Little Munchkins Montessori Nursery

Summary of outcome

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage, which you can find at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2. If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we can take action to ensure they put matters right.

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Summary of outcome

On 3 October 2024, we carried out an inspection to monitor the welfare requirements notice issued on 16 September 2024 and found the provider had not met the actions set in the welfare requirement notice. The overall effectiveness of the provision was judged to be inadequate. The inspection report sets out the actions the provider is required to take to meet the requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 7 October 2024, we suspended the provider's registration because we believed children may be at risk of harm. Suspension allowed time for the provider to take steps to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm to children. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

On 14 November 2024, we lifted the suspension because the provider took appropriate action to deal with the matter that led to the suspension. We are satisfied that the identified risk of harm to children has been removed.

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Summary of outcome

On 30 October 2024, we carried out a regulatory telephone call and on 2 December 2024, we carried out a regulatory visit. The focus of the call and visit was to check whether the provider had met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. We found that the provider had improved their knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures. They had provided relevant training for leaders and staff, including staff with lead responsibilities for safeguarding. The provider had updated their policies and procedures for safeguarding, to ensure they are in line with local safeguarding partnership procedures. They had implemented effective arrangements for staff supervision, including targeted coaching and mentoring for staff. The provider had improved the key person arrangements and support which they provide for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They had made improvements to systems for storing information and record keeping, which help to

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Summary of outcome

ensure that the setting is effectively managed and safe for children.

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Summary of outcome

We are satisfied the provider has met the safeguarding and welfare actions raised. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints made against childminders, home childcarers and childcare providers where we or the provider have taken action in order to meet legal requirements.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of complaints

For further information about the complaints process please view the Concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers leaflet .

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