Little Trolls Day Care Ltd

Inspection of Little Trolls Day Care Ltd The Centennial Centre, 100 Icknield Port Road, Birmingham, West Midlands B16 0AA

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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 are extremely happy and excited to attend this setting. They affectionately run up to staff, who greet them with cuddles on arrival. Children remove their outdoor shoes and put on their slippers before eagerly engaging in play. Staff create a happy, safe space where children feel confident to express themselves. Children interact kindly with their friends, supported by staff who play alongside them.

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The provision is good

Staff plan an engaging curriculum that supports development in all areas. They provide a careful balance of adult-directed and child-led play, providing time for children to follow their own interests. Toddlers react with excitement, saying 'Wow' when they see the ingredients to make play dough. They explore different textures as they mix the dough with their hands. They pretend to make pizzas and staff extend their learning by asking about their favourite toppings. Staff plan activities for pre-school children around a weekly book focus. Children recall the key events of the story to visitors. They confidently describe how Goldilocks tasted the three bears' porridge, explaining that Daddy bears' porridge was too hot, Mummy bears' was too cold but Baby bears' was good.

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The provision is good

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress. Staff complete assessments of all children to identify any gaps in learning and development. They work with parents and other professionals to ensure children who need it receive early support. Leaders access additional funding, which they use to employ extra staff, provide free meals and purchase resources that benefit the specific children it is allocated for. Furthermore, staff plan daily one-to-one and small-group interventions to help children reach their developmental targets.

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need to do better?

n Communication and language development is a key focus area for staff. Staff complete speech and language assessments of all children. They plan activities to develop children's communication skills and seek specialist advice when needed. Children talk enthusiastically to visitors about what they enjoy doing at the setting. They talk about playing with their friends, riding bikes in the garden and going on walks to the local park. They describe how staff keep them safe on outings and the rules they must follow. n Children's behaviour is good. They follow the rules of the setting, show kindness to their younger peers and share and take turns with their friends. Staff support toddlers to learn how to label their feelings as they play. During circle time, pre- school children listen as their friends express how they are feeling and wait for their turn to talk. Staff encourage children to elaborate on their answers and

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20 March 2025 provide time for children to think and respond. n Staff create a warm, nurturing environment where children feel secure. Babies and toddlers enjoy cuddles with their key persons when they feel tired. They follow familiar bedtime routines, settling off to sleep as staff soothe them with lullabies and soft lights. Staff ensure that safe sleep procedures are followed and children's daily routines are shared with parents. n Staff provide healthy, nutritious meals for all children, encouraging them to taste a variety of different foods. They have robust procedures in place to safely manage children's allergies and dietary needs. Children talk to visitors about how much they enjoy the food and often go back for seconds. n Leaders provide flexible hours to support parents' commitments. Parents talk positively about the setting. They say their children love attending and are thriving in the enriching, family-orientated environment created by staff. Parents

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need to do better?

describe the staff as friendly, dedicated and professional. They talk about how heart warming it is to see their children so happy in the staff's care. n Leaders provide support and guidance to their staff team, resulting in a happy and focused workforce. They identify and organise training and professional development for staff. However, they do not always monitor the impact of this training effectively to ensure that all staff's knowledge is securely embedded in everyday practice. n Leaders and staff are currently working together to further develop the sensory room at the setting. They are combining their knowledge and experience to develop a calm space to support children's emotional regulation.

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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 monitor the impact of training and professional development opportunities to ensure staff's knowledge is secure and learning is embedded in their daily practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2701190 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10376605 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 50 Number of children on roll 30 Name of registered person LITTLE TROLLS DAY CARE LTD

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reference number

Telephone number 01213873888 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Little Trolls Day Care Ltd in Birmingham registered in 2022. A team of seven staff are employed to work with the children, all of whom are qualified from level 3 to level 6. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm. Funded early education is provided for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The nominated individual and acting manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual and acting manager about the leadership and management of the setting. n The special educational needs coordinator 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 and the acting manager carried out a joint observation of a

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communication and language activity. n Parents and grandparents 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 setting.

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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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