Noahs Ark Daycare Nursery

Noah's Ark Daycare Nursery Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY250583 Inspection date 28/06/2010 Inspector Lynne Stephanie Bowden

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Setting address 7 Alexandra Road, Illogan, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 4DY

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Telephone number 01209 842586 Email Type of setting Childcare on non-domestic premises to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as

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you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the setting

Noah's Ark Daycare Nursery opened in 2003. It is privately owned and operates from the ground floor of a large detached house near the centre of Illogan village, near Redruth, Cornwall. All children share access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area. The nursery is open each weekday from 8am to 5.30pm for 51 weeks of the year. All children share access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area.

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Description of the setting

The setting is registered on the Early Years Register for a maximum of 16 children in the early years age range, 10 of whom may be under two years old. There are currently 37 children, aged from birth to five years, on roll. Some children also attend other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children come from a wide area.

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Description of the setting

The nursery employs four members of childcare staff. All members of staff hold appropriate early years qualifications to NVQ level 3, one of whom is also a qualified early years teacher. The setting receives support from the local authority, and Pre-school Learning Alliance.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are confident and secure at this welcoming setting. Staff plan and provide a range of activities which interest children and promote their learning and development. The staff have identified some of the setting's strengths and weaknesses. Staff work effectively with other agencies to meet individual children’s needs. Parents are well informed about the provision and their children’s achievements. The staff work effectively with some other providers to support transition.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 reduce the risk of cross infection  provide opportunities for children to use and consolidate their skills and knowledge in meaningful ways.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded by the effective recruitment and vetting procedures which ensure that children are cared for by suitable and qualified staff. The comprehensive safeguarding children policy and procedures are understood by staff. This enables them to act appropriately to safeguard children. Staff check on sleeping babies at frequent intervals. Regular risk assessments are carried out to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 keep the environment safe.

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the early years provision

Staff ensure that children develop good hygiene habits by ensuring that they all wash their hands at appropriate times, but use of a communal towel increases the risk of cross infection. The staff have taken effective steps to address weaknesses identified previously, leading to increased privacy in the children’s toilet area and information about learning programmes being available to parents. Feedback from parents has also been acted on, leading to improvements in the outdoor play area. Observation and assessment records clearly show each child’s progress and staff provide activities to suit children’s abilities and provide appropriate challenge. Children become aware of and learn to respect and value diversity because they routinely use and access a range of resources that present positive images of different cultures and disabilities. Staff serve healthy snacks and meals, which children enjoy.

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the early years provision

Staff are welcoming and share information with parents, both informally each day and at regular progress meetings. The setting works effectively with other agencies such as the speech therapy service to meet children’s individual needs. Staff are introducing children to sign language, but its use is not yet embedded in the routine of the setting. The staff work well with some local schools to support children’s transitions to these settings.

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and outcomes for children

Children are secure and confident at this setting. Babies quickly settle to sleep and older children talk articulately and confidently about their experiences and the routine at the setting. Children make good progress in all areas of learning; they are engaged and interested in the range of activities and resources available to them. Daily access to the outdoor play area enables children to enjoy the fresh air and develop their confidence and physical strength as they enjoy steering wheeled toys around and use the climbing frame and slides. Children begin to solve problems as they build dens with a wide range of materials. They thoroughly enjoy painting with water and use watering cans to water the plants. However, because the staff pour drinks out for them at mealtimes, children are not given opportunities to develop their independence and practise their pouring skills then. Babies enjoy exploring a variety of objects outdoors, such as fir cones and netting,

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and outcomes for children

Children develop their imaginations outdoors as they re-enact familiar storylines. Indoors they enjoy role play and converse and cooperate well together as they create and serve each other imaginary ice creams created in the sand tray. Staff skilfully encourage children to extend their discussions from descriptions of their favourite ice creams, to discussions about their experiences at the beach. This in turn leads to a discussion about safe behaviour at the beach, such as when children come across jellyfish. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as they wear sunhats and wait to have sun cream applied before going to play outdoors. Older children recognise their own names for self-registration and learn that print has meaning. They enjoy looking at and exploring books and listen attentively as This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 adults read stories to them. Considerate behaviour is encouraged by the staff

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and outcomes for children

naturally and appropriately praising the children, who show concern for each other and given their ages share toys and resources well. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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