Banana Moon Day Nursery - Catterick

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The leadership team ensure that the nursery is managed in a safe and efficient manner. Effective systems are in place to ensure children's needs are met. • Procedures for recruitment are rigorous, as are the arrangements for ensuring the ongoing suitability of staff.

Managers undertake supervision and close monitoring of staff to help them improve and develop their work with children. • Comprehensive risk assessments are completed and effective action is taken to ensure the premises are maintained to a high standard. This promotes the safety of children, staff, parents and visitors.

• Children's health is promoted well. High standards of cleanlin...ess are evident in all childcare areas. Additionally, a good range of activities are provided to further children's physical development.

• Parents spoken to at the inspection were very complimentary about the provision and the staff who care for their children. For example, they say their children are keen to come to nursery and make good progress in their development. They say they are kept informed of their child's care and of nursery policies.

• Children demonstrate that they feel safe, secure and happy in the nursery. They approach their peers and staff, including their key person, readily and with affection. • Overall, the quality of teaching is good.

Managers effectively monitor planning, the delivery of activities and the progress that children make to set targets and drive improvement. • Very occasionally, some older boys lose focus and concentration when indoors and engage in less meaningful and overly boisterous play. • Staff do not always make the most of their positive partnerships with parents to fully support their engagement in their child's learning at the nursery and at home.