Amaryllis Day Nursery

Inspection of Amaryllis Day Nursery Limelight, 27 Shrewsbury Street, Manchester M16 9BB

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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 develop warm relationships with kind and nurturing staff, who know them well. The effective key-person approach ensures that children form secure attachments with adults and settle well. Time is taken to get to know each child and their family, and all staff speak knowledgeably about the children attending. Staff ensure that children are well prepared for important transitions. Strong links with local primary schools support children as they get ready for the next stage in their education. Parents value initiatives such as the 'ready for school' packs, which include helpful guidance on managing emotions and staying safe, including through the 'pantasaurus' programme. These efforts ensure that children are supported effectively as they move on to school.

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The provision is good

Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision for providing high-quality care for all children. The nursery offers a variety of extracurricular experiences that enrich children's learning and development. Children visit the library and use the '4D immersive space' to step into stories, sparking imagination and a love of early literacy. In addition, children engage with local residents and take part in community projects, such as 'Singing Voices'. They are also supported to learn about different cultures by greeting each other in various languages and recognising flags from around the world. These experiences help to broaden children's understanding of the world around them.

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need to do better?

n The communication and language curriculum is carefully planned. Staff support babies in developing their understanding of language effectively by connecting words to objects. For example, during a game of peekaboo, staff encourage babies to identify body parts and repeat words as they point to their heads. Older children are introduced to new vocabulary, such as describing textures like 'crunchy'. All children become confident communicators. n Physical development is supported well. For example, staff support younger children to push wheeled toys as they learn to walk. All children enjoy access to outdoor areas, where they have opportunities to run and play and develop their large muscles. For example, staff encourage risk taking and support children to persist through challenges, such as when navigating over the balance beam. Children show good levels of determination and resilience. n Leaders and staff support children's growing independence. For example,

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need to do better?

younger children know to wash their hands after using the toilet, while older children are encouraged to put on waterproof clothing and wellington boots independently as they prepare to play outside in all weathers. These routines help children develop important self-care skills and prepare them well for the next stage of their learning.

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need to do better?

27 August 2025 n Leaders have an accurate overview of the quality of the nursery. There is a continuous development plan in place to upskill staff. This includes targeted training to develop teaching skills. Staff feel well supported personally and professionally by leaders. They remain committed to developing their skills and providing the education that promotes children's all-round learning and development. n Staff provide effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work in close partnership with parents, external agencies and professionals, such as the local authority SEND team and schools, enabling the use of shared strategies. In addition, leaders use additional funding effectively to provide appropriate resources and play experiences to follow children's interests and help them to make progress from their starting points. n The curriculum is well designed and generally meets children's needs. However,

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need to do better?

it is not always implemented consistently across the nursery. This means children do not always receive the same opportunities to build on what they already know and can do. At these times, teaching does not fully support the intended learning and children's engagement is not always sustained. n Children generally behave well and are gaining confidence in managing their feelings. Staff support children's personal development effectively, particularly their independence. However, during routines such as transitions or tidy-up times, staff's interactions are often more directive and do not consistently explain why the routines matter. This means children are not always helped to fully understand the purpose of activities.

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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 review the implementation of the curriculum across the setting to ensure consistency in children's learning and support children to build on their existing skills n support staff to develop their skills in explaining expectations, so children understand the reasons behind rules and routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550578 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10412847 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 53 Number of children on roll 34 Name of registered person Amaryllis Day Nursery Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 01618729043 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

Amaryllis Day Nursery registered in 2017 and is located in the Old Trafford area of Manchester. The nursery employs 10 members of staff, all of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. The nursery provides government funded early education.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed the early years curriculum. 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 manager and the inspector carried out a joint observation of a planned activity. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector talked to parents and children during the inspection and took account of their views. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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Inspection activities

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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