Little Wonders Childcare

Inspection of Little Wonders Childcare 128 Hollowfield, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire TS8 0RS

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children enjoy attending the nursery and feel safe and secure. The provider has re- considered how they settle any new children into the setting, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young children. This is because some children have not mixed with others before starting at the setting. Short settling-in sessions over a longer period of time now help children to adapt and to settle well. For those that find it harder to settle, parents can attend for a stay-and-play session to get their children used to attending. This also helps staff to get to know the children well and to get a clear understanding of children's starting points and individual needs. Staff use this information well to plan a well-balanced curriculum that helps children to make good progress.

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The provision is good

Children become confident and form secure attachments to staff and their peers. They learn to follow instructions well and to make their needs known. Very young children soon learn to communicate with gestures and the sounds that they make. Children build strong relationships with their friends. They learn to take account of each other and to share the resources. For example, when making biscuits, they share out the dough and staff talk about being kind to each other.

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need to do better?

n The provider has been very proactive since the last inspection. They have sought advice from the local authority and evaluated what they need to do to address any issues. They have been successful in making changes. For example, they have developed the outdoor area, so that children have access every day. Children enthusiastically learn to climb over the frame and how to negotiate the space on push along toys. n Staff actively seek support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This helps to get an early diagnosis and for support plans to be implemented. Staff have detailed knowledge of the specific needs of each child. They work closely with parents and outside agencies, such as speech and language. n The provider monitors staff practice effectively. They work alongside staff and hold regular supervision meetings with them. At these meetings, they discuss staff's key children and any issues they may have with work. They provide them

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with useful professional development to extend their knowledge and skills. n Staff promote children's good health. Children have healthy snacks and meals throughout the day. They choose what they would like to eat, and parents comment that this has a positive impact on what they eat at home. n Staff effectively support children's communication and language. They speak clearly to children and help to build vocabulary during activities. For example, they encourage children to 'push down on the rolling pin', when rolling out the

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need to do better?

1 December 2022 dough. However, staff use dummies with babies, when they are not needed as a comforter. This hampers babies' early speech and their ability to make sounds without something in their mouth. n Children become deeply engrossed in activities, such as water play. Staff develop their independence by encouraging them to put on and take off their own aprons. Children feel a sense of achievement when they succeed. However, some routines disrupt children's engagement and learning. For example, staff take children to have their nappies changed just after they have started an activity. n Regular local visits support children's understanding of the area in which they live. For example, they visit the local shop to buy fruit and vegetables. Children learn about people's differences. For instance, staff promoted an 'act of kindness' day. Children brought in things from home, and they visited a local care home to share what they had brought with the residents.

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need to do better?

n Parents are complimentary about the care their children receive. They comment that they are kept informed about their child's progress and they are confident to raise any concerns with the provider. Staff encourage parents to continue their child's learning at home. For instance, they inform parents about activities they can do with their child over the weekend.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The provider and staff have a good understanding of how to protect children. They understand the procedures to follow if they identify any concerns about a child's welfare. Staff understand and recognise signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of neglect or abuse. The provider checks staff knowledge and understanding. For example, they ask them random questions. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. Staff complete daily checks to make sure that there are no hazards for children. Recruitment of staff is robust, and the provider checks their ongoing suitability.

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should:

n support staff to understand when it is not appropriate to use a dummy for very young children, to encourage children's early speech development n review and enhance parts of the daily routine to maximise the learning for all children, particularly around when it is appropriate to change children's nappies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2554743 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10221961 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 20 Number of children on roll 33 Name of registered person Childcare Setting Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 7842122599 Date of previous inspection 18 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Little Wonders Childcare registered in 2019. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff. Of these, six staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery opens from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. 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 provider joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the provider. n The inspector took account of parents' written and spoken views of the setting.

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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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