Little Acorns Childcare Ltd

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is outstanding • Managers are highly reflective and extremely passionate about continually raising the quality of service to the highest possible levels. Together with their dedicated staff team, they conscientiously evaluate all aspects of the provision to identify and consistently make sharply targeted improvements. • Staff complete exceptionally effective observation and assessment methods that focus on children's individual needs and all aspects of their learning.

They know precisely the progress and attainment of every child, meaning any small gap or delay in children's learning is swiftly recognised and addressed. • Staff have high expectations of what childr...en can achieve and teach with passion, energy and purpose. They help them to make excellent progress in their learning, including being well prepared for school.

• Staff are extremely successful in creating rich and well-resourced learning environments, both indoors and outside. Children confidently choose from the highly stimulating resources set out in a very relaxed and homely atmosphere. They have plenty of opportunities to explore and investigate indoors and outside, and their creativity is supported exceptionally well.

• Children's behaviour is superb. They show exceptional care and concern to their friends, the resources and the environment. For example, they alert their friends of their presence when using wheeled toys, so they do not crash into each other.

• Relationships with parents and other professionals are exceptionally strong. Parents feel valued by the staff in supporting their children's learning. The highly effective communication systems ensure that parents are fully aware of their children's experiences and how to continue this support while at home.