurtured and encouraged – it is a very special place.

  • Gemma C
    December 11, 2020 at 12:00 am

    I honestly cannot recommend Poplars Nursery enough. Not only is the nursery absolutely beautiful, the staff are equally. Each member of staff puts everything they have into the children and to make sure us parents are fully involved in every step of our child’s journey. It was, by far, the best decision we have made to send our little boy to Poplars Nursery.

  • Lauren G
    December 11, 2020 at 12:00 am

    Poplars Nursery have completely exceeded our expectations. Our daughter’s development in every aspect has progressed so much over the last two years and it was the best decision we made. All the staff are caring, compassionate and extremely helpful and friendly. Poplars is immaculate, the communication is excellent and I take my daughter in confidence each day.
    Poplars would always be my first recommendation and is absolutely worth the wait. I feel the price per day is very fair and the care received is second to none.

  • Rachael D
    December 11, 2020 at 12:00 am

    I have used the nursery for my two daughters and have enrolled my son to start next year, I cannot sing their praises highly enough! My children love going to the nursery, especially all the extra activities that they offer, the food is amazing and they always come home will full tummies. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. For my children it has been so much more than a nursery and I cannot thank each and every member of the team enough! Would highly recommend!

  • Laura M
    December 18, 2020 at 12:00 am

    My 2-year-old started at this school in September and the nursery was so welcoming and made me feel so much more relaxed about my daughter starting a new nursery. All the staff are so friendly and I get regular updates on what my daughter has been doing and my daughter gets so excited to go. Amazing nursery. Amazing staff – five stars.

  • Becca G
    January 6, 2021 at 12:00 am

    As soon as I visited Poplars Nursery to look around for my little boy, I knew I felt happy to leave my 10-month-old in the team’s care. The room, the outside space, the activities and the staff are all fantastic and I left feeling comforted that he would be happy there. Over the last 4 months, I have noticed huge developmental leaps in my little boy. He’s learning so much and becoming more and more of a character and that is definitely thanks to the support, engagement and encouraging activities the team runs every day. My little boy’s key person is absolutely fantastic, he adores her and that makes drop offs much easier! The app is also fantastic so that I can check on him throughout the day to see what he’s eaten, his nappy changes and his naps as well as lovely photos and videos! I was also impressed at the quick adoption of a doorbell app now that covid means we can’t wait inside on winter’s days. I honestly couldn’t speak any more highly of the fantastic team, 100% recommended!

  • Ali H
    April 16, 2021 at 12:00 am

    Our son has been going to Poplars Nursery since he was eleven months old. As he started during the pandemic, he was very unsure of others and initially struggled to be separated from us, but it was handled so well by everyone in the team. In such a short space of time, he had developed strong bonds with the staff and other children, and now he has been going for around seven months, you can see his personality shine. We get daily updates including photos and videos of his day as well as notes for nap times, nappy changes and what he’s been eating. He has developed so much since being there, and it’s all down to the care, encouragement and knowledge of all the team. Even through difficult periods during the current climate, communication has been really good, and all the staff have been really supportive. I wouldn’t hesitate in suggesting Poplars Nursery to friends or family knowing, they would be just as happy as we are.

  • Lucy K
    April 16, 2021 at 12:00 am

    This was the one and only nursery myself and my husband visited when looking for the best childcare for our son. From the moment we popped in unannounced, we were taken aback by the welcome visit, how happy all the staff were and even more how happy the children were. We got the warmest, happiest feeling and knew there and then this is where our son would attend. My son is now three years old and is thriving. It is the hardest thing for a mother and father to leave their eleven-month-old baby in someone else’s care, but we couldn’t have felt more reassured that he was in the best hands. The staff go above and beyond, and we have felt that about all the three rooms he has been in. We cannot thank them enough for everything they have done and continue to do for our son.

  • Kathryn B
    April 16, 2021 at 12:00 am

    Since our little boy started nursery at thirteen months old, he has had the best time at Poplars Nursery. The staff are fantastic; they are very caring and great at keeping parents informed of all the daily ongoings. Even during Covid-19, Poplars Nursery has gone above and beyond to ensure that they are as safe as possible, without compromising the care they provide for the children or the communication with parents. Our son loves going to nursery, and we could think of nowhere better to send our son.

  • Tracey D
    April 16, 2021 at 12:00 am

    My little girl started preschool at Poplars Nursery back in September 2020. We weren’t sure how she would be as she had been at a childminder prior to that and then lockdown for six months at home, so it was a big change for her. The staff were absolutely amazing, from the first week we could tell we’d made the right decision. She’s so happy, has formed wonderful friendships and really enjoys ‘going to school’. The staff are extremely friendly, kind and always make an effort to come out each day to fill us in on what she’s been up to that day. We receive daily updates and photos so we can see the activities she’s been involved in. She’s come on leaps and bounds in the last twelve months and we are really happy she started at Poplars Nursery. Highly recommend.

  • Zoe G
    April 19, 2021 at 12:00 am

    My little boy started at Poplars Nursery the month after his second birthday. We had his placement secured there for a long time, after we viewed it I knew I didn’t want him anywhere else and they have not disappointed at all. After a very hard year for everyone, they have been amazing when they did have to close due to public health England’s advice. They were very professional and put daily activities up for the children to do while the nursery was closed, which was amazing. My son enjoys going, he has come on so quickly since starting learning new things, having new experiences every week and is so excited to see his key worker, saying that he is going to see her and that she is his friend while driving up to drop him off. She gives us an update when we pick him up about what he’s done during the day, which is lovely to hear. I have my second child booked to start already and that’s not until May to June time in 2022. From a mum who was very worried about parting from her child, I have no regrets.

  • Dan S
    May 7, 2021 at 12:00 am

    Our eldest son has been at Poplars for more than 2 years. In that time he has flourished into a confident, happy, outgoing boy and we couldn’t ask for anything better in terms of care and progression. We are updated daily on activities via the app which allows us to understand how our son’s day has been and what fun and interesting things he has been involved with. More recently time has been invested to get our eldest child ready for “big school” which has been really well received, by both our son and us as parents. We are so happy with the service that Poplars provides that our second child is signed up to start there in September! Would definitely recommend this nursery to friends and family.

  • Sarah H
    May 10, 2021 at 12:00 am

    My child has attended Poplars Nursery for over three years, across all three of their rooms. Bumblebees, Bluebirds and Butterflies. All rooms are clean, bright and have a great range of equipment. They have access to a lovely outdoor space too which is utilised every day. I can’t speak highly enough of the setting or the staff. The support they offer the children and parents goes above and beyond what is required. The staff seem to develop great bonds with the children and you can see that they genuinely care. They provide a wide range of activities, messy play, craft, experiments and team games. My son has thrived here and looks forward to going. Don’t hesitate in trusting the staff at Poplars Nursery to take care of your little ones.

  • Emma S
    May 12, 2021 at 12:00 am

    My daughter started in March 2020 and has been there ever since. We have experience in the baby room, and now the toddler room, and I cannot recommend them enough. All the ladies who work there have a huge love and passion for the job they do, you can see the relationship they build with my child and it’s magical to see. My daughter enjoys every single day there, coming home with stories and songs to share. The communication and trust I have with this nursery is second to none, they are absolutely wonderful! A special thanks to her keyworkers in the baby room and toddler room. You have both – along with everyone else – made my return to full-time work so much easier and less guilt-ridden thanks to the care and love they put into caring and helping my daughter grow and learn. If you are looking for a nursery, you can’t go wrong when choosing Poplars and the wonderful ladies who work here. Thank you all.

  • Nichola S
    July 28, 2021 at 12:00 am

    Poplars is a truly fantastic nursery. My little boy loves going and I have always felt confident leaving him. The staff are fantastic, the facilities are outstanding and my little boy has come on leaps and bounds since attending. My other little boy will be attending next year and I have no doubt he will absolutely love it too. I couldn’t recommend it enough.

  • Sarah B
    September 16, 2021 at 12:00 am

    I have had two children attend Poplars Nursery from 2 years old until heading off to school. The staff are so hard working, compassionate and committed. It is a fantastic nursery with such a nurturing yet stimulating environment for the children!

  • Rachel W
    April 25, 2022 at 12:00 am

    My daughter has been attending Poplars since April 2021 and I have nothing but praise. My little girl struggled with the transition to nursery due to being born during lockdown and not having much contact with others but the staff, particularly her key worker, were brilliant and eased the transition, settling her quickly and allowing her to become more confident. She has made so much progress with social interactions and confidence whilst at nursery and this is massively down to the work of the staff. The range of activities they do such as sensory activities, bug hunts, mini Olympics, what’s in the box singing, art, baking, role play etc. allow my daughter to flourish and I am always well informed of everything my daughter has done, eaten and napped throughout the day. The staff are always happy to chat with us at pick up time to share any other information or answer any queries. I would recommend this nursery to anyone and love that my daughter is happy and enjoys being there.

  • James M
    March 12, 2023 at 12:00 am

    My daughter has been attending Corner House Nursery Poplars since January, and I am so happy we did the transfer, she was born just before lockdown so has always struggled in new environments but the staff particularly her key worker, are absolutely brilliant. So caring, and considerate and have managed to settle her in quickly. She has come on hugely in her confidence, knowledge and social skills and this is massively down to the support of the staff. The range of activities that are on offer each day is inspirational and I know my daughter will thrive in this environment. The preschool staff are always approachable at the beginning and end of each day and share all relevant information needed. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone and can see the outstanding work that each staff member puts in every day to make sure that the children are put first in everything they do.

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