Kids Planet Kings Park

Inspection of Kids Planet Kings Park Puma Court, Kings Business Park, Knowsley L34 1PJ

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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 and their families are warmly welcomed by the enthusiastic staff of this nursery. Children are calm and highly engaged as staff play music with a gentle tempo during creative activities such as painting. Children comment that the music is 'the moon and fairies'. Children look at their reflection in a mirror as they carefully paint self-portraits on canvas. Staff support children to recognise the difference in the colour of their eyes and the texture of their hair. Children begin to understand what makes them unique.

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The provision is good

Staff have a good understanding of the children and serve as extremely positive role models. Staff and children dress up and engage in fun and meaningful role play. Children bring food menus to the kitchen area and ask staff what they want to eat. Staff point out which parts of a watermelon can be eaten. Older children laugh and are highly engaged as they play imaginary aeroplanes with staff. They learn lots of new vocabulary such as 'turbulence' and 'departure' as staff mimic the voice of the pilot. Babies are encouraged to splash as they sing 'Tiny Tim' and play with sea creatures and water. They demonstrate that they have high levels of attachment as they snuggle into adults and listen to stories. Staff skilfully plan focused small-group sessions to support emotional literacy. They encourage toddlers to sing, dance and stomp their feet as they begin to learn the vocabulary of emotions.

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The provision is good

Communication and language development are actively supported throughout the nursery. Children of all ages listen attentively as staff share stories with them. They join in with the words and actions as staff use puppet gloves and sing nursery rhymes. Children begin to build a rich vocabulary.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and staff monitor children's progress effectively and swiftly identify gaps in children's learning. They plan a curriculum that provides a diverse range of experiences that help children build on what they already know and can do. However, at times, some of these experiences are too challenging for children to precisely focus on what they need to learn. This means that, sometimes, children become distracted. n The nursery has a proactive approach to children's development. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress and are well supported. The nursery works closely with external professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists. Enrichment opportunities, such as sign language lessons and outdoor excursions, enhance the children's knowledge and understanding of the world. n Physical activity is highly valued and well planned. Children build their core

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19 December 2024 strength through indoor and outdoor play and small-group coaching sessions. Older children participate in team games and learn the rules of the game alongside the benefits of physical activity. They stretch and climb over and under apparatus in the sensory yoga studio. Children develop their small muscles as they hold pencils, squeeze and roll play dough and use various-sized brushes to paint on foil. n Leaders and staff have created a calm and nurturing environment. Staff use consistent strategies to manage behaviour and weave golden rules and boundaries into everyday conversations. Children are given opportunities to consider their own behaviour, such as why they do not run inside. Children listen and respond positively. Children learn behaviour expectations, ready for the next stage in their learning. n Parents describe the staff of the nursery as vibrant and personable. Staff are consistently praised for their communication through daily dialogue and an

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online portal. Parents feel informed and involved in their child's development. They appreciate the 'thoughtful touches', such as accessible duck food in the reception area so that parents and children can feed the ducks at the nearby pond. Children's overall development is supported in this well-run nursery. n The management team fosters an environment that values well-being, inclusion and respect, ensuring everyone feels welcome. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported with visual aids to develop their understanding. Staff say that they are encouraged to bring their unique qualities to the workplace, promoting a positive culture where individual needs are acknowledged and supported. The management team identifies areas for staff development and invests in targeted training to improve outcomes for children. n Meals are thoughtfully managed, with attention to dietary needs and the

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need to do better?

promotion of table manners. The use of appropriate cutlery and utensils is well sequenced to meet the age and stage of children's development. Children independently pour their own water from jugs and collect cups from the table to assist staff with tidying up after lunch. Children demonstrate pride as they positively contribute to the jobs of the setting.

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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 support staff to focus on creating activities that are not over complicated and are consistently appropriate for children's age and stage of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2810762 Local authority Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Inspection number 10365470 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 118 Number of children on roll 173 Name of registered person Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01514899999 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Kids Planet Kings Park registered in September 2024 and is situated in Knowsley. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays. The nursery employs four staff with qualified teacher status and 23 staff with qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery provides funded early education for one-, two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. 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 observed the interactions between staff and the children. n The inspector and the deputy manager carried out a joint observation of a communication and language activity. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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