Tiny Tots Private Day Nursery Ltd

Inspection of Tiny Tots Private Day Nursery Ltd Tiny Tots Nursery, Meadow Bank, 361 Green Lane, Bolton BL3 2LU

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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 arrive at this inclusive and warm nursery with genuine enthusiasm. The friendly atmosphere, combined with the staff's commitment, creates an environment where each child feels valued. Nurturing staff build strong bonds with children. Most children settle quickly. Staff guide those children who need extra support sensitively to ensure that they feel safe, secure and understood. Leaders have developed a broad curriculum that promotes children's abilities in all areas. Children have opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. Younger children keenly count as they splat foam cakes during rhyme time. Older children recognise the quantity of a small group of objects without counting them individually during turn-taking games. This supports all children to develop their mathematical awareness.

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The provision is good

Staff offer a clear routine so that children understand what is happening now and next. For example, children share that it is time to wash their hands before lunch. They develop confidence and good self-esteem. Children have opportunities to play outside each day. Children's behaviour is good. They learn to understand the rules and boundaries of the setting. Staff are good role models. They encourage children to share and take turns and reinforce this throughout the day. When children struggle with regulating their emotions, staff take appropriate action to support them. Children develop a sense of right and wrong as they learn to work with others.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have identified what they want children to learn as they progress through the nursery. Key persons know their key children well. They have a thorough understanding of children's starting points and plan learning experiences to build on children's knowledge. Staff place an emphasis on developing the prime areas of learning and have effective monitoring systems in place. As a result, children are ready for the next stage in their learning. n There is a clear focus on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders help staff to implement strategies identified by professionals so that children with SEND make progress towards their developmental milestones. Staff use any additional funding appropriately and in children's best interests. n Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their independence through daily routines, such as mealtimes. Children help themselves to fruit and pour

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their own drinks. Younger children practise chopping their food. Staff give guidance to those children that need it. Children develop confidence in their abilities. n Overall, the curriculum for communication and language is well implemented.

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need to do better?

27 June 2025 For example, staff sing rhymes with babies and use actions to help them to understand what words mean. Staff encourage older children to explain their thinking during focused circle times. However, some parts of the curriculum are less well implemented. For example, staff working with younger children do not consistently give them sufficient time to respond to questions. As a result, this does not help children to develop their interaction skills when building their foundation in language. n Children enjoy physical activities. They develop their small and large muscles through a variety of opportunities. Babies crawl and practise their walking. Older children practise climbing and balancing skills. This helps children to make good progress in their physical development. n Staff join in with children as they play and offer them support. However, at times, the most confident children capture staff's attention and quieter children

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need to do better?

are occasionally overlooked. For example, during group activities and mealtimes, staff direct their interactions to the most confident children and those that require a little extra support. This means that during these times, the quieter children's learning experiences are not extended as well. n Parents and carers speak about the nursery very highly, with particular regard to the strong bonds staff form with their children. Staff provide them with regular updates on their children's care and education. They support parents to build on children's emerging skills at home. This promotes consistency in children's learning. n Staff receive regular training and supervision sessions, which are catered to support the needs of the children they care for. As a result, staff feel supported by leaders. This fosters positive working relationships that benefit the progress of all children in the nursery. n The provider failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event, which is a requirement

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need to do better?

of their registration. However, through discussion, they now demonstrate an understanding of what they need to notify to Ofsted.

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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 help staff to implement the curriculum for communication and language for younger children more precisely n build on staff's skills in supporting all children to engage with the learning experiences offered, with particular regard to quieter children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2726395 Local authority Bolton Inspection number 10394722 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 40 Number of children on roll 48 Name of registered person Tiny Tots Private Day Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01204523932 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Tiny Tots Private Day Nursery Ltd registered 2023. The nursery is located in Great Lever, Bolton. It operates all year round, aside from bank holidays and one week during Christmas. Sessions run from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery offers government funded childcare. There are eight staff employed at the setting, who all hold relevant qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 6.

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Inspection activities

n The nominated individual and deputy manager led the inspector on a learning walk to discuss the early years curriculum. n The inspector and deputy manager carried out a joint observation of older children taking part in a communication activity. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. 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. n The inspector spoke with staff and discussed safeguarding knowledge. n The inspector held a leadership and management meeting with the nominated individual and the manager.

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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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