Mini Munchkins Preschool And Childcare Services

Inspection of Mini Munchkins Preschool And Childcare Services 33 Morland Road, Croydon, Surrey CR0 6HA

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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 develop strong, nurturing relationships with staff at this warm and welcoming nursery. Children arrive happy and are keen to explore the activities on offer. They have a positive attitude to learning and show high levels of enjoyment and curiosity. Staff have high expectations for all children. The curriculum provided is a child-led approach and stimulates the interests of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). For example, staff use activities to develop children's language skills, such as spontaneous singing. This supports babies learning to talk and also those children who speak English as an additional language. Children are keen to get involved in the activities on offer and show positive attitudes to learning.

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The provision is good

All children behave well. They learn to take turns and share the resources. Children learn to be independent as they put outdoor waterproofs on for the garden and serve their meals. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they eagerly join in activities to develop their large muscles, balance and coordination as they use wheeled toys, climb slides and jump in muddy puddles in the garden. Children are confident and are motivated to learn and develop skills needed for the next stage of their learning.

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need to do better?

n A strong focus is placed on children's speech and language development in the nursery, and staff are skilled at supporting children to acquire language. Staff effectively communicate with the children and each other, using stories, songs, rhymes to support children to acquire and use language. Babies enjoy using finger puppets and joining in with songs they are familiar with. Staff introduce new vocabulary, such as 'gloopy', as they describe the texture of the play dough mixture. Children become confident communicators. n The special educational needs coordinator has a good knowledge of children and gives good support to staff to provide targeted plans for children. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that children with SEND are well supported. n Children are keen learners. Staff implement exciting activities based around children's fascinations, which capture their interest and imagination. This

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promotes children's deep concentration. For example, children spend time making and experimenting with ingredients as they make play dough. However, at times, staff do not have a clear understanding of what they want children to learn during activities to enhance children's progress further. n Staff support children to lead healthy lifestyles. They enjoy time in the garden for fresh air and having healthy snacks and meals. However, the organisation at these times means children sit waiting for too long. Therefore, children are

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13 January 2023 waiting for extended periods of time because staff do not fully tailor the routines to children's needs. n Staff introduce mathematical language into children's play and learning. Babies enjoy counting as they build a tower of three bricks. Older children count and match dots as they play a games of dominoes in the garden. As a result, children become confident to use mathematical language in their play. n Partnership with parents is strong. Parents speak highly of the nursery and comment that the staff team are nurturing and approachable, therefore, children settle well and build strong bonds with them. Good communication ensures that parents know what their children can do and what they will be learning next. n Staff supervision and support is effective. The managers ensure that regular discussions and group meetings enable staff to identify their own strengths and areas for improvement. Staff speak positively about their roles and how the

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manager's ongoing support and guidance promotes their professional development. This has a positive impact on staff. n The managers regularly reflect on the provision to identify and build on good practice. They actively seek the views of parents, staff and children and then use the information to plan improvements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff are aware of their role and responsibilities to safeguard children. They are aware of the signs and symptoms that would indicate a child is more vulnerable or at risk of abuse. Staff are knowledgeable about the local authority procedures to follow should they have a concern about a child in their care or concerns about professional conduct. The premises are secure. Effective risk assessments of the premises consider children's safety at the setting and the steps that need to be taken to minimise any hazards to children. There are robust recruitment systems in place to ensure staff are suitable to work with children.

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should:

n support staff to provide activities with a clear learning intention for what children need to learn next n refine the organisation of routines during the day to minimise waiting time for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2579655 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10250973 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 28 Number of children on roll 24

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Name of registered person

Mini Munchkins Preschool And Childcare Services Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0208 662 5934 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Mini Munchkins Preschool And Childcare Services registered in 2020. It is located in the London Borough of Croydon. The nursery opens each weekday from 8am to 6pm. There are nine staff including the chef. Of these, five hold a level 3 qualification and two staff are working towards their qualification. The nursery provides funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 setting. n The manager took the inspector on a learning walk and explained how staff plan and deliver the early years curriculum. n The inspector and the manager completed joint observations of teaching activities to review the quality of education. Together, they evaluated the impact that the activities have on children's learning. n Parents spoke with the inspector to share their views on the quality of the nursery. n The inspector talked to staff and engaged with the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector checked the documents relating to the suitability of those working with children, such as their early years and first-aid qualifications.

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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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