# Poppins Pre-School

Poppins Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Lampard Centre, Sally Port Gardens, Gillingham, ME7 5BU, in Brompton, Medway. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppins-pre-school-103725  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lampard Centre, Sally Port Gardens, Gillingham, ME7 5BU
- Registered places: 52
- Ofsted URN: 103725

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 January 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/16/103725

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1996 (Reference 103725). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103725)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103725)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103725)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/806020)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Lampard Centre, Sally Port Gardens, Gillingham, ME7 5BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.389587,0.534867

- Station: Gillingham (Kent), 0.7 miles
- Station: Chatham, 0.9 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Great Lines Heritage Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Prince Arthur Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lower Lines Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Children's Play Area - Sally Port Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Medway there are about 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2021) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Burnt Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| New Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2019) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Gillingham Brompton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-gillingham-brompton-ey408017) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Chatham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-chatham-ey289894) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Play A Way Day Care Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-a-way-day-care-centre-ey556708) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Happi Feet Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happi-feet-nursery-2863678) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St Mark's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marks-preschool-103847) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [K.W. Nursery Ltd. (King William Nursery)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/k-w-nursery-ltd-king-william-nursery-ey469819) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Poppins Pre-School Good at its inspection on 27 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Poppins Pre-School take?

Poppins Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Poppins Pre-School?

Gillingham (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/103725)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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