Corner House Nursery Poplars

197 Dunkirk Lane, Leyland PR26 7SN
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  • Corner House Nursery Poplars, Leyland
The primary aim at Corner House Poplars is to ensure the happiness, well-being and overall development of the children at the nursery.

With an inclusive environment, each child's individual needs are recognised and met, and they can feel safe, nurtured and encouraged to develop their full potential.

Following a recent extension and full refurbishment, the nursery is now open for 0-5 year olds.

With a fresh, modern interior, wonderful outdoor areas and an amazing staff team who have a range of qualifications and a wealth of experience, Corner House Poplars has everything to offer.

Extra-curricular activities are offered at no extra cost for the children who attend the relevant sessions:

- Drama by the petite acting academy
- Music & Movement by Musical Mischief
- Ball skills by Preston North End
- Physical Activity and team building skills with Activate with Andy

Corner House Poplars is a wonderful place for children to begin their journey, preparing for life.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sam Wilson (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 68

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Plenty of Parent/Visitor parking on site.

Corner House Nursery Poplars Reviews (95)

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Corner House Nursery Poplars has a Review Score of 10 (9.966) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Corner House Nursery Poplars has 95 reviews.

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Review from Bernadette S (Grandmother of Child) published on 11 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t speak highly enough of Poplars Nursery and every member of staff. They are very professional and highly skilled in all areas, are friendly and approachable. They treat all of the children in their care as individuals and are exceptional at identifying individual children’s needs and supporting
in every way whilst in a safe, secure, nurturing and caring environment. The learning experiences provided for all children are brilliant. The nursery has a really good atmosphere. The nursery garden and outdoor spaces are kept very clean, the cleanest I've seen and believe me I've seen a lot. My grandson has come on immensely over the time he has spent here. Thank you so much, everyone, at Poplars Nursery!
Reply from Hayley Hinton at Corner House Nursery Poplars
What lovely feedback. Thank you. We pride ourselves in recognising and responding to the fact that every child is unique and individual. It is so important that children feel valued for who they are,…read more
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Review from Patrick C (Father of Child) published on 11 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would just like to say, thank you so much for everything! This is the best experience we have ever had in an educational setting! The nursery is so well managed and this is reflected in the care, provision and atmosphere of the nursery. Everyone is happy, friendly and willing to help. The children
are happy at play and well-supervised anytime you visit and it’s just been so refreshing! Thanks for helping to prepare our son for the biggest transition yet!
Reply from Hayley Hinton at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you for such a lovely review. Preparing children for their next step in their learning adventure is a huge priority for us and I'm so pleased that you felt your little one left Poplars ready. We…read more
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Review from Sue C (Grandmother of Child) published on 10 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson has come on in leaps and bounds since starting at Poplars and is now ready to face his next big challenge in life.
I can't praise the staff enough for their dedication to each individual child in their care. Thank you for your kindness and wonderful care, I would recommend your nursery
without a second thought, I hope you go from strength to strength in shaping the lives of all the children in your care and preparing them for the future.
Reply from Hayley Hinton at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you for taking the time to express your thoughts. It is so nice when our families and their wider family network can see how the children blossom and become prepared for the next stages of their…read more
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fabulous facilities, helped my child become school ready, in a happy and relaxed environment, with lovely staff.
Reply from Hayley Hinton at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you for your comments. It is very important to us that children leave equipped for the next stages of their learning and development. I'm pleased you felt your child was.
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Review from Michelle C (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am absolutely blown away by this nursery! I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone! The service standard is top-notch! You won’t find better!
The staff are compassionate, friendly and highly skilled. The provision is outstanding with classes in drama, Spanish, dance and more. The building
and gardens are maintained to an excellent standard and are welcoming, comfortable, light, airy and personalised with the children’s work and information for parents and carers.
Staff are always welcoming, available, willing to listen to any concerns and accommodate the needs of the children they care for. It really is the closest thing to a home from home environment with all the love, nurture and commitment along with everything you would normally expect from a learning environment. They treat all the children as individuals and really get to know each and every one of them in order to meet their individual needs! Thank you so much Poplars for such a wonderful nursery experience!
Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you for this review. It is so lovely to receive such lovely feedback from our parents. We are very passionate about delivering high standards and I'm so pleased that you felt this was reflected…read more
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Review from Ashley S (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After looking at several nurseries and trialling them, this nursery was the cleanest and friendliest out of all of them. My child has developed massively in all areas since starting at Poplars. He’s so much more confident than before he started here. The staff are friendly and fantastic with the children,
the nursery is spotlessly clean and very safe for the children to play both inside and outside. The app that the nursery uses keeps me updated with messages and photos of my child whilst I’m at work, which is lovely whilst your not with them and wondering how your child’s day is going. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a safe, friendly and caring environment for their child to be looked after.
Reply from Hayley Hinton at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you for your lovely words. It is so reassuring for a parent to have open channels of communication at all times when they are not with their child and I'm so pleased that you feel you have this…read more
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two daughters have both attended Poplars Nursery, my youngest is still there and attended the newly opened baby room. I cannot fault the care delivered by all staff at Poplars.
They treat each child like their own and truly love the job which is when in the best-individualised care given.
Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you for your kind words. The staff are very passionate about their role and the standard of care they give. I'm glad that this is reflected.
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Review from David H (Father of Child) published on 5 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having had our daughter in another nursery and not being happy we couldn't be more happy with Poplars. It is an excellent nursery, from the organisation to all of the key workers, it is by far the best nursery in the area. Our daughter has come on so much since being at Poplars, it is a testament to
the care and time each child is given to progress and get ready for school.


I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking in the Leyland area. You won't be disappointed.

Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you for taking the time to comment on the care and education your little one has received at Poplars, I am so pleased to hear that you feel Poplars is the right place for her. We are biased, but…read more
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Review from Mary B (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Poplars to anyone! I feel at ease knowing my child is in such good hands. Such a loving, caring nursery and you can see they have the children’s best interests at heart.
Reply from Hayley Hinton at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you for your kind words and thank you for entrusting us with your little one. The feeling of ease and reassurance is priceless and I'm glad we can provide that.
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Review from Victoria A (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend Poplars highly enough.


My Daughter joined Poplars in May 2017 and we have never looked back. The staff are truly amazing and care for each child like they would their own. I can honestly say I feel so comfortable leaving my daughter with them as I know she is in safe hands.


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the 18 months that she has been coming to Poplars, she has developed so much and has become her own person, that's thanks to the wonderful staff who take the time to bring out the best in the children.


She loves being part of the Poplars family and can't wait to come home and tell me all about her day.


I can thank the Poplars staff enough for everything they do xx

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Review from Kate L (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Poplars Nursery since September 2018 and I can not speak highly enough of the staff and the management. I didn't think my little boy would settle but he did and he is so happy, thanks to the amazing staff in the baby room. The ladies in there love their jobs and they love and
care for the children. My son adores his key worker and he has a great relationship with all the staff in his room. I feel like they know him really well and the handover each day is great. They have lots of time for every parent. The app means I can receive updates whilst I'm at work and see photographs of activities he's been doing, so I know he's getting the best care. The management can't do enough to help and know the children and parents very well. I've already recommended this nursery to a friend and she, in turn, has recommended it to her friend. I'm over the moon with Poplars and you really do deserve the Ofsted OUTSTANDING rating. You're all doing an amazing job. Thank you.
Reply from Hayley Hinton at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you. What a lovely response. I'm glad you feel happy and secure in the knowledge that your little man is in good hands. The staff do work extremely hard to ensure that each child receives the…read more
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Review from Emily (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We could not be happier with Poplars. The staff are caring, professional and friendly. Our eldest loves the activities which are provided and it is spotlessly clean.
Communication is excellent and our children are developing well under their care. All of the key workers have built very good relationships
with our children and it makes going to work so much easier knowing how happy and settled our children are at Poplars. The Nursery Manager has gone above and beyond helping with a particular issue and I can’t praise everyone enough.
Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you for taking the time to express your thoughts. It's lovely to hear that you recognise the wonderful progress both your children are making. It is important to us that parents feel reassured…read more
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Review from Eleanor B (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery isn’t just childcare but partners in your child’s development.
They get to know each child and parents as individuals. We work together so we can build on learning at home and they can build on home experiences. Anything from we took him to the zoo and now he’s doing animal activities,
so he’s working on colours at nursery and we hear him identify red when we play at home.
It’s so friendly and welcoming. The use of outside is brilliant and my son loves that he can play out in any weather. Honestly cannot fault the staff, management and environment. As a working mum, it means so much that his key worker has such a bond with him and he does with her. At first, I found that hard but they even understand that. We always have a catch up when dropping off and picking up. This is on top of the app and parents meetings. They are like extended family. I can’t say enough good things to do them justice.
Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you for your lovely words. It is great to hear that you feel we are partners in your child's development. We do strive to ensure that we have open and honest communication channels and it is…read more
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Review from Michelle J (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault this nursery one bit. I feel confident when I leave my baby that she is in a clean, loving and educated environment where she is having fun whilst also developing her skills. The setting of Poplars Nursery is clean and modern but the staff demonstrate values of good old-fashioned childcare
practitioners in the fact that they promote good manners from the children and also mutual respect. Money isn't an issue when it comes to my children but I do find Poplars Nursery very good value.
Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you for your comments. It's lovely to receive such complimentary feedback. We do very much value manners and mutual respect at Poplars and it is often evident that these are embedded within the…read more
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Review from C T (Foster Parent of Child) published on 29 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a foster carer who has a child placed at Poplars Nursery. I have complete confidence in this nursery and can't praise it enough, they have supported me in all aspects with my CLA.


I would highly recommend Poplars Nursery and would not hesitate to place another child in the future. 100% professional.

Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you. I'm glad to hear you hold us in such high regard. The open communication channels we have with you are fantastic and it is a privilege to be a part of such formative years in a child's life…read more
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Review from Lindsey (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What can I say? Poplars Nursery is the best nursery around, it really is. My daughter left in July 2017 and she loved everything about it. Her teachers are really good, nice and great teachers.
Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you. It's nice to hear such high regard. It was a pleasure being a part of her learning and development and also your additional family members.
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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Poplars Nursery is not only Ofsted "Outstanding" but from a parent's view, it is also outstanding.


It has just finished building extensions to provide even more of a safe learning experience for children and the nursery stayed open throughout the renovations and did not affect in anyway my child's

nursery experience. It's a loving, warm, caring experience not just for the children who attend but also for the parents. Thank you Poplars.
Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you for such a high accolade. It is humbling to hear such lovely praise from someone who knows the industry so well. We respect that our parents are just as individual as their children and…read more
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Review from Claire T (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter attends this nursery two days a week and receives an outstanding level of childcare. The recent nursery expansion has meant that she has access to a variety of stimulating activities to support her development. We have excellent communication from her key worker, and the 'Home to Nursery'
links make us feel well informed of all aspects of her progression. An excellent setting that we highly recommend.
Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you for your lovely comments. Your regular input into the on line Learning Journey are truly valued. We are fortunate to have such supportive parents who appreciate how good communication…read more
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Review from Kirsty B (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my sons have attended Poplars. The staff are very friendly and professional. It is possible to gauge their progress and gain insight into the activities. They are involved in through extensive refurbishment recently which is very light, modern and very impressive. My eldest has just started
primary school and the transition/handover was seamless a full developmental/progress report provided.
Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you for taking the time to comment. It's great to hear that the transition to school went well. We miss his lovely character. We still have another year though to enjoy supporting and watching…read more
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Review from Hannah R (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been sending the children to Poplars Nursery since 2013. Both children have enjoyed their time there, the staff are so loving and helpful. They do French, dance, drama, football, sports. The outside play area is brilliant and the new layout *2017* of the inside is super, we looked at different
nurseries in the area but nothing is even close to this. Very happy.
Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you for you lovely comments. The children are thoroughly enjoying the refurbished and extended space. It's nice that you have been a part of the Poplars family for so long.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.966)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.966) out of 10 for Corner House Nursery Poplars is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 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 4.966 for Corner House Nursery Poplars is calculated as follows: ( (393 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 407 Ratings = 4.966
  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 Corner House Nursery Poplars is based on 34 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 68 number of registered child places is 13.6, which has been reached with 34 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)

Sam

Sam Wilson

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2017

Sam is passionate about providing the best quality care and education for the children in the nursery and is very proud of her 10-day nursery score!

Sandra

Sandra Clayton

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2019

Sandra supports Sam in the smooth running of the nursery.

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