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Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in Richmond upon Thames
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Zoe Duggan (lead), Becky Phillips
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9 Apr 2025
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Becky Phillips, Zoe Duggan
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Report for childcare on domestic premises
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2703866
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- The provider and staff understand how to provide a suitable curriculum and learning opportunities for children when they attend. p.2
- The provider understands how to monitor children's development and plan for their individual needs and interests. p.2
- Staff have a good understanding of how to safeguard children. p.2
- They are aware of the possible signs of abuse and understand how to report concerns to relevant agencies. p.2
- They are also aware of the procedure of what to do if an allegation is made against themselves or a member of the team. p.2
- Staff complete regular risk assessments for outings and all areas used by children to help keep them safe. p.2
- The provider understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. p.2
- She explains clearly how she shares information about children's daily routines and keeps parents up to date with their children's progress. p.2
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Communication & language3
“The provider and staff understand how to support children's early language skills.” p.2
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- 5
- Words of findings
- 445
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- Fairly hard
- Flesch 50, typical 45
- Average sentence
- 16 words
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- typical 5
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Report for childcare on domestic premises
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Inspection date: 27 February 2025 - 9 April 2025
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Met
Previous inspection Requires improvement
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This provision meets requirements
n The provider and staff understand how to provide a suitable curriculum and learning opportunities for children when they attend. The provider understands how to monitor children's development and plan for their individual needs and interests. n Staff have a good understanding of how to safeguard children. They are aware of the possible signs of abuse and understand how to report concerns to relevant agencies. They are also aware of the procedure of what to do if an allegation is made against themselves or a member of the team. Staff complete regular risk assessments for outings and all areas used by children to help keep them safe. n The provider understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She explains clearly how she shares information about children's daily routines and keeps parents up to date with their children's progress. The provider uses an online app to share information about the children's development as well as
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This provision meets requirements
share information to support parents at home. n The provider and staff understand how to support children's early language skills. The setting is bilingual, and staff talk to children in both English and Spanish. They know to speak clearly and slowly to children and introduce new words for children to develop their vocabulary. n The provider and staff are well motivated and continue with their professional development to improve their knowledge and skills. They regularly evaluate their practice and plan ways in which to improve this and the outcomes for children. n The provider has high expectations for children's behaviour. She discusses how she will use suitable strategies to manage children's behaviour. The provider knows how to help children to develop respect for each other, build strong relationships and learn to share. She understands how to help children to develop their confidence and independence in preparation for the next stage of
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This provision meets requirements
their learning. n The provider demonstrates how to promote children's health and well-being. For example, she understands the importance of providing children with healthy and nutritious food and ensuring that they are active outdoors each day.
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This provision meets requirements
There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.
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Setting details
Unique reference number 2703866 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10389692 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care
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inspection
Total number of places 15 Number of children on roll 12
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reference number
Date of previous inspection 18 June 2024
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Information about this early years setting
ABC Daycare Ltd registered in 2023. This childcare on domestic premises is located in North Sheen, in the London Borough of Richmond. ABC Daycare Ltd operates between 8am and 6pm, for 51 weeks a year. The provider holds a childcare qualification at level 5. The provider currently employs five staff.
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Inspection activities
n The inspector held discussions with the provider to establish her knowledge of the requirements for the early years foundation stage. n The inspector reviewed documentation, such as evidence of relevant training. This included the provider's paediatric first-aid certificate and Disclosure and Barring Service records for staff. n The inspector visited parts of the house used for providing care. She discussed how the provider keeps the premises safe and suitable.
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Inspection activities
27 February 2025 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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Inspection activities
27 February 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.
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