# Poppins Preschool and Nursery Poppins Preschool and Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Scout Hut, Jubilee Park, Milton Road, WATERLOOVILLE, PO7 6AW, in Waterlooville, Hampshire. It is registered for 30 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 2.3 from 3 reviews (October 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppins-preschool-and-nursery-2745202 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: The Scout Hut, Jubilee Park, Milton Road, WATERLOOVILLE, PO7 6AW - Registered places: 30 - Phone: 07391 634757 - Ofsted URN: 2745202 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 27 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Strong standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2745202 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2745202). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2745202) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2745202) - Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2745202) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 October 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1083286) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: The Scout Hut, Jubilee Park, Milton Road, WATERLOOVILLE, PO7 6AW Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.888447,-1.034808 - 5 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Hampshire there are about 2.7 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: 2.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jubilee School | | 5–16 | | | 0.2 miles | | Hart Plain Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (June 2025) | | 0.3 miles | | Hart Plain Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | Berewood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | The Waterloo School | | 5–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | | 0.7 miles | | Rachel Madocks School | | 2–19 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Queen's Inclosure Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | | 0.9 miles | | Padnell Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | | 1.0 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [The Mulberry Bush Waterlooville](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-waterlooville-ey499416) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Hart Plain Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hart-plain-daycare-2659838) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Hart Plain Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hart-plain-church-pre-school-110111) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Queenswood Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queenswood-lodge-2610385) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Squirrels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-nursery-ey471265) | Report card Apr 2026 | | | 0.9 miles | | [Woodberry Day Nursery and Pre-School- Waterlooville](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodberry-day-nursery-and-pre-school-waterlooville-2710814) | Good | | | 0.9 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Poppins Preschool and Nursery's Ofsted rating? Poppins Preschool and Nursery was inspected on 27 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Poppins Preschool and Nursery take? Poppins Preschool and Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time. ### How do I contact Poppins Preschool and Nursery? You can call 07391 634757. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2745202) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Poppins+pre-school+and+nursery&query_place_id=ChIJEw517OJDdEgR0Zas8P-BexU) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.