# Poppies Pre School

Poppies Pre School is a sessional pre-school at Mexborough Resource Centre, Dolcliffe Road, Mexborough, S64 9AZ, in Dolcliffe Common, Doncaster. It is registered for 31 children. It is run by Blossom Tree Nursery Mexborough Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-pre-school-2863476  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Mexborough Resource Centre, Dolcliffe Road, Mexborough, S64 9AZ
- Registered places: 31
- Run by: [Blossom Tree Nursery Mexborough Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/blossom-tree-nursery-mexborough-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2863476

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2025 (Reference 2863476). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863476)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863476)
- Registered places: 31 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863476)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 10 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1874110)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mexborough Resource Centre, Dolcliffe Road, Mexborough, S64 9AZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.494074,-1.288346

- Station: Mexborough, 0.2 miles
- Station: Swinton (South Yorks), 0.9 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Doncaster there are about 4.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montagu Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Mexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| New Pastures Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Highwoods Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Windhill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Swinton Queen Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Milton School |  | 4–16 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Brookfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blossom Tree Nursery Mexborough](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-tree-nursery-mexborough-2794217) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Paskals Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paskals-day-nursery-limited-2806103) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-nursery-ey479500) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [All Children Great And Small](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-children-great-and-small-2552903) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Dearne Valley Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dearne-valley-day-nursery-303217) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Fenwood House Day Nursery Swinton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fenwood-house-day-nursery-swinton-ey543516) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Poppies Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 31 children at any one time.

### Who runs Poppies Pre School?

Poppies Pre School is run by Blossom Tree Nursery Mexborough Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Mexborough is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863476)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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