Corner House Nursery Poplars

197 Dunkirk Lane, Leyland PR26 7SN
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  • Corner House Nursery Poplars, Leyland
The primary aim at Corner House Poplars is to ensure the happiness, well-being and overall development of the children at the nursery.

With an inclusive environment, each child's individual needs are recognised and met, and they can feel safe, nurtured and encouraged to develop their full potential.

Following a recent extension and full refurbishment, the nursery is now open for 0-5 year olds.

With a fresh, modern interior, wonderful outdoor areas and an amazing staff team who have a range of qualifications and a wealth of experience, Corner House Poplars has everything to offer.

Extra-curricular activities are offered at no extra cost for the children who attend the relevant sessions:

- Drama by the petite acting academy
- Music & Movement by Musical Mischief
- Ball skills by Preston North End
- Physical Activity and team building skills with Activate with Andy

Corner House Poplars is a wonderful place for children to begin their journey, preparing for life.

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Care Provided by Corner House Nursery Poplars

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sam Wilson (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 68
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
  • Parking

  • Plenty of Parent/Visitor parking on site.


Corner House Nursery Poplars Reviews (85)

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Corner House Nursery Poplars has a Review Score of 10 (9.968) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Corner House Nursery Poplars has 85 reviews.

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Review from Debbie R (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Corner House Nursery Poplars have been fantastic with my son since he started at the nursery - he has come on leaps and bounds since starting and it is all down to the lovely and caring nature of the nursery staff. I would highly recommend.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars

Thank you for your review and your high recommendation of our service at Thrive Childcare. The team are truly grateful for your feedback.


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Review from Pippa F (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Corner House Nursery Poplarsat the end of September and we couldn’t be happier with how quickly she settled, and how happy she is coming here.
The staff are so caring, experienced, knowledgeable and loving. There are always stimulating and challenging activities set up for
the children, as well as the environment itself just being so lovely, clean and inviting.
We feel 100% confident and happy sending our daughter here knowing she is well cared for, nurtured and challenged.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars

Thank you for such a lovely review, the team are delighted to hear how happy you and your daughter are at the nursery and how much she is enjoying all of the activities the team provide.


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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending this nursery since September 2020, and the kind and caring nature of the staff has helped his confidence and growth throughout.
Although there have been some periods of stress with the sale to another provider, I can't fault the love and care the staff have provided for
my child.
His keyworker knows him so well, takes the time to learn what he loves and has even provided us with extra information and support when we have had issues outside of the setting.
These are the people who help to raise my child while I work so their commitment means everything.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars

Thank you for your lovely review of our service; the team are delighted to hear how happy you and your child are with the nursery.


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Review from Natalie G (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Corner House Nursery Poplars is a fantastic nursery. I currently have 2 children attending. They really focus on each individual child’s needs and help them reach the next stages of development while ensuring they are having fun. The staff are super friendly and the children absolutely love going. The
staff also do a great handover each day so you can discuss ongoing support needs and provide consistency across the nursery and home environments.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review, it is particularly lovely to hear how wonderful the handovers are as successful communication is so important.


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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, good communication, staff are lovely and friendly, always provide lots of updates and pictures, which is great to see. There are lots of different activities on the go. Always provide a great variety of food and snacks. My daughter loves it here, has lots of friends and is always happy
to attend and comes home with a smile on her face telling me all about the fun things they’ve been up to. She especially loves the people that come in to do the extra activities like the playgroups! Very happy to see the progress with all the things my daughter has learnt to set her up ready for primary school. Brilliant all round.

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Review from Nicola W (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous nursery and staff. My little girl enjoys coming here, they have various extra activities on different days which she looks forward to doing. Highly recommend to others looking for a safe, nurturing setting to care for your little ones.

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Review from J D (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing nursery! Starting with all the staff who are very passionate and professional at their jobs with a friendly approach towards kids. All meals are healthy balanced diet. The nursery itself is very clean and well looked after.
Mostly I appreciate all the activities, my child is provided
with every day e.g. through games kids learn how to count. Activities are also connected with the time of the year/ holidays.
Kids get plenty of Montessori play time with nursery toys but also with activities of the day. My personal favourite was SPA day for valentines!
I could not recommend Poplars enough, definitely the best choice for my kids.

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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Poplars nursery staff are amazing and they go above and beyond for our son. He loves coming in to see his friends and his key person. He has so much joy at nursery, he loves all the activities; painting, music, themed weeks etc. Everyone is so friendly and helpful and they clearly love their jobs
and the children they look after. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Corner House Nursery Poplars

Thank you so much for your wonderful words, we really appreciate it. Our team will be delighted to read your lovely review. All the best, The Thrive Team.


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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter, 1 year 6 months, is at nursery full time. All the staff have been absolutely amazing with her, especially her key worker. She has a very lovely relationship with staff and you can tell she is comfortable and cared for. The nursery manager is always around to answer any questions and is
very approachable. My daughter is also vegan and has allergies. The staff cater specifically for her and are very cautious.

Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Corner House Nursery Poplars

Thank you so much for your wonderful words, we really appreciate it. Our team will be delighted to read your lovely review. All the best, The Thrive Team.


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Review from James M (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Corner House Nursery Poplars since January, and I am so happy we did the transfer, she was born just before lockdown so has always struggled in new environments but the staff particularly her key worker, are absolutely brilliant. So caring, and considerate and have managed
to settle her in quickly. She has come on hugely in her confidence, knowledge and social skills and this is massively down to the support of the staff. The range of activities that are on offer each day is inspirational and I know my daughter will thrive in this environment. The preschool staff are always approachable at the beginning and end of each day and share all relevant information needed. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone and can see the outstanding work that each staff member puts in every day to make sure that the children are put first in everything they do.

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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Poplars since April 2021 and I have nothing but praise. My little girl struggled with the transition to nursery due to being born during lockdown and not having much contact with others but the staff, particularly her key worker, were brilliant and eased the transition,
settling her quickly and allowing her to become more confident. She has made so much progress with social interactions and confidence whilst at nursery and this is massively down to the work of the staff. The range of activities they do such as sensory activities, bug hunts, mini Olympics, what's in the box singing, art, baking, role play etc. allow my daughter to flourish and I am always well informed of everything my daughter has done, eaten and napped throughout the day. The staff are always happy to chat with us at pick up time to share any other information or answer any queries. I would recommend this nursery to anyone and love that my daughter is happy and enjoys being there.

Reply from Melissa Collins, Sales and Marketing Executive at Corner House Nursery Poplars

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review. We are so glad your daughter is happy at Poplars. Kind regards, The Poplars Nursery Team.


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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had two children attend Poplars Nursery from 2 years old until heading off to school. The staff are so hard working, compassionate and committed. It is a fantastic nursery with such a nurturing yet stimulating environment for the children!

Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. It always gives us a sense of reassurance and pride when both parents and children leave the nursery feeling that they have had a good start and a positive experience of nursery life. We wish you the very best in the next chapter of learning.


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Review from Nichola S (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Poplars is a truly fantastic nursery. My little boy loves going and I have always felt confident leaving him. The staff are fantastic, the facilities are outstanding and my little boy has come on leaps and bounds since attending. My other little boy will be attending next year and I have no doubt he
will absolutely love it too. I couldn't recommend it enough.

Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts. It is always lovely to hear how reassured parents feel when they entrust their little ones into our care. We are in such an honoured position and recognition that we are getting it right goes a long way and is very welcome, so thank you. We look forward very much to having your next precious one join us.


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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in March 2020 and has been there ever since. We have experience in the baby room, and now the toddler room, and I cannot recommend them enough. All the ladies who work there have a huge love and passion for the job they do, you can see the relationship they build with my child and
it's magical to see. My daughter enjoys every single day there, coming home with stories and songs to share. The communication and trust I have with this nursery is second to none, they are absolutely wonderful! A special thanks to her keyworkers in the baby room and toddler room. You have both - along with everyone else - made my return to full-time work so much easier and less guilt-ridden thanks to the care and love they put into caring and helping my daughter grow and learn. If you are looking for a nursery, you can't go wrong when choosing Poplars and the wonderful ladies who work here. Thank you all.

Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars

Thank you! This made such lovely reading. You are correct in your observation about the love and passion the staff have for their profession and it pleases us greatly to hear that this shines through in the care they provide. There is no greater accolade than having children entrusted into our care and we feel very privileged when we are chosen by parents as the nursery for them. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for choosing us.


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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended Poplars Nursery for over three years, across all three of their rooms. Bumblebees, Bluebirds and Butterflies. All rooms are clean, bright and have a great range of equipment. They have access to a lovely outdoor space too which is utilised every day. I can't speak highly enough
of the setting or the staff. The support they offer the children and parents goes above and beyond what is required. The staff seem to develop great bonds with the children and you can see that they genuinely care. They provide a wide range of activities, messy play, craft, experiments and team games. My son has thrived here and looks forward to going. Don't hesitate in trusting the staff at Poplars Nursery to take care of your little ones.

Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars

Thank you for your lovely recommendation. It is always a pleasure to read such warm comments about everything that we value so highly. The staff work so hard in delivering such high standards of care and education and so it's great to hear that this is reflected in the satisfaction you feel. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences.


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Review from Dan S (Father of Child) published on 7 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our eldest son has been at Poplars for more than 2 years. In that time he has flourished into a confident, happy, outgoing boy and we couldn't ask for anything better in terms of care and progression. We are updated daily on activities via the app which allows us to understand how our son's day has
been and what fun and interesting things he has been involved with. More recently time has been invested to get our eldest child ready for "big school" which has been really well received, by both our son and us as parents. We are so happy with the service that Poplars provides that our second child is signed up to start there in September! Would definitely recommend this nursery to friends and family.

Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences of Poplars. It is very important to us that channels of communication with parents are open as this really helps with enabling learning to continue outside of the nursery. It also helps when we have such lovely and supportive parents. It has been a pleasure watching your little one grow in confidence and maturity. We look forward to the next set of adventures we will have with your youngest child.


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Review from Zoe G (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started at Poplars Nursery the month after his second birthday. We had his placement secured there for a long time, after we viewed it I knew I didn't want him anywhere else and they have not disappointed at all. After a very hard year for everyone, they have been amazing when they did
have to close due to public health England's advice. They were very professional and put daily activities up for the children to do while the nursery was closed, which was amazing. My son enjoys going, he has come on so quickly since starting learning new things, having new experiences every week and is so excited to see his key worker, saying that he is going to see her and that she is his friend while driving up to drop him off. She gives us an update when we pick him up about what he's done during the day, which is lovely to hear. I have my second child booked to start already and that's not until May to June time in 2022. From a mum who was very worried about parting from her child, I have no regrets.

Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars

Thank you for such a lovely and honest review. It means so much to us when we hear that children enjoy close attachments to their key person. It reassures us that the systems we have in place work, not only for the children but for the parents too. Peace of mind is priceless and I’m glad we provide that. I’m so glad you enjoyed the daily activities during lockdown too.


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Review from Lucy K (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This was the one and only nursery myself and my husband visited when looking for the best childcare for our son. From the moment we popped in unannounced, we were taken aback by the welcome visit, how happy all the staff were and even more how happy the children were. We got the warmest, happiest feeling
and knew there and then this is where our son would attend. My son is now three years old and is thriving. It is the hardest thing for a mother and father to leave their eleven-month-old baby in someone else’s care, but we couldn’t have felt more reassured that he was in the best hands. The staff go above and beyond, and we have felt that about all the three rooms he has been in. We cannot thank them enough for everything they have done and continue to do for our son.

Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars

Thank you. What a joy it was to read your heartfelt thoughts. I remember your drop-in visit well and am so glad you felt it right to entrust your little one with us. Ensuring that our parents feel reassured and happy is something very important to us, and I’m pleased to hear we got it right. May the adventures continue.


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Review from Kathryn B (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since our little boy started nursery at thirteen months old, he has had the best time at Poplars Nursery. The staff are fantastic; they are very caring and great at keeping parents informed of all the daily ongoings. Even during Covid-19, Poplars Nursery has gone above and beyond to ensure that they
are as safe as possible, without compromising the care they provide for the children or the communication with parents. Our son loves going to nursery, and we could think of nowhere better to send our son.

Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars

Thank you for taking the time to make a review. It is lovely to read such heartfelt comments. It reassures us to know that we are getting it right. I’m glad you find the open channels of communication helpful and that your little one enjoys his time with us.


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Review from Tracey D (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started preschool at Poplars Nursery back in September 2020. We weren’t sure how she would be as she had been at a childminder prior to that and then lockdown for six months at home, so it was a big change for her. The staff were absolutely amazing, from the first week we could tell we’d
made the right decision. She’s so happy, has formed wonderful friendships and really enjoys ‘going to school’. The staff are extremely friendly, kind and always make an effort to come out each day to fill us in on what she’s been up to that day. We receive daily updates and photos so we can see the activities she’s been involved in. She’s come on leaps and bounds in the last twelve months and we are really happy she started at Poplars Nursery. Highly recommend.

Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars

Thank you for your kind words. It's always lovely to hear how reassured parents feel and that they are confident in the decision they made to join us at Poplars. Lockdown has been incredibly tough for the little ones and has impacted upon so many areas of their emotional development. It's great when we can help to nurture their well being and provide lots of positive experiences.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.968)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.968) out of 10 for Corner House Nursery Poplars is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.968 for Corner House Nursery Poplars is calculated as follows: ( (336 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 347 Ratings = 4.968

  • 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 Corner House Nursery Poplars is based on 29 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 68 number of registered child places is 13.6, which has been reached with 29 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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Meet the Team (2)

Sam

Sam Wilson

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2017

Sam is passionate about providing the best quality care and education for the children in the nursery and is very proud of her 10-day nursery score!


Sandra

Sandra Clayton

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2019

Sandra supports Sam in the smooth running of the nursery.


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