Little Blossoms Day Care Nursery Ltd

Inspection of Little Blossoms Day Care Nursery Ltd Kirklea, Station Road, Keighley BD20 7DT

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in this warm and welcoming nursery. On arrival, they are greeted by their friends, who hug them affectionately. Children have good relationships with staff who know them well. They chat happily about their journey and the day ahead. Children are excited to get started and smile with anticipation. This is because the activities on offer are carefully planned around children's interests.

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The provision is good

Babies enjoy exploring with paint and other sensory resources. They giggle as brushes tickle their toes. Those who are learning to walk have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills, both indoors and outdoors. Older children talk enthusiastically with the inspector about 'Karen the T-Rex' and her many adventures, while others make a 'tea party for a tiger'. The curriculum is focused and ambitious for every child. Staff have set clear expectations for behaviour. As a result, children are focused and engaged in their learning.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from many opportunities to learn about the world around them. They enjoy trips out in the local community, where they visit a variety of shops and parks. Children visit places of worship and learn about different faiths and cultures. They enjoy trips to the local travel agents where they learn about countries and travel. They thoroughly enjoy their time at the nursery.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from a programme of activities that they enjoy. The curriculum is designed to promote all areas of learning through a mix of child-led and adult- focused activities. Activities are planned around children's interests, and as a result, children are motivated to learn. However, some staff do not understand the building blocks of knowledge that children need to develop early literacy skills. For example, the curriculum planned to support children to recognise and write their name is not sequenced in a way that supports their understanding. This hampers children's ability to develop their early literacy effectively over time. n Staff demonstrate clear expectations of behaviour, and as a result, children behave well. Children are kind, caring and always happy to help. For example, when water is spilt onto the floor, a child brings a cloth to help clean it up. This is quickly met with lots of praise and encouragement from staff.

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need to do better?

n Children's communication and language development is supported well. Staff offer a narrative as children play. They provide lots of opportunities for children to sing songs and rhymes. Children of all ages enjoy listening to stories that are read enthusiastically by staff. As a result of these supportive strategies, children are becoming confident communicators.

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5 April 2024 n Mealtimes are a social occasion. Older children enjoy helping to set the table. They carefully pour their own water and talk with their friends. Staff encourage discussion about living a healthy lifestyle and the importance of brushing teeth. Babies and younger children are supported to eat independently. They receive lots of praise and encouragement as they give it a go. As a result, children develop a good understanding of the importance of eating healthy foods. n Children are keen to be independent and are proud when they accomplish a task. For example, a child is excited to tell the inspector that she has done up the zip on her coat. However, sometimes, opportunities to promote the development of younger children's independence skills are overlooked. For example, staff sometimes do not allow younger children to do things they can already do for themselves. Children are not consistently encouraged to wash and

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dry their hands or sit on a chair independently. n Parents speak very positively of the nursery. They are happy with the care and education that their children receive. They mention the many communication strategies used to inform them about their children's learning. They talk about the great relationships their children have with staff. n Leaders and managers work hard to support the training needs and well-being of their staff team. Staff benefit from access to an online learning platform that supports their professional development needs. Staff also have regular catch-ups with leaders to ensure that their well-being is monitored. Subsequently, all staff feel happy and valued.

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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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should:

n ensure that younger children are consistently supported to develop their independence skills n ensure that staff understand the building blocks of knowledge that children need to develop early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472423 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10335076 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 81 Number of children on roll 122 Name of registered person Little Blossoms Day Care Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01535635700 Date of previous inspection 4 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Little Blossoms Day Care Nursery Ltd registered in 2013. The nursery operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The nursery employs 23 members of childcare staff, 22 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including three at level 5 and two at level 6.

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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 manager and deputy joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. 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 spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection.

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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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