Ashby Day Nursery & Pre-school

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good The nursery team is passionate about and committed to providing very good standards of care and learning.

It is effectively led by a knowledgeable and skilled management team. The nursery environment offered to children is welcoming and homely. Staff spend time getting to know each child.

Care is tailored to meet children's individual needs. Their social and emotional development are given a high priority by staff. As a result, relationships between each child, their key person and other members of staff are good.

Children's transitions to school are supported well. Staff have developed good links with children's future schools. They work ...closely with children to ensure they are emotionally prepared for their eventual move on to school.

Children learn good hygiene practices through daily routines and clear explanations from staff. They enjoy a healthy, balanced range of foods. Mealtimes promote good social skills.

Partnerships with parents are very good. Information is shared well, both verbally from staff and through the use of a software program. Parents speak highly of the caring staff and of how much interest they show in their children.

It is not yet outstanding because: Occasionally, some staff overlook opportunities to build on children's learning during interactions. They do not consistently use what they know and understand of children's skills or next steps in learning to enhance their development further. On occasions, staff intervene too quickly when children are trying to do things for themselves, such as putting on aprons, pouring drinks and taking shoes on and off.

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