Crazy 4 Kids Frederic Street

Inspection of Crazy 4 Kids Frederic Street Frederic Street Community Centre, Frederic Street, London E17 7LF

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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

Staff provide children with a warm welcome and nurturing interactions. They foster strong bonds that help children to feel safe and secure in their care. Staff offer a variety of experiences that cover all areas of the curriculum. They tailor activities and resources to align with children's interests. For example, staff set up animal- related activities, including a zoo and role-play veterinary scenarios using various toy animals. They introduce the names of the animals and discuss how to care for them. Staff remind children about the rules, such as not running in the room, to help them to learn about safety. Children's behaviour is positive. They develop friendships and begin to understand their own needs, as well as the needs of others, with occasional guidance from staff.

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The provision is good

Children acquire new self-help skills to prepare for their transition to school. Staff teach children to match objects by size and colour, and to compare items of different sizes. Children are motivated learners. They eagerly participate in music and movement sessions that incorporate shakers and soft materials. Staff support all children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, they assist children who speak English as an additional language by helping to develop their vocabulary through reinforcement and repetition. Additionally, children learn Spanish. During small-group times, staff engage children with activities such as singing nursery rhymes and reading stories. Children of all abilities, including those in receipt of additional funding, make good progress from their starting points in development.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, leaders have worked diligently to address the actions identified in the previous inspection. They have collaborated closely with early local authority advisers to tackle these issues. As a result of training, staff have reorganised the learning environment. This has had a positive impact on children's play and learning. Children now have greater freedom and access to a wider variety of resources, which also promotes their independence. n Staff observe children's learning and monitor their progress. They plan activities based on children's interests. For instance, when children search for spiders in the garden, staff discuss the spider's body structure and remind children not to disturb it in its web. However, some activities lack clear learning objectives. This leaves children unsure of what they are meant to learn. Despite this, children maintain positive attitudes and enjoy activities.

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need to do better?

n Children engage in high-quality learning experiences in literacy and mathematics. For instance, older children enthusiastically practise writing their names in coloured sand. They independently locate their name labels when they self-register. Staff teach children mathematical language during their play, such

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need to do better?

20 August 2025 as comparing pieces of dough to determine which is 'heavier' or 'lighter'. They skillfully ask questions that encourage children to think critically and develop their problem-solving skills. n Staff promote healthy lifestyles. For instance, they provide children with daily access to a well-equipped outdoor area for fresh air and exercise. Staff provide resources, such as hoops, stepping blocks and ride-on toys, to support children's physical development. Additionally, they offer well-balanced snacks and meals while encouraging children to develop independence and hygiene skills. For example, they teach children how to use tissues for wiping and small knives to cut their snacks safely. n Leaders supervise staff effectively through regular meetings that discuss their progress and relevant training. They implement a self-evaluation process that includes staff's input to identify areas for development. However, they recognise

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need to do better?

the need to improve how they gather parents' views to identify strengths and areas for improvement in the nursery. Leaders have plans to address this issue promptly. n Parents and carers express positive feedback about the nursery. They comment that their children are happy to attend. Parents value the daily conversations with staff. They appreciate receiving information and photos of their children through the online app. Staff also provide guidance to parents on various topics, including their children's speech development, weaning from a pacifier and feeding.

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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 have a clearer intention of what they want children to learn during planned activities n develop the self-evaluation process to include parents' views of strengths and areas for development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540732 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10374443 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 32 Number of children on roll 22 Name of registered person Crazy 4 Kids Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01536 680101 Date of previous inspection 24 October 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Crazy 4 Kids Frederic Street registered in 2016. It operates from a small community hall in Walthamstow, East London. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. It employs seven members of staff. Of these, six staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and the learning outcomes they aim to achieve. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the manager. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual and the area manager about the leadership and management of the nursery. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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