Mary Poppins Day Nursery

26 The Green, Hasland, Chesterfield S41 0LJ
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Helen Ridgway
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Helen Ridgway (Owner)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

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
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Mary Poppins Day Nursery Reviews (22)

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Mary Poppins Day Nursery has a Review Score of 8.0 (7.988) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mary Poppins Day Nursery has 22 reviews.

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Review from Janine B (Grandmother of Child) published on 29 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandaughter attended mary poppins for 2 years. Her development improved with the support and encoragement from staff and her confidence flourished throughout her time there.
Staff were professional at all times and were always happy to talk over any presenting issues.
I would like to take this
opportunity to thank Mary Poppins for all their hard work and their support.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is now in preschool, she started in the baby room at 12 months old. She loves it. It's always scary leaving your child but all the staff at Mary Poppins are so caring and kind, they make parents feel at ease.
I have seen such a huge difference in my daughter since starting in the preschool
room, her drawing and learning, in general, have just come on massively. Every day she comes home so happy and excited to tell us about her day. The nursery is clean, a lot cleaner than most I’ve seen, organised and most importantly safe. Would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Hannah G (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mary Poppins is a wonderful nursery where the staff are friendly and you feel safe in the knowledge that your child is happy and well looked after! It feels small and personal, and the staff really know your child as an individual.
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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been going to Mary Poppins Nursery since he was only around 6 months old. They have always been amazing with him. And I felt at ease leaving him.
They keep you fully up to date on what they have been doing during the day. I cannot recommend it enough. Everyone is lovely.
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Review from Lindsay J (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've sent two children here from 9 months right through to about to start school, and both have flourished. Mary Poppins Day Nursery provides a safe, stimulating and welcoming setting, where both the children and the staff come across as happy in that environment. Going through the various stages has
helped give my children sound social skills and confidence to prepare them for school life. The staff get to know each child personally and understands their individual character traits, so they can respond to their specific needs.
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Review from Jess L (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn’t be happier with this nursery - our little one has been going here since he was 10 months (now 3.5 years) and has thrived. He is so loved by everybody there and the staff are brilliant. The staff sold this place to us - they use common sense and genuine care rather than policies which make life
harder for parents as I found with other nurseries!
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Review from Graham (Father of Child) published on 21 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In my opinion, the standard of care at Mary Poppins is exceptional. They all take genuine pride in what they do and they really invest time in the children under their care. My two little ones love them all to pieces and it leaves me with a real piece of mind when I know they're being looked after so
well. I've always found them really friendly and professional and the children are kept engaged with a wide variety of activities throughout the day. Looking after children is a really tough gig and these guy's make it look easy. I trust them all implicitly and I feel very fortunate to have found such a good nursery. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Carly M (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery for over a year now and I have to say the staff have been amazing and so patient with him as he used to have a lot of separation anxiety. Nothing has ever been too much trouble with any of the staff, for example giving medication and helping him with his speech
therapy. He has come on so well since starting with his eating and his speech is now amazing, thanks to staff assisting with activities to help that. Everyone is so friendly and I feel at ease when he is there as I know he's happy there. The communication is great, I always know what he's eaten and everything he has done, the meals are always varied and he really likes everything. The outdoor playing area is fantastic, there's so much to do for the children, it really has helped him grow up and start to understand so many things. He's always so chatty about everything he has done that day, I would really recommend this nursery, it will be sad to see him leave this summer.
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Review from Sarah J (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Mary Poppins for about 8 weeks now, she has just turned 1. I was so worried about leaving her at nursery, but the staff have made the transition for me and my daughter so easy. This week we had no tears at drop off, which in just 8 weeks is a true testament to how comfortable
the staff have made her feel in such a short space of time. I usually call 1 or 2 times a day to see how she is and I am never made to feel a nuisance I am always given a good account of how she is and what she has been up to. My daughter is eating well and since attending nursery has developed so quickly, she is learning something new every day. If we ask a request the staff are happy to help, for example, we are trying to minimise the dummy in the day and the staff are happy to work on this with us. So I guess I can finish off saying, that so far so good and as long as my daughter is happy then so am I.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Mary Poppins, my 2nd daughter started age 6 months and is due to leave shortly for big school. The decision to choose Mary Poppins as a full-time nursery was easily made as my 1st born attended nearly 12 years ago. The staff greet you with a smile every morning and give you
daily feedback at the end of each session on what they have been doing, eating etc. The food menu is different on a weekly basis and they cater for all dietary requirements and fussy eaters. They have different daily activities to keep the kids entertained and learn through fun whether it be clean or messy play. They have all-weather outside areas that the kids are encouraged to play outside as much as possible whether sun or snow. I do feel that all the girls love each child as if they were their own child. Leaving a child with strangers is never easy, however with Mary Poppins within a day the girls feel like your extended family.
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Review from Toni P (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2-year-old twins that have attended Mary Poppins for the last year. My girls have always enjoyed coming, I’ve never had an issue with them not wanting to stay. The staff have been very friendly and accommodating! With twins, there has been some logistical issues but the staff have always helped
and never made me feel a nuisance! Helping to/from the car and up the stairs! The girls love the food, especially the cheese and potato pie, keep meaning to ask for the recipe! Cost has to come into it with twins but I wouldn’t compromise their care for money, I don’t feel I have at all. The care is amazing, and at a reasonable price!!
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Review from Aimee O (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am the definition of a fussy/obsessive Mum, there are only a handful of people on this planet I trust to look after my child, so when it came to finding the right child care providers I was very picky. I chose this nursery on how I felt about the staff and first impressions above all else, this is
the most important part as they're the ones looking after your child. The staff are always happy to review her activities/food intake and naps at every collection and are equally as accommodating on drop off to listen to any concerns I have that could affect her mood or sleep at nursery that day.
I've found the attitude of the staff to be what has made me so comfortable with leaving my daughter here. They are extremely genuine and it's evident to see that they've built a relationship with my daughter - it's great to see that your child recognises and relates to the staff - not to mention the socialising with other infants and the new activities laid out on a daily basis. I definitely recommend!
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Review from Emma (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I currently have two children that attend. I cannot speak highly enough of all the staff and managers that work there. My children are happy to be in there and the staff care for each and every child. Both of my children have had issues with dairy and they were very accommodating to their dietary needs.
I would not hesitate to recommend Mary Poppins nursery to anyone.
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Review from Taj (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Mary Poppins are absolutely amazing! Both of my children have been there and it is only because we have moved to Sheffield that we’ve had to make the tough decision to take them both out. They’ve made so many great friends and memories. The staff are friendly and approachable but more than
anything understandable. I’d recommend them to all.
Thank you Mary Poppins and both my children and I are going to miss you loads!
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Review from Michelle V (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter who has complex needs and my son attend this nursery. My daughter has been there for over two years and my son one year.
The staff are amazing, going out of their way to accommodate my daughter's needs. She is fed by a tube in her stomach and they continuously strive to achieve everything
she needs alongside extra developmental targets set by outside agencies, all without argument. They just do it.
My son absolutely loves going here and is up and raring to get out of the door most mornings.
I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.
The proof is in the pudding - neither my daughter or son want to come home at the end of the nursery day!
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Review from Nicole D (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Well what can I say except this nursery is absolutely amazing, my two girls have been going for over 3 years and I’m honestly dreading the day they have to leave. Since the children have been at Mary Poppins, both of our daughters have grown into beautiful, clever children. They're both very well educated
and know the everyday basics on even the simple things, like saying please and thank you and always washing their hands. The staff at Mary Poppins have helped our girls grow and since being there from very young babies, have watched and helped with every step of their development including walking, talking and toilet training. Both children have looked up to the staff and always felt comforted when attending. The nursery overall is very clean, the food provided is exceptionally high standard and the staff amazing. They go above and beyond for both parents and children and help to accommodate any needs that you may have.
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Review from Rachael M (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mary Poppins day nursery is amazing. My first child attended from the age of 9 months back in 2012. My youngest child started around 6 months old and is still there now. Absolutely amazing nursery staff are second to none and go beyond their means. Always very friendly and helpful. We feel like our
child is very well cared for by the girls and I wouldn’t leave him anywhere else. My child also enjoys going each day which tells me he must have created a bond with them. Each child has an individual key worker, this has been the case with both my children and seems to work really well. As for each room, there are lots of things for them to do and to keep them entertained, as well as learning along the way. The outside play area is well maintained and very secure. Meals are amazing and my child eats every meal put in front of him when he’s there. When you pick your child up, you also get a rundown of what they have done for the day. My oldest is 7 now and Mary Poppins helped him become who he is today.
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Review from Helen B (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Mary Poppins from age of nine months and they have both loved it. The staff are excellent and I can really see my children developing and learning from their sessions at nursery. The children are well cared for and the nursery itself is lovely - much nicer than others
I viewed when first choosing a nursery.
I would highly recommend Mary Poppins as I have always felt confident that my children are being well cared for whilst I'm at work.
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Review from Amy (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Mary Poppins since October 2017 and was 10 months old.
Leaving a child to return to work full time is a really hard thing to do, especially when you are trusting people you do not really know.
When I first visited the nursery I knew it was the nursery for us. All staff
were friendly and seem to appreciate how difficult it is for a new mum to leave her baby.
A member of staff in the baby room completely put me at ease by her manner. She was welcoming, friendly and in control.
There are a lot of staff that work here that you can tell love what they do which is lovely to see.
My daughter loves the nursery and her development has been excellent since she attended.
I would recommend this nursery to all my friends and family.
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Review from Louise (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. Both my children have attended and I felt the staff really cared about them as if they were their own children. The staff were very supportive of our needs as an individual family and I always felt able to approach supervisors and managers with any questions that I had. My children
were never short of cuddles and learning opportunities. I would not hesitate to recommend Mary Poppins to other parents.
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Current Review Score: 8.0 (7.988)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.0 (7.988) out of 10 for Mary Poppins Day Nursery 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 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 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 4.917 for Mary Poppins Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (11 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 4.917
  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 3.071 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Mary Poppins Day Nursery is based on 1 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 = 3
    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 70 number of registered child places is 14. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.071
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Mary Poppins Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Mary Poppins Day Nursery accepts?

Mary Poppins Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Mary Poppins Day Nursery Open?

Mary Poppins Day Nursery is open: 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.

How many Children does Mary Poppins Day Nursery have capacity for?

Mary Poppins Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Mary Poppins Day Nursery to the centre of Chesterfield?

1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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