# Poppies Nursery

Poppies Nursery is a full-day nursery at C/O Community Link Children's Centre, Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 9RD, in Leagrave, Luton. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-nursery-ey417021  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: C/O Community Link Children's Centre, Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 9RD
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01582 495029
- Website: https://www.pre-school.org.uk/poppies
- Run by: [Pre-School Learning Alliance](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/pre-school-learning-alliance)
- Ofsted URN: EY417021

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 January 2024, 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/EY417021

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2010 (Reference EY417021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417021)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417021)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417021)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/404574)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: C/O Community Link Children's Centre, Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 9RD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.899892,-0.458149

- Station: Leagrave, 0.4 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Addington Way play area, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Luton there are about 4.5 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| King's House Moorlands |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Norton Road Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Leagrave Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Downside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ferrars Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddies Kingdom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-kingdom-ey462528) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Acorn Day Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-care-limited-2721420) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunnyside Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunnyside-nursery-ey428065) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Strong Tower Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strong-tower-nursery-ey558400) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tiny Stars LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-stars-ltd-2837379) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tots Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-academy-2618532) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Poppies Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Poppies Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Poppies Nursery take?

Poppies Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs Poppies Nursery?

Poppies Nursery is run by Pre-School Learning Alliance, which runs 28 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Poppies Nursery?

Leagrave is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Poppies Nursery?

You can call 01582 495029 and visit www.pre-school.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY417021)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Poppies+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJPWvpiSNJdkgRK0OfUtYb5r0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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