Daisy Day Care

Inspection of Daisy Day Care 15 Millway, Ampleforth, YORK YO62 4DR

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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

Children are cared for by dedicated and nurturing staff. They have created a warm and welcoming environment, which helps children to feel settled and secure. On arrival, children are immediately keen to go and explore the interesting activities available. In the baby room, resources have been thoughtfully set out to promote children's independence and to encourage them to pull themselves up in readiness for walking. Children show curiosity as they crawl on a mirrored surface and pick up shiny objects. They show they want to share favourite books with staff and start to point to animals in the pictures. Older children concentrate as they try to add objects to carefully balance a wooden toy. Staff encourage them to count and to recognise different shapes and colours as they build towers. Their questions are matched effectively to individual children's stage of development. This supports children to make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

Staff provide a consistent approach to promoting children's positive behaviour. They understand how to support children to play alongside their peers. There is plenty of praise and encouragement when children are helpful or kind to their friends. Children readily fetch a cloth to clean the table and help staff to sweep the floor. When children want more to eat, staff gently remind them how to ask for this politely. This approach helps children to understand what is expected of them and prepares them for their next stage in learning.

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need to do better?

n Managers have worked hard to address the actions identified at the last inspection. The staff have all benefited from joining online training sessions together, then discussing as a team how they can implement any changes to their practice. Managers provide appropriate support to staff through regular supervision sessions. n The nursery curriculum has a clear focus on helping children to become confident, happy, and inquisitive learners. Managers know what they want children to learn, and this is communicated effectively to staff. Activities are carefully planned to give individual children the opportunity to learn or to practise new skills. For example, a craft activity is adapted to support children of different ages to develop their cutting skills. n Staff understand the importance of supporting children to become confident communicators. They introduce children to new vocabulary as they play. Children are given enough time to answer questions. When children are not

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making as much progress as they should be, staff work with parents to put in place appropriate support strategies. They recognise the importance of making referrals to other professionals in a timely manner. n When children are engaged in activities, there is a lovely purposeful atmosphere

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13 December 2023 in the nursery. However, when it is approaching time to go outdoors or to sit down for food, it becomes a little disorganised. Children are not always clear about what is expected of them. For example, some older children put on their own outdoor clothing, while others who can do so, are happy to let staff do this for them. Babies must wait in their highchairs for too long before their food arrives, and queues for washing hands mean some children start to become slightly restless. n Snacks and meals are healthy and nutritious. Children thoroughly enjoy their roast dinner and are encouraged to try different vegetables. Older children tell the inspector about the badges they have recently achieved during their weekly swimming lessons. Good hygiene procedures are in place to further promote children's good health. n There are many opportunities for children to learn outside. Staff help them to

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practise throwing and catching. They feed the guinea pigs vegetable leaves, and squeal with delight as they play 'What's the time Mr Wolf?' However, the outdoor space is not organised as effectively as the indoor environment. This sometimes results in children's play being interrupted, for example, when children ride their balance bikes into a game. Opportunities for babies to benefit from outdoor learning are also not as fully developed as they are for the older children. n Parents report they are delighted with the way their children are cared for. They value the effective communication they receive about their children's progress. They have access to their child's folder which contains details about their achievements and their next steps in learning. Parents describe the nursery's effective procedures to support their children as they start to attend school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff demonstrate a secure understanding of their role in keeping children safe. They attend regular training and check on each other's knowledge about safeguarding procedures in staff meetings. Staff recognise a wide variety of indicators that a child may be at risk of harm. This includes an awareness of signs that may suggest a child is being exposed to extremism or radicalisation. There are clear procedures in place, so staff know how to report any concerns about a child's safety, or about the conduct of an adult who works with children. Staff supervise children vigilantly, including when they are asleep. Appropriate checks are made of the premises so that any hazards are identified and minimised.

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should:

n strengthen times of transition such as mealtimes and going outside so that children are clear about what is expected of them, and opportunities for learning

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should:

13 December 2023 are maximised n consider how to develop the outdoor area further to promote and extend opportunities for children who prefer to learn outside, including the youngest children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440457 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10307190 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 24 Number of children on roll 53 Name of registered person Daisy Day Care Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 01439788577 Date of previous inspection 27 July 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Daisy Day Care was originally registered in 2009 and re-registered in 2012 when they moved to different premises. The nursery is located in Ampleforth, York. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for two weeks at Christmas time and two weeks in August. Sessions are from 8am until 5.30pm. 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 manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while at the nursery. n The inspector carried out joint observations of a group activity with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector. n The manager provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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