Stanhope Day Nursery Ltd

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnThe experienced provider is committed to offering high-quality provision for children. Effective self-evaluation clearly identifies areas for improvement and takes into account the views of children, staff and parents.

nThe key-person system is very effective in enabling children to settle quickly, feel secure and make good progress across all areas of learning. Parents speak highly of the dedication and professionalism of staff. They comment on the exceptional levels of care that their children receive and frequently recommend the nursery to others.

nStaff skilfully promote children's language and communication skills as they play. They introduce n...ew vocabulary and encourage children to use this in all they do. There is good support for children learning English as an additional language.

For example, staff successfully use familiar words in children's home language and signing to help children take an active part in play and activities.nStaff provide excellent support to promote children's health and well-being. They provide highly nutritious meals and encourage healthy eating and regular teeth brushing.

Staff have worked hard to achieve and maintain local authority and NHS awards in these areas.nStaff place a strong focus on providing opportunities to help children to understand the similarities and differences of people in the wider world. They invite parents to share experiences and resources to help them to provide meaningful activities that children enjoy.

For example, children talk about Christmas celebrations in Spain and about the different animals that other children in Australia may see.nOlder children do not always have a wide range of opportunities to practise their mark-making and early writing skills.nStaff have not fully developed ways for children to learn more about the natural world.