Kids Inc Day Nursery

Inspection of Kids Inc Day Nursery 1-3 High Street, Knaphill, Surrey GU21 2PG

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Staff have strong bonds with their key children and are warm, loving and caring towards all. This helps children feel safe and secure and they happily come in and settle quickly. Children are excited to take part in activities planned by staff. For example, children eagerly get involved in a painting activity using mini easels. They excitedly show off their creations. Staff encourage children to keep trying when tasks are hard. This helps to develop their resilience. For example, staff encourage children to keep squeezing the paint bottles and children delight in their successes as the paint comes out.

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The provision is good

Children, including the youngest, take part in nursery rhyme activities and singing throughout the day as staff start to develop children's early literacy skills. Children develop their independent skills throughout the nursery with support from the staff. For example, staff support younger children to skilfully pour their own water and clear their plates after lunch. Staff support physical development in a range of ways, such as obstacle courses and active songs, which encourage children to move and dance. Staff use children's interests to develop their learning further. For example, staff introduce mathematics as children play in the water tray. Staff model counting and encourage children to try pouring water into different sized jugs.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, managers and staff have worked hard to develop their knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. There have been significant improvements around risk assessments and understanding of confidentiality. Staff diligently check for hazards within the nursery rooms. Staff also teach children about keeping themselves safe. For example, staff support children to think through any risks in the garden before going out to play by giving them garden checks to look through alongside the staff checks. n Managers have designed a curriculum that is ambitious and builds upon what children know and can do as they move through the nursery. There is a strong focus on developing children's communication skills as well as their independence. n The well-being of staff is a high priority for leaders. They work hard to ensure an appropriate work-life balance and that there is support in place for those that

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need to do better?

may need it. Staff comment on the supportive culture at the provision and that they feel able to raise any concerns, should there be any. n Staff receive regular support and feedback from managers and leaders. Staff and managers work together to create targets and plans for staff's professional development. Staff complete training regularly. They then reflect on the training and implement changes to enhance practice and support for children's learning

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need to do better?

23 September 2025 and development. This is continuing to strengthen and improve the quality of education provided. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are being fully supported within the nursery. They are making good progress in their learning and development. Staff adapt activities and have introduced tailored resources, such as choice boards. This helps children with SEND to be able to communicate their wants and needs more effectively with staff, which further supports their learning. n Generally, routines work well across the nursery. For example, younger children know to hold the handrail as they walk up the stairs and then to hang their coats up when they come in from play. However, at times, routines are not consistent. For example, the transition to sleep is lengthy for some children and they become restless as they wait for sleeping areas to be ready. n Overall, staff support children's language development well. For example, staff

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need to do better?

model vocabulary to them and extend their language further by adding in new words to the sentence but this is not yet fully embedded. For example, at times, staff do not give children enough time to respond and/or use questioning effectively. This impacts on further developing children's language skills. n Parents speak highly of the care provided by staff. They comment that their children are thriving. Parents note that there has been significant improvement since the last inspection, particularly the communication between leaders, staff and parents.

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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 develop further routines and transitions to ensure the provision consistently meets children's needs n support staff to consistently implement strategies to further enhance children's communication and language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2799599 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10411147 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 85 Number of children on roll 48 Name of registered person Blueberry Enterprises Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 02085982600 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2025

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Information about this early years setting

Kids Inc Day Nursery registered in 2024. It is situated in Knaphill, Surrey. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. It employs thirteen members of staff, nine of whom hold childcare qualifications at level 2 or higher. The nursery receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n Managers discussed their curriculum intentions with the inspector during the learning walk. n Parents shared their views in person and through written feedback. n The inspector observed leaders, managers, staff and children throughout the day. n Leaders, managers, staff and the inspector held discussions at appropriate moments. n The inspector sampled relevant documents and reviewed evidence of staff suitability.

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23 September 2025 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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23 September 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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