Yukon Tots & Preschool

Inspection of Yukon Tots & Preschool Yukon Tots & Preschool, Dalton House, Balham Hill, London SW12 9DN

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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

Staff and children in this pre-school speak many languages. Staff are multilingual, which enables them to communicate with children in their home languages and English. This meets the diverse needs of the local community. Staff create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children. This helps children to settle quickly when they arrive in the morning. Staff are attentive to children. They supervise and play with children well. Children are happy and feel safe. Overall, staff promote children's good behaviour. Children learn to use polite words, such as please and thank you, while interacting with adults.

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The provision is good

Staff develop a balanced curriculum that supports all children to make good progress. They offer children a wide range of learning experiences they might not have elsewhere. For instance, staff make pancakes with children, teaching them how to mix ingredients. During group times, children of different ages sit together and show good listening skills. Staff enthusiastically sing nursery songs and rhymes with children. Children join in by singing along and copying the hand gestures. Even the youngest children in the group look on and clap their hands to show their enjoyment. Staff motivate children to learn and play.

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need to do better?

n Leaders are highly experienced and knowledgeable about child development. They have a strong understanding of the needs of families in the local community. Leaders use this knowledge to support all children, especially those who are vulnerable and come from disadvantaged backgrounds. n Leaders assist staff in observing and monitoring children's progress. They use the information they collect to offer an ambitious curriculum. Staff organise group sessions specifically designed to help children, including those who speak English as an additional language, gain the skills for their future education. Children make good progress from their starting points. However, staff do not always allow children enough time to process information and respond to questions. This hinders their ability to encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas effectively. n Children have regular opportunities to be active. They enjoy playing outside,

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need to do better?

stretching their arms and legs to warm up. Children take delight in group games, which is demonstrated by their smiles and laughter. Children also learn to catch and throw balls. These activities promote children's emotional and physical development. n A strong partnership with parents and carers is a key strength of this pre-school. Parents are extremely pleased with the service provided, particularly how staff communicate with them. They describe staff's approach as 'flexible', and many parents sum up their experiences with comments, such as 'It feels like a family

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need to do better?

4 March 2025 here'. This strong collaboration between parents and staff contributes to children's positive attitudes towards the pre-school. n Leaders evaluate their practices rigorously. They also involve parents in the setting's self-evaluation process. After reviewing their practices, leaders plan to create a larger area for children to develop their early writing skills in preparation for school. n Overall, children behave well. They learn to follow instructions. However, staff do not clearly explain to children about the expectations for their behaviour. For instance, when children run indoors or snatch toys, they do not explain the consequences of their actions on themselves and others. n Staff teach children to become independent learners. They encourage them to manage their personal needs, including toileting. Children demonstrate their independence skills as they put on their coats for outdoor activities.

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n As part of staff's curriculum, they organise various outings for children. These include trips to the local library, farms and amusement parks. Children gain confidence in exploring their surroundings. These rich experiences add to children's understanding of the wider world. n Staff feel highly supported by their leaders. They have opportunities to gain higher qualifications to strengthen their knowledge of child development. Staff receive regular supervision sessions and have access to professional development opportunities. For example, training focused on supporting two- year-old children has improved staff's ability to meet these children's needs more effectively. This, in turn, contributes positively to children's outcomes.

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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 develop ways to give children enough time to process information and respond to questions, so they can fully share their thoughts and views n use opportunities that arise to raise children's understanding of the impact of their actions on themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2705506 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10375909 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 26 Name of registered person Yukon Toddlers & Pre-school Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 02086733307 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Yukon Tots & Preschool re-registered in 2022. It is located in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The pre-school is open during term time, from 9am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. There are six staff members, five of whom hold early years qualifications from level 2 to level 8. The pre-school offers the government funded places for childcare for ages nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n Leaders showed the inspector around the pre-school and explained their early years curriculum. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with one of the leaders. n Staff spoke with the inspector about their roles and responsibilities in the pre- school. n Parents shared their views about the quality of the provision, which were taken into account. n Leaders showed the inspector relevant documentation, such as staff's suitability checks and training certificates. n The inspector held meetings with leaders to discuss the leadership and management of the pre-school.

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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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