# Little Poppins Pre-school

Little Poppins Pre-school is a sessional pre-school at Community Hall, Painters Forstal, Faversham, ME13 0EN, in Painter's Forstal, Kent. It is registered for 24 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-poppins-pre-school-2790369  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Community Hall, Painters Forstal, Faversham, ME13 0EN
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07470 163378
- Website: http://www.littlepoppins.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2790369

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790369

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2024 (Reference 2790369). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790369)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790369)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790369)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Community Hall, Painters Forstal, Faversham, ME13 0EN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.297594,0.858109

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 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 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenden Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Ethelbert Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Bysing Wood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| The Abbey School | Secondary | 11–19 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Teddies Preschool Ospringe Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddies-preschool-ospringe-limited-2732108) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Town Work Play](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/town-work-play-2641260) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Doo Dar Days Ltd t/a Westside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doo-dar-days-ltd-t-a-westside-ey467933) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Townsend Montessori Nursery Faversham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/townsend-montessori-nursery-faversham-ey425824) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Bertie's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berties-nursery-ey487378) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [St Mary's Playgroup CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-playgroup-cio-2777131) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Poppins Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Little Poppins Pre-school was inspected on 12 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Poppins Pre-school take?

Little Poppins Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Poppins Pre-school?

Faversham is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Poppins Pre-school?

You can call 07470 163378 and visit www.littlepoppins.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2790369)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Poppins+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJy-mEqS_T3kcRD5KBBcSOfo8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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