Alpha Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • Managers have a good understanding of the strengths of the nursery and the areas for development.

They have an effective system which helps them to evaluate and monitor the quality of the provision, teaching, staff practice and children's progress. The managers set high standards and drive improvement well. • Staff use their knowledge of children's skills and interests to plan interesting activities.

They provide good support for children with additional needs and work successfully with parents and outside agencies to provide consistency. All children make good progress in their learning and development. • Staff provide effective support to help p...romote children's health and well-being.

There is a selection of nutritiously balanced meals. Staff also ensure children enjoy a wide range of physical activities outdoors. • Staff know the children and their families very well.

They help children to form close relationships in the nursery and help them to quickly settle. Children develop emotional security and a good sense of belonging. Behaviour is good.

It is not yet outstanding because: • At times, staff miss opportunities to encourage children's self-care skills, particularly with potty training. • Occasionally, staff do not use opportunities consistently well to extend children's learning and further enhance their knowledge. For example, expanding on children's conversations during lunchtime.