Prime Time Day Nursery

Inspection of Prime Time Day Nursery Prime Time Day Nursery, 2 Old Bromford Lane, Birmingham B8 2RG

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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

Leaders and staff design the rooms with similar furniture and shared themes to help children feel comfortable as they move through the nursery. They plan indoor and outdoor spaces to encourage children to explore, be active and learn through play. Children understand expectations and are well motivated to learn.

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The provision is good

Staff show warmth and kindness. Children trust staff and form close bonds with them. Staff watch children carefully and step in with support when needed. Children show they feel confident to try new things and enjoy their time at nursery.

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The provision is good

Overall, leaders thoughtfully plan the curriculum, which is delivered through a carefully chosen book of the month. These capture children's interest and promote language development. Leaders have designed a clear and well-sequenced curriculum that builds over time. Each room reflects this progression. For example, staff design the baby room with low furniture and open space to support crawling and cruising, helping babies build strength and confidence. As children grow, staff adapt the environment to extend learning. In the pre-school room, staff place a stronger focus on small-muscle control, with carefully planned areas for drawing, cutting and model making. These changes help children build the physical skills they need for writing and self-care.

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need to do better?

n Leaders use self-evaluation well to guide improvements. They have recently focused on strengthening the mathematics curriculum to support children's understanding of number and quantity. They work closely with other settings and local organisations to identify and respond to community needs. n Leaders set high expectations for staff and use regular monitoring to identify individual strengths and areas for development. They tailor professional development to meet each practitioner's needs, helping staff to improve their teaching and better support the children in their care. Staff have recently completed training on early communication strategies, which has strengthened their focus on supporting children's language development across the setting. n Leaders and staff build strong and trusting partnerships with parents. Families receive regular updates through face-to-face conversations, an online app and

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parents' evenings. Parents say staff help them stay involved in their child's learning and offer ideas to support progress at home. n Staff know children well and use regular assessments to check their progress. They identify what children enjoy and where they may need extra support. However, staff's planning is not always sharply focused across all areas of learning. This means that there are times when activities and planning are not

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21 July 2025 closely matched to each child's stage of development to maximise learning and engagement. n Overall, leaders and staff support communication and language development well. For example, they use baby signing with essential words, like 'please' and 'stop', to help younger children express their needs and wishes. Staff model new vocabulary clearly and extend conversations based on children's interests. They deliver targeted language interventions and link the communication curriculum closely to emotional well-being, using stories and circle times to help children talk about feelings. Children gain the confidence to express themselves and build strong foundations for future learning. n Staff set clear expectations and support children to manage their feelings and actions. They use calm reminders and model respectful interactions, helping children learn to take turns, share and resolve small disagreements. Children

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show high levels of self-control and confidence in social situations. n Children mostly show positive attitudes to learning and enjoy thinking for themselves. They create their own games with friends, such as making birthday cakes from play dough, singing together or working as a group to solve problems. Staff follow children's lead and adapt activities to build on their interests, helping them stay motivated, focused and eager to explore. n Staff embed healthy habits through daily routines. For example, they promote oral health and offer children the opportunity to brush their teeth each day. They encourage discussions about healthy food choices at mealtimes. Children play outside daily and develop their physical skills through purposeful activities, such as ball games, climbing and yoga. Children learn how to care for their bodies and stay healthy. n Leaders promote an inclusive culture, where children learn about different

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beliefs, celebrations and communities. Staff use books, discussions and children's own experiences to help them understand and respect diversity.

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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 use assessment information to plan across all areas of learning so that teaching is precisely matched to each child's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2721193 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 10392448 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 48 Number of children on roll 16 Name of registered person Prime Time Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0121 783 1505 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Prime Time Day Nursery re-registered in 2023. It operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30 am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays. The provider employs eight staff, six of whom hold approved early years qualifications at level 3. The setting offers funded early years places.

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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 Children interacted with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 The inspector carried out joint observations with the manager. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the setting.

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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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