Poppies Nursery

Beechwood Road, Luton LU4 9RD
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9.9 46 Reviews
  • Poppies Nursery, Luton
Poppies Nursery is an Early Years Alliance childcare service located in Luton, Bedfordshire. At their last OFSTED inspection in 2018, they received an Outstanding.

The nursery offers 70 Ofsted-registered places for children aged from birth to five-years-old. Poppies offers day care as well as funded places this includes 2-year-old 15 hour funding and 3 to 5-year-old funding 15 hours and 30 hour places. Poppies received 'Outstanding' at the last Ofsted inspection in February 2018.

High-quality care and learning opportunities for children are provided by a friendly and well-qualified team that follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum guidance. All staff undergo a vigorous recruitment and selection process. All staff are DBS checked and are all trained in paediatric first aid.

Staff focus on supporting children's learning and development through play as well as recognising and supporting children's individual needs. Parents and carers are actively encouraged to be involved in the life of the nursery.

The nursery is open from 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday, term time only, 8.15am-5.15pm in school holidays, excluding bank holidays and staff training days.

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Care Provided by Poppies Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Tracey Perkins (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 17
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1096526
  • Total Places for Children
  • 70
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 8 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-17:00
    Tuesday 08:00-17:00
    Wednesday 08:00-17:00
    Thursday 08:00-17:00
    Friday 08:00-17:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Poppies Nursery

  • AM Session £30
    PM Session £35
    Full day Session £64.50
  • Parking

  • Parking for Poppies is only available on roads in the local area


Poppies Nursery Reviews (46)

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9.9

Poppies Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Poppies Nursery has 46 reviews.

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Review from Nebras B (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Poppies Nursery is an excellent nursery. All staff members are helpful and friendly. They go over and beyond to ensure the children are happy and learn at their own pace. Poppies nursery has built my son’s confidence and developed his social interaction skills. I would highly recommend poppies nursery.

Reply from Tracey Perkins, Manager at Poppies Nursery

Thank you for your positive feedback. As a team, we enjoy being at Poppies and encourage all the children to have fun and support their learning through play.


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Review from Rahmia C (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest daughter attended the nursery from the age of 11-months until 4-years-old.
She loves it, and so does my second daughter, who is three.
The staff are very friendly, easy to approach with any concerns, a very clean environment and a very safe environment.

Reply from Tracey Perkins, Manager at Poppies Nursery

Thank you for your review. At Poppies, we aim to ensure that the children have a safe, fun and friendly environment where they can learn through play.


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Review from Mariha K (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Well, I love this nursery. My son loves it too. He’s always super excited to go to nursery every day. The atmosphere is very friendly for kids. The teachers over there are very nice and always ready to explain and help you out with kids.

Reply from Tracey Perkins, Manager at Poppies Nursery

Thank you for your review. We are pleased your son enjoys coming to Poppies Nursery. As a team, we aim to ensure the children have an enjoyable and positive experience at Poppies Nursery.


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Review from Natalia S (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really great place for my two boys. They both love it and learn so quickly new things. Teachers are really understanding and look after children properly. I always know they are in good hands. Big thank you to all staff members for doing a great job.

Reply from Tracey Perkins, Manager at Poppies Nursery

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased your sons enjoy their time at Poppies Nursery and that you are confident that they are in safe hands.


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Review from Kugan P (Father of Child) published on 13 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are great and my daughter adores them. She used to cry in the early stages but now looks forward to school (most days!). Regular updates and pictures are provided through the app and staff are generally very knowledgeable about your child’s developments and happy to give advice.


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her off in the morning is easy as you can get inside the school, but for the afternoon pick up you have to park outside and walk a rather long way into the school. Not an issue really but I wished there was a shorter path to the nursery. There is a back entrance on a perpendicular road but you cant park on the yellow lines in the afternoon, but you can on Linden Road (but is a slightly longer walk).

Reply from Tracey Perkins, Manager at Poppies Nursery

Thank you for your review. I am pleased your daughter is happy and looks forward to going to nursery.


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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, with nice staff who care about children. My son always used to come back clean and tidy. He settled so quickly. Staff are friendly and know children’s behaviour. Kept me updated all the time.

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Review from Zeenat A (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent environment for the children. My daughter's really loves going to nursery every day. I couldn't be happier with Poppies Nursery. The staff are poppies are very caring and compassionate. We get regular updates on our children's learning achievements and developments.

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

My daughter loves going to Poppies Nursery everyday. She has changed and developed so fast in the last year all thanks to the wonderful staff and children. I am so glad I chose Poppies for my daughter and cannot recommend this nursery enough. A fantastic place with great staff, resources, indoor and
outdoor area. You know your child is in good hands when all she does is talks about nursery.

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Review from Kuljit K (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3-year-old daughter started nursery in September 2020. She learned so many new things. Care workers are really good and friendly. My daughter loves it. I would definitely recommend this nursery to my friends.

Reply from Tracey Perkins, Manager at Poppies Nursery

Thank you so much for your recommendation. We are pleased that your daughter enjoys her time at nursery.


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Review from Yasmeen S (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has recently started at Poppies Nursery, from the first moment of speaking to the manager I could tell that it's the best place for her to learn and interact with other children. She has settled in and loves going to her morning sessions. All the staff are very helpful and understanding.
She has a key worker who regularly updates me about her progress in the sessions and uploads pictures so I can see what activity she has been doing on my email. I'm glad I have sent her here, it's the best place. Thank you, everyone, at Poppies.

Reply from Tracey Perkins, Manager at Poppies Nursery

Thank you for your kind feedback. We aim to ensure that Poppies offers a friendly and welcoming environment for all our children that attend as well as their families.


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Review from Diyanah R (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Poppies Nursery has been great for both my son and now my daughter. They both have enjoyed their time at Poppies due to the staff being incredibly hospitable, kind and friendly. The staff give me regular updates which has been incredibly reassuring.

Reply from Tracey Perkins, Manager at Poppies Nursery

Thank you for your positive feedback. We are pleased that your son and now daughter have/are enjoying their experience at nursery.


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Review from Kamona K (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My youngest has been going to Poppies for the past year and a half and my son went there for two years. The staff are fantastic with the kids they're very positive and encouraging and always updating myself and my husband on my daughter's development. The app they use to post pictures and development
milestones has been fantastic. If I ever have concerns they deal with it quickly and efficiently and always willing to work with me to resolve any issues that may arise especially regarding finances etc. My daughter loves it, always has positive words to share about her day and the nursery itself. I am very happy with the nursery and recommend it to all my friends and families.

Reply from Tracey Perkins, Manager at Poppies Nursery

Thank you for your kind positive comments. We recognise at Poppies nursery the importance of communicating on a regular basis with parents and carers.


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Review from Umar I (Father of Child) published on 9 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The teachers in Poppies Nursery are all very kind and welcoming. My daughter enjoys going for day school at Poppies Nursery. I would recommend this nursery to friends and family. The nursery is clean and tidy and staff are very helpful.

Reply from Tracey Perkins, Manager at Poppies Nursery

Thank you for your review. I am glad that your daughter enjoys coming to nursery. I agree that we are lucky the whole team are friendly and welcoming, we aim to ensure that the children, parents and carers are made to feel welcome as this is an important start to the children's journey in their learning development.


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Review from Sue P (Grandmother of Child) published on 13 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter has been coming to Poppies for three years, after I obtained guardianship for her. The staff were very helpful and understanding of my circumstances, treating me no differently than any of the other parents. My granddaughter loves her nursery school and has practically grown up there,
first attending in the baby room when she was under one. All staff were amazing with her and have helped her to grow and become the wonderful, confident little girl that she is today.

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Review from Moriam B (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good nursery, can recommend it. The staff are very nice and caring. The environment is very clean. The management are well organized. Excellent service.

Reply from Tracey Perkins, Nursery Manager at Poppies Nursery

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. As a nursery we aim at all times to ensure that the environment is inviting and welcoming to all.


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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Well organised, well structured, well managed. Excellent staff, excellent food, excellent activities. Separate and cosy sleeping room with cots for babies/toddlers and sleeping mats for older kids. Timing suitable for working parents and also open during half-term and school holidays. Opportunities
for kids to have food at 5 different occasions - breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, tea-time. Interactive environment, plenty of toys and activities for all age 0-5.

Reply from Tracey Perkins, Nursery Manager at Poppies Nursery

Thank you for your review and the positive feedback you have given us as a nursery.


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Review from Poupon Z (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have used this Nursery for years and I have to say it's the best in Luton as the staff are always welcoming and friendly and the managers are amazing. I can't thank the staff enough for the amazing job they have done for my children. God bless everyone that works there. Thank you, thank you.

Reply from Tracey Perkins, Nursery Manager at Poppies Nursery

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We aim to ensure the service we provide is always of a good standard.


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Review from Fareen Z (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone is always so happy and smiling at Poppies, which makes me even more comfortable when dropping my daughter off to school. Staff are very helpful at all times and answer anything you ask. Will highly recommend this daycare to family and friends. Keep up the great work.

Reply from Tracey Perkins, Nursery Manager at Poppies Nursery

Thank you for your positive review. We as a team like to ensure that the children and their families feel welcome and comfortable at Poppies Nursery.


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Review from Nicole M (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Poppies for two years and has come on leaps and bounds through going there. The staff are so friendly and all make a point of saying hello to my daughter when she arrives, which makes me feel she is really welcome and has a relationship with them all. The management has
also been very supportive of me as a parent, they have helped me through any concerns I had about my daughter and I feel they genuinely care about her wellbeing and progress. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Poppies to other parents.

Reply from Tracey Perkins, Nursery Manager at Poppies Nursery

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. At Poppies, management and staff aim to ensure that support is given to both the children and parents/carers when required.


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Review from Erika (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My first child went to Poppies and his care was outstanding. All the practitioners worked closely to help him learn and develop in all areas. He went from a shy toddler to a bright happy child. Now we've moved a little further way from Poppies but it's been so great that we chose to take the extra walk
to take my second child there too.

Reply from Tracey Perkins, Nursery Manager at Poppies Nursery

Thank you for your review. At Poppies, we support children's individual learning and development on a daily basis ensuring their individual needs are met.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.866)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.866) out of 10 for Poppies Nursery 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.866 for Poppies Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (156 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.866

  • 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 Nursery is based on 15 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 15 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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Early Years Alliance

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2020

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Meet the Team (15)

Tracey

Tracey

Job Title: Early Years Manager/Designated Safeguarding Officer.

Joined: 2010

I am a mother of four children and have five grandchildren. I have worked in the Early Years Sector since 1986. I have worked at Poppies Nursery since it opened in 2010. Prior to this, I managed the Nursery on the school site - Beechwood Pre-school.


Lorraine

Lorraine

Job Title: Lead Early Years Educator/SENCO

Joined: 2010

I am married with two daughters, I have worked in the Early year's Sector for fifteen years. I have worked at Poppies since it opened in 2010. Prior to this, I worked as an Early Years Practitioner on the school site-Beechwood Pre-school. Previously I was a Childminder for six years.


Raheela

Raheela

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2014

I have worked in Poppies for many years. I started as Bank Staff. I enjoyed working with children so I took on a full-time position. Originally I am from Pakistan. I have four children.


Roziena

Roziena

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Manager

Joined: 2013

I have worked with children for the past 8 years. I have a BA Hons in Early Years.


Shazia

Shazia

Job Title: Lead Early Years Educator

Joined: 2010

I have worked at Poppies Nursery since it first opened. I have been working in the Early Years Sector for 10 years.


Zenab

Zenab

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2011

I have worked with children for 10 years. I am married with two children, a boy aged 4 and a girl aged 1.


Tonya

Tonya

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2013

I started off working in the 3-5 year old room, I now work in the baby room.


Tracey

Tracey

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2010

I have three children and two grandchildren. I have worked at Poppies Nursery since it opened in 2010. Previously I worked at Beechwood Pre-school.


Aliyah

Aliyah

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2017

I have been a student at Poppies for two years. I am now a qualified Early Years Practitioner at Poppies.


Neelam

Neelam

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2010

I have a daughter and have worked at Poppies for many years.


Chloe

Chloe Bardy

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2019

I have a level 2 childcare. I am a happy and hardworking person who loves being creative.


Colin

Colin Guy

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2020

I am a level 3 practitioner and have been for ten years.


Alisha

Alisha Choudhry

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2021

I started my journey working in Early Years as a Kickstart Nursery Assistant.
I am now carrying on as an Apprentice Early Years Educator as I enjoyed working with the children.


Missba

Missba Ilyas

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2021

I am a mother of one and have been working in Early Years for over a decade. I hold a B.A.(HONS) degree in Applied Education Studies and have completed British Sign Language (Level 1).


Rita

Rita Kaur

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2023

I am a mother of four children and have worked in the Early Years Sector for 12 years.


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