Tic Tocs Day Nursery

Inspection of Tic Tocs Day Nursery Haldon Road, EXETER, DEVON EX4 4DZ

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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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children feel happy and secure in this nursery, where they are curious and eagerly explore the wide range of activities staff have created for them. For instance, pre- school children develop their hand strength and creative skills as staff guide them to mix different coloured liquids in a variety of containers, creating 'potions'. Babies smile and laugh as they slide toy cars down a ramp. The curriculum is good, and children are well-prepared for their next stage of learning.

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The provision is good

Staff build strong bonds with children, which has a positive impact on their development. Children of all ages receive cuddles and reassurance when they need it. Staff help children to regulate and understand their emotions. They use music therapy sessions to guide children in recognising how they feel and expressing their emotions through music, such as drumming or singing. Staff read books to children, such as 'I Feel Happy' and 'I Feel Sad', to further support them in exploring their own and others' emotions.

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The provision is good

Staff encourage children to be kind and celebrate their similarities and differences. They guide children in exploring a wide range of cultural and religious celebrations, including Thanksgiving. They help children to understand the local community by going on visits to the local library. Staff help build children's social skills, knowledge of the wider world, and an appreciation of nature on regular trips to the beach or woods, which they reach by train from the nearby railway station.

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n Children's behaviour is good. Staff support children to share and take turns. For example, in the baby room, staff guide them to share as they build a stacking game together. Children respond eagerly to requests from staff. Pre-school children help tidy away after lunch. Toddlers help lay out the beds for nap time. Staff follow effective strategies that help older children to reflect on their behaviour and understand how their behaviour impacts others. n The nursery curriculum places a strong focus on developing children's communication skills. Staff use sign language to help babies and toddlers communicate. Babies enjoy babbling and toddlers comment on what they are playing with. For example, they say, 'yellow car'. However, leaders do not always ensure that staff provide the support children who learn English as an additional language need, so that all children can develop their language and communication skills even further.

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n Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They report that staff support them with childcare matters, such as toilet training. Parents say that communication is good and they feel kept up to date with what their children have done and their next steps. They recommend the nursery to others.

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28 November 2024 n Staff encourage children to explore the full curriculum, both indoors and outdoors. In the toddler room, staff build on the transport project by creating a sand and vehicle activity outdoors. As children play with toy versions of large trucks in a sand tray, they develop their hand-eye coordination. Although staff comment on what children do, they do not always interact with toddlers and pre-school children in a way that would further explore the children's ideas and interests. n Staff guide children to build on their physical development. They recognise the impact this has on children's health, well-being and confidence. Pre-school children develop core strength and balance as they cross an obstacle course of stepping stones and milk crates. Staff guide them to develop hand strength as they practise using a knife and fork, mixing noodles and dough together. n There is a good emphasis on developing independence and self-care skills in

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need to do better?

children of all ages. Babies confidently access their drinks from a low shelf and progress from using milk bottles to beaker cups. Older children brush their teeth after lunch and explain what they are doing. Leaders ensure children develop healthy eating habits, offering healthy snacks and lunches that children enjoy eating.

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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 extend support for children who learn English as an additional language to develop their language and communication skills even more n develop interactions to support children in the toddler room and pre-school to explore their ideas and interests further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2688811 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10367866 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 52 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person Devon Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01392410902 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Tic Tocs Day Nursery registered in 2022. It is situated in the centre of Exeter. The nursery is open each weekday from 7.45am to 6pm for 51 weeks a year, closing for one week at Christmas. There are 14 members of staff. Of these, one holds early years professional status, one holds a level 4 qualification, five hold level 3 qualifications, two are qualified to level 2 and three staff are unqualified. The cook has relevant catering qualifications.

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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 The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector read feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector and manager carried out a joint observation.

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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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