Cheeky Chums Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The management team supports the new manager well. This ensures that the manager and staff continue to provide children with good-quality care and education. • The manager has high expectations for the children and staff.

She evaluates the quality of the provision effectively to help her identify strengths and to prioritise improvements for the benefit of the children. • Staff create stimulating learning environments, indoors and outdoors. They plan a wide variety of suitably challenging activities that keep children motivated to play, explore and learn.

Children make good progress from their starting points. • Staff display good levels of profes...sional conduct. They are kind and gentle with the children, and model positive behaviour.

Parents praise the staff and find them affectionate and caring practitioners. • Staff complete thorough checks on the premises and resources to minimise risks to children. They adhere to the correct adult-to-child ratios at all times, as required.

• The management team is developing other ways to communicate with parents, so they are fully informed about all aspects of the provision. • At times, staff carry out manageable tasks for the children, such as during the daily routines. This does not fully support children's independence skills.