Les Petits Sunshine Day Nursery

Inspection of Les Petits Sunshine Day Nursery 96 Sibthorpe Road, London SE12 9DP

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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 receive warm and nurturing care from adults, which helps them to form secure relationships with them. Staff work in close partnership with parents, sharing information and keeping them updated on what children are doing at nursery. They plan an appropriate curriculum for children, helping them to make good progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is good

Positive behaviour is modelled and encouraged by adults consistently throughout the day. Children respond to this by sharing their toys with each other and taking turns in their play. The nursery is clean and tidy and there is a strong focus on hygiene and cleanliness. With support and guidance from adults, children wash their hands in preparation for mealtimes and scrape their plates after they finish eating. This promotes children developing good hygiene and self-care habits.

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The provision is good

Younger children are provided with resources to develop their strength, balance and coordination. With encouragement and support, they go through tunnels, kick balls and pull themselves up on large play equipment. This helps them to develop their large physical skills. Older children take part in races, jumping in hoops and running around obstacles. They show care and sympathy towards each other, forming close friendships.

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need to do better?

n Parent partnership is a great strength of the nursery. Parents value the individualised support their children receive and explain that their children are happy and stimulated at nursery. They explain that the nursery is like a home- from-home for their children. They welcome the strategies and suggestions that the nursery makes to help their children's learning and development. n Some senior members of staff are highly skilled in their interactions with children. Leaders work hard to support a developing staff team to promote children's communication and language effectively. n Lunchtime provides an opportunity for children to do things for themselves and learn new words. Staff talk to children about 'tasty' and 'healthy' vegetables, which help them grow strong. With support, younger children learn to hold a spoon and feed themselves. Older children confidently serve themselves and pour their own drinks. It is a calm and quiet time, during which adults model

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need to do better?

expected behaviours. n Staff use opportunities throughout the day to promote fundamental values. Children are encouraged to listen to each other and value each other's opinions. A hairdressing activity helps children to understand the similarities and differences they share with each other. Families take part in cultural celebrations and traditions, sharing food and recipes from their countries.

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28 November 2024 n Staff offer activities to support children's learning and development. For example, older children investigate which objects sink and float in water. Children talk about what they are seeing, recognise numbers and learn new vocabulary. However, some children do not fully benefit from planned activities, as their stage of learning is not fully considered by staff. n Staff act appropriately if they have concerns about a child. They observe and note what they are seeing and work with parents to share strategies. For example, they use signs to support non-verbal children, which helps them to communicate their needs. The nursery requests support from external agencies, as needed, in a timely manner. n Care routines are sensitive and respectful. Adults use the time to talk to children about what they are doing, helping them to be a part of the process. Children are comfortable with adults and respond to what is being asked of them.

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need to do better?

n Staff speak highly of the manager and her deputy. They explain that they are always available when they need them. One-to-one supervision, together with training and development opportunities, help them to keep up to date with their learning. This has contributed to a motivated staff team that feels valued and supported.

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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 fully consider children's stages of learning when implementing planned activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496860 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10367450 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 67 Number of children on roll 43 Name of registered person Horn Park Day Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07904127145 Date of previous inspection 8 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Les Petits Sunshine Day Nursery registered in 2016. The nursery operates from a purpose-built community hall in Lee, in the London Borough of Greenwich. The nursery is open each weekday from 8am to 6pm for 48 weeks of the year. The nursery is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for children. Twelve staff work in the nursery, six of whom have relevant childcare qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n The deputy 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 The inspector observed interactions between staff and children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n A leadership discussion was held with the manager and her deputy

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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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