Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green

Watchet Lane, Holmer Green, High Wycombe HP15 6UG
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  • 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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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

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

Funding & Fees

  • 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.

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

Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green Reviews (107)

9.9

Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.877) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green has 107 reviews.

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Review from Sally W (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two children attend Poppies Day Nursery and we have always been very pleased with the care that they receive; the staff are brilliant, kind, patient and very friendly. The managers are always happy to answer any questions over the phone. I would highly recommend it to anyone!
Reply from Paige, Parent Liaison Team at Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green
Hello, thank you for leaving such a lovely review. It is amazing to hear that both of your children are happy in our nursery setting and that you are also very pleased with the care that they receive…read more
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Review from Dave M (Father of Child) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing, friendly staff. My son really enjoys his time here and it's great to know he is so well cared for. Receiving his daily updates from the staff (with photographs) is the highlight of my day.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green
Thank you for the review and for saying the staff are amazing.
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been at Poppies Day Nursery since he was 15 months (now 2 and a half), and he absolutely loves it. He always comes out with a smile on his face and tells us all the great things they have done.


He is always sent home with all the crafts and cooking he does, as well as us being

able to see photos on his log every day. He has great relationships with all the staff members, they are so caring and great at building a rapport with the children. They have external companies who come in to teach the children and get the most out of their days at nursery!


Brilliant nursery, our second will be joining in summer! We highly recommend it!

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green
Thank you for the review. Great to hear your little boy loves Poppies Day Nursery and always has a smile on his face. We look forward to your second child starting in the summer.
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Review from Miranda P (Nanny Carer of Child) published on 28 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In our opinion, Poppies Day Nursery is the best nursery around. The staff are always happy and professional, we had a few challenges at the start, with dates etc and they have gone out of their way to help settle our little one in. Even when we needed to change the hours further down the line, they
have been there to support us. Poppies Day Nursery work really hard to ensure the kids have a great time from the moment they arrive until it's time to go, our little one absolutely loves it.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green
Thank you for leaving a review, it’s lovely to hear your little one loves coming to nursery and has settled in.
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Review from Stephanie G (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter who was very nervous is settling in just fine and is already becoming more outgoing, it has really shown in such a short space of time, she has only been there for about 6 weeks now so very happy.
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Review from Ashley S (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended Poppies Holmer Green; my son for a few months during the lockdown as his preschool was closed, and my daughter (21-months) attends the nursery full time.


The nursery feels like a home from home for the children. Such a beautiful setting and the staff are incredible.

They are very attentive and caring, which has resulted in two very happy children and happy parents knowing how well they are looked after.


My daughter has developed so well in the last 9-months; she is such a happy and outgoing child.

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Review from Vanessa B (Grandmother of Child) published on 9 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson has been going to Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green for the last 5 months. He loves Baby Nest and all the staff that support him in there. Every time I collect him, he is so happy. The lovely staff always have time to chat and tell me about his day. I look forward to receiving his EYLog
each day to see what he’s been up to! (without me having to ask his mum and dad how his day was!). It’s so detailed and allows us to support him in whatever he has learned at nursery.
Keep up your fantastic work - it’s so much appreciated. Thank you.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green
Hi, thank you for leaving a review, it's great to hear your grandson is happy at nursery and that the staff are doing a fantastic job!
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Review from Nicola R (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green has been so welcoming to our little boy, and have gone over and above to support where we have needed it. Ensuring processes are put in place and that we are updated at all times. The employees at Poppies always welcome us with a smile on their faces, and continue to
offer a fun and stimulating environment! We would definitely recommend Poppies!
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green
Hi, thank you for leaving a review, it's great to hear you are happy with Poppies and we are doing a good job.
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Review from Kayleigh F (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children, my son who is three and my daughter who is one started Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green in January as we moved into the area. Both my children had previously attended another nursery and absolutely loved it. Thankfully, they love Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green too! It took my
son a little while to get settled, but now he is, he loves going every day. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and my son took an immediate shining to the room leader in preschool. My daughter is happy to go in everyday, she eats well and sleeps well whilst she's there but is also exhausted by the end of the day, which clearly means that she has been very active. The outside facilities are great and my son loves the outside kitchen. The food, which is prepared on site, sounds delicious and my two children seem to have seconds of everything most days! As a Mum, it's so good to know that they love being at Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green and seem to enjoy everything that they do.
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Review from Miriam B (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is thriving at Poppies - she loves all of the staff and the other children. It's the third nursery provider she's attended, but Poppies is the only one she's been eager to get to in the morning (the other two nurseries were also good, but clearly not as good as Poppies!). As a parent, I
want my daughter to be happy, but I also want her to be learning. This is another reason I've been impressed with Poppies - my daughter has gotten really got at phonics since attending and can recognise all the letters of the alphabet. She hates learning the alphabet at home, so I'm relieved she's learning this at nursery. I would thoroughly recommend Poppies to any parent. Your little one will benefit a lot!
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Review from Jess E (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Poppies since he was 8 months old, he is now 4 years old. He loves it here and always comes back beaming and full of stories. He loves baking at nursery and music time and comes back with lots of art and craft.
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Review from Alistair B (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery with a great mix of learning and fun activities. The staff are always attentive and spend time talking through the children’s day and what they’ve been up to. Good facilities and the garden is great for all weathers. Would definitely recommend and the team have been brilliant during
COVID.
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Review from Andfew C (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Poppies in the preschool group for around 5 months now and is very happy. Staff are hard-working, positive and clearly care about their work. Lots of clear communication home from the manager and regular updates on all the fun things our daughters get up to every week
via Tapestry.
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Review from Ben F (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending the nursery for a few days a week since the start of the year. We have been really impressed with the care and attention they take. There is always a good update for what our son has been doing. And as he has some challenges with his skin, Poppies have been excellent in providing
the extra care and attention he needs. The staff are all incredibly friendly and we have been really pleased we have picked Poppies Nursery.
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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Poppies for nearly a year and a half, has made some lovely little friends and absolutely loves it. The staff are great and very welcoming. The online learning portal has been a brilliant addition and really shows the variety of activities they do, it's also great they
have external activities. The menus are varied and healthy.
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Review from Joanna K (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Poppies! Since our son started he has really flourished. The staff are so loving and kind. The facilities are wonderful and the activities are so well planned and thought of. They are so creative and really look after our son so well. We would highly recommend Poppies, this is our second nursery
and we are incredibly happy with our choice!
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Review from Katherine P (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Poppies since she was a year old. She has just turned three and into the pre-school-room. I have nothing to fault about this nursery. My daughter absolutely loves coming, she has made new friends and learnt many new skills. The staff are approachable and always answer
any questions I have.
I find Poppies to be very accommodating, and their pricing is justified with the care that my daughter receives.
Because of COVID, the measures they have in place are excellent, and I am so glad I chose this nursery, it’s a shame she only has one year left!
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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter really enjoys being part of Poppies. The staff looked after her really well and provided a range of activities. Thank you for all your hard work.
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Review from O W (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very happy with my son attending the nursery. There were a few staffing changes just after he joined which I was concerned about but he loves the staff and they look after him exceptionally well. He always eats a variety of food which is great and although he is overjoyed to see us collect
him I know he has had a great time. Extra activities, such as a musician, comes into the nursery to play music (which my son loves).


The building could be nicer, it feels only like a portacabin! But this doesn't bother the kids and the inside is well-spaced and decorated. It is a little pricey but I still feel it is value for money.


The nursery is moving to Tapestry which is great so I can see how my son is doing in his learning online.

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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green is a fantastic village nursery with a 'home from home' feel. Our daughter has been happy there since day one, making friends and forming strong bonds with the staff. The activities are brilliant - our daughter has really flourished in this caring and happy environment.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.877)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.877) out of 10 for Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.877 for Poppies Day Nursery Holmer Green is calculated as follows: ( (137 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.877
  2. 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 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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)

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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