Castle Stars Educational Day Nursery

Inspection of Castle Stars Educational Day Nursery 109 Manor Drive North, New Malden KT3 5PD

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. For example, she follows safer recruitment procedures and has effective systems in place to ensure staff's ongoing suitability to work with children. n The provider has recently appointed a qualified and experienced deputy manager to take charge in her absence. The provider and the deputy manager know how to report concerns about children to relevant agencies to protect their welfare. n The provider has a range of suitable resources and equipment to support children's learning and development. She knows how to positively manage children's behaviour and support children to manage their feelings. This contributes to forming positive attitudes towards learning. n The provider explains how she intends to plan a broad curriculum and use their observations and assessments of children to identify what they need to learn

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and develop next. She describes the focus on communication and language development, independence, and confidence to help children prepare for the next stage in learning and the move to school. n The provider understands the importance of effective information sharing with parents, to help support their children's learning at home and provide consistency in their development. n The provider understands the importance of seeking the views of parents, children, and staff to help evaluate and improve the quality of provision to benefit children. n The provider knows how to support children's good health. For example, including regular opportunities for their physical exercise in the fresh air. n The provider believes in the importance of providing a range of opportunities for children to learn about people and communities. This contributes to children's learning about diversity and respect for others.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475454 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10079476 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 25 Number of children on roll 1 Name of registered person Castle Stars Educational Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07754 455231 Date of previous inspection 8 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Castle Stars Educational Day Nursery registered in 2014. It is located in New Maldon, Surrey. The nursery operates from 8am to 6.30pm from Monday to Friday, 48 weeks a year. The nursery employs three members of staff. Of these, one holds early years professional status and one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider has 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 provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector had discussions with the provider about their understanding of how to support children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the provider and the deputy manager about their understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector looked at documentation relating to the suitability of staff, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks and first-aid certificates.

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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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Inspection activities

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