Bright Horizons Epsom Waltham House Day Nursery and Preschool

Inspection of Bright Horizons Epsom Waltham House Day Nursery and Preschool 28 Worple Road, EPSOM, Surrey KT18 5EH

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children are content and thriving in this vibrant, nurturing environment. Staff have very strong bonds with the children and greet them with a warm and friendly welcome. Children are extremely happy and flourishing. For example, babies beam at staff and eagerly wave their hands to communicate. They enthusiastically make sounds to interact and enjoy having cuddles.

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The provision is outstanding

Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, which is exemplary throughout the nursery. Staff are excellent role models and skilfully teach children how to share and take turns. They use highly effective strategies to praise good behaviour and encourage perseverance. This boosts children's confidence and self- esteem and highly motivates them to focus and engage in learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Early literacy skills are fully embedded and thread throughout the nursery. Children relish listening to stories and snuggle with staff in cosy areas. This includes a dedicated reading space in the garden with cushions and blankets. Children choose books and enthusiastically point to pictures, saying familiar words. They concentrate on the story and listen intently. Staff take every opportunity to share stories with children and provide enriching story sacks and books to support home learning. As a result, children foster a love of books.

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n The manager is passionate and constantly evaluates practice. With the staff team, she identifies areas to develop and delivers an ambitious curriculum. For example, the deputy manager has created the 'giggle tree room'. This is a tranquil sensory space and play area, where children enjoy taking part in yoga sessions to support mindfulness and well-being. n Children have exceptional experiences to enhance their learning. This includes caring for nursery pets and learning how to look after them. For example, children help to feed the animals and keep them clean. The pets have become a special part of the nursery and are important to the children. n Parents speak highly of the staff and the care they provide. They are extremely happy with the progress their children are making and say communication with staff is excellent. Parents particularly like the new baby sessions. This is a six- week enrichment programme for parents to attend with their baby. At the

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sessions staff provide professional advice and support along with the valuable opportunity to meet other parents. n Staff encourage children to learn about the world around them. For example, children are working towards gaining an Eco-Schools Award. They are completing tasks such as planting vegetables, building a bug hotel and collecting litter. This helps children understand about taking care of their local community

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Preschool 5 April 2023 and the world they live in. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive exceptional support. Staff work closely with other professionals to ensure that all children fully access the curriculum and make the very best progress. For example, the manager uses extra funding to increase staff ratios and provide specialist training and support. The local authority SEND adviser highly praises the manager and staff for the successful and positive outcomes they provide for all children. n Teaching is highly effective. Staff provide an abundance of opportunities for children to master skills and be confident learners. For example, babies practise their physical skills as they pull themselves up to stand and balance at the water tray. They excitedly splash and pour water as staff sensitively play alongside and copy their actions. Staff commentate play to introduce key words and expand

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children's vocabulary. Older children use tools and magnifying glasses to closely examine natural resources. Staff ask them thought-provoking questions to develop their thinking skills. As a result, children are inquisitive learners who have high levels of focus and concentration during activities. n Children engage in meaningful learning and eagerly wait their turn in a science experiment. They carefully spoon and pour ingredients into a funnel then watch in awe as the solution flows out of the volcano. Children concentrate, listen and follow instructions. Throughout the activity, staff skilfully introduce new exciting language to extend children's vocabulary. n Staff use excellent strategies to develop children's speech and language skills. For example, they listen and engage children in meaningful conversations. Staff show an interest in what children have to say and give them ample time to respond to questions. To encourage early communication, staff sing familiar

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songs and rhymes to babies. They inspire older children to use exciting words and mathematical language during play. For example, children describe the big dinosaur as 'huge', 'massive' and 'ginormous'. Staff work with speech therapists and learn specific skills to give children additional support. This has a significant impact on the excellent progress children make.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have secure safeguarding knowledge and are highly committed to keeping children safe. They confidently know how to identify children who might be at risk of harm or abuse and the procedures to follow to record and report their concerns. There are robust systems in place to protect children who have allergies and intolerances to ensure that they eat the correct food. For example, plates and name cards are colour coded and clearly labelled with children's specific dietary requirements. Risk assessments take place daily to ensure that the setting and resources are safe to use. Evacuation drills are practised regularly to ensure that children become confident with the routine. Staff have paediatric first-aid training and know how to record accidents accurately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289713 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10280749 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 124 Number of children on roll 83 Name of registered person Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01372 237015 Date of previous inspection 10 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Epsom Pre-School & Day Nursery registered in 2001. It is one of several nurseries operated by Bright Horizons. The nursery is situated in a detached building in a residential area of Epsom, Surrey. The provider employs 23 members of staff. Of these, 18 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6.30pm, all year round. The provider receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 deputy manager, manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. 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 manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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