Kiddies Kingdom Day Care

Inspection of Kiddies Kingdom Day Care Kiddies Kingdom Nursery, 2 Jews Lane, Dudley DY3 2AB

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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 enter the nursery happily and are greeted warmly by staff. An effective key-person system ensures that children form close attachments with staff. Children build strong friendships with each other. Staff plan an interesting and well- designed curriculum that supports all children to make good progress in their learning and development. However, at times, there can be a lack of flexibility in daily routines, which do not always take account of individual children's learning. Children confidently name different fruit, such as pear, banana, apple and orange. They recognise that fruit is good for their bodies and that food, such as cakes and biscuits, are fine to eat as a treat. Children develop dexterity when using knives safely to chop fruit as they make their own fruit salad. Younger children enjoy pretending to go shopping in the play supermarket. They choose from a variety of play food and proudly show staff what they have bought.

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The provision is good

Children are extremely kind and caring towards each other. They understand the importance of taking turns and sharing. Children are considerate and ask their friends if they need any help during activities. Staff nurture children's confidence and self-esteem, praising their efforts and achievements. They take time to explain to children all about the activities so that they can make informed choices about their play. Children's safety is given high priority, and staff ensure that children understand how to use tools and equipment safely.

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n Significant improvements have been made since the last inspection. Changes to the staff team have had a positive impact on the service provided. Staff work well together, sharing their ideas, knowledge and experience. The manager keeps parents up to date with changes to the team and the curriculum. n Staff's ongoing professional development is supported well. Effective supervision meetings identify staff's strengths and areas they would like to develop. This means that training is sharply focused and has a positive impact on their practice. Staff are happy and settled and work well together. The manager welcomes the support provided by the local authority and recognises how this helps to support continual development for the service provided. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are very happy with the care provided. They feel that the manager and staff are very caring towards their children and support them to make good progress. Parents are pleased that their

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children are happy and enjoy coming to nursery. They like that staff share the activities their children have enjoyed with them when they collect their children. The manager is interested in parents' comments and makes changes as needed. For example, parents are provided with the opportunity to come into the setting to see what their children are doing.

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5 February 2024 n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff use observations and assessments to identify any gaps in children's learning and development. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that additional support children may need is accessed, enabling children to make the best progress they can. n Children relish spending time outdoors. They learn to use small tools with ease and show adults how to use the equipment properly, such as when using spades to dig in the soil while searching for worms. Children relax during yoga. Staff encourage them to think about the people who they love while they lie down and listen to relaxing music. Children build their coordination and balance as they practise standing on one leg and move into various positions to stretch their muscles. n Children are very active throughout the day. Younger children recognise their

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photographs, and older children learn to identify their names during circle time and register their attendance at nursery. Children enjoy listening to stories. They know the different characters as they listen to the story of 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' and recognise the various things he eats. Various books are available for children to access independently. Children learn about cultural events throughout the year, and resources, including books, reflect positive images of children from different cultural backgrounds and with differing abilities. However, children do not have the opportunity to build their awareness of families that are different to their own.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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n review routines to support children's individual learning further n enhance children's awareness of families different to their own.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496789 Local authority Dudley Inspection number 10309291 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 36 Number of children on roll 24 Name of registered person Kiddies Kingdom Day Care Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01902 680033 Date of previous inspection 14 August 2023

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Information about this early years setting

Kiddies Kingdom Day Care registered in 2016. It is located in Dudley. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm. There are seven members of staff who work directly with children. Of these, three hold a qualification from level 2 to level 6, and one holds qualified teachers status. 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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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 spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The SENCo 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 joint observations of group activities with the manager. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of

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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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