Wonderland Day Nursery

Inspection of Wonderland Day Nursery Wonderland, 70a Waterloo Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON PR2 1EN

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in the nurturing and calm environment. Staff know children very well and plan meticulously for each child's individual learning journey. They create a 'play diet' for each child based around what they have and have not already experienced. This helps staff to offer children new experiences and embed and enhance their understanding in a unique way. Babies settle very quickly because of staff's diligence in getting to know them. Their learning gets off to a flying start as staff use their deep understanding of how babies learn and develop to make each interaction special. Staff's skilled teaching means that all children develop their knowledge and skills extremely well and make rapid progress in their learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Promoting children's language skills is a focus, which is embedded and evident throughout the nursery. Staff use stories to link children's learning across the curriculum as they develop a love of books. Staff are excellent role models. As a result, children show high levels of engagement and positivity towards their learning. They listen and respond with thought as staff speak calmly and quietly to them. Staff seamlessly sequence children's learning as they move on through the nursery. Children become independent, managing their self-care needs efficiently as a result of innovative teaching methods, for instance. Children are confident and competent learners. They are well prepared and excited for their move on to school when the time comes.

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n Leaders' passion and commitment to continually raise the quality of learning and experience at the nursery shines. They have close links with other leaders within the sector and are highly reflective of their provision. Leaders continually seek out new ideas to make the unique provision the best it can be for all children. n Staff value leaders' trust in them and match leaders' enthusiasm. They reflect together on their practice to inform positive change. Leaders plan a comprehensive programme of training for staff. This is focused to enhance teaching in areas where children will benefit most. Leaders have precise monitoring systems in place. This ensures that training and teaching is highly effective. Where additional funding is used, leaders make sure that it leads to significant benefits for children. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive superb support. Staff are diligent in working collaboratively with other professionals.

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Children with SEND benefit from tailored in-house support, which helps to rapidly narrow and close gaps in their learning and development. Consequently, children with SEND make excellent progress. n Staff support children's communication skills through all activities at the nursery. Babies confidently sign to staff, communicating their needs and minimising

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6 May 2025 frustrations. Staff use daily 'talking trails' to support children's confidence. They add contextual vocabulary as they plan these small-group outings to enhance each child's learning. This helps children to become articulate and competent communicators. n Staff instil in children the confidence to rise to a challenge and to persevere. Children demonstrate mature attitudes and take the time to work out how to approach a problem. For instance, children try different methods and work out how to lift tyres to get them high enough to stack. Staff celebrate each child's milestones, efforts and achievements. Children proudly discuss the stars they have earned, for example. n Staff teach children specific physical skills and embed their related understanding. For example, children achieve their balance bike 'licence' when they know how to handle and look after the equipment, can use the correct vocabulary for the activity and ride proficiently and safely. This also promotes

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children's language skills and helps them to manage risk. n Staff teach children a meaningful understanding of number and mathematical concepts through their play. They link children's understanding of shape and size to their early writing skills and teach them to count for a purpose. Children are proficient in their understanding of number and use concepts and vocabulary in appropriate context. n Children learn about other cultures in an immersive manner. For instance, they listen to songs and learn to play instruments from African countries. Staff teach children the correct names for the different types of drums. Children regularly enjoy traditional food from their friends' home countries as part of their everyday nursery experience. This helps children to learn about the wider world in a meaningful way. n Support for parents and carers is strong. They are fully involved in nursery life. For instance, staff invite parents to learn to bake or to carry out science

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experiments with their children at nursery. Parents of babies visit the nursery to share a meal in the baby room to support them with weaning. This consistency of care and learning significantly enhances children's overall progress.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2715755 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10380420 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 65 Name of registered person Wonderland Adventures Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01772768820 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Wonderland Day Nursery originally registered in 2009 and is located in Preston, Lancashire. The nursery employs 15 members of staff. Of these, 10 staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and above, including the manager who holds a qualification at level 4. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at nursery. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The manager and the inspector carried out joint observations of group activities. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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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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