Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)

The Old Methodist Church, Furlong Road, Bourne End SL8 5AE
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  • Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End), Bourne End
The Bourne End Day Nursery and Preschool (previously Poppies Bourne End) offers a warm and friendly welcome where children aged 3 months to 5 years enjoy inspirational learning experiences.

The nursery, which opened in 2006, is situated in a beautifully converted Methodist Church in Furlong Road and is spread across two floors.

The setting offers a cosy home from home environment where children are nurtured from baby room through to preschool. Children build strong bonds with the practitioners who help them grow into confident young learners.

The nursery has a close parent partnership and families are updated daily with photos of their child’s activities, so they have wonderful memories of their time at Bourne End.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jo Goddard (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Total Places for Children

  • 54

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

Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End) Reviews (78)

9.7

Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End) has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.698) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End) has 78 reviews.

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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has attended the nursery for more than 18 months and he's loved it there. The staff have always been so loving and caring, they take such good care of the children and you can tell everyone puts their heart and soul into the job. It almost feels like leaving the little one with family. Thank
you!
Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
We're absolutely delighted to hear how much your child has enjoyed his 18 months with us! It warms our hearts to know that our staff's loving and caring nature makes it feel like leaving your little…read more
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Review from T G (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love this nursery and cannot thank them enough for how well they have cared for our daughter. Unfortunately, she suffers from a health condition that requires extra monitoring/a care plan. The staff and management have been amazing in looking after her and making us, as nervous parents feel reassured.
She loves going to nursery and she adores the staff. If you want to send your child to a place where the staff care for them as if they are their own children, then this is the one!
Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that she enjoys her time with us and feels so connected to our staff.
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Review from Christy W (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Bourne End Day Nursery is a happy place where my child has enjoyed his time over the past 3 years. My child started at the nursery when he was 9 months old and is leaving for school soon. He has been happy at all the stages and loved his teachers in each room. I feel the nursery has a lovely family
friendly feeling. The head of the nursery is attentive, kind and proactive. The staff are all down to earth, approachable and kind. My child’s key carer is imaginative and makes every day fun and enjoyable. I feel the nursery is equipping my child for his next chapter (school) while still letting my child be a child. They balance learning with fun and invest in the development of my child. I have been very happy with the nursery and would highly recommend Little Garden.
Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your child has had such a positive experience at Bourne End Day Nursery over the past 3 years. It's wonderful to know that he has enjoyed…read more
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to the nursery for 1.5 years and she loves it so much. This is a safe environment and it’s very easy to communicate with the guardians.
English is not her first language but she has been learning it fully there.
Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Thank you for your lovely review! We appreciate your kind words about the nursery and the team.
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Review from Lynda H (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an outstanding nursery that is very well run. The team strike the perfect balance of being very caring but also highly professional, and the communication with parents is excellent.


Our little boy moved here aged two and a half from another nursery (where we hadn't had the best experience)

in July of this year. The manager and the team did an amazing job of settling him in and accommodating his every need.


Since joining, his confidence and communication skills have grown exponentially and he is genuinely excited to go in every morning. We get photos of his activities on the app almost daily and we are invited in regularly for stay and plays.


It might be slightly more expensive than some nurseries, but then the quality shows in the amazing staff and the responsive way in which the nursery is run.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Thank you for the review, we love to nurture and care for all our children.
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at this nursery for nearly one year, the staff are friendly yet professional and constantly working so hard. I like that the nursery offers a lot of opportunities for the parents to join in. I always feel I have open communication with the staff they are always happy to help and very
reassuring.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Thank you for the review and we enjoy having our parents get involved.
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Review from M B (Father of Child) published on 18 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at the nursery from baby nest all the way through to pre-school. She has been well looked after during all that time and we have never had any issues. The staff have been excellent and we are very pleased with the overall experience that she has had.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Thank you for the review and happy to hear your daughter has been well looked after by our excellent staff.
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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery with fantastic staff. My little one always comes home happy and excited about his day.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Thank you for the review and saying staff are fantastic, we love nurturing the children and getting them excited about learning.
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Review from N G (Father of Child) published on 18 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery and preschool and our son has been really happy here since joining. The staff are brilliant the days and activities are really stimulating. Our little one spends lots of time in the garden and comes home happy every day.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Thank you for the review and lovely to hear your son is happy at nursery and enjoys the time spent outdoors.
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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son has settled in well at nursery. We are happy with the information provided on his day and the level of detail shared. We are happy that the quality of food seems to be good and the staff care for the children’s well being and meet all their needs.
Reply from Gemma Craig, PLT Manager at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Lovely to hear that your son has settled so well into The Bourne End. Sam and her team will always ensure you are kept well informed and your son is safe and having fun at nursery. Thank you.
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Review from D V (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son (1year) started nursery a month and a half ago. Management and ‘baby room’ staff have been absolutely amazing. We were given support and flexibility to lead our son’s settling in. We were able to focus on what worked for our family. As a result, we achieved an easy transition to the nursery.
Phones and emails are being answered all the time. (One of my red flags when picking a nursery). This shows how attentive the staff are. The environment is clean, organised and content. I love that they have appropriate toys allowing for good motor development and cognitive stimulation. There is a separate sleeping area which in my opinion, is absolutely essential (regardless of where the child chooses to sleep). The Garden is beautiful, safe and fun. You can always smell fresh food in the nursery. I can tell he loves the food there. I could not compliment the staff enough. They are attentive and sensitive to child and parent. Review comes from a mum who happens to be a specialist psychologist.
Reply from Paige, Parent Liaison Team at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Hello, thank you for leaving such a lovely review. It's great to hear that you have been given the support and flexibility whilst your son was settling in, it is also lovely for you to say that the…read more
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Review from Jan K (Father of Child) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic local nursery and preschool. We have had a 4-year-old attending preschool since January 2020 and he loves every minute of it. The staff are very friendly and have a really great approach to children of all ages.
Reply from Paige, Parent Liaison Team at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Hi, thank you for leaving a review. It's great to hear your child loves to attend nursery and that you find our staff friendly and that they have a great approach to children of all ages. Thank you…read more
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Review from G N (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very friendly setting. Really good settling in process for the twins. Happy and caring staff members. Love that they have had duckling eggs in - great for the kids to watch. Good food and a mix of play activities for kids. Happy children = happy parents!
Reply from Paige, Parent Liaison Team at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Hello, thank you for leaving a review. I'm glad you're happy with our settling in process and you find our setting friendly. We are happy to hear your twins are happy and enjoyed watching the progress…read more
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Review from Rachel A (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter goes there and she absolutely loves it. It’s helped her gain so much confidence especially after not being able to socialise as normal during lockdown. She’s always so happy when she comes out and it’s been lovely seeing her so happy. The staff are incredible and so kind. We love it here!
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Thank you for the review and lovely to know your daughter loves it at nursery and has grown in confidence.
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Review from Anna C (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son recently moved to this nursery and he has settled in very well - he comes home happy and stimulated each day and appears very engaged with the staff, children and activities. He particularly enjoys the fabulous outdoor space! We have been impressed with the caring and professional attitude of
the staff and their knowledge of childcare, and consider this nursery an excellent setting to nurture his development.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Thank you for the review and lovely to hear your son is happy at nursery and is enjoying our garden area.
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Review from Laura O (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter joined the nursery when she was just over a year old. The care and support from the team in Baby Nest has been incredible. The staff are very kind and really take the time to talk to you at drop off and pick off. They seem to know each individual child’s needs and always work with you in
ensuring each child is hitting their developmental milestones. Our daughter loves going into nursery each morning and often talks about the staff members at home. She has just moved up to Little Explorers where I am sure she will have just as good an experience. Thank you for always caring for her so well!
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Thank you for the review and glad to hear your daughter loves nursery.
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Review from Aimee D (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined the nursery when he turned 2 and he settled in really easily. He adores the staff and talks about them often at home. I have watched him grow in confidence and I regularly notice growth in him at home, from things that he has learnt whilst at nursery. He has more confidence to make friends,
sing and dance than when he first joined. I’m always provided with so much information about his progress and I love being given pieces of art that he has worked on. The staff are all lovely and I would definitely recommend this nursery to other parents
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Thank you for the review and great to hear your son settled in quickly and adores the staff. We love taking care of the children and helping them develop and grow.
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Review from Russell F (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As recent arrivals to Bourne End from an emigration abroad in Nov 2021, where our 4-year-old daughter attended a highly rated nursery school from where we came, it was important that we find something similar for her. If she could be writing this review it would be summarised as the following “Dad,
what are we doing today?” - if the reply is school she springs out of bed in delight - if it’s the weekend we need to count the ‘sleeps’ until she goes back to school. She is mornings only for the moment and always leaves begrudgingly because she wants to stay for the full day. Bourne End Day Nursery is fantastic. Things that struck me when I went for a visit was the ratio of minders/teachers to the children. A genuine level of caring for the children, cuddles, pick me ups after a fall and the freedom to be who they are but still guided in terms of social interaction and how to behave. Daily feedback is provided when I fetch her and their own chef which we need to try and match with meals at home.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Thank you for the review - it is so amazing to hear your daughter loves our nursery and is always looking forward to attending. We love taking care of all the children so that they grow and develop…read more
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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with our experience with The Bourne End Day nursery. Our daughter has really thrived whilst being there and has happily progressed up to the preschool room. The staff are kind and nurturing and communicate well with us, as parents. We will be sending our youngest there as well from April
and look forward to her growing in confidence, as our eldest has.
Reply from Paige, Parent Liaison Team at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Hello, thank you for leaving a lovely review. We are glad you are pleased with your experience with our Bourne End nursery and that your daughter is thriving whilst being there. How lovely to know…read more
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Review from Katriona R (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We recently moved to the area from London and moved our daughter to Bourne End Day Nursery from another setting. The transition was brilliant and my daughter has felt comfortable, cared for and part of a happy learning community for the past few months. The handover at the end of the day is always informative
and shows how much care and attention is paid to all of the children. My daughter's individual interests are taken into account and she is supported in developing these interests further. My son will be joining the nursery soon too and I would highly recommend it to other families in the area.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End)
Thank you for the review, it's lovely to hear the transition into the nursery was brilliant. We love taking care of all the children.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.698)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.698) out of 10 for Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.698 for Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End) is calculated as follows: ( (211 Excellents x 5) + (67 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.698
  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 Little Garden The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School (Formerly Poppies Bourne End) is based on 24 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 54 number of registered child places is 10.8, which has been reached with 24 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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Jo Goddard

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

Hello, my name is Jo, I have a BA honours degree in Early Years practice and a wealth of knowledge and experience working with children in pre-school and nursery settings for the last 16 years.


I took on a role at a local preschool providing one-to-one support for a child with additional needs. Since then, I have dedicated my time to working with children and their families, ensuring exceptional care tailored to each child’s needs. I am passionate about their development and providing a broad variety of experiences for all children.

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