# Maria Poppins

Maria Poppins is a full-day nursery at Unit C - 71 Loampit Vale, London, SE13 7FR, in Lewisham. It is registered for 42 children and takes children aged 9 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 52 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. Its published full-day fees range from £90 to £97.50 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 16 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maria-poppins-2748745  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit C - 71 Loampit Vale, London, SE13 7FR
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 52 a year
- Registered places: 42
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 8143 1260
- Website: http://mariapoppins.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2748745

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 14 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748745

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2748745). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748745)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748745)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748745)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1832962)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £97.50 (£9.75 an hour) | £845 |
| 2-year-olds | £90 (£9 an hour) | £780 |
| 3 and over | £90 (£9 an hour) | £780 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Charge on funded hours: £4.70 (full day)
- Charge on funded hours: £4 (full day)

Source: nursery website (https://www.mariapoppins.co.uk/_files/ugd/39dedf_f05c991c855b47f58d3448b9fbf8631d.pdf), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Ages: 9 months to 5 years
- Weeks open: 52 a year
- Sessions: full day

## Getting there

Address: Unit C - 71 Loampit Vale, London, SE13 7FR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.464519,-0.016322

- Station: Lewisham, 0.1 miles, step-free access
- Station: Elverson Road, 0.4 miles, no step-free access
- Station: St Johns (London), 0.5 miles
- 19 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cornmill Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Confluence Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Brookmill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Hilly Fields, 0.4 miles
- Park: Blackheath, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Renaissance Play Area, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lewisham there are about 2.8 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 16 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery follows a play-based EYFS curriculum and describes itself as an inclusive setting. Ofsted's 2026 report card inspection rated curriculum and teaching as 'Expected standard' and achievement as 'Expected standard'.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.mariapoppins.co.uk/)

### Food

Meals are not included in the fees. Its website says the nursery provides organic food, has an allergy-aware kitchen, and provides breakfast and healthy snacks.

- Organic food (source: nursery website, https://www.mariapoppins.co.uk/fees)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.mariapoppins.co.uk/)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.mariapoppins.co.uk/fees)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.mariapoppins.co.uk/facilities)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery offers local outings and trips.

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.mariapoppins.co.uk/our-story)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.mariapoppins.co.uk/)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.mariapoppins.co.uk/)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.mariapoppins.co.uk/_files/ugd/39dedf_f05c991c855b47f58d3448b9fbf8631d.pdf)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.mariapoppins.co.uk/)

### SEND and inclusion

- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.mariapoppins.co.uk/_files/ugd/39dedf_f05c991c855b47f58d3448b9fbf8631d.pdf)

### Safety

Ofsted's 2026 inspection recorded safeguarding standards as met.

### Getting a place

The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Vale School | All-through | 3–16 |  | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Morden Mount Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Ashmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Matthew Academy | All-through | 4–16 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Oak Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Just Little Kidz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-little-kidz-2662867) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Lewisham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-lewisham-ey473394) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Young And Smart Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/young-and-smart-nursery-ey547144) | Good | £70.50 | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Scallywags II Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-ii-day-nursery-ey484500) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Brockley Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-brockley-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey487116) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Quaggy Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quaggy-childrens-centre-ey282060) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Maria Poppins cost?

Maria Poppins publishes these fees: full day £97.50 for under 2s, per month £845 for under 2s, per month £1,267.50 for under 2s, per month £1,690 for under 2s, per month £2,112.50 for under 2s, full day £90 for 2-year-olds, per month £780 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,170 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,560 for 2-year-olds, per month £1,950 for 2-year-olds, full day £90 for 3 and over, per month £780 for 3 and over, per month £1,170 for 3 and over, per month £1,560 for 3 and over and per month £1,950 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Maria Poppins offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Maria Poppins offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £4.70 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities.

### Does Maria Poppins take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Maria Poppins offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Maria Poppins offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Maria Poppins offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Maria Poppins's opening hours?

Maria Poppins opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Maria Poppins open all year?

Yes, Maria Poppins is open 52 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Maria Poppins take?

Maria Poppins takes children aged 9 months to 5 years.

### What is Maria Poppins's Ofsted rating?

Maria Poppins was inspected on 14 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Maria Poppins take?

Maria Poppins is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Maria Poppins?

Meals are not included in the fees at Maria Poppins.

### Does Maria Poppins accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Maria Poppins accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Maria Poppins follow?

Maria Poppins's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Maria Poppins have outdoor space?

Maria Poppins lists: Local outings and trips.

### Does Maria Poppins support children with SEND?

Maria Poppins lists: Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Maria Poppins?

Lewisham is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748745)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (mariapoppins.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://mariapoppins.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Maria+Poppins+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJJQN5SekDdkgRtMEGZ7yKeJc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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