Peek A Boo Childcare

Inspection of Peek A Boo Childcare Ground Floor, Waterside Health Centre, Infirmary Street, BLACKBURN BB2 3SF

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Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They are considerate, have impressive listening skills and show respect to staff and their peers. They are constantly engaged. Happy sounds like laughter fill the air. Babies learn new skills which help them to build independence. For example, they begin to feed themselves and help with personal care routines. Toddlers sing out loud and follow basic rules while listening to exciting stories during circle time. Pre-school children are immersed in imaginative play. They set up their own tea parties, pretend to lead a classroom and even role play a day at the beach. Staff support this play well, getting involved and assuming characters, much to children's delight.

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The provision is good

All children experience a unique, individually beneficial approach from staff. Children's individual interests and different learning styles are accommodated successfully. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities thrive. Staff care for all children with passion and genuine care. They have high expectations, which children begin to meet. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents now pick up and drop off their children at the main entrance. This has had a positive impact as children learn to be more independent and happily skip in to see their friends.

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need to do better?

n Substantial improvements have been made since the previous inspection. The management team are committed to providing a high standard of care and education, and they succeed. The manager is a driving force for change. She has an ambitious vision for the nursery that is shared by the owner and the staff team. The manager is proactive and has the full support of her staff team. Together, they have worked hard to create an exciting curriculum which encourages children to learn and discover in an engaging environment. The manager uses additional funding with integrity to help support individual children to achieve and grow. n Children are very excited to use the new reading library. They chose books to take home at the end of the day to share with their parents and guardians. Children of all ages begin to build a love of reading, which supports their communication and language development. However, some staff ask children

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lots of questions and do not leave time for children to think and respond. This does not support their critical thinking skills. n Children who speak English as an additional language are mostly well supported. Staff ask parents to translate popular stories and nursery rhymes into children's home languages. This means children see familiar text and hear familiar words alongside learning English. This helps children to feel confident and learn more effectively. However, some staff use incorrect terminology like 'handies' and

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need to do better?

20 June 2022 'dindins' when talking to children. This is confusing, especially for children learning new vocabulary in a new language. n Staff use the curriculum highly effectively to engage children. Children are eager, curious learners. The environment is well organised and calm as children are so engrossed in activities and free play. Staff consistently deliver high-quality teaching and, as a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Babies are mesmerised by the different textures available to explore. Toddlers confidently climb play equipment and point out things they can see outside. Pre-school children solve simple mathematics problems and build sandcastles. All children learn and have fun. n Parents value the nursery. They commend the manager for her ability to implement swift improvements. Parents feel supported and happy to engage

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need to do better?

with the nursery in all aspects of family life. There is a high level of trust between the manager, staff team and parents. Parents appreciate this as they feel able to provide beneficial levels of consistency between nursery and home, which supports children's good behaviour and progress. n The manager monitors and supports the staff team well. Staff value the variety of training opportunities they receive as they feel this helps them to deliver high- quality education and care. They report that they feel appreciated and happy in their roles.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff have a sound understanding of their roles and responsibilities. They recognise the signs and symptoms which may indicate a child is being abused or neglected. They know the procedures they must follow should they have concerns about a person working with children. The manager is aware of the safeguarding needs of the local area and uses this information to create a culture of vigilance. The premise is secure. No person can gain entry without permission from the manager or a member of staff. Risk assessments are completed effectively. The majority of staff are trained in paediatric first aid. All of this helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n encourage staff to give children sufficient time to listen, think and respond when asking questions in order to support their critical thinking skills n support staff to consistently use the correct terminology when speaking to children in order to benefit their growing vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2589190 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10230910 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 102 Number of children on roll 102 Name of registered person Peek A Boo Day Care Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01254 427640 Date of previous inspection 15 February 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Peek A Boo Childcare registered in 2020. The nursery employs 10 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. Two are unqualified. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation and evaluated the practice seen together. n The quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, was observed and assessed by the inspector to consider the impact that this was having on children's learning n During a learning walk, the manager explained the curriculum provided and the impact this is having on children's development. n Parents and children shared their views and feedback with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

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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