Chuckles Private Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • Leaders and staff are passionate and want the best for children. They accurately assess the quality of the setting and use the contributions from staff and parents to develop detailed plans to help ensure the nursery's continued improvement. • Staff understand what children know and enjoy.

They provide a well-organised learning environment that is warm, welcoming and provides good opportunities for children to make independent choices in their play. Children make good progress. • Children behave well, cooperate and listen to each other.

Staff in the baby room are sensitive and gentle with babies. They set clear expectations that are age appropriat...e. All staff successfully promote politeness and kindness throughout the nursery.

• Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents report that staff keep them well informed about their children's achievements. They feel that their children are safe and secure.

Parents are complimentary about the friendly and approachable team. It is not yet outstanding because: • Leaders do not make full use of their evaluation of the impact of staff's practice to precisely focus their professional development. • At times, staff move children on to other activities too quickly and do not provide enough opportunities for children to develop their sustained concentration and thinking skills.