# Poppy Pre-School CIO

Poppy Pre-School CIO is a sessional pre-school at Poppy Pre-School, Aylesford, ME20 7JU, in Ditton, Kent. It is registered for 48 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppy-pre-school-cio-2574430  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Poppy Pre-School, Aylesford, ME20 7JU
- Registered places: 48
- Phone: 01622 719322
- Website: http://www.poppypreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2574430

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 December 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/16/2574430

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2020 (Reference 2574430). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2574430)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2574430)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2574430)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Poppy Pre-School, Aylesford, ME20 7JU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.298039,0.464159

- Station: Aylesford, 0.2 miles
- 7 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 Kent there are about 3.2 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Ditton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (October 2019) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Brookfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Brookfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Lunsford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Lift St James the Great | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ditton Church Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ditton-church-pre-school-127147) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Muddy Puddles Nursery and After School Club Ditton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-puddles-nursery-and-after-school-club-ditton-2503861) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Dawn to Dusk Day Nursery (Maidstone) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dawn-to-dusk-day-nursery-maidstone-ltd-ey321463) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Aylesford Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aylesford-pre-school-2537754) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Glebe House Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glebe-house-day-nursery-ltd-127202) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Stars Pre-School (Larkfield) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-larkfield-ltd-ey561195) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Poppy Pre-School CIO's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Poppy Pre-School CIO Good at its inspection on 2 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Poppy Pre-School CIO take?

Poppy Pre-School CIO is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Poppy Pre-School CIO?

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

### How do I contact Poppy Pre-School CIO?

You can call 01622 719322 and visit www.poppypreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2574430)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Poppy%27s+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJ2441L3k030cREiPuo6A6IY0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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