Little Flowers Day Nursery

Inspection of Little Flowers Day Nursery 9 St. Georges Road East, Aldershot, Hampshire GU12 4JQ

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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 feel safe and cared for because staff consistently greet them with warmth and kindness each morning, helping them settle in and feel valued from the outset. Throughout the day, staff build trusting relationships by offering encouragement, reassurance and attentive support whenever children need it. By clearly communicating routines and expectations, and by modelling positive behaviour, staff help children understand exactly what is expected of them. Children learn how to interact with others, follow instructions and act kindly because staff consistently guide, reinforce and praise these behaviours within the nursery environment. As a result, children develop their sense of security, belonging and understanding of appropriate behaviour directly through their daily experiences at the nursery.

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The provision is good

Staff set high expectations for children and design activities that build on their existing skills. Children actively practise their hand-eye coordination and strengthen their fine motor skills. For example, children use hammers and screwdrivers in the toy garage, working together to repair a small, wheeled toy by tightening its screws and testing its movement.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and staff design and deliver an engaging curriculum that prioritises each child's developmental needs. They tailor activities to spark curiosity and support growth across all learning areas. Staff closely observe each child, identify strengths and areas to develop and adapt the curriculum so every child can participate meaningfully. When they plan, they build in opportunities for language development, mathematical thinking and social skills during daily routines and play. For example, staff set up a garage with tools and the children practise new vocabulary and basic maths skills together. Staff regularly review and refine their approach, making adjustments to maximise each child's progress and to keep the curriculum relevant and inspiring. n Leaders demonstrate a strong commitment to creating a welcoming, nurturing and high-quality learning environment. They actively support staff in their roles

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and often offer informal conversations and one-to-one meetings to discuss professional development. Staff express genuine enjoyment in working at the nursery, placing children at the centre of all they do. This dedication appears throughout the nursery, where staff show happiness and children display curiosity and eagerness to learn and develop new skills. n Children have good opportunities to learn about different cultures and backgrounds. Staff arrange a variety of celebrations and events to help children to understand about their similarities and differences. Staff support children well to develop respectful attitudes about other people's lives that are different to their own.

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11 July 2025 n Staff actively model respectful interactions and set clear expectations for behaviour, consistently guiding children with positive reinforcement and encouragement. They create a warm, inclusive environment by listening attentively to each child, celebrating individual achievements and recognising effort and perseverance. By fostering open communication and showing genuine care, staff help children feel valued and secure. As a result, children mirror these positive behaviours, demonstrating kindness, respect for others and enthusiasm for learning, because staff lead by example and nurture a culture of mutual respect and curiosity. n Staff plan regular group sessions for children to take part in. However, these sessions do not always successfully engage all children and are not effectively planned to meet their needs. At times, some children lose interest or become distracted. This occasionally leads to reduced inclusivity and less effective

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learning experiences for the group. n Leaders and managers actively reflect on the curriculum intent and evaluate the quality of the provision. They adapt the environment to meet children's learning needs, such as enhancing the outside area with a herb garden. The leadership team gathers feedback from parents, staff and children about the setting, and they use this input effectively to implement improvements and enrich outcomes for children.

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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 strengthen the planning of group sessions to more fully consider the needs of all children taking part.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438678 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10398530 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 60 Number of children on roll 97 Name of registered person Woodside Trading Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01252 341819 Date of previous inspection 28 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Little Flowers Day Nursery registered in 2012 and is situated in Aldershot, Hampshire. The nursery opens five days a week from 8am to 6pm, all year round, excluding bank holidays. It is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children from nine months to four years old. There are 15 staff who work directly with the children, an on-site cook and a cleaner. Of these, 10 hold appropriate qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 6.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of staff interactions with children during activities, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke to parents, viewed emails and reviews and took account of their views and feedback. n The inspector spoke with staff at appropriate times during the inspection to find out about how they support children with their learning, and their understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. n The inspector conducted a joint observation of a planned activity with the managers. n The inspector completed a learning walk of the nursery with the manager. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks, policies and procedures and children's developmental records.

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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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