Dandelion Kids Day Nursery

Inspection of Dandelion Kids Day Nursery Former Bell Green Library, Coventry CV2 1NB

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are welcomed into a caring and safe environment, where staff greet them warmly, helping them settle quickly. The atmosphere is calm and respectful, with good manners embedded in daily interactions. Staff speak kindly and model polite language, which children proudly copy. For example, when a child struggled with her jumper, a staff member gently asked if she would like any help and the child replied, 'Yes please', and the adult praised her manners. These interactions help children feel valued and encourage kindness and respect.

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The provision is good

Children feel secure during care routines. Staff explain what is happening and ask for permission before changing nappies. They use familiar objects, such as holding up a nappy, to help children understand what is coming next. This supports children to stay calm, included and confident.

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The provision is good

Children form strong, trusting bonds with staff, who play alongside them. During small-world and construction play, staff listen to children's ideas, join in their imaginative stories and extend their language. This well-timed support helps children take turns, solve problems and stay focused. As a result, children show high levels of motivation, speak with confidence and feel secure and valued.

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need to do better?

n Leaders prioritise children's safety through clear safeguarding procedures, regular emergency drills and consistent hygiene routines. They respond swiftly to concerns and work effectively with professionals. Leaders know the setting well and engage positively with the local authority to drive improvement. They provide staff with regular feedback that supports the development of teaching and practice. Leaders have started to align staff development goals with the setting's wider priorities, but this is still in progress. The current improvement plan does not clearly link staff training or curriculum actions to children's specific learning needs, which limits its effectiveness. n Leaders have planned a curriculum that focuses on key areas of early learning, such as independence, communication, physical development and social skills. Staff provide a balance of free play, small-group sessions, and adult-led

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need to do better?

activities. They engage with children through talk and play that supports language and thinking. Children are curious, motivated and beginning to recall and apply learning, especially during one-to-one support. However, staff are not always clear about what they want children to learn from each activity. This makes it harder to guide learning or build on what children already know. As a result, some learning lacks focus and impact. n Staff work closely with parents and external professionals to support children's learning and development. They regularly observe children to check their

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need to do better?

11 July 2025 progress and plan their next steps, sharing this information with families. Staff understand children's individual needs, including those of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They make thoughtful adjustments to the environment, such as reducing noise and distractions, to help children focus and take part. Parents speak highly of the support provided. Staff follow professional advice and use strategies, such as visual cue cards and Makaton, to help non- verbal children communicate and feel included. These approaches ensure all children are supported to make good progress. n Staff help children learn how to behave well and manage their feelings. They use the 'golden rules', set a good example and speak kindly to the children. This helps children feel calm, safe and ready to learn. For example, when two children want the same toy, staff gently remind them of the expectation to share

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need to do better?

and take turns. Children respond to staff reminders and are praised for their actions. This helps children learn to share, take turns and play kindly with others. n Staff help children build confidence and stay safe. Staff use the outdoor space well for active, supervised play. When a child tripped and stood up, staff calmly checked for injury and gave kind words to reassure them. This helped the child feel safe and return to play. Staff follow the accident policy and know what to do. Leaders check this and give reminders when needed, such as completing forms. This supports children's safety and well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is and open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interest first.

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should:

n support staff to plan activities with clear learning intentions to better support children's development n support and focus training and professional development for all staff to further improve the quality of the already good curriculum and teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549030 Local authority Coventry Inspection number 10408321 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 44 Name of registered person Dandelion Kids Day Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 07989436326 Date of previous inspection 30 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

Dandelion Kids Day Nursery registered in 2017. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, during term time only. Sessions are from 9am to 4pm. The nursery employs seven members of childcare staff, five hold early years qualifications at level 3. The nursery provides funded early education for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

11 July 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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11 July 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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