# Poppets Pre School

Poppets Pre School is a sessional pre-school at St. Michaels Church, Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, DA16 3AP, in East Wickham, Bexley. It is registered for 35 children. It opens 08:45–11:45, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppets-pre-school-2691528  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Michaels Church, Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, DA16 3AP
- Opening hours: 08:45–11:45, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 07597 798588
- Ofsted URN: 2691528

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 June 2025, 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/16/2691528

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2691528). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691528)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691528)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691528)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/329686)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:45–11:45

## Getting there

Address: St. Michaels Church, Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, DA16 3AP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.471039,0.110646

- Station: Welling, 0.6 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: East Wickham Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Park: Stevens Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: William Barefoot Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Lodge Hill Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Bexley there are about 3.3 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 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Wickham Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hillsgrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hook Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Foster's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Barrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Brampton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clever Clogs Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-childcare-ltd-ey347110) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Welling](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-welling-ey563352) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-kids-club-ey398098) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bo Peeps Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bo-peeps-preschool-ltd-ey543324) | Good |  | 07:30–15:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Little Nest](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-wood-preschool-ltd-little-nest-2798870) |  |  | 09:00–17:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Wonder Zone Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonder-zone-nursery-2756878) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Poppets Pre School's opening hours?

Poppets Pre School opens 08:45–11:45, Mon–Fri.

### What is Poppets Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Poppets Pre School Good at its inspection on 3 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Poppets Pre School take?

Poppets Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Poppets Pre School?

Welling is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Poppets Pre School?

You can call 07597 798588.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2691528)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Poppets+pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJBVRhAOOv2EcR4mlrNmzns5I)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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