Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Kent

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children enjoy coming to this warm and inviting setting. They enter well and greet friends, excited to play with the varied resources on offer. Children benefit from a range of activities that appeal to their age and stage of development. For example, young children enjoy moving model farm animals through porridge oats. They explore the texture of the fine and grainy material, as they point out the patterns of the marks they have made. Children learn early creative and literacy skills as they play.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. They make friends easily and form close attachments to the staff. Staff find out about children's interests and their likes and dislikes. This means that they enjoy familiar activities on entry and quickly settle into the new environment.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they feel safe at nursery. They approach staff readily for reassurance and comfort, knowing their needs will be met and staff will respond accordingly. Children develop good self-care skills. They learn to pour their own milk and serve their own food. Children understand the need to keep themselves clean as they access tissues and paper towels independently. Staff prepare them well for changes and new routines. They praise children well and celebrate achievements within the nursery as well as those shared from home.

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need to do better?

n Staff have a good knowledge of all children's learning and development needs. They monitor the children daily and work closely as a team, to assess what children need to learn next. Staff focus on supporting any identified gaps in children's knowledge and experiences, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The manager and staff keep parents informed about their children's development. There is a key-person system in place. However, due to recent changes in staffing, not all parents know who their child's key person is. This does not provide a consistent approach in meeting children's individual needs. n Staff provide plenty of opportunities for children to successfully develop their communication and language skills. They introduce new vocabulary, such as 'flesh' and 'rind', when exploring the contents of a pumpkin. When staff speak to children, they get down to the children's level, speak clearly and use correct

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pronunciation. n Children enjoy outings to the local parks. They take part in learning walks to explore the environment in which they live. Staff encourage children to consider where their food comes from by buying produce from the market, but also share information about the plants and trees where it has grown. Children develop a

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need to do better?

27 October 2022 good knowledge and understanding of familiar processes and the natural world. n Staff show a clear and ambitious knowledge of what they want children to learn, such as building children's skills to become independent learners. At times, however, adult-directed activities can incorporate too many aspects of learning for children. The intent becomes unclear, and children do not have chance to properly embed the skills they are being taught. n Children learn about the world around them. The setting promotes opportunities for children to share what makes them unique. For example, a large world map displays where children's wider family members live. Staff learn key words in children's home languages to help them settle and feel secure. Children grow in self-esteem and confidence, as they celebrate the differences and similarities that make them who they are. n Children benefit from social mealtimes, where they learn good manners and

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independence. They enjoy a diverse menu, which meets their varying dietary needs and preferences. n Parents comment on the levels of progress their children have made since starting at the setting, particularly their confidence and independence. They speak highly of the range of experiences and learning opportunities available to their children. n The manager offers staff effective supervision and ensure that their workloads are manageable. When staff first start at the setting, managers ensure that they understand the policies and procedures. Staff are encouraged and supported to pursue their own professional development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff provide a safe and secure environment in which children can learn. All staff receive appropriate safeguarding training and know what to do if they suspect that a child is at risk of harm. They know the relevant person to report concerns to and how to escalate this outside of the organisation. Staff teach children how to keep themselves safe. For example, staff remind children how to move around the nursery safely, how to use outdoor equipment and how to wash their hands.

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should:

n strengthen communication to ensure that all parents know who their child's key person is, to provide a consistent approach in meeting the individual needs of children n enhance the planning of activities to ensure the intent is clear to ensure learning concepts can be fully embedded.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2612381 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10259056 Type of provision Childcare on 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 30 Number of children on roll 44

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Cece's Rainbow Kids registered in 2021. It is located in Maidstone, Kent. The setting is open from 6.45am to 6.45pm each weekday, except public holidays. There are four staff, of whom three hold relevant early years qualifications including the manager who holds a qualification at level 6. The setting is in receipt of funding for two, three and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 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 manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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Inspection activities

27 October 2022 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

27 October 2022 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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