Le Prairie Childcare

Inspection of Le Prairie Childcare Jubilee Hall, Church road, Essex SS7 2EJ

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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 arrive eager and ready to start their day. They find their name card and self-register by placing their photo in a choice of boxes that indicate if they feel happy or sad. Children have a range of resources and activities to choose, both inside and outside. For example, children use shaving foam as 'cement'. They skilfully spread the foam over the bricks and build a tower. They describe that they are building a 'massive tower'. Children are developing their physical skills. For example, they use water, large brushes, and rollers to paint the fence. They roll the roller up and down, covering the panels.

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The provision is good

Children have secure relationships with staff. They are confident and eager to learn. Children are encouraged to be independent, for example, as they choose what fruit they would like at snack time and pour their own drinks. Children behave well. They say 'please' and 'thank you' and are respectful of their friends and staff. Children follow good hygiene procedures. They wash their hands before snack, after playing outside and after they have been to the toilet. This helps them to learn some of the self-care skills they need for the future.

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need to do better?

n Staff know their key children well and provide a sequenced curriculum based on their interests. They challenge the children, encouraging them to learn new concepts through themes. Staff support and encourage children to build on what they already know and can do. n Staff support children's communication and language well. They listen to children and skilfully repeat back sentences, sensitively reinforcing the correct pronunciation. Staff read to children, pointing out the objects in the book for children to name and describe. n The manager and staff have a vision for the pre-school and have high expectations of what they want the children to learn. They support the children to be independent, resilient, and physically active. For example, young children learn to balance and climb the slide. n Staff work closely with parents, informing them about what the children are learning, so this can be continued at home. There is an effective key-person

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system in place, which supports children's well-being. Parents are kept updated about their child's progress and next steps. Parents state that they feel that staff communicate well, and they feel included in their child's learning journey. Additional funding, such as early years pupil premium, is used effectively to support children's development and experiences. n Children make good progress from their starting points. Staff plan interesting, stimulating and targeted activities to support children. Staff teach children about eating healthily. They discuss with children the foods that are good for them and

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need to do better?

16 May 2023 those that are not. They show children different types of fruit and vegetables. They cut them up so that they can see what they look and feel like inside. n The manager is reflective. She ensures that children have room and space to play and explore. For example, she has recently introduced a new room where children can have targeted support. For example, children who are moving on to the next stage of learning can spend time preparing for school. n The manager reflects on staff practice. For example, she completes peer observations on the staff and provides feedback on practice. She carries out regular supervisions to improve staff knowledge and provides regular training. However, staff development is not targeted enough, which results in some staff not fully understanding the learning intentions of some activities. This prevents staff being able to make the most effective use of some learning opportunities.

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n Staff help children to understand mathematical concepts. Children are encouraged to use the language of size, such as 'bigger', 'smaller', 'taller' and 'shorter'. They compare themselves to each other and objects in the environment. n Leaders and staff promote healthy lifestyles. They work with parents to provide children with a balanced and nutritious diet. Staff have a good understanding of children's allergies and preferences. Staff promote good oral health. Children play with toothbrushes and toothpaste, carefully cleaning the pretend teeth. Staff explain to children the benefits of looking after their teeth. This helps to promote children's health and well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager and staff have a good understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children safe. They are aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the local risks in their community. The manager has a good recruitment procedure and ensures that all staff have an induction. Staff are aware of how to report an allegation against a member of staff. Staff attend regular meetings, which helps to support their knowledge of safeguarding and ensure it is kept up to date. The manager carries out regular risk assessments to minimise risks and maintain the children's safety.

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should:

n support staff to have a consistently clear understanding of the learning intentions of activities to promote the best quality teaching and learning opportunities for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2628787 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10285486 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Le Prairie Childcare LTD

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reference number

Telephone number 07564933072 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

La Prairie Childcare Ltd. registered in 2021. The pre-school employs five members of childcare staff. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 to 6. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 9am until 3pm. The pre-school is registered to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the pre-school 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 manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. 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 Staff and children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector and the manager carried out a joint observation of an activity.

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Inspection activities

16 May 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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