Early Learners Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good There is a strong relationship between parents and staff. Parents speak positively about the newly implemented online tracking system. They comment that it enables them to be well informed of their child's progress and contribute to their child's ongoing learning.

Staff demonstrate positive teaching in all areas. They model correct language and extend children's vocabulary by introducing descriptive words during planned activities. The effective key-person system supports a firm relationship between staff and children.

Children feel secure and are happy, confident learners. Staff give children an understanding of staying healthy by talking about wa...shing germs away and providing healthy food choices at mealtimes. Children learn how to develop self-help skills during a well-planned routine.

They join in with tidying resources away and learn to use a knife and fork effectively. It is not yet outstanding because: Staff do not always use the information gained from children's assessments to consistently plan for the next stage in their learning. On occasions, during planned activities, staff do not always allow children enough time to respond to questions or explore their own ideas.