Caterpillar Day Care

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good Partnerships with parents are strong. Staff work closely with families and there are high-quality exchanges of information shared between staff and parents. This ensures continuity of care for children from the setting to their home.

The manager and staff understand their safeguarding responsibilities well and use their knowledge to provide a safe and secure environment for children to learn in. Staff support children's emotional well-being particularly well. Settling-in sessions quickly help children to feel secure within the setting.

The manager is committed to the ongoing development of the setting. For example, she has introduced a new system f...or tracking children's progress. As a result, staff are quick to identify and address any gaps in their learning.

Children are happy and have fun. They access a range of stimulating activities that helps them to make good progress across the areas of learning. Children develop the skills needed for their future learning.

They are well prepared for their next stage of learning, including their move on to school. It is not yet outstanding because: At times, the noise level indoors makes it difficult for children to focus their listening and attention skills, and tune into environmental sounds. The manager does not ensure that staff recognise what motivates children's learning, to encourage higher levels of engagement in their play.