Toddlers Inn Day Nursery

Inspection of Toddlers Inn Day Nursery 24 High Street, Eye, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE6 7UU

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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

The nursery is a happy and welcoming place for children. They have lots of fun learning and playing. Children are safe and well cared for by staff who want the best for them. Even the very youngest children settle quickly and happily in the calm and nurturing environment. They giggle with delight as staff roll vehicles down a ramp. They ask for 'more' and are encouraged to join in with 'ready, steady, go'. Toddlers use a variety of spoons and scoops to transfer gravel from one utensil to another, developing their fine muscle skills and concentration. Staff encourage them to be careful and extend their vocabulary by using words such as 'transfer'. Pre-school children play imaginative games cooperatively. They decorate the outdoor area using water and paintbrushes, while others make 'birthday cakes' for staff in the mud kitchen. They all join in with singing 'Happy Birthday'.

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The provision is good

Children in all rooms enjoy stories and books. Babies confidently turn the pages of their picture books and enjoy snuggling with their key person listening to a story. Older children nestle into the cushions in their reading corner, listening to a member of staff bring the story to life. They ask questions and discuss what is happening in the story.

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The provision is good

Children are well prepared for the move to school. They are encouraged to be independent in many aspects of their self-care. Staff provide the school uniform for dressing up, so children can become familiar with it. Children enjoy listening activities, which help to build the skills needed for early reading.

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need to do better?

n Leaders continually strive to improve the outcomes for children in the nursery. They are passionate at driving improvements forward. They are currently implementing an exciting and ambitious new curriculum to support children's learning further. n All children make good progress, and parents are fully involved. The nursery staff gather detailed information from them, which helps to set an accurate starting point. They use this to plan activities that support the child's interest and next steps. This helps children make good progress in their learning. They also gather information about care routines and dietary requirements. This helps staff to incorporate familiar routines from the start, such as settling babies to sleep in the same way parents do. n Parents speak highly of the nursery. They feel their child receives individual care, and even anxious parents become relaxed as they receive photos of their child

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need to do better?

happily engaged with activities early in the day. They know what to do to support their child's learning at home. They receive detailed information about care routines through an app, and staff give comprehensive feedback when

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need to do better?

4 September 2025 handing the child back to their parents. n Staff provide a broad range of stimulating activities that children are eager to join. The curriculum promotes both communication and independence, with children encouraged to serve their own food, manage their coats and shoes, and develop vocabulary through daily routines and play. However, staff do not consistently plan for these skills to be extended across activities and routines. This means children's progress in developing language and independence is not fully maximised. n Staff ensure that children are beginning to understand what they need to do to be healthy. Children are provided with nutritious and balanced meals and snacks, which they thoroughly enjoy. There are robust procedures in place for children with allergies. Children understand hygiene routines, such as washing hands before meals. They have lots of opportunities for physical play outdoors in the

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fresh air. Children learn about caring for their teeth and enjoy cleaning model teeth. Leaders have invited local dentists to visit the children. n Staff are vigilant in ensuring that children are safe. They put into place secure risk assessments when taking the children on outings, such as when they visit the local shops to buy ingredients for their cooking activities and items for their role play area. n Staff feel very supported by leaders. They have regular supervision sessions. Managers ensure that they check the well-being of staff and are alert to workload issues. Staff report they have good opportunities to develop their practice and enjoy working at the nursery.

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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 more consistently extend children's language and independence through the curriculum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256838 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 10407644 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 71 Number of children on roll 99 Name of registered person Darmanin, Joanne

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reference number

Telephone number 01733 223 990 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

Toddlers Inn Day Nursery registered in 2001 and is based in the village of Eye, Peterborough. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff. Of these, 11 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round, except for one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The manager and the 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 is having on the children's learning. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector and the manager carried out a joint observation of a group activity. n The inspector observed mealtimes and care routines. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the suitability of staff. n The inspector spoke to several parents 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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