Little Rainbows Day Nursery

Inspection of Little Rainbows Day Nursery H M Prison, Styal Road, Styal, WILMSLOW SK9 4HR

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider has a clear and ambitious curriculum in place. Staff have a secure knowledge and understanding of how to implement this to ensure that children make good progress in their learning. Staff plan learning experiences based around children's interests. This ensures that children have access to stimulating activities, which help them to build on their existing skills and knowledge. Staff have a good knowledge of how young children learn and how to plan next steps in children's learning. n Staff explain how they will closely monitor the progress children make. They confidently explain the importance in identifying any gaps in children's learning. For example, language screening tools are used to identify gaps in children's communication and language development. Staff will use this information to provide opportunity to narrow any emerging gaps in learning. This is to ensure they meet children's developing needs effectively.

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This provision meets requirements

n Staff have a thorough understanding of how to provide an inclusive setting. They explain how they will use unique information about children to ensure they are celebrated. Staff are confident in setting high expectations and modelling exemplary behaviour to help children to develop confidence around others. This will enable children to develop respect and understanding for people who have different backgrounds to themselves. n Staff explain how they support the overall emotional well-being of children. The settling-in process will enable staff to build up positive relationships with children. This will help children to settle when they arrive at the setting. Regular baby massage sessions are held at the setting. This will allow parents the opportunity to enjoy bonding time with their children. n During the inspection, staff spoke about the importance of encouraging children to follow healthy lifestyles and develop good hygiene routines. For example, staff

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describe how they will plan daily opportunities for children to be physically active outside. For example, staff plan regular outings to the local parks. This ensures children have opportunity to develop their large muscles as they master the skills needed to climb the playground equipment. n Staff have a detailed knowledge of safeguarding. They demonstrate their understanding of the procedures to follow and what to do if they have concerns regarding children's welfare. Staff have a comprehensive understanding of how to work in partnership with other professionals to keep children safe. n The provider demonstrates a commitment to developing staff practice continually. Staff access training to enhance their knowledge of the curriculum, how children play and the importance of attachment. The provider ensures that all staff keep up to date with mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid. n All staff positively value the importance of building strong partnership with both

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parents, wider family members and external professionals. They understand the importance of working collaboratively to help promote consistency and continuity of children's care and learning.

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This provision meets requirements

29 October 2024 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2686235 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10354730 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 1 Name of registered person Action For Children Developments Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01625553128 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Rainbows Day Nursery registered in 2022. The nursery employs six members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6, one holds a qualification at level 5 and two hold a qualification at level 3. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round.

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Inspection activities

n Leaders showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how they ensure children are safe and environments suitable. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with all staff. n The inspector discussed with the staff how they intend to deliver the educational programme for children. n Leaders provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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29 October 2024 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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29 October 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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