Poppies

About Us

Poppies Child Care is a privately owned company, registered with Ofsted Early Years, providing care and education for babies and young children aged from 3 mths to 8 yrs

We are situated alongside Lakes College Lillyhall, and are open weekdays 7:30am-5:30pm 48 weeks per year.

Our team of staff are highly experienced with level 3 or above qualifications in 'Childrens Care, Learning and Development'; the director/manager has a 'BA Honours Degree' in Early Years and holds the 'Early Years Professional Status'.

We pride ourselves on quality care, offering a home from home experience for every child, parent and family. Meeting individual needs through carefully planned activities and routines which coincide with the 'Early Years Foundation Stage' framework.

We organise our day so that children can take part in a variety of self-chosen and adult-guided activities and experiences, which take account of changing energy levels throughout the day; providing opportunities for energetic and restful periods.

Poppies Child Care provides care across three key age bands; firstly our baby room specifically for babies and toddler aged 3 mths - 2 yrs. Children in this room build strong attachments with three key staff who ensure continuity and a smooth transition into the toddler room. Our baby room leader holds the level 3 Early years educator qualification

Secondly our toddler and rising threes room for children aged 18 mths - 3 yrs, this is a large spacious room providing both quiet activities and more messy energetic play, allowing all children time to investigate and explore at their own pace. In the toddler room 4 key staff ensure consistancy of care and make good preparations for those children moving on to pre-school. Our toddler room leader holds the levels 3 Diploma Children’s care, learning and development

Thirdly our pre-school provision providing funded early years education for children aged 3-4, the curriculum within this age group is overseen by the nursery manager and delivered by the pre-school leader who together help your child discover their own strengths both academically and creatively. Our pre-school leader holds the level 3 Children and young people’s workforce qualification

Our key aim within the pre-school is to provide each child with a solid foundation and a love for learning. Phonics and numeracy are incorporated into every day routines and activities and as your child progresses through the pre-school year they will have grown in confidence, enjoy the company of others and will have learnt valuable skills to lead them on in life.

We are blessed with a large secure outdoor play area with climbing frame, grassed, soft-pore and paved areas, as well as two undercover areas for use during rainy days. All babies and toddlers have ample opportunities to play outdoors during their day.

Poppies Child Care offers a holiday club during the school holiday periods for children aged 4-8 years. Our Bizzy Buddiez club provides fun packed experiences and adventures both indoors and outside to keep everyone entertained when off school.

For further information or to make an enquiry please contact us and we will happily answer any questions you may have or alternatively make an appointment to come and have a chat about your child care needs, view our nursery and meet the staff.

All staff are registered with full enhanced DBS (CRB) Disclosures and regularly receive training in the following areas:
EYFS Practice, safeguarding and child welfare, paediatric first aid, health and safety, food safety, equality and diversity, inclusion, and special educational needs