The Wonder Years Day Nursery Limited

Inspection of The Wonder Years Day Nursery Limited Arundel House, 50 Church Hill, Wednesbury, West Midlands WS10 9DJ

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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 at this inviting nursery. Leaders respond appropriately to any accidents. They reflect deeply and take any action needed in areas that could be improved. Risk assessments are effective. Staff complete regular checks of the resources and environment. This helps to limit any hazards to children. Consequently, children learn and play in a safe environment.

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The provision is good

Children clearly share a love for books. Young babies reach for them independently and try to turn the pages. Responsive staff recognise that children want to listen to a story. Staff are animated storytellers. They add interest with tone to their voice as they read. Children listen intently. Staff understand the importance of talking to children and encouraging conversations. As a result, children are developing good language skills and are being well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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The provision is good

Staff gently implement rules and boundaries. They fully explain to children why and how to behave well. Staff reinforce positive behaviour and regularly praise children. They encourage children to help tidy up and look after their resources. Therefore, children listen and behave well. They show respect and kindness towards adults and their friends. This helps them to forge important relationships with others.

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need to do better?

n Leaders develop an interesting and broad curriculum that covers the seven areas of learning. Overall, staff plan interesting activities that motivate children to engage and learn. Children demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning. However, there are short periods of time in the younger rooms, such as after meals or before sleeps, where staff do not plan enough to stimulate children. As a result, during these transition times, children are not fully engaged in learning. n Staff well-being is a priority, and there is a strong feeling of mutual respect. Staff work well as a team. They deploy themselves effectively to ensure that children are safe. Staff value the leaders' supportive approach, and they are comfortable to share any concerns. This breeds a supportive and positive culture among the whole team. n Parents speak very positively about the staff. They describe the nursery as 'wonderful'. They say their children love to attend. Leaders know the families

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need to do better?

well and offer flexible support if they need it. However, there are further opportunities to strengthen how children continue to learn at home so that they maximise their knowledge and understanding. n Children enjoy a varied and balanced diet of home-made meals and snacks. They learn about healthy food as part of their 'harvest festival' theme. All children have access to fresh drinking water throughout the day, and older children can access this themselves. Children wash their hands with increasing

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need to do better?

1 October 2024 skill and independence. Staff meet the personal care needs of children with dignity and respect. This supports the overall good health and well-being of children. n Staff gather valuable information from parents when children start. This supports staff to set accurate starting points and next steps in children's learning. Staff use regular observations and assessments to track children's progress. They share this information with parents. They use this knowledge to focus activities on children's interests and what they need to learn next. Staff quickly identify any gaps in children's knowledge. This helps children get the early and ongoing support they might need. n Staff encourage independence from the earliest age. All children attempt to use cutlery to feed themselves. Staff offer praise and encourage a 'can-do' attitude. Children persevere with tricky tasks and proudly showcase their achievements.

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need to do better?

This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. n Graduated and tailored settling-in sessions support children to feel secure in their new environment. Children approach staff for cuddles, and they always respond with warmth and kindness. There are clearly close bonds between staff and children. Staff know the children well. This helps to build a nurturing and caring atmosphere within the nursery, where children feel safe and secure.

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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 focus planning more precisely for transition times, so that children are engaged and maximise their learning n strengthen ways to encourage children to continue learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2710425 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 10366980 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 103 Number of children on roll 112 Name of registered person The Wonder Years Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0121 556 6979 Date of previous inspection 20 March 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The Wonder Years Day Nursery Limited re-registered in 2023 and is located in Wednesbury. The nursery employs 20 staff, of whom 18 hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 2 through to level 6. The nursery is open all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, except for bank holidays. The provider offers the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided 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.

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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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