A friend suggested Nanny Poppins for my daughter's mid-term break. From the first whatsapp message, Vanessa made me feel at ease with her clear and organized approach. She explained the activities and care my daughter would receive. I appreciated the transparency and enrolled my daughter. She had a blast and adores Vanessa, calling it the most fun place ever. We are going to sign her up for the summer program and highly recommend Nanny Poppins to other parents.

Nanny Poppins school has been such an amazing place for our 3 year old daughter. It is a nurturing, fun and creative school where her confidence has grown and has ignited a passion for learning new things. Our daughter has a strong mind and personality, so disagreements do occur, but Nanny Poppins has allowed her to have more one on one attention which has been fantastic for her development and helping her manage conflict situations. I can't recommend this special little school enough for any parent who wishes their child to have a loving and stimulating environment. The team care so much for the children, it is a joy for us to send our daughter to school knowing she is in good hands.

My daughter attended the Easter Holiday Club with Vanessa at Nanny Poppins Children, and she had a wonderful time! Each day featured new, creative activities, plenty of outdoor play, music, and laughter. At the end of each day, Vanessa shared photos showcasing everything the kids did, highlighting the warm and fun environment she has created. 

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It's clear that Vanessa has a true passion for her work, which reflects in how much the children enjoy their time at her school. I highly recommend Nanny Poppins! If my daughter were younger (she is 8.5 years old), it would be a no brainer to send her to this playschool.

Update for May 2025

Returned for 1/2 Term Holiday Club

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My son, 4 years old, had a wonderful time at Vanessa during the holidays. He enjoyed all of it. They did a lot of motor skills activities with water, sand, cooking and physical activities through group games. He also enjoyed reading time. I can only recommend Vanessa and her team for her approach with children!

Update for May 2025

Returned for 1/2 Term Holiday Club

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Kids were super happy with the experience. We'll definitely enroll them again for holidays.

Since we entrusted our daughter of just 18 months old at Nanny Poppins, we have witnessed a remarkable improvement in her behaviour across the board! Stepping into this warm learning environment, it consists of an outdoor and indoor playroom with a huge variety of toys, and different areas that mimic real-life situations for kids to master new skills. The unaccompanied format has allowed her independence to bloom and has enhanced her communication, as well as strengthening her confidence and ability to focus on small tasks. There is a strong emphasis on learning how to be autonomous, sharing and being considerate with other peers (no matter the age), and approaching problems with patience. Even at this young age, the values ingrained during these sessions have surely made a difference in the way she interacts with us at home. Following a more structured morning schedule accompanied by a weekly theme encourages her understanding of time, curiosity, and free play. Vanessa takes the time to update all parents with a weekly newsletter, along with warming updates and photos / videos which are testament to how joyful she is in this inclusive space! Extremely grateful that this exists in our Pui O neighbourhood, and that the kids here are so well loved.

Vanessa and the Nanny Poppins team came highly recommended to us by several friends and colleagues. We visited every other well-known pre-school in South Lantau, but found Vanessa to be far and beyond the most impressive and suitable offering. Vanessa has created a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment.

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Our son (17 months at the time) started in August 2024 at 3 hours x 3 days per week.

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This was our son's first experience with unaccompanied, structured sessions and Vanessa took care to make sure he felt settled and looked after during his adjustment over the first few weeks which also put us at ease.

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Vanessa clearly puts a lot of thought into the daily sessions, and has a seemingly endless list of stimulating and engaging activities to put on offer. Our son is always smiling in all the photos and videos, which Vanessa provides in bulk, and he always returns home very happy and content. Vanessa integrates solo play / learning with group activities incredibly seamlessly.

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His speech, hand-eye coordination, curiosity and general skills are improving weekly with the guidance of Vanessa and he is also learning the basics of gentle discipline along with endless fun which we highly appreciate.

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We strongly recommend Vanessa and her team and will be sending our infant daughter to her as well when she is of age!

We joined here in August and Hubert enjoyed interacting with Vanessa and her team. Hubert has developed a relationship with his new friends and he also learned some new words here. Vanessa always tells us about my son's every situation so we can rest assured here. In addition, Nanny Poppins is really a wonderful place if you are looking for a playschool.

Nanny Poppins Summer Camp was a hit with my kids! They raved about baking, dinosaur lessons and story time. The playschool balances outdoor fun with learning, allowing kids to explore their interests.

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Vanessa, the instructor, is a gem. She is not only adept at engaging with the children, but also excels in communication. We love how she shares insights about the kids' experiences post-class and even sends photos, which adds a personal touch to the entire experience.​​​​​​​​

We are thrilled to have Maclemore at Nanny Poppins. He started just before turning two and has been having the most wonderful time!

Maclemore loves going to school and gets up the stairs to the classroom with excitement! He is always very happy after class and in photos we can tell he is enjoying himself.

Vanessa is truly the most wonderful teacher we have ever met: dedicated, talented, stern, loving and simply fantastic at her job. The variety of activities indoor and outdoor is high and keeps the little ones engaged and learning. We also appreciate getting help with potty training at the moment!

We are so happy our boy is thriving, and Nanny Poppins is playing a big part of these wonderful early years for our family.

Update in May 2025

We are incredibly grateful for the amazing care and support our daughter has received at Nanny Poppins. Vanessa and her team are not only kind and nurturing but also truly dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming space for all children, where her guidance ensures new friendships abound. Their encouragement and genuine love have fostered a wonderful atmosphere for our daughter's growth. We couldn't ask for a better place!

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April 2024

Nanny Poppins  came recommended to us and we were impressed after visiting Vanessa in Pui O. Vanessa and her team create a warm, welcoming environment indoors and out, filled with fun and engaging sensory toys. The session has a structured routine that provides comfort and predictability for the children, yet Vanessa’s small groups allow for flexibility to meet individual needs. We especially appreciate the incorporation of practical life skills, from potty training to baking. Vanessa also sends photos and updates every day, which we always look forward to. Our daughter is thriving and having a blast!

Update in March 2025 for English Language Development and Phonics classes

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Ryden has been taking up the phonics class at NPC for the past 6 months (he turned 3 in September 2024). I'm very pleased with the result thus far. It's very exciting to see my kid learn and be taught in a playful method. It was quite surprising when he started to recognise all the sounds and letters after few weeks of class, and most importantly, he enjoys doing it. Wherever he saw the letters, he takes initiative to pronounce it and I can see the confidence in him. Thanks, Vanessa, to develop the kid's motivation within himself and not by forcing him to do what he doesn't want to do. Matching sounds to letters and letters to sounds can be a tricky and daunting task when kids are learning English (not his first language). But I found it more easy with Jolly Phonics at NPC. Vanessa also helped Ryden to develop his fine motor skills and he has improved so much with his handgrip skills and hope this could continue to improve and I can't wait to see Ryden start to reading words by himself and build more confidence along the way.

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April 2024

If you’re looking for a place for your preschooler to learn, NPC is the place to be.

Vanessa is wonderful with kids and the theme she creates for the classes were exceptional! You can tell that she put a lot of efforts to it.

She also communicates with us and keep us posted on my son’s progress which is very important to us. My son enjoys going to NPC everyday, learnt so much and most of all laugh so much!

Amelie has been going to Nanny Poppins since February 2024. Amelie appears relaxed whilst being challenged; she goes in and out with a smile on her face and comes home with new skills, songs, and words. The indoor and outdoor space adds to the creative and nurturing environment that has been established by Vanessa and her team. We also love the variety of activities – it looks like nonstop fun and learning!

Our son (2 ½ years old) had a fantastic time with Vanessa and her team at Nanny Poppins over the summer break. He had the biggest smile on his face every day when we picked him up, and it was clear from the pictures and videos that he was very engaged and loving every minute. The daily messages and feedback on how he was doing was also a very nice touch, and just reinforced how hands on and caring Vanessa is.

I highly recommend Nanny Poppins playgroup for toddlers. My daughter (2 years 8 months old) loves it so much! Vanessa is very attentive, sends you photos and a report of your child’s day in the evening, and is very open to working with the parents if there are specific needs or requirements you or your child may have. It is a pity my little one is starting K1 soon and we won’t be able to continue once school starts, but if any parent is looking for an engaging, fun but also smaller, more intimate environment for their kiddos you should definitely contact Vanessa.

We enrolled our 3 year old son into Nanny Poppins over summer break, and within a day he was settled and absolutely loving the sessions. They do lots of fun and educational activities with the kids, both in and outdoors, and he brought home lots of his artwork creations.

We particularly loved the many lovely photos and videos we would get sent, along with regular updates on his progress and any interesting events or interactions. Would not hesitate to sign him up again.

I appreciate your efforts putting onto the Girl Child (5 years old) – she had an incredible time/experience at your playhouse. She enjoyed learning English and dare to speak more at least. Thanks! All the best wishes.