Bright Horizons Derby Day Nursery and Preschool

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 25/01/2005 Inspector Name Patricia Bowler

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Full Day Care, Creche Day Care Setting Name Asquith Nursery & Creche Derby Setting Address David Lloyd Leisure Riverside Way, Pride Parkway, Pride Park Derby Derbyshire DE24 8HX

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REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS

Name Asquith Court Nurseries Limited 3077271

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Asquith Court Nurseries Limited Address Orbital House Park View Road Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3EY

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THE INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality and standard of day care. When making judgements, inspectors have regard to how well the provider meets the National Standards for under Eights Day Care and Childminding. A list of these is attached. The report identifies strengths and areas for improvement. This inspection report must be made available to all parents.

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Information about the setting

Asquith Nursery and Crèche Derby is part of Asquith Nurseries Limited. It opened in 1999 and operates from purpose use facilities within the David Lloyd Leisure club in the city of Derby. A maximum of 74 children may attend at any one time within the nursery which is open each weekday from 07:30 to 18:00 for 51 weeks of the year. A maximum of seven children may attend the crèche at any one time. The crèche is open everyday from 09:00 to 17:00 during the week and from 10:00 to 16;00 on Saturday and 10:00 to 14:00 on Sunday. All children share access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area. There are opportunities for children to access the soft play and swimming facilities within the Leisure facility. There are currently 121 children from 3 months to under 5 years on roll in the nursery. Of these 28 children receive funding for nursery education. The nursery currently supports a number of children with special educational needs and who

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Information about the setting

speak English as an additional language. The crèche provides care for children whose parents are attending leisure activities within the facility. The nursery and crèche employs 27 staff of whom 25, including the manager hold appropriate early years qualifications. Two staff are working towards a qualification.

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How good is the Day Care?

Asquith Nursery and Crèche Derby provides good quality care for children. Staff have a good knowledge of the National Standards and supporting criteria, work well as a team and are fully involved in planning, evaluating and developing practice. The comfortable premises provide a warm and caring environment offering scope for a range of indoor and outdoor opportunities, including active play and relaxation. The operational plan works very well in practice. Procedures for deputising are effective and good use is made of staff, space and resources. Documentation is clearly presented, however, one policy does not contain sufficient detail. Good attention is given to ensure the premises are safe and secure. Effective policies and procedures work in practice to impact on the children's safety and welfare. High regard is given to children's health and safety. Staff recognise children as individuals meeting their differing needs well and implement child protection

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How good is the Day Care?

procedures which are robust and fully understood by all staff. Excellent play activities allow children to develop necessary and important skills.

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How good is the Day Care?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 These are well planned and presented to offer exciting and interesting opportunities to enhance the children's overall development. Behaviour is managed well and children are confident and well behaved and respond to consistent staff expectations. Positive relationships are fostered with parents to provide consistent care for children. There are effective recording systems to ensure parental views are acknowledged and respected. Parents receive very good information about the setting with clearly written and informative information. Good quality records containing important information about children's progress are maintained. Staff are available to discuss issues on a daily basis.

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What is being done well?

• The premises, including the outside area, are safe and secure. Written information and wall displays provide a warm welcoming atmosphere where an environment to nurture and care for children is maintained. • Children's progress is enhanced with a wide variety of age appropriate play opportunities. Older and more able children are encouraged to select and access activities independently with good support from staff to promote their confidence and self esteem. • Effective systems and routines ensure all areas accessed by the children are clean and well maintained. Staff promote children's health, safety and welfare with clear understanding of comprehensive policies and procedures. The ongoing risk assessment ensures a safe environment is maintained and that potential risks are minimised. • Effective records are maintained to ensure the children's individual needs are discussed and recorded. Well written documentation, resources and staff

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What is being done well?

awareness ensures that all children are included and have equal opportunities to enhance their learning and play. A positive attitude is shown to children with special needs and appropriate care is provided for them. • Staff establish positive relationships with parents and information relating to the setting is easily accessible. There is an effective system in place for the regular exchange of information to keep parents fully informed of their child's progress.

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What needs to be improved?

• documentation, to ensure reference to the Disability Discrimination Act is included in the Special Needs policy.

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What needs to be improved?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION

All registered persons must comply with all conditions of registration included on his/her certificate of registration. As a result of this inspection conditions of registration have been imposed / varied / removed and a new certificate of registration will be issued.

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by the time of the next inspection

Std Recommendation 10 Ensure the written statement about special needs is consistent with current legislation.

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by the time of the next inspection

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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STANDARD 1 - SUITABLE PERSON

Adults providing day care, looking after children or having unsupervised access to them are suitable to do so.

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STANDARD 2 - ORGANISATION

The registered person meets required adult: child ratios, ensures that training and qualifications requirements are met and organises space and resources to meet the children's needs effectively.

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STANDARD 3 - CARE, LEARNING AND PLAY

The registered person meets children's individual needs and promotes their welfare. They plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children's emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.

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STANDARD 4 - PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The premises are safe, secure and suitable for their purpose. They provide adequate space in an appropriate location, are welcoming to children and offer access to the necessary facilities for a range of activities which promote their development.

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STANDARD 5 - EQUIPMENT

Furniture, equipment and toys are provided which are appropriate for their purpose and help to create an accessible and stimulating environment. They are of suitable design and condition, well maintained and conform to safety standards.

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STANDARD 6 - SAFETY

The registered person takes positive steps to promote safety within the setting and on outings and ensures proper precautions are taken to prevent accidents.

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STANDARD 7 - HEALTH

The registered person promotes the good health of children and takes positive steps to prevent the spread of infection and appropriate measures when they are ill.

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STANDARD 8 - FOOD AND DRINK

Children are provided with regular drinks and food in adequate quantities for their needs. Food and drink is properly prepared, nutritious and complies with dietary and religious requirements.

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STANDARD 9 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The registered person and staff actively promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children.

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NEEDS AND DISABILITIES)

The registered person is aware that some children may have special needs and is

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NEEDS AND DISABILITIES)

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 proactive in ensuring that appropriate action can be taken when such a child is identified or admitted to the provision. Steps are taken to promote the welfare and development of the child within the setting in partnership with the parents and other relevant parties.

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STANDARD 11 - BEHAVIOUR

Adults caring for children in the provision are able to manage a wide range of children's behaviour in a way which promotes their welfare and development.

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STANDARD 12 - WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS AND CARERS

The registered person and staff work in partnership with parents and to meet the needs of the children, both individually and as a group. Information is shared.

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STANDARD 13 - CHILD PROTECTION

The registered person complies with local child protection procedures approved by the Area Child Protection Committee and ensures that all adults working and looking after children in the provision are able to put the procedures into practice.

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STANDARD 14 - DOCUMENTATION

Records, policies and procedures which are required for the efficient and safe management of the provision, or to promote the welfare, care and learning of children are maintained. Records about individual children are shared with the child's parent.

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STANDARD 14 - DOCUMENTATION

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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