# Poppet's Pre-School

Poppet's Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at Dinton Field, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5TY, in Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames. It is registered for 36 children and takes children aged 18 months to 4 years. It opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. 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 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppets-pre-school-ey452871  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Dinton Field, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5TY
- Ages: 18 months to 4 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 36
- 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: 07519 526681
- Website: https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY452871

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 29 November 2022, 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/EY452871

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY452871). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452871)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 29 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452871)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452871)

## Fees

| Age | Half day |
|---|---|
| All ages | £28 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 7-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

- Deposit: £150

Source: nursery website (https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/fees), 11 November 2026.

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

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–16:00
- Ages: 18 months to 4 years
- Weeks open: term time only
- Sessions: half day

## Getting there

Address: Dinton Field, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5TY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.422072,-0.292699

- Station: Norbiton, 0.7 miles
- Station: Kingston, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dinton Field, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Latchmere Rec, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Richmond Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Ham Common, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Kingston upon Thames there are about 2.9 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 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/_files/ugd/12c58e_a81696c28ecb488faafe73d25147d79b.pdf)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/_files/ugd/12c58e_92fa76d8c6094a629bc6058946f9e744.pdf)
- Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/how-we-work)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/fees)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/the-setting)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/the-setting)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/how-we-work)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/fees)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/fees)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/the-setting)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/_files/ugd/12c58e_45016fbdf06b4b46911ca0985f3763f8.pdf)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/)
- Speech and language support (source: nursery website, https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/the-setting)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/_files/ugd/12c58e_2c90814390ee4e199b6a78d4f423036f.pdf)

### Building and safety

- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/how-we-work)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Agatha's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Latchmere School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Alexandra Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Fern Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Kingston Hill | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Educare Small School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Spring School |  | 4–19 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hummingbirds Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hummingbirds-montessori-school-2560307) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–12:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [N Family Club Kingston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-kingston-2733601) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [One Nine Seven Park Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/one-nine-seven-park-nursery-2497008) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Tiny Thinkers Tudor Drive](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-thinkers-tudor-drive-ey541655) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Kingston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-kingston-2851440) |  |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [197 Early Years Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/197-early-years-nursery-ey287571) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Poppet's Pre-School cost?

Poppet's Pre-School publishes these fees: half day £28 for all ages and half day £10 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Poppet's Pre-School offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Poppet's Pre-School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Poppet's Pre-School take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Poppet's Pre-School offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Poppet's Pre-School offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Poppet's Pre-School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Poppet's Pre-School's opening hours?

Poppet's Pre-School opens 09:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Poppet's Pre-School open all year?

No. Poppet's Pre-School is open term time only.

### What ages does Poppet's Pre-School take?

Poppet's Pre-School takes children aged 18 months to 4 years.

### What is Poppet's Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Poppet's Pre-School Good at its inspection on 29 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Poppet's Pre-School take?

Poppet's Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Poppet's Pre-School?

Meals are not included in the fees at Poppet's Pre-School.

### Does Poppet's Pre-School accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Poppet's Pre-School accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Poppet's Pre-School?

Yes. Poppet's Pre-School lists a deposit of £150.

### What approach does Poppet's Pre-School follow?

Poppet's Pre-School's website describes its approach as: Early phonics.

### Does Poppet's Pre-School have outdoor space?

Poppet's Pre-School lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.

### Does Poppet's Pre-School support children with SEND?

Poppet's Pre-School lists: SEND support, Speech and language support and Inclusive setting.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452871)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.poppetspre-school.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.poppetspre-school.co.uk/)
- 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=ChIJ4cEDSRQLdkgRQ24LSOAJDCQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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