Sunny Days Nursery & Preschool LTD

Inspection of Sunny Days Nursery & Preschool LTD 319b Walton Road, West Molesey, Surrey KT8 2QG

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children show they are happy and content in this warm and inviting nursery. They confidently separate from their parents on arrival and seamlessly transition into group activities with their peers. For instance, they delight in singing and dancing, and develop new skills as they learn to move their bodies in different ways.

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The provision is good

Leaders and staff pride themselves on the effective settling-in process that supports all children to build a sense of belonging. They plan a well-structured curriculum that helps children to develop a range of skills and experiences over time. Children are confident, resilient and curious learners. They are imaginative and pretend to cook food for their friends and staff. They measure, group items and use numbers in their play. Staff foster opportunities such as these to help children build on their awareness of mathematical language.

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The provision is good

Staff teach children how to manage simple risks in their play. For instance, they give children gentle encouragement and support to climb and jump off apparatus. Staff consistently praise children for making good choices, such as sharing resources and helping to tidy away toys. This constant and encouraging feedback supports children in understanding and meeting behavioural expectations. Children behave well. They collaborate effectively as they engage in their activities, such as working together to build towers in diverse ways.

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need to do better?

n Leaders show a strong commitment to the professional growth and well-being of staff. Supervision meetings and tailored training ensures that all staff build on their skills and knowledge to help benefit children. Communication between leaders and staff is highly effective. There is a positive atmosphere that flows throughout the nursery. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well- being. n Staff use information gathered from parents, alongside their own assessments of children's ongoing development, to find out what children know and can do. They use this information to help build on children's knowledge and skills. However, on occasion, staff place a stronger focus on the learning of older children. Therefore, at times, younger children are not challenged to learn at the same level as their older peers. n Leaders have designed a clear curriculum that helps children to develop essential

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skills and knowledge. There is a sharp focus on children's communication and language. Staff narrate alongside children's play, model words and introduce new vocabulary. They support children with English as an additional language well, such as through visual aids and the use of key words. All children show a love of books and delight in listening to stories. They make good progress in

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10 January 2025 preparation for the next stage in their education. n Staff follow children's interest in the world around them. They suggest using tools such as magnifying glasses when children start to hunt for bugs in their environment. When children delight in finding a spider's web, staff enhance this further with books and props to build on their understanding of nature further. n Staff support children's good health highly effectively. They teach children to develop good personal care habits, including blowing their noses and regular handwashing. Children delight in fresh air daily. They whizz around on ride-on toys and practise new skills using resources, such as balls and hoops, in diverse ways. n Staff take a genuine interest in each and every child who attends the setting. For example, they talk to children about their drawings and skilfully link these to experiences in their family homes. Children show respect to their friends and

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need to do better?

listen to what they have to say. They explore diversity and learn more about the differences and similarities in others. n Partnerships with parents are a key strength of the nursery. Daily discussions in the morning and at handover enable children to receive consistent care and learning. In addition, parents receive regular information about their children's routines and ongoing progress, such as through digital media. Parents are extremely positive about how staff work with them. They say they receive regular and good communication that helps them support their children at home.

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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 strengthen interactions with younger children to consistently engage and challenge their learning at the same level as their older peers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541561 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10368670 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 48 Number of children on roll 16 Name of registered person Sunny Days Nursery & Preschool Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 0208 941 6276 Date of previous inspection 29 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Sunny Days Nursery & Preschool Ltd registered in 2016. It is located in Molesey, Surrey. The nursery operates from 8.45am to 2.45pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. Four staff work with the children, including the two providers, one of whom is also the manager. Three staff hold childcare qualifications at level 3, and the manager has a qualification at level 6. The nursery provides funded early education for 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 about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector observed the implementation of the curriculum during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning. n Parents shared their views through written comments and discussion during the inspection, and the inspector took account of all feedback received. n The inspector spoke with staff and the children at suitable times throughout the inspection. n During the inspection, the inspector held discussions with the manager. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n A joint observation was completed and discussed with the manager.

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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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