Kids Castle Preschool Ltd

Inspection of Kids Castle Preschool Ltd The Church Hall at Our Lady and, St Joseph's RC Church Uxbridge Road, London, United Kingdom W7 3SU

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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 happy and eager to come to nursery to begin their day. They approach staff, who warmly great them at the door. Staff take the time to talk to parents to establish if there is anything that may impact a their child's day. This helps to support children's emotional needs and helps them to feel safe and secure. Children enjoy exploring the environment and have lots of choices during the day. For example, children choose from art to sensory play. Staff interact with children to introduce new vocabulary, which children repeat and then recall. Staff support children to use tools correctly to support their fine motor skills. Children share their achievements with staff.

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The provision is good

Children learn about healthy bodies. They are provided with freshly prepared meals and snacks and are encouraged to stay hydrated during the day with water. During outdoor play, children joyfully sing in a group with their friends as they move their bodies to the songs and recall familiar words. Children are learning to play cooperatively with their friends. During moments of conflict, staff swiftly use words to support children's understanding to share or wait their turn. As a result, children have a good attitude to learning from staff, who are positive role models. Leaders have designed a curriculum to meet children's individual needs and support their next steps in learning.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have a clear focus on developing children's communication and language. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported by some staff who also speak children's home language. In addition, as part of the settling-in process, staff establish key words so that children feel a sense of belonging. Staff talk to children throughout the day so they hear new vocabulary, which they repeat and recall. Babies listen to stories and point to familiar pictures that staff talk about. During group activities, children talk about the farm and share words that they have previously learned. n Staff recognise the importance of building children's gross motor skills. Babies bang pan lids together using large arm movements. Toddlers and older children enjoy using the tricycles and balance boards to support their leg muscles. Staff support children to manoeuvre large car tyres to roll in the garden and

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need to do better?

encourage children to keep trying. n Leaders are developing rich and varied learning experiences for children in all areas of learning, so they reach their full potential. Leaders monitor teaching so that there is a consistent approach to support children's individual needs. Staff know their key children well, and they plan children's next steps around what interests them and what they need to know next. However, there are occasional times when the curriculum intent is not clear, which leads to children losing

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need to do better?

21 May 2025 interest quickly. n Leaders value their staff. Regular supervision and robust induction supports staff in understanding the expectations of teaching. Leaders are ambitious for every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make progress. However, occasionally, teaching could be improved so that staff confidently have a greater understanding of the impact of the activities they provide. n Staff support children to develop their independence. Children are taught to take their coats on and off when going outside. When coming inside from outdoor play, children follow the routine to wash their hands. Staff support babies and children to hold their cutlery while eating. Staff model to older children how to cut fruit. Children copy this skill with precision and the supervision of staff. This helps to prepare children for school and their next stage in learning.

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need to do better?

n Staff support children to develop a love of books. Babies often snuggle up with staff to listen to a story. Toddlers listen with intent as staff share storytelling with intonation to capture children's attention. Some children access books independently and turn the pages with care, as they enjoy the comfort of a familiar book. n Staff and leaders take time to get to know children and parents well. Staff use the online application to share photos and details of what their child is learning. Parents appreciate this. However, the focus on next steps of learning is not consistently shared with parents to support home learning.

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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 plan the curriculum even more effectively and consider more closely the intent and the impact to support children's individual learning and share these with parents so that learning can be extended at home n provide staff with focused professional development and carefully reflect on the impact the training has on the quality of education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2796067 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10404245 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 70 Number of children on roll 39 Name of registered person Kids Castle Preschool Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 07470717162 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Kids Castle Preschool ltd registered in 2024. The provider is open from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. It employs 12 childcare staff, of whom nine hold appropriate childcare qualifications ranging from level 3 to level 6. The provider offers government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n This inspection was carried out as a result of a risk assessment, following information received about the provider. 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 parents and took their views into account. n The inspector observed interactions between children and staff. n The inspector spoke to staff at appropriate times and took account of their views. n The manager and inspector carried out a joint observation of a focussed activity. n The inspector looked a relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff, including safe recruitment procedures and qualifications.

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Inspection activities

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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