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Shifford Crescent, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 7UA
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First opened in summer 2018, Poppies Maidenhead is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery (June 2022), providing high-quality, reliable care and early education for children aged from 3 months to 5 years.

The nursery offers a warm, homely, and welcoming environment, giving children a wide range of opportunities to learn and develop through play.

Inside, the setting features bright and airy rooms filled with engaging resources, including a lending library to support early literacy....  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Maryam Ali(Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday07:30-18:00
  • Thursday07:30-18:00
  • Friday07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

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.

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9.4

Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.369) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead has 77 reviews.

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Review from Sunny K (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy with the progress my daughter is showing. Staff at nursery is amazing.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Care Manager at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that you're so happy with the progress your daughter is making. It's especially wonderful to know that our team has made such a positive impression.

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Review from Adeyemi A (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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We appreciate the effort the staff put towards looking after the children. The new management team have put in a better safeguarding system which provides peace of mind as a parent. We particularly like that there is a great outdoor area for the children to play which is great during the summer months.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Care Manager at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the care and dedication our team shows every day. It's especially reassuring to know that the improvements made by our new management team, including our strengthened safeguarding procedures, have given you...  

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Review from Jay G (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Brilliant nursery! The staff are great and are so attentive. Absolutely recommend!

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Care Manager at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you so much for your fantastic review and recommendation! We're delighted to hear that you've had such a positive experience with our nursery. Our team works hard to provide a caring, attentive environment for every child, so it's wonderful to know that this has made such a positive impression.

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Review from C S (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very nice staff and comunicative. Food colaboration with management and all staff. Looking after our kids with interest and good care. Very good experience overall!

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Care Manager at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you've had such a positive experience with us. It's lovely to know that you appreciate our caring, communicative team and the strong collaboration between our staff and management. Providing a safe, nurturing environment where every child is cared for with genuine interest is at the heart of what we do.

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Review from J B (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Nursery has been an eccelerator of our daughter's development. She loves coming here and the teachers feel like extended family. We will be sending our next daughter here too.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Care Manager at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you are happy with the progress your daughter is making. It's especially lovely to know that our team has made such a positive impression.

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Review from A G (Father of Child) published on 1 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter loves coming to nursery, she is clearly very happy here. The staff are amazing, very friendly and always happy to chat to us about her progress.

When she started as a 12month old the staff were very caring and reassuring.

Reply from Angie Russell, Customer Care Partner at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you so much for your lovely review. Were delighted to hear that your daughter loves coming to nursery and is so happy with us.

Its wonderful to know that our team made you feel reassured when she joined us at 12 months old and that you continue to find them friendly, caring, and...  

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Review from Adriana M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter Diana started attending this nursery just after she turned two, and now she's almost four. Choosing a nursery was a big decision for me as a mum, but looking back now, I know I couldn't have chosen better.
She truly loves going there. Every morning she walks in happily, and every afternoon she comes out smiling - which tells me everything I need to know. Knowing she feels safe, cared for, and happy there means the world to me.
All the teachers are incredibly kind, patient, and caring. You can genuinely see how much they love working with children. I also want to say how wonderful the management team is. Nina (Manager) is such a warm, supportive person and always helpful in any situation. Donna is equally lovely - both of them are amazing and always there when you need them.
Before choosing this nursery, I visited several others in the area, but this one just felt right. Now I know it truly was the best choice for my daughter.

Diana's mom

Reply from Angie Russell, Customer Care Partner at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. It truly means the world to us to hear about Diana's journey over the past two years. Watching her grow from a little two-year-old into the confident, happy girl she is today has been such a privilege for our team.

We're so pleased to hear how much she...  

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Review from Maria Federica C (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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We couldn't be happier with our experience at Poppies. Our two children settled in beautifully - far beyond what we expected - and that's entirely thanks to the incredible team. Every single member of staff is exceptional: warm, enthusiastic, and truly passionate about what they do.

Coming from a London nursery, we thought we had high standards, but Poppies has completely exceeded them. The level of care, attention, and love our children are receiving is simply on another level. We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a nurturing and inspiring place. A huge thank you to the entire team for doing such an excellent job - you've made this transition feel seamless and joyful for our whole family!

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful and generous review. Were absolutely delighted to hear how well your children have settled in and that you feel so supported by the team. Its wonderful to know that the care, passion, and enthusiasm of our staff have made such a positive impact on your familys transition.

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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Wonderful nursery, very happy with the love and care the nursery is giving my child.
I really feel the nursery has taken the time to know my child.
Always a very friendly face by management at the door.

It's a happy place with lots of kindness and structure. What more could you want for your child?

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It truly means a lot to us to hear that you feel your child is loved and cared for at nursery. Our team is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive, and structured environment where every child feels valued.

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Review from David F (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Can not fault poppies day nursery.
The staff are brilliant with the children and are really friendly and very approachable if we have any questions.
We get daily updates regarding eating, nap times, nappies and get nice photos of our daughter having fun. All this is done through a very easy to use app.

My daughter loves going to nursery and it has 100% helped with her confidence.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear that you've had such a positive experience with Poppies Day Nursery. Our team is dedicated to providing a caring and supportive environment, so its lovely to know that your daughter enjoys her time with us and that you've found our...  

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Review from Orla B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has attended Poppies for nearly 6 months now in the under 2's room and we couldn't be happier with the nursery as a whole. Her excitement at drop off speaks for itself and not once has there been any tears (making it a lot easier for us to leave her!)
We're first time parents both in full time employment and it makes such a difference knowing she's well looked after, safe and happy there.
The communication has always been great both on emails and when the nursery need to call for any reason throughout the day, we always feel very kept in the loop.
The daily updates on the app are very much appreciated to know nap durations, play descriptions and what she ate.
All the staff are really friendly and caring and I feel they know and look after our daughter well and we couldn't ask for more.

Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Jennifer OShea, Customer Experience Team Leader at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! It's truly heartwarming to hear how happy and settled your daughter is at Poppies. We understand how important it is for first-time parents to have that peace of mind, and we're so glad that our communication and daily updates help you feel connected to her day.

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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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We are very happy with the care our daughter receives at Poppies. She has an allergy; this has always been taken incredibly seriously, and she really enjoys their carefully prepared, nutritious meals. The outdoor space is lovely, and her key workers are kind and caring. The additional family engagement events, like Fathers' Day play or a Carnival day on a Saturday, have also been thoughtful touches.

Reply from Sonny, Marketing at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear how happy you are with the care your daughter receives at Poppies. Managing allergies is something we take incredibly seriously, and it's wonderful to know she's thriving with our nutritious meals. Our outdoor space is a favourite...  

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Review from Victoria A (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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We are really happy with Poppies Day Nursery. Our daughter settled in immediately and loves going there. She’s bonded really well with the staff, who I feel genuinely care about her and her development. She enjoys all the activities to the max! Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to other parents.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that your little one loves coming to the nursery and enjoys the activities planned for them.

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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has attended Poppies in Maidenhead since October 2023 and she is thriving. Her development has come on in leaps and she loves her key workers.
It’s wonderful at the end of every day to see what she has been doing. She enjoys playing with all of her friends and eats all of her food. The meals prepared by the Chef are brilliant, a perfect combination of tasty and healthy.
It’s a joy to see how she responds going into nursery in the morning and how happy she is during the day and when we pick her up.

The staff at Poppies are amazing and we can't imagine her going to nursery anywhere else!

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter is thriving at Poppies in Maidenhead. It's wonderful to know that she's enjoying her time with her key workers, making friends, and relishing the delicious meals prepared by our Chef.

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Review from Oliver W (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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I will say firstly that my child does not have any hesitation in attending the nursery and has a good social time. He does enjoy it there with his friends.
Since January 2023, the nursery has had 4 managers. This has meant there has been a lack of consistency and a huge lack of communication. The latest manager is trying to improve things where possible but this is too little too late for us and have withdrawn our child.

The majority of the permanent staff are lovely, however, they are severely short-staffed. Rooms are always filled with cover staff meaning the children have a lack of consistency with their carers. We were asked to not bring our child in one day because of a lack of staff. There is a severe lack of feedback. Zero pictures or videos of activities our child has taken part in. No individual feedback. There has been one parent's evening in the last 12 months. We've had one observation since July 2023. We have spent thousands and feel ripped off. I wish I could write more.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you for your review which is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback, please do contact us at feedback@familyfirstnurseries.com so we can discuss concerns.

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Review from Harriet R (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our two sons have been going to Poppies for 9 months now since we moved to the area. We were very pleased with how well and quickly they settled into the setting, both in the baby room and the preschool room. The team are incredibly friendly, helpful, and on the ball. The staff, both in the rooms and the senior staff, really care for the kids and take time to do proper handovers so we can support them together. The nursery itself is purpose-built so has plenty of space, outdoor areas, and easy parking. The facilities are much better than the other nurseries we saw in the area. The children enjoy the food and the activities, and our older son comes home talking about letters or new ideas he's come across in the books or the activities in preschool. Thank you Poppies.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that your sons have had a great experience at Poppies over the past 9 months. It is wonderful to know that they settled in quickly and that you've found our team to be friendly, helpful, and caring.

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Review from Yordan V (Father of Child) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our little one has been going to Poppies Day Nursery for the past few months, and from day one, the team has been nothing but outstanding! Starting from the settling sessions through to the everyday care for him, the team has met and exceeded our expectations! Since he started, he has become much more confident and independent, thanks to the amazing carers supporting his development and learning!

Reply from Sidonega Subashan, Senior Marketing Executive at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you for this wonderful review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our nursery.

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Review from Megan G (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our son recently started at Poppies back in April after a move from London, and we have been so pleased with how well he has settled into the new setting.
We looked at a lot of nurseries in the local area, and Poppies really ticked all the boxes for us in many ways. The team are incredibly friendly and has been so understanding when we had many delays with our move to Maidenhead, which was a huge relief!
The nursery is purpose-built, clean and very conveniently located with great parking.
Our son is in the toddler room, and he honestly loves going to nursery and often talks of his favourite teachers. This is a very obvious sign that the staff are incredibly caring, loving and nurturing to the children. They also have a great garden which I found was something not all nurseries had as we feel outdoor play is crucial for children.

We would really recommend Poppies as it really is so important to feel your child is safe and happy, and we can 100% agree that we feel this at Poppies.

Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you for letting us know how pleased you are with our nursery. We are delighted to hear that your little one is having a good experience at the nursery.

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Review from D S (Father of Child) published on 4 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son has been at the nursery (under 2’s) for over 6 months and absolutely loves it. As a parent, I’m pleased with the genuine level of care the nursery professionals show. The nursery itself is clean and tidy and the learning and creative schedule is great. Fantastic app, engagement from everyone, and the quality of the handover means we don’t miss a thing.

Reply from Sidonega Subashan, Senior Marketing Executive at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you for this lovely review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our nursery and you are happy with the engagement you are receiving from the team.

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Review from Rebecca E (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I viewed a handful of nurseries before I found Poppies in Maidenhead. I loved it as soon as I saw the lovely, clean, open space.
The staff are so friendly and make you feel at home straight away. My little boy has been happy here since day one.

My child loves playing with all the wooden toys and the sand pit. I would highly recommend Poppies.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

Thank you for the review and lovely to see your son happy at our nursery, and exploring all the resources we provide.

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Donna BagleyJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2013

Hi, I’m Donna and have been part of the Poppies family since January 2013 and have supported the team in developing Poppies Old Windsor and now Poppies Maidenhead. I started off my career within Poppies as Deputy Manager before being promoted to Assistant Manager in August 2017.

Since August 2018, I have led the team at Poppies Maidenhead as Nursery Manager. I hold a Level 4 qualification in Early Years and have extensive experience educating and caring for young children, particularly babies. I have two grown up children of my own and also a young granddaughter.

Since October 2021, I have taken on the role of Deputy Manager at Poppies Maidenhead.

Frequently Asked Questions about Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead

What is the Age Range of Children that Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead accepts?

Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead Open?

Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead 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 Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead have capacity for?

Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is Poppies Day Nursery Maidenhead to the centre of Maidenhead?

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

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