# Poppys Day Nursery Ltd

Poppys Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at Headcorn Road, Staplehurst, TN12 0BU, in Staplehurst, Kent. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppys-day-nursery-ltd-ey373346  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Headcorn Road, Staplehurst, TN12 0BU
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 01580 892600
- Website: http://poppysdaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY373346

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373346

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2008 (Reference EY373346). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373346)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373346)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373346)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 March 2011). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/721310)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Headcorn Road, Staplehurst, TN12 0BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.165683,0.556973

- Station: Staplehurst, 0.5 miles
- 2 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: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staplehurst School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ELS at Under 5's Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/els-at-under-5s-preschool-2781460) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Daisy's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisys-day-nursery-2821459) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Learning Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-nursery-school-127693) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Frittenden Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frittenden-pre-school-127200) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Headcorn Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headcorn-preschool-2644699) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Headcorn Preschool-Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/headcorn-preschool-day-nursery-2885672) |  |  |  | 2.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Poppys Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Poppys Day Nursery Ltd Outstanding at its inspection on 23 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Poppys Day Nursery Ltd take?

Poppys Day Nursery Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Poppys Day Nursery Ltd?

Staplehurst is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Poppys Day Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01580 892600 and visit poppysdaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373346)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Poppy%27s+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJD_mQVbI630cRYEy-nzs8IyA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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