Little VIP's Daycare

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 10/06/2003 Inspector Name Elizabeth Marguerite Murray

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Full Day Care Setting Name Little VIP's Daycare Setting Address Pheasant Bush Cottage Hackthorpe Penrith Cumbria CA10 2HX

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Little VIP's Daycare Address Pheasant Bush Cottage Hackthorpe Penrith Cumbria CA10 2XH

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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

Little VIP's Day Care opened in 2002. It operates from purpose built premises, which include four playrooms, a sleep room and two outside play areas.The day care is located in the village of Hackthorpe, and serves a wide rural community. It is registered for 24 children aged from birth to under five years, of whom no more than six are under two years, and no more than 18 are two to under five years.There are currently 50 children on the roll, aged from eight months to four years.This includes three funded four year olds. Children attend for a variety of sessions. No children currently have special needs or speak English as an additional language. The Nursery is open five days a week, all year round, except bank holidays. Sessions are from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Seven part time/ full tme staff work with the children. Six have early years qualifications. One member of staff is currently on a training programme.The setting

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Information about the setting

receives support from a teacher from the Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership.

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How good is the Day Care?

Little VIP's Day Care provides good quality care for children.The setting has a high ratio of qualified and experienced staff and this combined with the effective key worker system, means that children receive good care and support. Record keeping is generally of a high standard, although the daily arrival and departure times for staff are not recorded, and children's departure times are sometimes not noted to confirm they are no longer on the premises.The purpose built, well equipped and spacious premises provide an interesting, child friendly environment, with a very good security system for monitoring access to the building. Staff generally give high priority to ensuring children are safe in all areas of the nursery,but the height of a small section of fencing in the paved outdoor play area could be insufficent to restrain a more active child. Good standards of hygiene are maintained within the setting and nearly all staff are first aid trained. Child protection

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How good is the Day Care?

procedures are satisfactory but the member of staff responsible for child protection has not had recent training in this area.

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How good is the Day Care?

Children of all ages are involved in a wide range of interesting and enjoyable

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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 activities, using the varied play areas, both indoors and outdside. Different themes are introduced throughout the year, and planning and record keeping is of a high standard. Children are generally very well behaved and receive lots of praise and encouragement from staff. Staff have good relationships with parents They share information about the children so that parents are well informed about their children's daily activities and progress and children's individual needs are met in accordance with parent's wishes.

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What has improved since the last inspection?

The nursery was newly registered last year, and this is the first inspection since then.

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What is being done well?

• The day care is very well organised, with experienced and qualified staff who know the children's needs and are able to provide warm, consistent care, with individual attention particularly for the youngest children, prioritised. (Standard 2) • Well designed, bright and spacious premises create a warm, welcoming and safe environment where children feel happy and secure. Staff make good use of all the play areas, and the garden enables children to enjoy regular outdoor play. ( Standard 4 ) • There is a very varied selection of accessible play materials and resources for all age-groups which children enjoy using and which enables them to progress in all areas of develpoment. (Standard 5) • The day care provides a wide range of interesting activities for children of all ages.They learn quickly from their new experiences, have fun taking part and behave well. Detailed planning and record keeping helps to ensure activities

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What is being done well?

are appropriate for each child. ( Standard 3 ). • There are good arrangements in place for exchange of information with parents.This helps to ensure parents are well informed about what their children have been doing at nursery and the information parents provide before a child starts also helps staff to get to know the children well and meet their individual needs appropriately.( Standard 12)

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What needs to be improved?

• children's safety regarding accessibility to the flower bed in the paved outdoor play area (standard 4 ) • child protection training for the member of staff responsible for child protection, to ensure this is up-to-date (standard 13 ) • documentation, to ensure that children's departure times are noted as soon as they leave the premises each day and the arrival and departure times for

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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 staff are recorded on a daily basis (standard 14 )

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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 4 ensures that children cannot gain access to the flower bed in the paved outdoor play area 13 ensures that the member of staff with responsibility for child protection in the nursery has up- to- date child protection training 14 ensures that children's departure times are noted as soon as they leave the premises each day and that the arrival and departure times for staff are recorded on a daily basis

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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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