Little Steps Pre-School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good Staff are friendly, calm and nurturing. Children have formed secure emotional attachments with their key person.

They settle well and are confident learners. Children demonstrate a high level of self-esteem and staff frequently praise their efforts. Staff are well qualified and experienced.

They use their knowledge of children's individual learning needs and their understanding of how children learn, to provide a wide range of interesting activities. Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are kept fully up to date with their children's development, next steps for learning and achievements.

They are very appreciative of the support t...hey receive and comment that they would have no hesitation in recommending the pre-school. The manager and staff are highly motivated and passionate about the service they provide. They regularly complete training to build further on their knowledge and skills.

They evaluate the provision well, identifying areas to develop to provide good outcomes for children. It is not yet outstanding because: Staff do not always fully consider children's varying levels of concentration and attention when organising some group activities. Occasionally, staff do not use opportunities to ask questions that test out and challenge children's thinking skills further.