Tiny Turners Day Nursery

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 28/10/2004 Inspector Name Ann Doubleday

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Full Day Care Setting Name Tiny Turners Day Nursery Setting Address The Grove Marton Middlesbrough Cleveland TS7 8AB

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REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS

Name The partnership of Mrs Helen Dey and Mrs Karen Clark

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Mrs Helen Dey and Mrs Karen Clark Address 27 Greens Valley Drive Stockton-on-Tees Cleveland TS18 5QH

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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

Tiny Turners (Marton) Private Day Nursery opened in August 2000. It operates from a listed building on a main arterial road leading into the centre of Middlesbrough. There are six nursery rooms and an outdoor play area. The nursery serves the local area. There are currently 93 children from 0 to 11 years on roll. The nursery is registered to care for 78 children. Children attend for a variety of sessions. The nursery supports children with special needs. There are currently no children on roll with English as an additional language. The nursery opens five days each week all year round. Sessions are from 07:30 to 18:00. Eighteen staff work with the children. Most of the staff have early years qualifications to NVQ level two or three. Five staff are currently working towards a recognised early years qualification. The nursery receives support from the Local Authority.

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How good is the Day Care?

Tiny Turners (Marton) provide good quality care for children. It offers a warm, caring, welcoming environment where children can feel happy and secure. Good organisation ensures that the nursery operates effectively and space is used well. Staff are clear of their roles and responsibilities and work well as a team. There is a good range of appropriate toys and equipment available and older children are involved in the selection of new resources. Detailed policies and information about the setting are in place and are kept in an organised manner, however some records lack the necessary detail. Staff on the whole ensure children are safe inside and outside the nursery, however there are some trailing wires in the pre-school room. The premises are secure and outdoor play is provided in a safe enclosed area. Regular risk assessments are undertaken. The good health of children is promoted and positive steps are taken to

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How good is the Day Care?

prevent the spread of infection. Children are encouraged to follow good hygiene practices. There are detailed child protection procedures to be followed. Staff are fully aware of these and have all received child protection training. Children are

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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 offered nutritious meals and snacks and children's individual dietary requirements are well catered for. A varied range of stimulating activities and play opportunities are provided which develop children's emotional, social and intellectual capabilities. Children have access to a good range of resources. Staffing arrangements, resources and environment are adapted to help all children take part in activities. Staff spend quality time interacting with children, fully supporting their play and helping them feel confident and secure. They meet children's individual needs well. Children's behaviour throughout the nursery is good and valued by all staff. Partnership with parents is good. Warm relationships are fostered. There are effective systems in place for the sharing of verbal and written information.

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What has improved since the last inspection?

At the last inspection, the provider agreed to obtain written consent from parents for seeking emergency medical advice, ensure daily cleaning routines are maintained and ensure records are kept on the premises of the vehicles used to transport children. Written consent is in place for emergency medical advice, ensuring appropriate arrangements can be made for children, the daily cleaning routines are clearly defined and maintained by staff, ensuring a cleaner environment for children and documentation relating to vehicles that are used are maintained.

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What is being done well?

• Good relationships are built between the staff and children and between the children themselves. Staff help all children develop confidence and self esteem by providing a warm, secure and stimulating environment. • There is a good range of toys and equipment available, suitable for the ages of children attending and staff plan and evaluate an appropriate range of activities. • The setting meets children's individual needs well. Staff plan activities which promote all areas of children's development. All children are included in activities. • Children's behaviour is managed well by the staff. Positive behaviour is reinforced and children respond well to consistent handling. All staff have had training in behaviour management. • Staff work well together as a team. They demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to ongoing training and personal development in order to improve their childcare knowledge and practices.

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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 • the register of children's attendance, to ensure it is completed with times of arrival each day • safety, to ensure there are no trailing wires in the nursery rooms • the procedure for obtaining parents consent to acknowledge medication given and for obtaining written consent to use antiseptic creams • the information given to parents about the complaints procedure.

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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 7 Obtain written permission from parents before administering any antiseptic creams or lotions to children and ensure parents sign the record of medication administered to acknowledge the entry. 2 Ensure registers showing times of children's attendance are completed daily. 6 Make sure that trailing wires are made safe or inaccessible. 12 Include the complaints procedure in the written information leaflet given to parents.

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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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