Play Days Nursery Limited

Inspection of Play Days Nursery Limited Eyres Monsell and Gilmorton Children's Centre, Hillsborough Road, Glen Parva, Leicester, Leicestershire LE2 9PT

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Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

As children arrive at this calm and inviting nursery, they receive a warm and positive welcome from the staff. Babies enjoy cuddles with familiar staff and reward other adults with a cheery smile. Older children are greeted by their friends and they eagerly join in play as they say 'Come and look at this' and lead them to activities. As a result, their emotional well-being is supported, and children feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Children have regular opportunities to exercise and be active. They climb and manoeuvre using a range of movable climbing and construction materials in the garden. Children experience the different types of weather in the outdoor environment. They excitedly shout, 'The wind is so strong, it's going to blow the house down'. They hold out their arms to test if the wind is going to blow them over. Children show a can-do attitude. They confidently problem solve and carefully unscrew lids off jars to fill them up with flour. Children's behaviour is exemplary as they play harmoniously together and understand the need to share and take turns. Children are highly caring and respectful. They offer to help their friends pick up stones and respond 'Thank you for being a kind friend.' They know that when they feel sad they can 'breathe deeply', 'eat well' and 'share a smile' to help each other. Children are highly motivated and engaged during their time at the nursery.

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need to do better?

n An effective key-person system is in place. Staff identify what they want children to learn, based on their observations of children's achievements and good knowledge of each child. They plan based on children's interests and their experiences from home. This helps them to provide personalised settling-in procedures to ensure that all children settle quickly and are ready to learn. n All staff receive support to continually develop their professional skills and knowledge. They benefit from a range of training opportunities and receive regular supervisions. Staff comment that they are well supported by the management team and that their well-being is highly considered. Staff morale is high and most of the staff have worked at the nursery for many years. n Staff encourage children to have a love of books throughout the nursery. They plan the vocabulary they would like children to learn and develop from a range

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of books, rhymes and songs. However, staff do not always consider how they can encourage children to use the new vocabulary in different contexts. n Following the COVID-19 pandemic, staff have reflected on what gaps children have in their learning. Staff support children expertly well to develop their social skills through small group activities. They have weekly sessions with an outside provider to further develop the children's resilience and self-regulation through song, rhyme and activities that promote team working. As a result, children are

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17 February 2022 sociable, kind, considerate and persevere when things are hard. n The manager and staff maintain effective partnerships with parents. Parents report about the quality of education and care that the nursery provides, particularly in relation to settling children, supporting those with additional needs and the progress their children make. They comment that they felt fully supported during the COVID-19 pandemic and benefitted from frequent contact and activity ideas they received. They are happy with the information they receive about their children's care and progress in learning. n Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They access specific training to continually develop their professional skills and improve their practice. The leadership team liaise closely with other professionals, such as specialist teachers. They share ideas and strategies to

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help children make progress. n Children practise their independence skills frequently and grow in confidence. For example, staff actively encourage them to put on their own coats and shoes and go to the toilet themselves. They serve their own meals and help themselves to more if they finish. This promotes children's self-esteem and perseverance.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff are knowledgeable about child protection matters, such as domestic violence and radicalisation. They know how to identify, report and record concerns about children's welfare. The provider and the manager follow safe recruitment procedures. They check on staff's ongoing suitability to ensure that only those adults deemed to be suitable work with children. The manager is fully supportive of staff's well-being and operates an open-door policy. Staff report that they happily approach the manager with their concerns and understand that they will be listened to. Risk assessments in the nursery are effective. The premises are secure and well maintained, which contributes to keeping children safe.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to use newly acquired vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346270 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10138546 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 50 Number of children on roll 79 Name of registered person Play Days Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01162 252213 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

Play Days Nursery Limited registered in 2006 and it operates within Eyres Monsell & Gilmorton children's centre in Leicester. The nursery employs 24 members of childcare staff. Of these, 16 staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 7.45am until 5.45pm. It closes on bank holidays and for one week between Christmas and New Year. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the leadership team and has taken that into account in their evaluation. n The inspector spoke with staff and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n A joint observation was completed by the provider and the inspector. n The inspector held a meeting with the leadership team. She reviewed a variety of documents, including first-aid certificates and policies. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and children during activities and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and took their views into account.

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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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