Caterham The Laurels Day Nursery and Preschool

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, all make good progress, based on their starting points on entry. • Children gain very good knowledge and understanding about diversity. For example, they learn the meaning of Diwali and about different types of families, through staff's innovative planning.

• Partnership with parents is very good. Staff provide parents with regular information about their children's learning and development, and nursery operational matters. • Managers make good use of self-evaluation to identify and target priorities for improvement.

For example, new room leaders in the pre-school room ...have increased the level of challenge presented to children. • Snacks and meals are highly nutritious. Staff make good use of mealtimes to encourage children's social skills and independence.