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 Szilvia B (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl just started here a month ago without any English. The staff are supportive, trusting, competent and caring so even though she has some tears in the morning, she is always happy by the end of her session. I was so apprehensive putting my daughter into a nursery but the ladies there filled
me with faith and updated me daily how she was getting on. I cannot recommend here enough. Thank you!
Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you. Your daughter is settling in beautifully and has embraced nursery life very well. I'm glad your apprehension has been relieved and we look forward in continuing to support and nurture her…read more
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Review from Paul B (Father of Child) published on 26 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very professional and great communication. Staff are very pleasant and a pleasure to deal with. I would recommend the nursery to anyone.
Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you for taking the time to send this and for your positive comments.
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Review from Timea M (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's always very hard for a parent to choose a nursery for their children and I have to say, my husband and I looked for lots of nurseries in the past but we didn't like any of them except the Poplars. As soon as we walked in, we felt very welcoming, all staff seemed very nice and professional and the
whole environment felt very child-friendly, safe, spacious, clean and hygienic. Since then, we feel like it's even better- both of our kids attending (our son attended - he is at school now) to the Poplars and we know now, we have made the best decision for choosing Poplars for our children. All staff are working very hard to support the children with their individual needs (physical, emotional and social needs) and encouraging them to make progress. We have a very good relationship with all the staff and they always share information with us. It's a brilliant nursery with a brilliant team and we are very lucky that our children could belong to Poplars because they are simply the Best!
Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you. I agree, choosing a nursery can be very daunting and worrying as you need to make sure it's right for you and your family's needs. Thank you for entrusting your lovely children with us. We…read more
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Review from Sarah N (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Poplars Nursery for 9months. He loves going to nursery and has made excellent progress. Staff are warm and welcoming and we love that we can view and participate in his learning journey via Tapestry.
He loves playing football with too. The new and updated facilities have made such
a difference to the environment.
Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you. We love having him and he has certainly has made excellent progress. We really do value your input into the Tapestry learning journal and it's great to hear that you enjoy this too.
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Review from Robert S (Father of Child) published on 20 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our second child is at the nursery now after our first. I can't compliment the nursery, as it's safe enough and a brilliant place. Highly recommend.
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Review from Emma F (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An outstanding nursery that my children have been attending for the last three years. The staff are exceptional and both my children love them so much. A hidden gem of a nursery in Leyland. Feedback is given on the children's day on every pick-up, and they regularly post updates on an internal system
called Tapestry, showing milestones achieved, pictures of the children mid activities and areas they have enjoyed. They celebrate the children's achievements in such a way you never feel like you have missed anything. The meals and snacks provided are always enjoyed and varied. The nursery has just undergone a major refurbishment to the highest standard and the new outdoor areas are a delight and utilised in all weather's thanks to non-slip decking and UV canopies. A very well managed nursery so I've never worried about leaving any of my children in their care. Highly recommend this nursery to everyone - it's just amazing!
Reply from Hayley Hinton, Manager at Corner House Nursery Poplars
Thank you so much for your lovely kind words. We have thoroughly enjoyed your children being a part of our nursery family.
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Review from Gemma (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has spent the last year at Poplars in the preschool class and has loved every minute. The staff are great with loads of experience. They have excellent classes, my daughter loves the dance and French classes in particular. Poplars is a lovely caring environment where staff take a genuine
interest in the children and their development. I would strongly recommend this nursery.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves Poplars. From when he first attended in December 2015 the staff have been fantastic. They took great care to ensure he settled in when he was unsure in the first few weeks and now he bursts through the door. I visit nurseries regularly through work and Poplars stood out from the
rest. It is extremely clean and my son loves the food! The outdoor area is great too and activities are varied.
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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 boys have attended this nursery for 15 months now and I am so glad I chose Poplars. The staff are all so welcoming and friendly and my boys love going, they have a special bond with their teachers and have learnt and developed so much since they first started.
Management is fantastic, keeping
me up to date with the boy's progress really makes me appreciate the time they put into my 2 children learning and developing. The boys love the activities they do (French & Dancing) and have both earned certificates which they are so proud of.
Poplars are like a little school, nicely structured and lots of fun times too, Tapestry is a new tool they have introduced and is a great way to see what my children have been doing each day and a way to share what they have been learning at home too. I wouldn't want my boys to be anywhere else.
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Review from Leanne B (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had 2 of our 3 sons attend Poplars Nursery. The care given is excellent. The nursery offers a safe and calm environment for all children to grow and develop. All the staff are so nurturing and give a very professional yet warm and friendly approach to each individual child. Their communication
is excellent. It really is a wonderful nursery with fab staff.
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Review from Stewart D (Father of Child) published on 28 December 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Of the 3 nursery's we visited we knew straight away that this was the right one for our daughter. We could see from the initial visit that the classes are very structured when at some of the other nurseries they seemed more like organised chaos. Since our daughter has attended for pre-school sessions
we have been really impressed at the level of teaching by all the nursery staff. She talks glowingly of all her 'teachers' and amazes us with the content of her daily learning (including french and dance which our little one thoroughly enjoys). The nursery caters for outdoor play in all seasons and promotes outdoor learning at any opportunity no matter the weather. We have access to the tapestry website which shows us pictures of her day, giving us a run down of her day's activities and the staff always have time for a quick chat at collection time to update us on her progress. Highly recommend.
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Review from Catherine (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had children at this nursery for the past 5 years and in that time we have been fortunate to have the same staff looking after our children and to me, that shows what an excellent caring and loving place Poplars is. Our children have loved going and we feel very confident in the staff at Poplars.
We know our children receive the love and care and attention they need to develop and get ready for school. I cannot recommend a better nursery. The food and menu are amazing and my children love lunchtime! We have visited a few and none come close to the personal care and attention bestowed by the staff, we really feel they are a part of our family as much as the children are a part of the family at Poplars!
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Review from Alison C (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Poplars for the last 2 years. During this time he has progressed in leaps and bounds! He has particularly enjoyed football with the players from PNE's Academy and also French lessons which he got a certificate, for being the best in class on that day. The nursery is like a little
school, every day prepares them for 'big school'. The teachers are all fantastic and have recently appointed a new manager who is doing a fabulous job!! Filling the previous manager's shoes was always going to be a task but she has risen to the challenge and has brought a positive future to Poplars.
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Review from David B (Father of Child) published on 8 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little 2 year old has been with Poplars for over 8 months and has developed so well, emotionally, socially and in terms of overall behaviour. We returned to the area from another outstanding nursery in Morecambe, but nothing can compare to the exceptional levels of service, standards of care and
brilliance of the staff here. We will be looking to maintain our full time place with this outstanding nursery until our little girl is ready for school.
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Review from Kimberley C (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A** 100% OUTSTANDING!! My daughter has been attending Poplars Nursery Since January 2015. It was our best move I have made. Poplar's staff are so caring, approachable and most of all, their main priority is the children. I can not fault ANYTHING with the running of the nursery itself nor the staff.
My daughter loves going in the morning and hates coming home at night as she has so much fun with all her friends and teachers. They care to every need of my daughter, she has some dietary requirements at the time and the staff knew exactly what she can and can't have even without me saying so. The nursery, even looking through the door, is so warm and inviting and I would encourage anyone who is looking for a nursery in this area, to most definitely choose Poplars!! The extra curriculum activities are amazing and my daughter loves everything about this nursery day in and out. This nursery has been OUTSTANDING for at least 10 years! this has to count for something.
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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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