Wonder Zone Nursery

Inspection of Wonder Zone Nursery St Stephen's Church Hall, 26 Deepdene Road, Welling DA16 3QL

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children arrive happily at this nursery and receive a warm welcome from friendly staff. Children show that they feel safe and secure. An effective settling-in process supports children's transition between home and the nursery successfully. For example, staff take time to collect information from parents and get to know children's personal care routines, preferences and interests. They use this information to help children to settle into the nursery environment. This helps babies and young children to develop strong and positive attachments to their key person.

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The provision is good

Leaders have designed a clear and broad curriculum that can be adapted effectively to meet the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or from disadvantaged backgrounds. Babies learn to build relationships with their familiar adults. Toddlers start to develop their independence as they begin to follow a predictable daily routine. Older children learn to be school ready as they prepare for the next stage of their learning.

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The provision is good

Children happily follow instructions and quickly respond to requests from staff. Staff give children an abundance of praise for positive behaviour. Children who occasionally struggle to regulate their emotions receive a nurturing and caring approach. This creates a calm and respectful atmosphere across the nursery.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have a good understanding of what children know and need to learn next, offering activities based on interesting topics and children's interests. For instance, children strengthen their fingers by moulding play dough or using tools to mark make in coloured rice. While some staff plan and deliver activities effectively to meet children's unique learning needs, this practice is not always consistent. As a result, some learning opportunities are not fully tailored to the specific needs of children. n Staff promote children's early mathematical development well. For example, staff teach children about the value of number as they match numbers to corresponding dots on ice lollies. Younger children join in counting songs and explore volume through water play. This helps children to develop a good understanding of early mathematical concepts. n Staff are good role models for children's language development. They engage

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children in meaningful conversations, ask effective questions and allow time for children to think and respond. This supports children's confidence in expressing themselves and extends their vocabulary. Babies and toddlers enjoy joining in with familiar rhymes and songs, developing their listening and language skills.

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need to do better?

1 July 2025 n Overall, staff deployment is effective. Staff engage with children as they play and extend their learning. However, there are times when staff do not fully support all children. This is because, on occasion, staff are busy with routine activities, particularly at mealtimes. When this happens, there are children that are not engaged in meaningful learning. This results in an unsettled learning environment. n Staff promote healthy lifestyles by ensuring children spend time outdoors daily, enjoying fresh air and physical activity. They teach children about healthy eating and provide varied opportunities to develop physical skills through activities. Staff regularly remind children to keep hydrated during the very hot weather. n Staff know how to seek support for children with SEND to promote the best outcomes for their learning. They understand the value of working closely with parents and carers and professionals to support children's needs. Staff observe

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children regularly to identify and close any gaps in their learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak positively about the care and support their children receive. Staff maintain open and effective communication, keeping parents well informed about their child's daily experiences and developmental progress. n Leaders and staff are passionate about their roles and ways to continuously develop children's learning. They work well together and share the nursery's ethos and vision. Staff have supervision meetings in which managers monitor performance and set targets for improvement. Staff complete all mandatory training, and professional development opportunities are available. Leaders are reflective and look to continuously develop the nursery.

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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 support staff to consistently tailor learning opportunities to the specific needs of children n deploy staff effectively and ensure they are clear in what their roles are to best support the needs of all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2756878 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10373708 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 30 Number of children on roll 48 Name of registered person Wonder Zone Nursery Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 02081430333 Date of previous inspection 8 October 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Wonder Zone Nursery registered in 2023. It operates from St Stephen's Church Hall in Welling, within the London Borough of Bexley. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for 51 weeks of the year. It employs 19 staff including the chef and cleaner. Eleven staff are qualified, with one member of staff holding a level 6 qualification. The nursery provides government-funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the manager and talked about the curriculum and what it was they wanted children to learn. n The inspector completed joint observations in the pre-school and baby rooms with the manager. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching to determine the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents to gain their views of the nursery. n The inspector spoke to staff and children at appropriate times throughout the day. n The inspector had a long discussion with the manager and nominated individual and reviewed relevant documentation.

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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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