# Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup

Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup is a full-day nursery at Parkwood Green, Gillingham, ME8 9PN, in Park Wood, Medway. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-poppets-playgroup-103831  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Parkwood Green, Gillingham, ME8 9PN
- Registered places: 25
- Ofsted URN: 103831

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 December 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/16/103831

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1977 (Reference 103831). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103831)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103831)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103831)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Parkwood Green, Gillingham, ME8 9PN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.348215,0.594926

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Parkwood Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Peverel Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Medway there are about 4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Fairview Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Deanwood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Miers Court Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hempstead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hempstead Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Parkwood Christian Fellowship Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-christian-fellowship-preschool-103830) | Outstanding |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Parkwood Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkwood-pre-school-ey547831) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Fairview Fledglings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fairview-fledglings-ey364634) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-156077) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Hedgehogs Hempstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hedgehogs-hempstead-2877704) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Hempstead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-hempstead-ey408447) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup Good at its inspection on 8 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup take?

Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Parkwood 'Poppets' Playgroup?

Rainham (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103831)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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