# Poplar Pre-School (CIO)

Poplar Pre-School (CIO) is a sessional pre-school at Giddyhorn Lane Pavilion, Poplar Grove, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0DE, in Allington, Kent. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poplar-pre-school-cio-ey495735  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Giddyhorn Lane Pavilion, Poplar Grove, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0DE
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01622 763638
- Website: https://poplarpreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY495735

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 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/EY495735

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2015 (Reference EY495735). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495735)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495735)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495735)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Giddyhorn Lane Pavilion, Poplar Grove, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0DE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.281080,0.499261

- Station: Maidstone Barracks, 0.7 miles
- Station: Barming, 0.9 miles
- Station: Maidstone East, 1.0 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Poplar Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Allington (Millennium Green), 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Allington Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (July 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Brunswick House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Serenity School Maidstone |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| West Borough Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees at Maidstone Oakwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-maidstone-oakwood-2823439) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Playhouse Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playhouse-preschool-ey448617) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cece's Rainbow Kids Hermitage Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ceces-rainbow-kids-hermitage-park-2688099) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ringle Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ringle-rainbow-nursery-2747539) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Blue Sky Day Nursery And Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-sky-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey548463) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Maidstone Hospital](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-maidstone-hospital-ey299059) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Poplar Pre-School (CIO)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Poplar Pre-School (CIO) Good at its inspection on 5 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Poplar Pre-School (CIO) take?

Poplar Pre-School (CIO) is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Poplar Pre-School (CIO)?

Maidstone Barracks is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Poplar Pre-School (CIO)?

You can call 01622 763638 and visit poplarpreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495735)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Poplar+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJX3390MYz30cRLd4G3rU4A7I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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