Childcare on Domestic Premises, Full day care in North Yorkshire

Summary of outcome

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage, which you can find at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2. If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we can take action to ensure they put matters right.

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On 11 February 2026, the provider notified us about matters relating to staff taking medication/other substances. The notification means that the provider met their legal responsibility as set out in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage to notify Ofsted of any significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of any person who cares for/is in regular contact with children on the premises

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On 23 February 2026, we received separate concerns that the provider was not meeting requirements relating to suitable people; staff-child ratios; safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment and sleeping arrangements.

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On 24 April 2026, we carried out a regulatory visit. We found the provider was not meeting some of the requirements. We have issued actions for the provider to take. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this.

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Summary of outcome

n ensure your safeguarding policies and procedures are in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Partners (LSPs) and that procedures are effectively implemented within the required timescale

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n ensure you notify Ofsted within 14 days of any change to the persons aged 16 years or older living or working on the domestic premises, so that Ofsted can undertake enhanced criminal records checks and barred list checks at the earliest opportunity

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n demonstrate how you aim to ensure that staffing arrangements consistently comply with staff-child ratio requirements, meets the needs of all children and ensures they are appropriately supervised at all times and in all areas of the setting

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n ensure that staff supervision procedures foster a culture of mutual support, teamwork, and continuous improvement that supports staff to offer quality learning and development experiences for children that continually improves n demonstrate how you aim to ensure confidential information about staff is only accessible and available to those who have a right or professional need to access to the information

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The provider also intends to strengthen the key person procedure, such as around daily routines. They have also given consideration to sleeping arrangements and there will be a designated sleep room available for children in the near future.

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On 14 May 2026, the provider responded to the actions set. We found that the provider had reviewed and updated their safeguarding and whistle blowing policies to ensure they are fully aligned with the guidance and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Partners.

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Summary of outcome

The provider has strengthened their recruitment procedures and now follows a revised clear process whenever new staff members are appointed. This includes immediately informing Ofsted of any new adults working at the premises.

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To ensure that staffing arrangements consistently comply with staff-child ratio requirements and that the key person system is strengthened, a dedicated room for children aged under two years has been allocated. In addition, outdoor areas can now be sectioned off, or fully opened, depending on the number of children and adults present. This supports staff to maintain clear sightlines and ensure ratios are met in every area.

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Summary of outcome

The provider ensures that staff receive regular, purposeful training and high quality supervision. This is also supported through observations, appraisals and procedures to identify individual strengths and areas for development for all staff. The provider offers clear guidance, modelling and coaching to help staff build their skills and confidence. In addition, staff have regular access to ongoing training and development courses, including safe sleeping.

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The provider has also given consideration to sleeping arrangements and there will be a designated sleep room available for children in the near future.

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Summary of outcome

We are satisfied the provider has met the actions raised. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints made against childminders, home childcarers and childcare providers where we or the provider have taken action in order to meet legal requirements.

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Publication of complaints

We publish details of complaints on our website for a period of five years. For further information about the complaints process please view the Concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers leaflet .

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