Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool

Inspection of Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool 18 Eden Grove, Off Holloway Road, LONDON N7 8EQ

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Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The manager describes measures in place to ensure children are safe in the nursery. She explains that staff attend training to ensure they are aware of their safeguarding responsibilities as well as completing paediatric first-aid training. The manager discusses the nursery's recruitment procedures and how they ensure staff remain safe to work with children through regular supervision meetings. n Through discussion, the manager explains how staff work in partnership with parents and families. She understands the importance of communicating with parents and the digital application the nursery has adopted to ensure parents receive regular updates on their child's day. She explains how they organise regular parent's evenings to update on children's progress and give ideas to support children's learning at home. n The manager outlines additional training, which has been put in place since the last inspection. This provides staff with strategies they can use to further

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This provision meets requirements

support children's early communication and thinking skills. She describes how they intend to monitor the impact of this training through regularly observing staff interactions with children and encouraging staff to be reflective on their own practice. n The manager points out signs which are on display to support staff and children to recognise that they need to take extra care in different areas of the nursery. She discusses the systems in place to ensure that the food provided meets the dietary needs of all the children attending. She explains this includes ensuring staff are aware of any allergies or intolerances children may have and putting in place a care plan if appropriate. n The manager explains the nursery's positive approach to managing children's behaviour. She describes stories and pictures they use to prompt discussion around how they are feeling. She explains that children have fresh air and

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exercise by regularly accessing the nursery outdoor areas as well as other outdoor spaces in the local area. She explains they are also creating a self- regulation space for children to use in the nursery, which will be used for yoga and sensory exploration. n The manager describes how children are allocated a key person, who establishes a relationship with the child and their parents before they start at the nursery. She explains how they get to know children's daily routines, interests and development needs to ensure they settle well and make progress during their time in the nursery. She goes on to explain that once children start at the nursery, staff plan for their next steps in learning based on their observations of the children. This ensures that there is a balance between activities initiated by staff and those led by the children.

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This provision meets requirements

27 February 2023 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 EY373865 Local authority Islington Inspection number 10237049 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 84 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 020 3780 3015 Date of previous inspection 28 February 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Bright Horizons Mount Carmel Day Nursery and Preschool registered in 2008 and is located in the London Borough of Islington. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, apart from one week at Christmas. The setting employs 15 members of staff. Of these 11 hold childcare qualifications at level 2 and above.

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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 manager showed the inspector the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke with the manager about the leadership and management of the setting. n The manager showed the inspector relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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Inspection activities

27 February 2023 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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27 February 2023 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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