Bright Horizons New Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 21/07/2003 Inspector Name Pauline Nazarkardeh

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Full Day Care Setting Name Teddies Nurseries Setting Address 60 Beaconsfield Road London N11 3AE

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Teddies Nurseries Address 4 Whitton Road Twickenham TW1 1BJ

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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

Teddies Nursery in New Southgate is one of thirty four nurseries managed by Teddies Nurseries which is a subsidiary company of BUPA. The nursery opened in 2003. It is situated in a single storey newly refurbished building close to schools, transport and parks. There is access to an outdoor play area. The nursery is registered to provide full day care for 50 children up to 5 years of age. Children can attend on a full or part time basis. It is open between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday all year except for Bank holidays. There are seven staff who work with the children all of whom hold an early years qualification. The setting is in receipt of funding for three and four year olds. They receive support from an education advisor from the Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership.

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How good is the Day Care?

The quality of the care of the children and the organisation of the day care is satisfactory. The nursery has been operating for six months and staff are beginning to work as a team. The premises are warm and welcoming and provide space for children to play. There are sufficient toys and equipment, however resources for the toddlers and older children need extending. The provider has an understanding of how to provide a safe environment for children. There are systems in place to ensure the safe arrival and departure of the children. The supervision of sleeping children needs attention. The range and quality of activities offered is satisfactory. The staff show a good knowledge of individual children's interests and stages of development. They need to ensure that all activities are fully resourced. Children's beaviour is good and their independence and respect for each other is encouraged. Parents are provided with written information about the nursery in the form of

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How good is the Day Care?

policies and procedures. Staff spend time exchanging information with parents about their children each day. They aim to provide care that is in accordance with parents wishes. Documentation is well organised with established systems in place to record and hold written records. The information needed from parents to provide care, which

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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 meets each child's individual needs, is in place.

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What is being done well?

• Good use is made of staff, space and resources. Standard 2 • The physical environment is well laid out, clean and welcoming, with specific areas defined for different activities. Standard 4 • The manager is aware of the importance of ensuring the nursery environment is safe and risk assessments are in place. Standard 6 • Children are free to play with the toys of their choice and staff are aware of need to treat all children as individuals. Standard 9 • The encouragement of good behaviour and management of behaviour in general. Standard 11 • Records, policies and procedures are readily accessible. Standard 14

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What needs to be improved?

• cover arrangements for staff breaks; Standard 1 • evidence of vetting for all new members of staff; Standard 2 • the range of equipment and activities; Standard 3 • planning of activities especially for older children and toddlers; Standard 3 • the range of equipment provided for play and learning; Standard 5 • organisation and provision of food at lunch time; Standard 8 • the complaints procedure to include information for parents about how to contact OFSTED. Standard 12

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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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CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION

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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by the time of the next inspection

Std Recommendation 1 Provide suitable cover arrangments for staff breaks 2 Provide evidence of vetting for all staff. 3 plan a range of activities and play opportunities for children’s overall development. 5 provide a suitable range of toys and activities, in order to meet the developmental needs of the older children and the toddlers. 6 devise and implement a system to monitor children while sleeping 8 devise an action plan identifying how the present arrangments for lunch time can be improved. 12 make available to parents a written statement that provides details of how to contact OFSTED if they have a complaint

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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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