# Little Poppets Nursery

Little Poppets Nursery is a full-day nursery at Wharf Road, Ellesmere, SY12 0EJ, in Ellesmere, Shropshire. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-poppets-nursery-ey467698  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Wharf Road, Ellesmere, SY12 0EJ
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01691 622922
- Website: https://littlepoppetsnurseryellesmere.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY467698

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467698

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2013 (Reference EY467698). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467698)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467698)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467698)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/818338)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Wharf Road, Ellesmere, SY12 0EJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.906232,-2.894453

- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Park: Cremorne Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Castlefields, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Shropshire there are about 3 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lakelands Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ellesmere Ducklings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ellesmere-ducklings-pre-school-224090) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mother Goose Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mother-goose-nursery-sin00001543) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 3.5 miles |
| [Hanmer Playgroup Plus](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hanmer-playgroup-plus-sin00012504dxmj) | CIW ratings |  | 08:30–15:00 | 4.6 miles |
| [Overton Playcentre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/overton-playcentre-sin00011284wqgp) | CIW ratings |  | 07:30–18:00 | 4.8 miles |
| [Whittington Under Fives](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whittington-under-fives-224222) | Good |  |  | 5.1 miles |
| [Peter Pan Nursery Gobowen](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peter-pan-nursery-gobowen-ey433835) | Good |  |  | 6.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Poppets Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Poppets Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Poppets Nursery take?

Little Poppets Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Poppets Nursery?

You can call 01691 622922 and visit littlepoppetsnurseryellesmere.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY467698)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Poppets&query_place_id=ChIJu10u_zS8ekgRNrvtd1TDTeI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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