Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

The provision is good • Children develop a strong sense of security and emotional well-being.

For example, babies enjoy warm and trusting relationships with staff who are patient and kind. Staff welcome all the children warmly and enable them to quickly settle and gain confidence. • Staff plan exciting activities that motivate children to concentrate well and gain the necessary skills to help prepare them for their future learning.

• The manager monitors children's development. She rigorously checks that the strategies in place are working well to ensure all children make consistently good progress. • Children develop good levels of independence and learn to manage their... own needs successfully.

They have good opportunities for fresh air and exercise and they develop good balance, coordination and awareness of space as they ride wheeled toys, attend dance and music sessions and play ball games. It is not yet outstanding because: • At times, staff do not provide enough challenge to extend the learning for those younger children who are showing a growing interest in developing their early number skills. • Occasionally, staff do not always give older children to time to think and respond to questions to help them extend their ideas even further.