Childminder in Kent

Summary of outcome

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage, which you can find at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2. If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we can take action to ensure they put matters right.

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Summary of outcome

On 20 May 2025, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have issued actions for the provider to take.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure good hygiene and cleanliness procedures are followed at all times, and ensure there are clean facilities for the hygienic preparation of food to promote children's good health

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Summary of outcome

n ensure overall indoor floor space is fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for on the premises

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Summary of outcome

n ensure that there are thorough and regular risk assessments of all environments and equipment accessed by children to ensure they are safe for use.

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Summary of outcome

We will monitor the provider's response to ensure the actions are successfully completed.

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Summary of outcome

On 3 June 2025, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had implemented risk assessments for the areas used by children to ensure that they are safe and suitable. She has also ensured that areas used for food preparation and spaces that children play are clean and hygienic. We are satisfied the provider has met the actions raised. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this

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Summary of outcome

The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Publication of compliance action

We aim to ensure that the welfare of children and young people is protected in the services we regulate. The Childcare Act 2006 and accompanying regulations set out our responsibilities to regulate childminders and childcare providers. This includes the enforcement powers we have in relation to those registered providers who do not comply with the requirements for registration.

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Publication of compliance action

We publish details of any actions we take, or the childminder or childcare provider takes to bring about compliance with requirements on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of compliance action

For further information please read the Early years compliance handbook which can be found here at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-provider-non-compliance- action-by-ofsted .

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