Sunrise Day Nursery

Inspection of Sunrise Day Nursery The Station House, Station Road, HARRIETSHAM, Kent ME17 1JA

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Staff are actively involved in children's learning. Children arrive eager and motivated for a day of exciting and stimulating activities. They are greeted warmly and enthusiastically by the extremely nurturing staff. Children have adapted well to changes which have been implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including confidently leaving their parents at the door. They have formed secure and loving relationships with the well-qualified and inspirational staff.

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The provision is outstanding

Children demonstrate excellent independence skills and confidence. They are focused and engaged in the activities they choose, and those led by staff. They build up their skills over time to become competent and capable learners. For instance, babies explore a wide range of textures and colour, while older children use what they know to design, plan and make their own masks. They demonstrate extremely proficient physical skills as they draw, use scissors and tie ribbons. There is a common thread of laughter and enjoyment as staff help children to narrate what they see, describe what they feel and smell, and encourage children to look, describe and share their thoughts and ideas.

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The provision is outstanding

Staff act as superb models for the children's excellent behaviour. Babies and young children turn to staff to support them when they face challenges. Staff skilfully give them the strategies they need to work together and to form successful friendships. For instance, as older children play with small-world castles and pretend dragons, they listen to and respect one another's views and ideas. Together, they create sophisticated scenarios and thought-provoking stories as they play.

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n Staff and children benefit from strong and successful leadership. The owner and manager are informed and knowledgeable. They seek the views of staff, children and parents to precisely evaluate their provision. Improvements and changes are embedded securely in practice to improve outcomes for all children. Staff attend regular meetings and receive support to continually improve their professional knowledge and skills. n All staff plan an extremely well-sequenced and broad curriculum. This is based on an accurate understanding of the needs of the children. Staff expertly and consistently extend children's learning, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. Staff skilfully nurture the skills children need to be ready for the next stage in their learning. For instance, babies learn to feed themselves at mealtimes, while older children serve their own food and drinks.

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n Children demonstrate excellent language skills. Staff model exceptional speaking skills and encourage children to listen carefully. They provide opportunities for

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31 January 2022 children to learn new words in exciting contexts. For example, babies listen and copy the sounds of animals, while toddlers and older children learn new words, such as 'noodles' and 'tradition', as they all learn about Chinese New Year. Children successfully move from using one- and two-word sentences to being able to hold more complex conversations in the pre-school room. n Children love books and storytelling. Staff use familiar stories to extend other areas of learning. For example, young children talk about bears, as they go on a bear hunt outside. Staff ask them to think about where bears live. One child suggests they need a torch as it is dark in a cave. Other children are busy serving tea to a pretend tiger. Children confidently use the language of books as they play. n Children demonstrate excellent skills in problem-solving and mathematics. They spontaneously use mathematical language in their play, such as when they use a

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measuring tape to work out a problem. They count, add and subtract numbers to solve problems, such as working out how many adults and children are in the room together. n Children's physical skills are supported extremely well. Children confidently ride, run, crawl and climb in the well-designed outdoor space. They challenge their abilities as they design and build, using large blocks, planks and tyres. Staff plan precise and targeted activities to help children gain skills. For example, babies develop their core muscles as they are supported to sit and reach for toys. n Children develop excellent hygiene routines. By the time they reach the pre- school room, they are confidently dressing themselves, blowing their noses, washing their hands and using the toilet. Staff think of extremely creative ways to help children learn about oral health, such as by playing games with real toothbrushes and toothpaste. They develop a strong sense of themselves and

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good self-esteem. n Parents cannot praise the nursery highly enough. One parent sums up their experience by explaining how the staff 'excel' in supporting children. This is echoed by others, who recognise staff's professionalism and knowledge. Staff go out of their way to ensure that communication with parents is consistent and precise. Parents know what their children are doing every day and know how they can specifically enhance children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Leaders ensure that all safeguarding policies and procedures are widely shared with staff and parents. There is an extremely robust process for recruitment and induction for staff. All staff know exactly what to do if they are concerned about the welfare or safety of children. Reports and records are shared in a timely manner with other professionals, as required. Staff are resolute and persistent when seeking the best outcomes for all children and families. Staff know about wider safeguarding issues, such as grooming and the 'Prevent' duty. They help children to stay safe in meaningful and age-appropriate ways. For example, children learn how to stay safe when they are using the internet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427210 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10108783 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 39 Name of registered person Sunrise Day Nursery (Langley) Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01622 859201 Date of previous inspection 29 April 2015

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Information about this early years setting

Sunrise Day Nursery registered in 2011. It is located in Harrietsham, near Maidstone, Kent, and is one of two privately owned nurseries. The nursery is open for 51 weeks of the year from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. It is closed for one week at Christmas and all bank holidays. The nursery provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The nursery employs 13 members of staff. Of these, 11 hold appropriate early years qualifications from level 2 to level 3. The manager holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the nursery received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the nursery. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about what they want children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke with staff, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.

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We carried out this inspection 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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