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Poppetts Day Nursery

"I am pleased with the nursery and the care my son receives there. I have been very happy with the progress he has made, and it's wonderful to see that he has formed friendships with other children."
(Irena, Parent - daynurseries.co.uk)

An Inspiring Setting in Shenfield

Welcome to Poppetts nursery in Shenfield, situated right next to Long Ridings Primary school and 5 mins walk from Shenfield station, which is on the Elizabeth line, we also provide a distinctive out of school club.

Join in the fun with our thoughtfully planned activities that bring out important skills like math, language, communication, sensory and intellectual development, physical play, and social skills! Perfect for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Our baby room is designed for babies to experience a stimulating and serene environment, equipped with cushions, cosy areas, feeding chairs, sleeping pods, and age-appropriate resources. From cuddles to exciting activities, they thrive with attention as they grow.

Our toddler room is designed to encourage your child to learn basic skills. They'll love getting stuck into messy play, arts and crafts, baking, gardening, and community explorations. Trips to the greengrocer and local library enhance their experience.

Pre-schoolers and Toddlers can enjoy Talking Tots taught by an external teacher. Our daily activities include Boogie Mites sessions, Italian lessons, and our own echo school.

We also have a lovely all-weather garden, which is directly accessible from all rooms. This secure space is equipped with safety flooring and astroturf and ensures your child can have fun regardless of the weather. Abundant resources await exploration, such as a sandpit, pebble construction area for mini builders, a mud kitchen, water troughs, climbing frames, dens, chalkboards, and bikes and scooters to encourage physical activity as well as engaging in hands-on learning as the children explore and cultivate plants and herbs and every week our preschoolers attend our eco school sessions.

Our Out of School Club

As we are situated on the grounds of Long Ridings Primary School, we offer breakfast (7:45am - 9am) and an after-school club (3pm - 6pm) during term time for school children. After school, our trained staff will pick up your child and accompany them to our dedicated facility, The Pavilion. This detached building is purpose-built, offering a fully equipped space with amenities such as table football, a cosy book corner, arts and crafts supplies, a smart TV, private toilets, and more. These features ensure a variety of engaging activities to keep your child both busy and entertained. We also encourage and support the children with any homework.

Book your personal tour today. We can't wait to welcome you and your family to our bright and spacious Poppetts Nursery.

Chingford manager
Harriet
Nursery Manager
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Long Ridings Avenue, Shenfield, Essex, CM13 1DU
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  • Monday7:45AM - 6:00PM
  • Tuesday7:45AM - 6:00PM
  • Wednesday7:45AM - 6:00PM
  • Thursday7:45AM - 6:00PM
  • Friday7:45AM - 6:00PM
Lines open: Mon - Fri 08:00 - 19:00

Here's an 'at a glance guide' to what Poppetts has to offer.

On-site Parking 

Onsite
Parking

Purpose Built 

Purpose
Built

Landscaped Garden 

Landscaped
Garden

Mud Kitchen 

Mud
Kitchen

Sensory Room 

Sensory
Play

Preschool Teacher 

Ready for
School

On-site Chef 

Chef
Onsite

Buggy Park 

Buggy
Park

On School Grounds 

On School
Grounds
 

All Weather Area 

Covered All
Weather Area

Bright Beginnings Curriculum 

Bespoke
Curriculum

Green Flag Award 

Eco
School

Included in our fees

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Unlimited hypoallergenic nappies*
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Unlimited hypoallergenic wipes*
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Three nutritious meals
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A range of healthy snacks
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Formula milk for babies under 1 year
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Cows' milk or dairy-free alternatives for older babies and children
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*A very small number of our nurseries are not able to offer all of the above, please check with your nursery for specific details.

We've got it covered

Baby and toddler care items are all included, together with all food and snacks (and milk for babies under 1 year-old). We offer milk alternatives and dairy- free milk to children with allergies.

We cater for a wide range of nutritional needs allergies, intolerances and special diets (including vegetarian and cultural). Find out more about our food, menus and mealtimes.

Fee Calculator

Our calculator enables you to estimate your basic fees BEFORE childcare funding is applied. We’ve taken this approach as funding is dependent on your own very individual situation, how old your child is, where you live, whether you’re working and so on.

Our comprehensive funding guides provide guidance on what funding you’re likely to be eligible for, we can send this to you after you’ve estimated your fees.

When you visit us, we can also help you understand your options and work out what your net fees will be after any childcare funding is taken into account.

Estimate your fees

Oops! We appear to be having a few technical challenges! Our team is working hard to get our fee calculator back up and running soon as soon as possible. Thanks for bearing with us.

In the meantime, if you need some answers or to book a nursery visit, then please call us on 01277 289 123, our friendly team is here to help.

Find out what people love about us

Parent testimonials taken from daynurseries.co.uk.
  • Parent Testimonial
    "The outside space is great, as is the nature time that the nursery provides. In every room the staff are dedicated, supportive and caring and our daughter's allergies are well considered by the kitchen team."

    Marcus P, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "Our child is in the baby room at Poppetts (Pea Pods) and I can honestly say the girls working in there are fantastic. Our son loves coming to nursery, gets excited, and will happily go to the girls working in there. He also loves seeing all members of staff, and everyone makes the effort to interact with him!"

    Christopher K, Parent

  • Parent Testimonial
    "We are very happy with Poppetts, he settled incredibly quickly thanks to the care of the staff in the baby room. He's always happy to be dropped off and picked up and it's so reassuring to know he has a great day doing all the messy play that we would never dream of doing at home!"

    D W, Parent

Here you can explore more about how we’ll support you and your family, right from day one and throughout your journey with us.

The Nurture Approach

The Nurture Approach

Our holistic, research-backed approach nurtures emotional wellbeing, inspires learning, and provides exceptional care - supporting your child’s development every step of the way. 

Childcare Funding Options

Childcare Funding

Take a look through all the available options to see what childcare funding is available to support your family, and download our funding guide.

Our Nursery Day

Our Nursery Day

Discover what happens after drop-off! From outdoor adventures to cosy story time, our days are thoughtfully structured to balance play, learning, rest, and mealtimes.  

SEND

SEND Support

We’ll ensure we give your child the support to feel empowered to thrive at their own pace through our inclusive, tailored support.

Family Resources

Family Resources

Take a look at our wide range of activities, book reviews, nursery rhymes, recipes, blogs and more.

Settling In Sessions

Settling In Sessions

Starting at nursery can be an exciting time for you and your child. Our Settling in Sessions will provide you with the chance to get to know your nursery.

Food & Mealtimes

Food and Mealtimes

Our nurseries are proud to serve every child with freshly prepared food. Take a look at our menus and more.

Meet the team

Our team are dedicated to making your child's experience safe and fun. We always go the extra mile.

  • Chingford manager
    HarrietNursery Manager
  • Hannah Poppets Day Nursery and Preschool
    HannahDeputy Manager
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