Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Croydon

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The manager and her team welcome each child warmly into the calm and well- resourced environment. This helps children settle well and get the most from their day at nursery. Staff prioritise children's emotional well-being from the start of each session, and this helps establish positive and affectionate bonds. Leaders are proud of the home-from-home environment they provide. Children thrive in the care of the established staff team. Staff know children well and plan effectively according to individual interests and learning goals.

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The provision is good

Staff have clear expectations for children's behaviour. They explain the nursery rules to children and help them to understand the impact of their actions. For example, they remind children that they might break toys if they play roughly with them. Children receive plenty of positive praise for their creative work, helping their friends and being polite. Staff ensure children learn to respect their environment and to keep themselves safe. Children listen to staff and follow instructions, such as when it is time to tidy up before lunch.

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The provision is good

The manager and her team have an ambitious curriculum that they deliver through creative use of a wide range of opportunities. Senior staff have a good understanding of how children learn and use children's interests to challenge them. Children are motivated to learn and maintain concentration as they engage with activities. This helps children develop a positive attitude to their learning and develop the skills they need for the next stage in their education.

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need to do better?

n The staff team works closely with parents to tailor the settling-in period for each individual child. Staff obtain information from parents about children's family life, interests and experiences. Children's key persons use the information they gather, and their observations, to plan an engaging and interesting time at nursery. This supports a positive start to attending nursery for children and their parents. n The nursery offers a broad curriculum suited to the needs of the children. The manager and her team use their regular team meetings to consider ways to ensure every child accesses all areas of the curriculum. Staff work in partnership with parents to identify any concerns about children's development and discuss how to support children at the nursery and at home. This helps provide continuity in children's learning. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities get the support they

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need to do better?

need through individual education plans. Children's key persons, parents and external agencies work together to develop these plans to ensure all children get the help they need to make good progress in their learning. Leaders and staff

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need to do better?

21 September 2023 regularly review children's individual plans to ensure children and parents are fully supported as their needs change. n Children can access and explore books independently throughout the day. Staff read to children and encourage their speech development with songs and rhymes. Overall, children's early literacy is well supported through the provision of resources and staff interaction across the nursery. However, some less experienced staff need support to improve their understanding of how to develop children's early language skills. n Children love to go outside and play in the garden where they dig, ride bikes and enjoy a range of activities. Leaders organise regular trips to local woods, forest school sessions and outings to parks in the area. For instance, children went to the shops to buy the fruits featured in a story they enjoyed. These trips help to enhance the curriculum and allow children to apply their knowledge outside

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need to do better?

nursery. n The manager schedules regular supervision sessions for all staff to discuss their well-being, workload and any gaps in their practice or knowledge. This helps the manager to plan training opportunities that help improve staff understanding and drive improvement across the nursery. Staff say they are confident to speak to a member of the leadership team if they need further support or have a concern. n The manager considers carefully what information staff need to record. This means that staff spend most of their time with children. Communications with parents are effective and consist of both verbal and electronic methods. Parents say they get plenty of information about their child's progress, upcoming events and advice, both in-person and through the regular newsletter. Parents say they are confident to speak to their child's key person or any other member of the team if required.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff receive regular child protection training to help them understand their safeguarding responsibilities. They know who to report concerns to about children or staff, both within the setting and external agencies. The manager ensures the clear processes for recording and monitoring accidents and incidents are understood by her team and parents. Staff ensure children's dietary needs, including those relating to allergies, are met. Staff use appropriate risk assessment to ensure children are safe when they attend the setting and when they go on outings.

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should:

21 September 2023 n provide support for less experienced staff to improve their practice and confidence around developing children's early communication and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2605193 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10287760 Type of provision Childcare on 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 30 Number of children on roll 17

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Little Jannah Daycare Nursery registered in 2020 and is located in the London Borough of Croydon. The nursery operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday. There are 12 members of staff who work directly with children, including the manager. Of these, five staff hold a relevant childcare qualification and nine staff are unqualified. 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 deputy manager, manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the manager. 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 manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff. n The inspector spoke to staff and parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

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