Maria Poppins Nursery and Preschool - Main Location

Maria Poppins received an overall rating of Expected Standard across all seven evaluation areas under the November 2025 Framework. The setting demonstrates solid practice with particular strengths in safeguarding, inclusion, and children's welfare and wellbeing. However, the inspection identified specific areas requiring attention: inconsistencies in staff teaching and organisation, particularly in the baby room during mealtimes and language extension interactions, and the need for more robust monitoring of staff practice. The nursery has a strong foundation with high expectations for all children, effective key-person systems, and good partnership working with parents and professionals. The inspector's next steps focus on enhancing baby room routines and improving staff understanding of language and learning support strategies.