Star Child Montessori Day Nursery

Star Child Montessori Day Nursery Wiltshire Road Hall, Wiltshire Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon CR7 7QN

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Inspection date 15 November 2018 Previous inspection date 24 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The management team is ambitious and fully committed to ensuring there is continual improvement in practice at the setting. For example, a newly introduced electronic system to record and track children's progress is supporting the team to identify quickly and address gaps in learning effectively. n The well-organised learning environment supports children of all ages to make choices confidently about where they would like to play. n Staff have strong bonds with children. They know how to support their learning and successfully follow their interests. Toddlers are extremely motivated to explore the newly developed animal hospital role-play area. They play imaginatively and learn new words, such as 'thermometer' and 'temperature'. n Babies are happy and settled. They form strong emotional attachments with their key person and seek support from adults in their self-chosen activities. For instance, they

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The provision is good

use all of their senses to explore jelly and learn new vocabulary, such as 'big' and 'small' as they play with different sized equipment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The recently implemented routines at lunchtime are not fully embedded to support all children to develop their independence and social skills to the highest levels. n Opportunities for staff to share ideas and develop their practice are not sharply focused on improving the overall quality of teaching even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n embed newly developed routines at lunchtime to develop children's independence and social skills to the highest levels n extend opportunities for staff to share ideas and improve the overall quality of practice to the highest levels.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the nursery manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager (provider) and deputy manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Staff have a thorough understanding of the policies and procedures that are in place to protect children's welfare. The management team has developed an effective programme for the professional development for all staff. There is a strong commitment from managers to provide regular high-quality training and focused supervision sessions. Staff are supported well to complete further qualifications. All staff have established close working relationships with parents and value feedback from parents to support them to evaluate the service and identify areas for ongoing improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff know children well. They make regular observations of children's learning and ensure that planned activities incorporate children's interests. For instance, babies are delighted to play musical instruments as they join in with singing their favourite nursery rhymes. Staff place a high importance on promoting children's communication skills. They work at children's level, promote good eye contact and extend children's learning through questioning and modelling of skills. Staff work closely with parents. They use children's home languages to support their understanding of the day and to help them to settle into the routines at the setting. Children have excellent opportunities to learn about their local community and diversity within the nursery. For instance, children learn about different festivals throughout the year and talk about their experiences at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Behaviour is good. Staff are calm and positive role models. Children respond well to praise. They learn to play alongside one another without problems and are supported to share and take turns. Babies show care and concern for one another when they are upset. Children's physical skills are well developed, and parents comment that they are delighted with the introduction of a weekly dance class. Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles and hygiene routines. For example, they squeeze oranges to make juice at breakfast time and grow vegetables in the garden area. Children take responsibility for looking after their toys. They tidy up well before lunchtime and understand the need to use resources, such as large construction toys, safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children become effective communicators and explore their environment with confidence. Children learn a range of skills that prepares them well for their move to school. Older children successfully learn to write their name, count accurately and solve problems as they play. For instance, they make different sized ramps and investigate which car travels fastest. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385314 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10062375 Type of provision Full day care

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childcare on non-domestic premises Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 108 Number of children on roll 85 Name of registered person Star Child Nursery Ltd

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Date of previous inspection 24 May 2016 Telephone number 02086896532

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Star Child Montessori Day Nursery registered in 2004 and is located in Thornton Heath, Croydon. The nursery employs 17 members of childcare staff. Of these, 16 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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