Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green

Watchet Lane, Holmer Green, High Wycombe HP15 6UG
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9.9 105 Reviews
  • Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green, High Wycombe
Rated Good by Ofsted (May 2018), Poppies Holmer Green has been offering high quality childcare for local families since opening in 2015. The setting caters for children aged from 3 months to 5 years old and strives to offer a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Inside the nursery, you’ll find a spacious setting jam packed with resources to encourage children’s development whilst keeping them engaged and curious. Outside, there is a great garden space offering children plenty of opportunity to engage with the natural world. From the mud kitchen to the nature area, there is something for every child to explore.

Working closely with parents and families, the team work hard to support children’s learning and development from the time they join the nursery to when they are ready to move on to school. As well as promoting learning and development, they also strive to equip children with confidence and independence that will see them through the rest of their lives.

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Care Provided by Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Stacey Montgomery (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green

  • Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 30 hours funded childcare, for working families with 3-4-year-old children and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.
    Please call us to request pricing and availability.

Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green Reviews (105)

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Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green has 105 reviews.

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Review from Caroline (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Poppies are amazing. They're so warm and caring and my three-year-old son has settled in so quickly and genuinely seems to really enjoy his days there.
The outdoor play area is a real gem and the nursery make a point of playing outside as much as possible. The sand pit is a particular
favourite with my son.
It's always daunting choosing a nursery for a little one but I couldn't be happier with my choice with Poppies.

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Review from Shruti D (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Have been satisfied with the nursery so far. My daughter has started full-time only recently, early September so I am finding the information sent home for the day very useful, especially since she is in the baby room. Good experience overall.

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Review from Alex C (Father of Child) published on 28 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone at the nursery has been extremely welcoming to our little girl. The class sizes are nice and small and it's clear that the children get a lot of attention from the nursery staff. Even the managers go out of their way to interact with the children, which is noted. Our little one loves Wednesday
playtimes and the garden is lovely.

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Review from Wahida A (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff here are above and beyond what I expected. This is our first child, however, I'm part of a nine couple NCT group who I am very close to and see two times a week. They've all had issues at their nursery but I've been very fortunate. Our key worker has been great and I couldn't have asked for
anyone better. She's great at her job.
The nursery is run by the manager - where can I start? She's been brilliant from day one. She's been a great support and so helpful. I cannot rave about her enough. She goes above and beyond her duties, i.e. I left my daughters antibiotics in the nursery and she dropped it off to me after nursery! She's always contactable via telephone/email and always promptly replies.
My husband and I are both London city workers in high-stress jobs and the manager has made going back to work so much easier. I know my daughter is safe and I know if I need extra days I can ask and if I'm late again she'll be safe. Highly recommend this nursery and will send all my kids there.

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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery staff are amazing and treat every child like an individual. They work with the parents to make sure that the children succeed in both education and life learning. I honestly don't know what we would do without them!! They are like an extended family.

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Review from Nikki M (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are fantastic, the food provided is great.
Our son has thrived since attending and we highly recommend the nursery to other parents.
We are kept informed of our child's progress and are supported in areas that require improvement. All round fantastic nursery.

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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Poppies for the past 12 months and has developed so much. The class that he is in at the moment is for 2-3-year-olds and their structured activities are excellent. They have recently been learning to tell the time and they seem to have great interest. My son is always asking
what time it is and he's developed his counting and number recognition skills. The extra activities introduced each week which are provided by external companies are great. The coach provides learning through sports and music melody is fun, encouraging and creative.

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Review from Matthew L (Father of Child) published on 3 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great new garden, professional staff and nutritionally balanced menu.
Our daughter loves the staff here, and all the activities they organise. They are very thoughtful, and hand make cards for Fathers Day, Mothers Day, Birthdays etc.
They are supporting her learning with a folder of all the progress,
which we recently saw at parents evening.
The team are happy to work to our requests - when we were struggling with bedtime at home, we have asked them to reduce her naps, which they have done with pleasure.
The garden means there is room for all the children to spend time outside, unlike many of the other nurseries where they have to take it in turns
One of the best things is that even in the baby room, the children all sit together around the table. This is great for their social interaction and encourages her to eat food that she would not necessarily eat at home.
Thank you to all of the team, and we look forward to more happy years at Poppies Holmer Green

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Review from Helen B (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have been supportive towards my son joining Poppies. He was a little shy and unsure to start with but the team at Poppies helped him settle in and have taught him life skills. Thank you :)

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Review from Adrien C (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Poppies has made my daughter's start at nursery such a pleasant and easy transition. It's like a home from home. My daughter has made great bonds with the staff and I couldn't have chosen a better nursery.

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Review from Louise M (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very friendly staff. The children all seem happy and interested in the activities going on. The nursery is always clean. The meals are healthy and well planned.

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Review from Bonnie L (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Due to my work commitments, I moved my daughter from another nursery to Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green. The staff did a full and thorough handover, as well as several settling in sessions to ensure a smooth transition.
The staff are all full of energy, and all clearly adore the children. Everyone
knows my daughter's name and greets her, whether they work in her room or not.
We recently had a parents evening, which was great to see the progress of all the children is documented, with examples of how she has shown each area of improvement. My daughter was premature and has some delay in her gross motor skills. Not only do the team encourage her to make improvements, but they have even contacted the NHS physio, to get the appointments moved to the nursery, to enable the best progress possible, and so I can continue with my work and know she is in the best possible care. We have daily sheets with lovely notes about what they have been up to, and what she has eaten.
Thank you Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green!

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Review from Peter R (Father of Child) published on 20 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our little boy to Poppies from another nursery which he loved and which had aided his development so much. With this in mind, there were some concerns. These concerns immediately disappeared within days. By the end of the first week, he was happy to arrive there in the morning looking forward
to his day! The staff at this nursery are amazing. We were happy with the staff at our previous nursery but they don't even compare to the ones here who are always happy, smiling, singing and seemingly enjoying their day as much as the children are.
It's a 10/10 from us.

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Review from David P (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy loves attending nursery at Poppies, Holmer Green. He has made strong, positive relationships with all staff there but particularly his key worker.
As a premature baby, he has made phenomenal progress mainly due to the fierce determination and the support given to him. He is enriched
and engaged in a variety of activities each day and particularly enjoys the opportunities given to play outside in the amazing new garden.
My wife and I are fully satisfied that he is totally safe and cared for. He enjoys the food and we believe that the quality of food he is given, is of the highest possible standard.
All staff are committed and passionate about our child achieving their potential. They have high expectations and deliver outstanding pastoral care and support.
Staff have taken the time and effort to support and educate us as parents so that we are best able to help our child develop into a confident and happy little boy.

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Review from Helen (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Poppies when he was 8 1/2 months and he has been taken great care of by his key worker and all her support staff. He settled in perfectly well with the help of the friendly staff who made me feel comfortable with leaving him, therefore it was a smooth experience for him also. He is
an active baby and he certainly is kept stimulated and engaged by the great facilities in the baby nest. I also am pleased he is able to be outside on a regular basis making the most of the great play space in the garden they have there. Poppies also offer him a great variation with their menu and I am always impressed when seeing his different options and what he has had on a daily basis.

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Review from Charlotte N (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Generally, I'm happy with Poppies and our son seems to have settled really well there. The new outside space is excellent and it's great that it's getting used every day by the baby nest.
I'd like to see more painting/arts and crafts on a regular basis. If it's being done we're not getting told about
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It would also be good to have more regular updates on their development. I really appreciate the handover at pick up but maybe a once a term meeting would be good to get more in-depth understanding of how Poppies think they are doing against the curriculum and key stages.

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Review from Cameron L (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Poppies since she was a baby and is now in the Little Explorers (Toddler) room. She really enjoys nursery and has grown very attached to her carers. She's also made some lovely friends! It's a very nurturing environment and the children have a good range of activities every day.
They even had a live cockerel visit recently for Chinese New Year plus enjoy music lessons from Melody Music. The new nursery garden means the children have lots of outdoor space to have even more fun and I can see them being outside nearly all summer. We also get very detailed feedback at the end of each day so we know she has lots of fun.

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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves attending Poppies - he has been with them since he was 10 months old and is now 4. All the staff know him - even those who do not work with him directly and I think this is a real positive.

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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both our boys love Poppies Holmer Green.
With great care provided and friendly staff, I can't fault anything. I go to work knowing they are in safe hands.
The staff have worked tirelessly to improve it since taking over and the refurb of nursery class plus the fantastic outside space make this a great
nursery. The variety of food is excellent and range of other activities such as the sports and music class are definitely a bonus.
We receive detailed handovers each evening and feel every one of the staff takes an active interest in our boys.
Keep up the good work.

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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Poppies in Holmer Green is a lovely nursery and my daughter loves it. She's a busy girl who loves all the different activities they do.
The outside area has recently been refurbished and is a fantastic space for the children to play and get some fresh air.
The food choices are varied and healthy
and I have peace of mind knowing that she has formed a special bond with the key carers in the baby nest that look after her.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.904)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.904) out of 10 for Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.904 for Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green is calculated as follows: ( (216 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 239 Ratings = 4.904

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Stacey

Stacey Montgomery

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2020

Hi, I’m Stacey and joined the nursery in June 2020. I have over eight years’ worth of experience within the early years sector, including four years of which I have held a management position. I have extensive knowledge and experience of caring for babies and young children and am passionate about providing an educational and exciting environment for them to learn, develop and grow. I hold a First-Class BA(Hons) in Childhood Welfare and Education.


Farah

Farah Asha

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2017

Hi, I’m Farah, Deputy Manager. I have worked at Poppies Holmer Green since January 2017, having worked my way up from Room Leader. Previously, I worked for a large nursery chain, which has helped to develop my knowledge and understanding of how young children learn and develop. I lead our Explorers room at Poppies Holmer Green.


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