Bambinos Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in this exceptional setting.

They are extremely happy and confident. All children have a positive attitude to learning. Babies enjoy looking at photographs of their family and people who are special to them.

They smile as they point to the images and make early speech sounds. Staff model language superbly as they describe and name the people in the pictures. Children feel safe and secure.

Younger children gather for circle time and sing a welcome song. They clap along to rhythms and greet their peers by name, helping them to develop a sense of belonging. Toddlers investigate sliced lem...on and lime floating in water.

They use ladles deftly to scoop the mixture into cups. Older children use china pots, and have exceptional pouring skills. They add teabags and water to make 'tea', superbly developing their upper body strength and physical skills.

Children's behaviour is exceptional. High levels of well-being and involvement help children to learn desired behaviours. Staff carefully listen to the children's 'voice' and respect them.

For instance, a 'children's council' enables children to share their thoughts. Staff then implement children's ideas, such as wrapping themselves in cosy blankets and eating warm winter soup in the garden. Children's views are highly valued.

What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?

Managers and staff have an exceptional understanding of how to plan activities that will build on what children know and can do. Their outstanding teaching ensures that children make rapid progress in their development. For example, babies thoroughly enjoy exploring new textures.

They reach out towards objects, empty containers and delightedly squeeze jelly in their hands.Younger children enjoy exploring an 'interest table', showing high levels of curiosity as they investigate different-shaped mirrors and small coloured balls. Staff skilfully add challenge to the activity, introducing small whisks.

Children develop excellent dexterity as they stir with whisks, building strength in their wrists. Younger children expertly use their hand-to-eye coordination to pick objects out from inside the whisks as they play. Children are prepared exceptionally well for their next stage in learning.

Toddlers show awe and wonder when they see an innovative 'farmyard' created with cereal, lentils and beans. Staff enable them to explore this freely, allowing their creativity to blossom.Older children have superb opportunities to explore and investigate an extensive range of vegetables, herbs, lentils, beans and cereals.

They have an excellent knowledge of the ingredients provided, naming radish, red cabbage, lychees, zucchini and mangetout, for example. Children chop, peel, slice and dice vegetables independently and add a range of herbs, such as turmeric and cinnamon. They snap ginger root and smell its beautiful aroma.

Staff talk about how it is ground into powder. Children learn extensive vocabulary such as 'clove', 'flesh', 'skin' and 'pith'. They use excellent mathematical language and develop a knowledge of weight and capacity.

Staff provide additional challenges, such as encouraging children to balance a penny on a lemon to improve their physical skills.Partnerships with parents are highly effective. Staff provide original ideas, such as 'book art' for children to share at home.

Beautiful handmade bags containing scented and textured dough are also available, to help children utilise their skills further. Managers support parents exceptionally well. They have initiated a support network by offering free childcare to mothers who need to attend cervical screening appointments.

The well-being of children and families is paramount.Staff practise high standards of hygiene when they handle food and carry out intimate care routines. They wear personal protective equipment, including hairnets, to minimise cross infection.

Managers and staff are highly reflective. They identify areas to improve, such as the garden area. They make impressive developments, including a designated space for babies, vertical painting stations and a den building area.

Indoors, children practise yoga and 'zen', helping them to feel relaxed. Children develop an excellent range of skills in a highly stimulating environment.Children build confidence in preparation for school.

Staff provide photographs of children's new classroom environment and of school teaching staff. Nursery staff ensure that children experience a consistent routine.Staff refresh and update their knowledge frequently.

They use this to share good practice ideas. For instance, training provides staff with opportunities to observe other nurseries within the company to monitor and moderate their practice. This ensures children benefit from highly skilled teaching methods.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.Managers and staff ensure that children's welfare is a priority. They ensure that parents understand the risks of technology and provide them with information on how to keep children safe online.

Children learn how to manage risks. They use everyday items such as ceramics and knives, demonstrating how to use these with care. Safeguarding procedures are robust.

All staff know how to recognise and report any concerns they may have about children. They attend frequent child protection training and know how to protect children in the event of a threat or fire emergency. Closed-circuit television throughout the setting ensures that the premises are secure.